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China frustrated over joint naval and air drills in the Indo-Pacific region
China may find its aggressive push in the Indo-Pacific region being met with firm opposition from Japan, the Philippines, and the US as they have not only vowed to “resolutely respond” to any attempt by Beijing to unilaterally change the status quo in East and South China Seas, they have also agreed to “strengthen security and defense cooperation through dialogue among defense authorities.”
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Washington-New Delhi Strategic Partnership Continues To Grow: US Envoy Says ‘If You Want To See The Future, Come To India’
Lauding India’s development strides, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti recently said if anyone wants to see the future they should come to India.
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Discover The Unique Whipped Coffees Around The World
Coffee is an indispensable drink in the lives of many people, and the whipped coffee craze has to be one of the most appealing to caffeine lovers.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 24: Freeze smashs Britain with torrential rain and powerful winds
Europe is forecasted to leap at autumn-winter months with thunderstorms affecting many parts of the continent. Meanwhile, freezing weather sets to batter Britain as temperatures plummet.
Who is Chanrarapadit Namfon - Thai pageant queen called "ugly" and "negro" after supporting pro-democracy protests 1
Vicious attacks have bombarded newly crowned Miss Grand Thailand after she was in favor of pro-democracy movements.
American magazine lauds Vietnam’s social solidarity in fight against COVID-19
American magazine CounterPunch has recently run an article highlighting Vietnam’s strength in social solidarity during the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philippines rejects China’s claims, upholding Western powers’ role in South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea)
This is the first time, a Philippine high-level diplomat revealed the different views between China and ASEAN regarding the negotiation of the code of conduct in the South China Sea or Bien Dong Sea.
UN General Assembly: President Trump blasts China on Covid-19 response
At the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump slapped China via a virtual speech related to coronavirus pandemic that has battered international community as well as the global economy.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 23: Britain set to bear a sharp plummet with nowhere warmer than around 16C
Temperature in Britain is forecasted to bear a sharp plummet with nowhere expected to be warmer than around 16C. Meanwhile, Europe prepares for big weather changes with rough storms battering across the continent.
New York City police officer charged of acting as illegal agent of China 1
A New York City police officer who also serves as a US. Army reservist has been charged with acting as an illegal agent of the government of China,
Chinese military video appears to show simulated attack on U.S. air base on Guam
China’s air force has released a video showing nuclear-capable H-6 bombers carrying out a simulated attack on what appears to be Andersen Air Force Base on the U.S. Pacific island of Guam, as regional tensions continue to rise
Taiwan leader calls China’s sending warplanes a threat
Taiwan’s Leader Tsai Ing-wen said on September 20 that Beijing is a threat to the entire region after China flew nearly 40 warplanes over the Taiwan Strait in a show of force two days earlier.
China's ByteDance says TikTok will be its subsidiary under deal with Trump
Amid tense trade ties between Washington and Beijing, China’s ByteDance has said that TikTok’s global business will become its subsidiary.
Who is Ang Rita Sherpa, the Mount Everest record-conquerer just passed away?
A famed Nepali Everest climber nicknamed "snow leopard" for his record of summiting the world's highest mountain a record 10 times without bottled oxygen has died aged 72, officials said Monday.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 22: Brutal winds and frost to batter Britain
Flood chaos and heavy rain will bombard across Europe while brutal winds and frost are forecasted to batter the UK.
China at risk of the 5th COVID break as winter comes, said experts
Beijing is under pressure to control both regional outbreaks and imported cases, says Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiologist at the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
Suga and Trump first call: Vow to boost Japan-U.S. security alliance
Suga and Trump agreed to work closely together on issues including the coronavirus pandemic and North Korea. The new Japanese leader told Trump that Tokyo’s cooperation with Washington was the foundation of regional peace and stability.
Stepping up establishment of ASEAN Centre at major university in Kiev
Recently, the Ambassadors to Ukraine of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia held a meeting at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv to discuss the establishment of an ASEAN Centre at the university.
The U.S. Coast Guard releases new plan to combat illegal fishing, focusing on fishing boats from China
The U.S. Coast Guard has released a new strategy to enhance global safety, security, and stewardship of the maritime domain by combatting Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Envelope contains deadly poisonous ricin addressed to Trump at White House
An envelope addressed to the White House and containing the deadly substance ricin was reportedly intercepted on Saturday.
Canada ends hoped free trade negotiations with China
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had hoped for good relations with China and visited the country in 2016 following which the two nations began trade talks. However, Canada is abandoning free trade negotiations with China amid a host of disagreements on a range of topics, Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said in an interview on Friday.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on 18 Sep at the age of 87 due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer.
US bans downloads of TikTok and WeChat as of this Sunday
The Trump Administration has announced to ban downloads of TikTok and WeChat from this Sunday to “safeguard the national security of the United States”.
