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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.
Trump and Biden confront in the final presidential debate
The second debate between the presidential candidates, which should have been the third, will be held at Nashville's Belmont University on 22 October.
Expat’s TikTok videos mocking Vietnamese culture provoke outrages among netizens
Cristian Rodriguez, the Colombia TikToker now residing in Vietnam has recently uploaded a series of videos mocking Vietnam’s culture, including the use of chopsticks, shrimp paste which has been long-lived in the country’s cuisine.
World breaking news today (October 19): France pays tribute to beheaded teacher
World breaking news today (October 19): France pays tribute to beheaded teacher. Meanwhile, tens of thousands rally to demand Pakistan PM Khan resign, Twitter removes top White House coronavirus adviser tweet claiming masks don't work and gold price also make headlines today.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 19: Storms set to arrive as temperatures plummet across Britain
Temperatures in the UK continue to plunge as storms set to arrive. Meanwhile, Europe bears unsettled conditions across northern and western areas.
Europe adopts tougher virus restrictions as infections surge
From France to Russia, from Britain to the Czech Republic, European leaders are confronting a surge in coronavirus cases.
China rapidly expands use of experimental COVID-19 vaccines
The city of Jiaxing, south of Shanghai, is offering a vaccine under development by Sinovac.
Trump administration rejects Putin’s offer on nuclear arms deal extension
Trump's national security adviser calls Putin response to arms control talks a 'non-starter'.
Vietnam attaches great importance to the universal goal of decolonisation
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission at the United Nations, affirmed Vietnam attaches great importance to the universal goal of decolonisation and the exercise of the legitimate right to self-determination of peoples under colonial and alien dominance.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 18: Temperatures drop towards freezing conditions for Britain
Britain is forecasted to face with freezing conditions as temperatures plunge over this weekend while low pressure brings heavy rain to parts of eastern Europe.
China tests 10 million people after 13 COVID-19 cases are found
Almost 10 million people in the Chinese city of Qingdao have now been screened for the coronavirus, officials said Thursday, as authorities rushed to quash an outbreak through an ambitious program of mass testing.
World breaking news today (October 17): Johnson says prepare for no-deal, cancels trade talks post Brexit
World breaking news today (October 17): Johnson says prepare for no-deal, cancels trade talks post Brexit. Meanwhile, WHO says remdesivir has ‘little or no effect’ in reducing coronavirus deaths, 12 civilians killed, 40 wounded in Ganja by Armenia shelling and gold price also make headlines today.
New match of Donald Trump and Joe Biden
US President Donald Trump on October 16 protected his government's response to Covid-19, while rival Joe Biden accused Trump of "doing nothing" to end the pandemic.
Japan set to release Fukushima water into sea: media reports
Japan’s government has decided to release radioactive water from the devastated Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, media reports said on October 16.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 17: Cold temperatures to cover Britain with dry weekend
Britain is forecasted to cope with frost air covering across the country with dry conditions for this weekend. Meanwhile, heaviest rain shifting more over eastern Europe.
Australia outlet: Europe could look to Vietnam’s success in containing COVID-19 pandemic
Australia media outlet the Conversation has recently run an article mentioning the second wave of COVID-19 in Europe and how this continent could learn from the success of countries like Vietnam in stemming the pandemic.
China slams US following special coordinator appointment for Tibet
The United States has appointed a senior human rights official as special coordinator for Tibetan issues, which, China said, is an infringement on its internal affairs.
CNN continues to run video promoting Vietnam tourism
A 30-sec video introducing the most stunning travel destinations in Vietnam will be broadcasted in CNN for one month, starting October 15.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 16: Fierce winds and downpours to smash Britain
Britain is forecasted to cope with brutal winds and downpours while heavy rain and showers set to batter Italy and central Europe, cold for all.
Trump – Biden’s upcoming debate in dueling town hall meetings instead of face-to-face
US President Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden will take questions in different cities on different networks in the second debate this Thursday night, AP reported.
Philippine military chief: Situation in the South China Sea still “uncertain”
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Gilbert Gapay said that situation in the South China Sea “becoming more tense”, "remains volatile and uncertain", according to Rappler.
