8 d. ago India urges permanent solution to border dispute with China at SCO meet

NEW DELHI – Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for a “permanent solution” to the long-standing border dispute with China during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ summit held in Qingdao on Thursday. Singh emphasized the need […]

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1 week ago Indian NSA meets chinese FM in Beijing, China urges peace along border

BEIJING – In a significant diplomatic development, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a high-level meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to Beijing. The meeting focused on ongoing tensions along the disputed border and the broader strategic relationship between the two Asian giants. According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Li […]

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1 week ago Thailand shuts border to tourists amid rising tensions with Cambodia

BANGKOK – Thailand has imposed strict land border restrictions, blocking tourists from crossing into Cambodia as tensions rise between the two Southeast Asian neighbors. The move comes in response to a deadly border clash on May 28 that left one Cambodian soldier dead in a disputed area, further straining diplomatic ties between the countries. Prime […]

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1 week ago Tensions rise: US, UK, and China urge citizens in Qatar to stay safe

The United States, United Kingdom, and China have told their citizens in Qatar to stay in safe places. These alerts were issued after Iran warned of a possible response to any U.S. attack on its nuclear sites. The embassies of these countries sent messages to their citizens, advising them to take extra care. They have […]

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1 week ago China says US attack on Iran damages credibility, calls for ceasefire

HONG KONG – China condemned the recent US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, saying it has damaged Washington’s credibility and raised fears the conflict could spiral out of control. The comments followed a UN Security Council meeting on Sunday. China’s UN Ambassador Fu Cong urged all parties to avoid using force and to prevent further […]

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1 week ago Taiwan is ‘of course’ a country, says president Lai in bold message to China

TAIPEI — Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te firmly declared on Sunday that Taiwan is “of course” a country, dismissing China’s claims over the island and urging global recognition of Taiwan’s sovereignty. Speaking at a Rotary International event, President Lai said China lacks both historical and legal grounds to justify its claims. He emphasized that Taiwan’s identity […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, China urge soft power and dialogue to counter disinformation

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and China reaffirmed their enduring partnership at a high-level dialogue focused on regional peace, mutual trust, and soft power. The event, hosted by the Pakistan-China Institute in collaboration with a Chinese delegation, emphasized cooperation over confrontation. Speakers highlighted the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a force for prosperity and dismissed rising […]

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2 w. ago Tensions rise as KP CM threatens assembly dissolution over federal plans

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has strongly warned the federal government against imposing an economic emergency in the province. He declared that if the federal government proceeds with such a move, the provincial assembly will be dissolved immediately. This stern warning signals rising tensions between the provincial government and the federation. The statement […]

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2 w. ago Over 5,000 Israelis flee homes amid fears of Iranian strikes

TEL AVIV – As tensions between Iran and Israel continue to rise, fear has gripped thousands of Israeli citizens, prompting more than 5,000 people to flee their homes in search of safety. The mass departure, confirmed by Israel’s Interior Ministry, reflects growing anxiety over the possibility of direct Iranian missile or drone strikes targeting civilian […]

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2 w. ago China, Russia urge Israel to halt attacks on Iran, call for immediate ceasefire

BEIJING/MOSCOW – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Thursday, strongly condemning Israel’s ongoing attacks on Iran and calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East. According to China’s state news agency Xinhua, President Xi told Putin that China is ready to engage in talks with all […]

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2 w. ago Iran fires missiles at Israeli military targets; 47 injured as tensions rise

Iran launched fresh missile attacks targeting Israel’s military command and intelligence headquarters, along with other strategic sites. Israeli officials confirmed at least 47 people were injured in the strikes, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of targeting the Soroka Hospital. According to Iranian news agency Arna, the morning missile strikes focused on the Israeli […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan seals Iran border in Balochistan as regional tensions rise

Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, Pakistan has sealed its border with Iran in Balochistan. The crossings in Gwadar and Panjgur districts are now closed. The ban affects both pedestrian movement and fuel transport, which are suspended until further notice. Officials said the decision was made to protect citizens from possible risks. The Gwadar […]

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3 w. ago China condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, urges immediate halt to military actions

China’s UN Ambassador Fu Cong strongly condemned Israel’s recent strikes on Iran, calling them serious violations of Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East situation, Fu urged Israel to immediately stop all risky military actions to prevent further escalation. He emphasized that such actions threaten […]

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3 w. ago Xi urges hard work to build strong China as CPC marks 120th birth anniversary of veteran leader Chen Yun

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called for learning from veteran leader Chen Yun and carrying forward his legacy with an enterprising spirit and hard work to build China into a strong country. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made […]

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3 w. ago Trump deploys Marines as tensions rise over Los Angeles protests

President Donald Trump ordered active-duty US Marines and 2,000 more National Guard troops into Los Angeles on Monday, vowing those protesting immigration arrests would be “hit harder” than ever. Trump’s extraordinary mobilization of 700 full-time professional military personnel — and thousands of National Guard troops — came on the fourth day of street protests triggered […]

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