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Philippines Maritime Council Calls for Restraint Amid Heated Exchanges Between Manila and China Diplomats

Ravi Singh6 hours ago01 mins

MANILA, Jan ‌28 (Reuters) – The Philippines’ ‌maritime council called for “restraint” on Wednesday amid ‍heated public exchanges between its ⁠officials and the Chinese embassy in Manila, adding it “does not seek ‌provocation or escalation”. Echoing the Philippine foreign ‌ministry’s position, ‍the National ⁠Maritime Council said official engagements with other states should be conducted through…

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Israel to Seek New Security Deal With the US, FT Reports

Ravi Singh1 day ago02 mins

Jan 27 (Reuters) – Israel is preparing for ‌talks with the Trump ‌administration on a new 10-year security deal, seeking to extend U.S. military support even as Israeli leaders signal ‍they are planning for a future with reduced American cash grants, the Financial Times reported ⁠on Tuesday. Gil Pinchas, speaking to the FT before stepping…

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Bactrian Camels Galwan and Nubra Highlight India’s Parade

Ravi Singh3 days ago04 mins

“Renowned for its adaptability to both extreme cold and heat, the Bactrian camel is capable of withstanding thirst and hunger for extended periods. It prefers to feed on bitter, thorny and saline plants and has been observed to possess a remarkable sensitivity to impending sandstorms,” write Wurihan and Batsaikhan. In her 2019 review of Ships…

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China Takes Punitive Actions on Three Taiwanese for ‘Independence Activities’

Ravi Singh3 weeks ago01 mins

BEIJING, Jan 7 (Reuters) – ‌China will take ‌punitive actions against three Taiwanese for their involvement in ‍separatist activities related to “Taiwan independence”, its Taiwan ⁠Affairs Office said on Wednesday. One of the people was named as an accomplice in separatist activities ‌and will be held accountable for life. Two ‌of the others, ‍as ⁠well…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Appoints Canadian Ex-Deputy PM as Economic Adviser

Ravi Singh3 weeks ago01 mins

KYIV, Jan 5 (Reuters) – ‌Ukrainian President Volodymyr ‌Zelenskiy said on Monday he had appointed Canada’s former ‍deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland as his ⁠economic development adviser, citing her experience in attracting investment. “Right now, Ukraine needs to strengthen its internal ‌resilience – both for the sake of Ukraine’s ‌recovery if ‍diplomacy delivers ⁠results as…

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China’s Xi to Host South Korea’s Lee in New Year Amid Japan Tensions

Ravi Singh4 weeks ago04 mins

SEOUL/BEIJING, Jan 2 (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on ‌a state visit starting on Sunday, signalling Beijing’s intent to strengthen ‌ties with Seoul amidst strained relations with Japan over Taiwan. The visit marks the second meeting between Xi and Lee in just two months, an unusually…

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US Removes Former Sberbank Executive Alexandra Buriko From Sanctions List

Ravi Singh4 weeks ago01 mins

Dec 30 (Reuters) – ‌The United States ‌has removed Alexandra Buriko, the ‍former chief financial officer ⁠of Russia’s state-owned Sberbank, from its list of sanctioned ‌individuals, according to a post ‌on the ‍Treasury Department ⁠website on Tuesday. Buriko was among a group of senior executives and board members who resigned from Western-sanctioned Sberbank shortly after…