Taiwan attended WHO assembly in the past as observer, but China began blocking its participation in 2017 after ex-President Tsai Ing-wen's refusal to agree with 'one China' stand.
Top Czech court upholds decision by two lower courts, rejecting Nikhil Gupta’s appeal against extradition to US over charges of conspiracy to kill Sikh separatist Pannun.
Court rejects Nikhil Gupta’s application against extradition to the US, saying all his proceedings before courts 'have to come to an end'. Justice minister will take final call.
Even though the 'no-limits partnership' might not be reflected in the joint statements, in times to come, China and Russia may find themselves flocking together out of necessity.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has in the past dismissed US concerns over human rights violations in Gaza, claiming Israel was ‘no longer a star on the US flag’.
Israel threatened major assault on Rafah to defeat thousands of Hamas fighters it says are holed up there, but Western nations & UN have warned it would be humanitarian catastrophe.
Pew Research Center survey of 12,693 US adults conducted between 13 and 25 February 2024 finds 33% of those below 30 support Palestinians, while only 14% sympathise with Israelis.
US State Dept said that Washington is sanctioning over 280 individuals and entities to impose additional costs on Russia for both its foreign aggression and internal repression.
Tensions flared again in the South China Sea as the Philippine coast guard offered no further details on the incident. The submerged reef is a flashpoint between the two countries.
Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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