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China drills show Beijing doesn’t need to invade Taiwan, rather it can strangle it
Seoul: China's military exercises show Beijing doesn't need to invade Taiwan to control it -- rather it can strangle the...
World food prices decline amid relief after Ukraine grain exports resume: FAO
Rome: World food prices declined dramatically in July following the resumption of grain exports from Ukraine, according to the Rome-based...
US-based gurdwaras seek improvement in security funding
Washington: Ten years after a white supremacist gunned down six Sikh worshippers at a gurdwara in the US state of...
US conspiracy theorist hit with $45.2mn in punitive damages over school shooting claim
Houston: A Texas jury punished alt-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones with a $45.2 million judgement, just a day after awarding...
China imposes sanctions on Pelosi after Taiwan visit
Bejing: In response to her controversial Taiwan visit, China has imposed unspecified sanctions on Speaker of the US House of...
Taiwanese President calls Chinese military drills ‘irresponsible’
Taipei: Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has called China's military exercises off the coast of the self-governing island "irresponsible not only...
Alliance with China pillar of triumph of int’l law: Lavrov
Phnom Penh: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday called Moscow's alliance with Beijing a backstop of international law against...
Tibetan festival allowed by China to resume after 20-year ban
Beijing: A Tibetan community festival, banned for 20 years after the arrest of a popular religious leader, has been allowed...
Israel’s threats against Gaza unacceptable, says Hamas leader
Gaza: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said that the threats of Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz against the Gaza Strip were unacceptable,...
Nepal to hold elections on Nov 20
Kathmandu: The Nepal government on Thursday announced its decision to hold the federal and provincial polls on November 20. A...
