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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.
India's massive Covid-19 vaccination launches, reaching one million vaccine doses in 6 days
India announces world's biggest and fastest inoculation drive, giving millions of doses of Covid-19 vaccine to South Asian countries in the next few weeks, pushing back against China's dominating presence in the region.
Biden's China policy: just as assertive as Trump's, but much more effective
Before the end of its term, the Trump administration tried to paint the incoming Biden administration as soft on China. The thing is, Trump's team and Biden's team agree that it's time to take a more aggressive posture on the competition with China.
India daily weather forecast latest, January 25: Cold wave conditions return to some areas with orange alerts for dense fog
India is forecasted to cope with cold weather over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh, which brings about orange alerts for dense fog.
UK and Europe daily weather forecast latest, January 25: Freezing sub-zero temperatures hit the UK with heavy snow and a cold blast of Arctic air
The UK is forecasted to cope with 10 cm of snow with a cold blast of Arctic air sweeping. Meanwhile, an unsettled spell of weather is expected for many parts across southern Europe.
'No Boyfriend/Girlfriend' and 'Not Married' face masks designed to avoid unwanted questions
As Chinese New Year celebrations draws near amid the worldwide pandemic, a face mask is essential when family members and friends go visiting each other. Singapore's homegrown brand wheniwasfour has designed special face masks to fend off relationship status questions from kaypoh relatives.
World breaking news today (January 24): Biden speaks to leaders of Mexico and Canada on trade, migration
World breaking news today (January 24): Biden speaks to leaders of Mexico and Canada on trade, migration. Meanwhile, Portugal holds presidential election, hundreds march in Tunisia as protests sharpen and gold price also make headlines today.
India daily weather forecast latest, January 24: States in Northwest India back to chilly with severe cold wave conditions expected to hit
After a brief wet spell, some states in Northwest India are likely to experience severe cold wave conditions.
UK daily weather forecast latest, January 24: Brutal deep freeze hits the UK while rain system smashes Europe
The UK is forecasted to cope with brutal deep freeze with -12 degree Celsius. Meanwhile, an unsettled weekend with wind and rain is expected through the Mediterranean, while cold air pushes into north and northwest Europe.
Essex Lorry Deaths: Smugglers gang who caused 36 Vietnamese deaths sentenced and jailed
The two ringleaders of the people-smuggling gang who transported 36 Vietnamese immigrants in a sealed refrigeration container, and caused them to die in an excruciating death, were sentenced and jailed for 20 and 27 years.
15 million people receive Covid-19 vaccine in China as Spring Festival approaches
Over 15 million people have been given Covid-19 vaccines in China as the country gears up for the Lunar New Year, the National Health Commission said on Wednesday.
UK and Europe daily weather forecast latest, January 23: Heavy snow to blanket across the UK with wintry conditions
The UK is forecasted to cope with heavy snow up to 20 inches with wintry conditions across the country. Meanwhile, wet and windy conditions are expected in central and western areas, showers in the east.
India daily weather forecast latest, January 23: Heavy snow covers northwest Jammu while dense fog prevails Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh
India is forecasted to cope with heavy snow in the northwest Jammu. Meanwhile, dense fog is likely to prevail Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh.
World breaking news today (January 22): Trump officials at labor board ousted by Biden after resisting removal
World breaking news today (January 22): Trump officials at labor board ousted by Biden. Meanwhile, Biden seeks extension of START nuclear treaty with Russia, Twitter locks account of Chinese Embassy in U.S, Indian's largest vaccine manufacturer exploded, and gold prices also make headlines today.
Biden signs 17 executive actions on first day after inauguration
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden signed more than a dozen executive actions, some of which reverse decisions made by his predecessor, former President Donald Trump.
Russia’s second Covid-19 vaccine is 100% effective
Russia’s consumer health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor on January 19 told TASS news agency that Russia’s second Covid-19 vaccine EpiVacCorona proved 100% effective in early-stage trials.
UK and Europe daily weather forecast latest, January 22: Wintry showers in the north and west parts, Storm Christoph sparks dangerous alerts
The UK is forecasted to cope with wintry showers mainly in the north and west parts, while Storm hits the country and sparks "danger to life" alerts to people. In Europe, windy and wet conditions set to cover the western and central areas of Europe while drier weather is expected in the east.
India daily weather forecast latest, January 22: North and Northwest areas to experience wet weather while rain and snowfall expected
Following a cold spell that saw both daytime and nighttime temperatures in the northern half of the country fall dramatically, parts of North and Northwest India set to experience wet weather for three days starting Friday, January 22.
Twitter locked account of China's U.S. embassy over Xinjiang-related tweet
Twitter has locked the account of China's U.S. embassy for a tweet that defended China's policies in the Xinjiang region, which the U.S. social media platform said violated the firm's policy against "dehumanization".
WHO plans slew of COVID-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout
The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to approve several COVID-19 vaccines from Western and Chinese manufacturers in coming weeks and months, a document published on Wednesday shows, as it aims for rapid rollouts in poorer countries.
World breaking news today (January 21): Biden takes the oath of Office, with video
World breaking news today (January 21): Biden takes the oath of Office. Meanwhile, world leaders react to Joe Biden's inauguration, Italy PM wins backing for deficit hike, British to face ban on entering EU and gold price also make headlines today.
