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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, November 23: Gusts and snow set to cover Britain
Britain is forecasted to cope with strong gusts and snow while low pressure brings thundery downpours to southern Italy in Europe.
World breaking news today (November 22): Trump goes golfing in the middle of G20 summit
World breaking news today (November 22): Trump goes golfing in the middle of G20 summit. Meanwhile, 8 killed in Kabul Mortar Shell attack, Florida man pries open alligator’s jaws to save his dog’s life and gold price also make headlines today.
India weather forecast latest, November 22: Minimum temperature witnesses a sharp drop
Kolkata and its adjoining areas are forecasted to bear a sharp drop in the night temperature as rain covers some parts.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, November 22: Maximum temperature at 13C with cloud and drizzle at times
The UK is forecasted to cope with cloud and drizzle at times as maximum temperature reaches 13C. Meanwhile, unsettled conditions will cover across the Europe.
US Presidential Election: Georgia confirms Biden victory after statewide hand recount
After six days of hand-counting ballots, Georgia Secretary of State's office reaffirmed on Thursday that President-elect Joe Biden had defeated President Trump in the state.
WHO warns vaccines won’t help immediately fend off COVID-19 infections
The World Health Organization on Wednesday warns that a coronavirus vaccine won’t help countries beat back the current wave of COVID-19 vaccine sweeping across Europe, North America and other regions worldwide.
China is biggest stumbling block in India’s UNSC permanent membership
China has been blocking efforts to begin formal negotiations on UNSC expansion, saying that there is no need to rush through the reforms. The intergovernmental negotiations process has been on for more than 10 years.
Hanukkah 2020: What do you know about its history and meaning?
The eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah or Chanukah commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where according to legend Jews had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, November 21: Temperatures fall below freezing as snow sets to cover
Temperatures in the UK is forecasted to plunge below freezing and snow sets to hit. Meanwhile, weather turns progressively wet and windy across Scandinavia.
China’s wrath over a U.S. missile defense system weighs on South Korea
China has increasingly resorted to wielding its economic heft as a weapon, holding its tourists and trade hostage in disputes with neighboring nations.
India weather forecast latest, November 21: Winter arrives early, recording temperatures under 10 degree Celsius
In many north-western towns and cities of India, data shows that minimum temperature has dropped to single digit numbers as a sign of early winter.
Australian PM defiant after China airs 14 grievances
Australia’s Prime Minster Scott Morrison on November 19 pushed back over a list of more than a dozen grievances raised by China regarding his country’s human rights diplomacy, independent media and investment policies, saying “we will always be Australia”.
World breaking news today (November 20): Trump to attend APEC virtual summit
World breaking news today (November 20): Trump to attend APEC virtual summit. Meanwhile, WHO rejects Remdesivir as COVID-19 treatment, Australian special forces killed 39 Afghan civilians and gold price also make headline today.
IMF ranked Vietnam’s GDP growth among highest worldwide
The International Monetary Fund has revised upward its forecast for Vietnam’s 2020 GDP growth by 0.8 percentage points to 2.4 percent.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, November 20: Icy temperatures with downpours and windy conditions to cover Britain
Britain is forecasted to cope with icy temperatures with downpours and windy conditions. Meanwhile, showers and rain set to batter in southern Italy and western Greece and are fair in central Europe and Iberia.
India weather forecast latest, November 20: Temperatures continue to fall as pollution level rises in Delhi
Pollution levels is reported to rise in Delhi while temperatures continue to fall in the coming days.
China and 14 Asia-Pacific countries sign huge trade while U.S sits out
China and 14 Asia-Pacific countries signed the world’s largest trade agreement, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP while the U.S sits out of this deal.
UK truck driver claims innocence in UK truck tragedy
A truck driver on trial in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants last year claimed Wednesday he was unaware they were inside a container he ferried to a port.
World breaking news today (November 19): Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine shows 95 percent effective
World breaking news today (November 19): Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine shows 95 percent effective. Meanwhile, Central America flooding wreaks havoc, U.S. COVID-19 deaths surpass 250,000 and gold price also make headlines today.
China blames Australia for trade spat, citing grievances from Huawei to Taiwan
China has rejected Australia’s claim that the “ball is in its court” regarding resolution of their escalating trade dispute, providing a long list of alleged offences that have “greatly hurt the feelings of the Chinese people”.