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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.
World breaking news today (May 5): Trump launches new communications platform
World breaking news today (May 5): Trump launches new communications platform. Meanwhile, Singapore extends stay-home notice to 21 days for travellers, Chinese navy to help Indonesia salvage sunken submarine and gold price also make headlines today.
China calls for 'basic etiquette' after Philippine outburst
China urged the Philippines on May 4 to observe "basic etiquette" and eschew megaphone diplomacy after the southeast Asian nation's foreign minister used an expletive-laced Twitter message to demand that China's vessels leave disputed waters.
G7 aims to court new allies to counter challenges from China, Russia
The Group of Seven western democracies aims to court new allies to counter challenges from China and Russia without holding Beijing down and while pursuing more stable ties with the Kremlin.
Japanese companies to end use of Chinese drones over security concerns
Japanese companies will end use of Chinese-made drones over security concerns, joining the government’s efforts to curb the potential security risks.
EU condemn Russia over travel bans on Brussels officials
The European Union has summoned Russia, condemning Moscow over the decision of barring eight officials from entering the country in retaliation for sanctions.
Philipines: President Duterte got first dose of Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine
On Monday (May 3), Philipines's President Rodrigo Duterte received his first dose of Sinopharm's vaccine against COVID-19, to encourage his country to get inoculated and help stop the spread of the virus.
Covid-19 in India: All arrivals from India banned from Taiwan
On Monday, Taiwan officially banned all the arrivals from India, in order to prevent new infections, with more nations reporting cases of a variant first identified in the subcontinent.
World breaking news today (May 4): Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce after 27 years of marriage
World breaking news today (May 4): Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce after 27 years of marriage. Meanwhile, summoning of the Russian Ambassador to the EU; NZ, China differences becoming increasingly difficult to reconcile and gold price also make headlines today.
US, Japan, South Korea generals hold first meeting in Hawaii since outbreak
The top uniformed officials of the US, Japan and South Korea met recently in Hawaii to address concerns about North Korea and discuss the importance of promoting a rules-based international order in the region.
Biden administration disclosed Trump-era rules on terrorism suspects
The Biden administration disclosed Trump-era rules on Friday regulating the use of deadly force against terrorist suspects abroad after the Trump administration refused to make them public.
Covid-19 in India: Indian industry body urges to curtail economic activities to save lives
On Sunday, A Indian industry body urged the authorities to take the responsibility by taking "stronger national steps", and to curtail economic activities in order to save lives, since the country is suffering greatly and the Covid-19 cases are rising everyday, which leads to the overwhelm of the healthcare system.
World breaking news today (May 3): Philippines Vows to Continue Maritime Exercises in South China Sea
World breaking news today (May 3): Philippines Vows to Continue Maritime Exercises in South China Sea. Meanwhile, China’s carrier group conducts exercises in South China Sea, UK rushes to increase aid to India's health care system and gold price also make headlines today.
New safety concerns of Russia's Sputnik V Covid vaccine worries Brazil
Brazil's health authority has announced that it would not recommend importing Sputnik V, the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Russia, the vaccine’s Russian backers threatened legal action for defamation and the Brazilian officials released recordings and documents supporting their position.
Covid-19 in India: Warnings of virus mutations that can "evade immune response"
A forum of scientific advisers has warned that minor mutations in some samples of the coronavirus could “possibly evade immune response” and require more study.
World breaking news today (May 2): Biden frantic after forgetting he put mask in his pocket
World breaking news today (May 2): Biden frantic after forgetting he put mask in his pocket. Meanwhile, N. Korea says Biden policy shows hostile U.S. intent, magnitude 6.8 earthquake jolts northern Japan and gold price also make headlines today.
Vietnam keen to follow path of righteous diplomacy at UNSC
Vietnam successfully assumed the role of President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) over the last month, a position that it has held for the second time during its non-permanent UNSC membership during the 2020 - 2021 period. To mark the occasion, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the UN, granted an exclusive interview to VOV correspondents, shedding light on Vietnamese success during its UNSC Presidency.
Eight EU citizens banned from Russia in sanctions retaliation
Russia on Friday barred eight officials from European Union countries from entering the country, in response to EU sanctions against Russian security officials over the jailing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
U.S in " competition with China to win the 21st century", Biden says
In President Biden's joint to the Congress, he urged Americans to "win the 21st century" in the great power competition against China and other countries.
World breaking news today (May 1): Biden to restrict travel from India to US
World breaking news today (May 1): Biden to restrict travel from India to US. Meanwhile, Russia imposes entry ban on 8 EU officials, Cambodia police general among 3 jailed for violating COVID-19 curbs and gold price also make headlines today.
World breaking news today (April 30): WHO says India COVID crisis could 'happen anywhere'
World breaking news today (April 30): WHO says India COVID crisis could 'happen anywhere'. Meanwhile, Palestinian authority postpones Parliamentary Elections, dozens killed in crush at religious festival in Israel and gold price also make headlines today.
