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India, China want peace but blame each other after deadly border clash

In Beijing, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the clash erupted after Indian soldiers "crossed the line, acted illegally, provoked and attacked the Chinese, resulting in both sides engaging in serious physical conflict and injury and death".

Jun 17, 2020

Facebook won't pay publishers for using news content in Australia

Facebook has pledged to invest an additional $100 million to support journalists at a time when ad revenues are declining due to the economic impact of the new coronavirus.

Jun 15, 2020

North Korea warns of retaliatory actions over defectors in South

The sister of North Korea's leader has warned of retaliatory measures against South Korea that could involve the military, in the latest escalation of tensions over defectors from the North who have been sending back propaganda and food.

Jun 15, 2020

North Korea to cut communication channels with South Korea? Here's why

North Korea said on Tuesday, June 9 it will sever hotlines with South Korea as the first step toward shutting down all contact with Seoul, state news agency KCNA reported.

Jun 9, 2020

Kabul denies Pakistan's claims of India using Afghan territory

The Ashraf Ghani government has rejected Islamabad's allegation that Afghanistan was allowing its territories to be used by India to destabilise Pakistan.

Jun 6, 2020

Huawei CFO's extradition trial creates rift between Canada, China

In a major blow to the Chinese tech giant Huawei, Canada court has refused to shut the extradition case of Meng, allowing it to proceed.

May 28, 2020

China set to impose new Hong Kong security law, Trump warns of strong reaction

China is set to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong after last year's pro-democracy unrest, a Chinese official said on Thursday, May 21, drawing a warning from President Donald Trump.

May 22, 2020

China threatens US with 'unreliable entity list'; targets Apple, Boeing, other US firms

China could attack American giants like Apple, Boeing, Cisco, Qualcomm and many small-sized firms like US trading agencies in response to the new sanctions passed by the White House on Huawei.

May 16, 2020

Govt jobs in Jammu and Kashmir; Committee formed to accelerate recruitment

The terms of reference of the Committee shall be to identify the vacancies for being filled up on immediate basis with priority to Class-IV vacancies.

May 14, 2020

Vajpayee with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam during the Pokran tests

National Technology Day 2020: PM Modi tweets praising Vajpayee's leadership and Pokhran nulcear tests

Called as Pokhran II, the test under the Vajpayee government, led by the late President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, was a series of 5 tests of nuclear bombs.

May 11, 2020

US 'turbocharging' with India, other countries to rip global supply chains from China: Officials

The Trump administration is "turbocharging" an initiative to remove global industrial supply chains from China as it weighs new tariffs to punish Beijing for its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, according to officials familiar with US planning.

May 5, 2020

Who will reign North Korea after Kim Jong Un's death? A look at possible heirs to the throne

With the reports regarding the failing health of Kim Jong Un spreading across the media, the world looks into the historic life of the world's most enigmatic leader and his successors to the throne.

Apr 22, 2020

North Korean media silent on Kim Jong Un's whereabouts as speculation on health rages

Speculation about Kim's health first arose due to his absence from the anniversary of the birthday of North Korea's founding father and Kim's grandfather, Kim Il Sung, on April 15.

Apr 22, 2020

Accept deportees or lose visas: Trump announces visa sanctions on countries amid coronavirus pandemic

The memorandum would be effective immediately and remains valid till December 31, this year; says that the countries "denying or unreasonably delaying" the repatriation of their citizens would be deemed to be causing "unacceptable public health risks for Americans".

Apr 11, 2020

Isis issues travel advisory to terrorists; warns them to avoid coronavirus-hit Europe

The Islamic State has asked terrorists to avoid travelling to Europe and follow guidelines to avoid the spread of coronavirus in their latest travel advisory.

Mar 15, 2020

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