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June 21, 2024 3:04 PM

China threatens death penalty for ‘diehard’ Taiwan separatists

China on Friday threatened to impose the death penalty in extreme cases for "diehard" Taiwan independence separatists, a ratcheting up of pressure even though Chinese courts have no jurisdiction on the democratically governed island. China, which vi...

June 21, 2024 2:36 PM

China says EU escalation of trade friction could trigger ‘trade war’

China's commerce ministry said on Friday the European Union has continued to escalate trade friction, which "may trigger a "trade war". "Responsibility lies entirely with the EU side," a ministry spokesperson said in a statement. China hopes the EU...

June 21, 2024 1:16 PM

Putin remarks about possible weapons for North Korea ‘incredibly concerning,’ US says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments on Thursday that Moscow may supply weapons for North Korea after signing a defense pact with Pyongyang are "incredibly concerning," U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said. Putin su...

June 21, 2024 12:09 PM

U.S. and China hold first informal nuclear talks in 5 years, eyeing Taiwan

The United States and China resumed semi-official nuclear arms talks in March for the first time in five years, with Beijing's representatives telling U.S. counterparts that they would not resort to atomic threats over Taiwan, according to two Americ...

June 21, 2024 11:42 AM

Trump floats idea of giving foreign students graduating in US green cards automatically

Former US President Donald Trump, known for his strong anti-immigration stance, suggested on Thursday (local time) that foreign students who graduate from college in the United States should automatically receive a green card so they can stay in the ...

June 21, 2024 10:43 AM

Amid rain Indian embassy organises Yoga Day celebrations in Tokyo

The Indian embassy in Japan organized Yoga Day celebrations at the Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple in Tokyo, witnessing participants from across the country, including diplomats and members of the Indian diaspora. The yoga session took place amid a heavy d...

June 21, 2024 8:16 AM

International Day of Yoga: New York City witnesses widespread enthusiasm for yoga

Ahead of International Day of Yoga, 'Solstice at Times Square' showcased widespread enthusiasm for yoga in New York City on Thursday. A large number of people participated in the day-long celebration of Yoga at Times Square. In a press release, the ...

June 20, 2024 7:28 PM

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to pay two-day State visit to India

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will pay a two-day state visit to India starting Thursday, in what will be the first incoming bilateral visit since the formation of the new Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During her st...

June 20, 2024 6:30 PM

Millions sweltering under extreme heat worldwide as summer arrives

Dangerous heatwaves are scorching cities on four continents as the Northern Hemisphere marks the first day of summer, a sign that climate change may again bring about record-breaking heat that could surpass last summer as the warmest in 2,000 years. ...

June 20, 2024 5:33 PM

India and Cambodia discuss investment treaty, collaboration in UPI and traditional medicine

India and Cambodia discuss investment treaty, collaboration in UPI and traditional medicine India hosted the second meeting of the India-Cambodia Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment (JWGTI) on Thursday. During the meeting, the two nations d...

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