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Taiwan says it needs to develop long-range weapons amid China tensions!
Taipei: Taiwan should develop the range, precision and mobility of its weapons to boost the island's defenses, said Taiwan Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng on Monday. "It is necessary for our weapons to have long-range, precision and mobility," Sputnik...
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The office of Director General of the Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday announced that scheduled international commercial flight services suspension has been further extended till October 31, 2021.
NEW DELHI: International commercial flights will remain suspended till October 31 owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Centre said on Monday. According to the latest circular issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), scheduled international...
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The Greta Thunberg chides leaders for 'blah, blah, blah' speeches on climate change while failing to meet funding pledges!
Milan: Youth climate activists Vanessa Nakate and Greta Thunberg chastised global leaders Tuesday for failing to meet funding pledges and for delivering too much "blah blah blah" as climate change wreaks havoc around the world. They even cast doubt on...
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Taliban reach out to India over resumption of flights, scholarships!
NEW DELHI: The Taliban setup in Kabul has been reaching out to the Indian side to explore the continuation of contacts in different fields, ranging from resumption of commercial flights to scholarships for Afghan students, people familiar with matter...
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20 years presence in Afghanistan was strategic failure: Top US General!
Washington: More than a month after the US drawdown from Afghanistan, a top US General on Tuesday said that United States' 20-year military presence in the country was their strategic failure. During his testimony to the US Senate Armed Services Committee,...
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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan announces govt in exile led by Amrullah Saleh!
GENEVA: The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has announced the formation of a new government led by Amrullah Saleh. First vice president in the Ashraf Ghani administration, Saleh had declared himself the caretaker president of Afghanistan in Ghani's absence....
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US NSA Sullivan meets French Ambassador at White House
Washington: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday (local time) met French Ambassador Philippe Etienne at the White House following the envoy's return to Washington. This meeting was in line with the shared commitment by President Biden...
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Piers Morgan wants 'man' to play Wonder Woman if Bond is ever played by a female!
LONDON: Piers Morgan is back in the headlines and once again it has to do with a column. The British TV commentator said on September 30 said he would campaign for "Wonder Woman to be a man", prompting a slew of trolls in response. Why will he do that...
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Rights group expresses concern over Taliban's new media rules
KABUL: As per the regulations, journalists are required to 'ensure that their reporting is balanced' Kabul: The imposition of a range of regulatory measures to tighten media freedom in the country by the Taliban are a cause of concern to the rights groups....
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un rejects US dialogue proposal!
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has rejected the US proposal for a dialogue, calling it an attempt to mask hostility, the Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday. The US has condemned the recent missile tests conducted by North Korea but stressed...
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Kim Yo Jong, North Korea's Kim Jong-un's sister gets post in top government body!
Seoul: Sister, adviser, and now top official: the latest promotion of Kim Yo Jong, sibling to North Korea's leader, solidifies her position in Pyongyang's circles of power, analysts say. She has long been among Kim Jong Un's closest lieutenants and one...
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India, Australia consider Quad needed to maintain balance in relation with China, says Scott Morrison!
Canberra: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday said that Quadrilateral Security Dialogue ( Quad ) is a necessary group to balance China 's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. Talking about the defence military cooperation...
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Former Indian Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh says he will leave Congress but won't join BJP: Report!
New Delhi: Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday said he won't be staying with the Congress, but dismissed speculations of joining the BJP, a day after he met Union home minister Amit Shah at Shah's residence in New Delhi. The former...
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UK. Petrol station forecourt BRAWL as tempers flair in fuel shortage crisis :
London: A BRAWL at an Esso fuel station, said to be between two dads and their sons, exploded amid petrol shortage fears. The four men traded blows during a shocking fight in the forecourt of an Esso petrol station in Chichester, West Sussex, over the...
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Britney Spears’ Dad Jamie on Conservator Suspension: ‘The Court Was Wrong!
NEW YORK: Jamie Spears released a lengthy statement through his lawyer, Vivian L. Thoreen, after the court suspended him as Britney Spears’ conservator — and it’s safe to say he doesn’t agree with the ruling. “Mr. Spears loves his daughter Britney unconditionally....
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Modi in Rome: PM to meet Pope Francis in Vatican, host of world leaders today
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to meet Pope Francis in the Vatican on Saturday, the second day of his official visit to the Italian capital of Rome. The Prime Minister, who arrived in Italy on Friday, will be meeting the Pope on the...
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Taliban delegation meets with Western, Japanese envoys in Doha!
Doha: Afghan acting Foreign Minister from the Taliban government, Amir Khan Muttaqi, met with German, Norwegian, Dutch and Japanese envoys in the Qatari capital of Doha, Sputnik reported citing a Taliban spokesman as saying on Wednesday. "Amir Khan Muttaqi...
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ISIS could build capacity to attack US in 6 months, warns Pentagon official!
Washington: The US intelligence community believes terror groups based in Afghanistan continue to pose threat to the US. The US intelligence community believes terror groups based in Afghanistan continue to pose threat to the US. The US intelligence community...
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Don't act under new border law, India tells China!
New Delhi: India on Wednesday urged China not to undertake any actions under a new land boundary law that gives more powers to the People's Liberation Army (PLA), saying it could 'unilaterally alter the situation' in the border areas. The Indian side...
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Threat from Beijing is growing 'every day', says Taiwan's President!
Taipei: Amid the rising tensions between the United States and China, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday (local time) said that the threat from Beijing is growing "every day," and confirmed the presence of American troops on Taiwan ese soil for...
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Iran says nuclear talks to resume by end of November!
Tehran: Iran has agreed to resume talks aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear agreement by the end of November, Iran's nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani tweeted on Wednesday, after his meeting with EU mediators in Brussels. "We had a very serious and constructive...
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China firmly opposes military contacts between U.S., Taiwan region
Beijing: Beijing said Thursday it opposed military ties between Washington and Taiwan, after President Tsai Ing-wen confirmed a small number of US troops are present on the island. China firmly opposes any form of official exchanges and military contacts...
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Covid 19 UK: Sir Patrick Vallance predicts 'difficult winter ahead!
London: Coronavirus Latest: SIR Patrick Vallance has predicted a 'difficult winter ahead' as Coronavirus rates are expected to accelerate in the months ahead. The Government's Chief Scientific Adviser told Sky News that despite the increased vaccination...
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Hypersonic missiles: China new boss of modern warfare, US should worry!
Washington: General Milley stopped just short of labelling the Chinese hypersonic test as a 'Sputnik moment' In an interview with Bloomberg News , Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley confessed that the hypersonic missile test reportedly...
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U.S. President Joe Biden Departs White House for Europe Trip!
Washington: U.S. President Joe Biden departs the White House for a trip to Europe, heading first to Rome for meetings with Pope Francis and G-20 leaders, then a U.N. climate summit in Glasgow. READ MORE: U.S. President Joe Biden embarks Thursday on a...