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China keeps its distance as Russia and North Korea deepen ties
China reacted guardedly this week as Russia and North Korea deepened their ties and vowed to resist the U.S.-led West, with Beijing avoiding any trilateral arrangement that might complicate its relations with other countries. On Wednesday, Beijing watched from the sidelines as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shared his "in-most thoughts" with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang.
UN will declare that both Israel and Hamas are violating children's rights in armed conflict
The U.N. secretary-general will report to the Security Council next week on Israel and Hamas violating children's rights. The report includes parties like Kachin Independence Army and Russia. Israel's inclusion will increase global attention on its actions in Gaza.
Israeli officials seize AP equipment citing new media law; 'shocking', UN spokesman reacts
Israeli officials seized a camera and broadcasting equipment belonging to The Associated Press in southern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the news organization of violating a new media law by providing images to Al Jazeera. The U.S. privately urged the Israeli go...
India-Philippines defence cooperation should not harm any third party: Chinese military on BrahMos missiles delivery
China's military has reacted cautiously to India's delivery of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines, stating that security cooperation between the two countries should not harm third parties' interests or regional stability. The first batch of the missiles was delivered over two years after India signed a USD 375 million deal with the Philippines to supply weapon systems. China has also criticized the US for deploying medium-range ballistic missiles in the Philippines amid escalating hostilities over their South China Sea dispute.
World reacts to Iran strikes on Israel
Countries around the world condemned Iran's strikes on Israel late Saturday, warning the attack threatened to further destabilise the Middle East. It is vital that the conflict in the Middle East does not spiral out of control," spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah said.
Iran threatens to respond to any US strikes as Biden weighs how to react to a base attack in Jordan
Tensions rise as Iran warns of a "decisive response" to any U.S. attack following President Biden's linking of Tehran to a drone attack that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan. The U.S. signals preparations for retaliatory strikes, but concerns loom over further destabilization in the region. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels target a U.S. warship in the Red Sea. Amid escalating threats, Iran's Revolutionary Guard asserts readiness for defense, raising worries about potential impacts on commercial aviation.
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North Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles after US submarine arrives in South Korea
Last week, the USS Kentucky became the first US nuclear-armed submarine to come to South Korea since the 1980s. North Korea reacted to its arrival by test-firing ballistic and cruise missiles last week in apparent demonstrations that it could make nuclear strikes on South Korea and deployed US naval vessels. Also on Monday, the American-led UN Command said it has started "a conversation" with North Korea about a U.S. soldier who ran into the North last week across one of the world's most heavily fortified borders.
Iranian general acknowledges over 300 dead in unrest
The protests were sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was detained for allegedly violating the Islamic Republic's strict dress code. They quickly escalated into calls for the overthrow of Iran's theocracy and pose one of the most serious challenges to the ruling clerics since the 1979 revolution that brought them to power.
Missile strike in Poland: how the world has reacted
Poland raised its military readiness after what the country's President Andrzej Duda said was "most probably" a strike by a Russian-made missile.
Indian students in Ukraine in fear as Russian invasion grows
Thousands of Indians studying in Ukraine have suddenly found themselves in the midst of the war after Russia invaded the country last week, with many hunkered inside bunkers and fearful of what lies ahead.
World leaders return to UN and face many escalating crises
Last year, no leaders came to the U.N. because the coronavirus was sweeping the globe, so all their addresses were pre-recorded.
Saudi says Yemen rebel drone intercepted after Abha hit
The latest drone attack targeted the garrison town of Khamis Mushait in southern Saudi Arabia that hosts a key airbase but was destroyed before reaching its target, coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said, quoted by the kingdom's official SPA agency.
People have a right to demonstrate peacefully: UN spokesperson on farmers' protest in India
India has called the remarks by foreign leaders on protests by farmers as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as the matter pertained to the internal affairs of a democratic country.
China says it has 'noted' Pak move to accord 'provisional provincial status' to Gilgit-Baltistan in PoK
Asked for his reaction to Pakistan's decision on Gilgit-Baltistan and India's reaction to it at a media briefing here, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said, "we have noted relevant reports".
Major differences among UN members over India's permanent membership in UNSC: China
China, which has veto power in the UNSC being one of its five permanent members, has been stonewalling India's efforts to become permanent member of the powerful UN body for years, pointing out lack of consensus even though the other four -- US, UK, France and Russia -- have backed New Delhi's membership.
China accuses US of undermining UN through forceful resolution on Masood Azhar
Asked about the development, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a media briefing that Washington move only complicates the issue.
Tejashwi asks Nitish to stop 'befooling' people in name of special category status
Tejaswhi has also posted a video with his tweet in which Nitin Gadkari has been shown rejecting the special category status for any state including Bihar.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon offers his 'good offices' to resolve India-Pakistan issues
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said that the offer of his "good offices" to help resolve the conflict stands but it is up to both nations to seek it.
India's Agni long-range missiles broke UN limits: Chinese media
Agni-5, a 5,000-km range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), is widely regarded as a strategic missile targeted at China.
China reacts guardedly to India's statement of South China Sea verdict
The ministry said that sea lanes of communication passing through the South China Sea are critical for peace, stability, prosperity and development.
Shahid Afridi, UN Secretary General express concern over killings as Kashmir shuts for third day
The government imposed restrictions in several parts of Srinagar, Kangan and south Kashmir especially Shopian district, which was the epicenter of Sunday’s bloodbath.
'UN chief following India, Pakistan situation closely'
India-Pakistan tension has escalated after two Indian soldiers were killed and their bodies mutilated in Kashmir by the Pakistani military this week.
SCS row: China says UN tribunal mouthpiece of certain nations
Philippines lodged the case against China in early 2013, saying that after 17 years of negotiations it had exhausted all political and diplomatic avenues.
MLA Sheikh Rasheed says J&K not integral part of India
His comments drew angry reaction from the ruling BJP, which said he should resign from the Assembly and join separatists or migrate to Pakistan.
UN General Assembly: Social media backs India on Kashmir issue, Pakistan told to vacate PoK
A former top Pakistani diplomat tweeted that Nawaz Sharif's speech 'plays well at home' but is 'not taken seriously by the rest of the world'.
China's reaction on Lakhvi issue means PM Narendra Modi's point registered: MEA
India today said China's reaction on the Lakhvi issue makes it clear that the point Prime Minister Narendra Modi made to President Xi Jinping has been "registered".
Congress mocks at Narendra Modi government's performance
Mocking at BJP-led NDA government's performance in its first year in office, Congress today said its promises are as exciting as 'T20 boundaries and sixes', but their operationalisation is like an abandoned test match.
Jan Lokpal Bill: India 'not a lawless republic', Congress tells AAP
Congress, however, made it clear that the above issue was not linked to its support to the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi.
China backs Russian plan to end crisis over Syria weapons
Backing a Russian initiative to resolve the crisis over Syria's chemical weapons, China today suggested a second international conference to debate the issue at an early date.
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