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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.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies pledges aid for central Vietnam
On October 20, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has approved a grant of 297,349 Swiss Francs (equivalent to USD 324,853) to support the relief activities for five million people in central Vietnam of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC).
World breaking news today (October 21): The US will improve missile defense system to confront Russia and China
World breaking news today (October 21): The US will improve missile defense system to confront Russia and China. Meanwhile, U.S. Navy F/A-18E crashes near China Lake, Brazil health minister is suspected of constracting COVID-19, and gold prices also make headlines today.
Captured Chinese soldier by India along disputed mountain border, updates
The Indian military revealed on Monday that its forces had captured a Chinese corporal who had strayed across the disputed, unmarked high-altitude border that zigzags between the two nations, the first time a soldier had been reported captured. Despite requests from Beijing, the PLA corporal will only be released after ‘formalities’ are completed.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 21: Storm Barbara threats Britain with strong winds and torrential rain.
Heavy snow is forecasted to batter Europe while storm Barbara set to threat Britain with strong winds and torrential rain.
Australia joins ‘Quad’ drill with US, Japan, India
Military exercises set to take place in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
World breaking news today (October 20): Boris Johnson plans to resign as he "can’t survive on £150k salary"
World breaking news today (October 20): Boris Johnson plans to resign as he 'can’t survive on £150k salary'. Meanwhile, Indian captures Chinese soldiers, Alaska earthquake triggers tsunami warning and gold price also make headlines today.
Indian Army captures Chinese PLA soldier in Ladakh, China reports in soften voice
Indian army says it apprehended the PLA soldier after he strayed across a contested de facto border in the western Himalayan region.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 20: Surging temperatures bring a milder week for the UK
A milder week with rising temperatures is forecasted to feel across the UK. Meanwhile, particularly unsettled with heavy and prolonged rain across western Europe to start the week.
China will fulfil its promise to make its vaccines a global public good, FM says
Beijing will also ‘contribute to the accessibility and affordability of the vaccines in developing countries’, Wang Yi says.
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.
