Biden lumps India and Japan — its Quad partners — with its adversaries Russia & China, calling them ‘xenophobic’, and juxtaposes this with the US and its “welcoming” immigration policy.
Amidst fears of potential famine, Karni and Erez crossings are set to be fully opened by Israel, along with Gate 96, to allow access into northern Gaza for aid purposes.
The Justice Department said that 7 Chinese citizens were indicted for involvement in China-based hacking group, APT31, that spent approximately 14 years targeting US & foreign critics.
In his last State of the Union address before the elections, US President Joe Biden claimed that the US is in a strong position to compete and win against China.
Conflict in Gaza escalated after 7 October attack by Hamas, when about 2,500 terrorists breached the border into Israel from Gaza Strip, leading to casualties and seizure of hostages.
A US official quoted Xi Jinping as saying China's preference was for peaceful 'reunification' with Taiwan, but that he also talked about conditions in which force could be used.
Biden, Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken 'discussed the prospect of a Biden-Xi summit in talks with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi' at the White House last week.
News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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