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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.
Bien Dong Sea: Beijing issued warning on disputed claim to waters and experts' views
China has been warned it does not have the power to claim the disputed Bien Dong Sea, according to an expert.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 29: Heavy rain and frost set to cover Britain
Flood warnings are issued in Britain for facing up with heavy rain and frost. Meanwhile, unseasonably cool conditions are forecasted to affect much of western Europe.
High global Covid-19 mortality rate prevents China from completely reopening borders
China is unlikely to reopen borders completely as the global mortality rate from Covid-19 remains high.
Latest news on Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes over disputed region
Heavy fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan broke out in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region on Sunday and now both countries imposed martial law.
DPRK warns of tensions during search for shot RoK official
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) said on September 27 that it is searching for the body an official of the Republic of Korea (RoK) killed by its troops, but warned that RoK naval operations in the area threatened to raise tensions by intruding across a disputed sea border.
US denounces Chinese Consulate in New York as a major spy hub
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the New York Post that China’s New York consulate is being used as a major hub for the Communist nation’s US espionage efforts and it is likely more diplomats and agents will be arrested.
Chinese fishing fleet off Peru sparks Washington-Beijing Twitter war
Around 250 Chinese fishing vessels were detected by Peruvian naval forces some 230 miles (370.15 km) off the coast of Peru, sparking a Twitter war between Washington and Beijing.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 27: Temperatures across Britain plummet to below freezing
Weekend in the UK sets to face up with a chilly start when temperatures plunge to below freezing. Meanwhile, a generally unsettled scene continuing across central Europe through the weekend but improving weather across Scandinavia.
International researchers praise success story of Vietnam in fighting COVID-19
Two international researchers from academic institutions in the UK recently wrote an article on The Conversation to discuss how Vietnam can be so successful in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in both first and second waves of its attacks.
Almost KN95 masks imported from China don't meet standards of the US 2
New report says, over 70% of imported KN95 masks, mostly from China, fail U.S. filtration standards.
World breaking news today (September 25): Vladimir Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
World breaking news today (September 25): Russian President Vladimir Putin has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. Meanwhile, record-high new infections in Britain and France, two Super Hornets suffered in-flight engine fires and gold prices also make headlines today.
Philippine President strongly defends court ruling against China in UN speech
In his first-ever address to the United Nations General Assembly, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte described a 2016 Hague ruling that rejects most of China’s claims to South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) as "beyond compromise."
Biden campaign slaps President Trump for using anti-semitic tropes
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's campaign has hit back President Donald Trump for his latest comments on Jews and the use of anti-setimic tropes.
ASEAN chiefs of defence forces highlight centrality, unity at online 17th meeting
Delegates exchanged views on complex global and regional developments, such as the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic and increasing big power rivalry.
‘War will benefit no one’: Global concern over US-China tensions
World's leaders on Wednesday addressed to the United Nations General Assembly to warn global stability and peace could be “destroyed” if growing geopolitical rivalries persist.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 25: Temperatures drop as gusts bring first frost to slap Britain
Temperatures in Britain set to plummet as fierce winds are forecasted to bring frost to slap. Meanwhile, cooler and unsettled conditions cover across most of Europe, heavy rain in central and southern areas.
ABC News lauds Vietnam's “fast, efficient, and cost-effective response” to the COVID-19 twice
The Australia-based prestigious newspaper has recently run an article praising the success of Vietnam's “fast, efficient, and cost-effective response” to the COVID-19 pandemic, not just once, but twice.
World breaking news today (September 24): Trump imposes new sanctions on Cuba
World breaking news today (September 24): Trump on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on Cuba. Meanwhile, controversial Brexit bill passes latest stage in UK parliament, Lebanon's fractious politics puts French lifeline at risk and gold price also make headlines today.
Eiffel Tower briefly evacuated after bomb hoax
Hundreds of people, including tourists, restaurant staff and workmen were led away as the area around Eiffel Tower was cordoned off after bomb threat.
India and China agree to stop deploying troops to disputed Himalayan border
China and India on Monday agreed to stop sending more troops to their disputed border in the Himalayas, following an escalation in tensions between the two nuclear powers, and avoid any action that might complicate the tense situation there.
