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Taiwan tracks 24 Chinese aircraft, five naval ships

14 Jun 2023 00:00 AM IST

In a recent development, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) in Taiwan has reported the detection of 24 Chinese military aircraft and five navy vessels near the country’s airspace and waters. The information was provided by Taiwan News, an English-language newspaper based in Taiwan. According to the MND, out of

Melting Antarctic Ice: A cause for concern despite Natural climate cycle

13 Jun 2023 23:28 PM IST

Our new research in the Antarctic suggests that the vital layer of cold water on the sea bed, which circulates the globe and influences the ocean’s ability to continue absorbing much of the rise in atmospheric heat and greenhouse gas emissions, is heating up and shrinking. But it appears, as

Mexican diplomat resigns, runs for 2024 presidency

13 Jun 2023 23:27 PM IST

Mexico’s top diplomat resigned his post Monday to enter the primary race for the country’s 2024 presidential election, and Mexico City’s mayor said she would resign Friday to do the same.Foreign Relations Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said he resigned at noon and pledged to start a nationwide campaign tour. Both Ebrard

Nepal President Paudel complains of chest pain, hospitalised again

13 Jun 2023 23:26 PM IST

Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel was on Tuesday admitted to a hospital here after he complained of chest pain. Paudel, 78, was admitted to the Bansbari-based Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre at 11 am, the Kathmandu Post newspaper reported, citing the president’s office. “Nothing serious has happened to the President. He

COVID-19 handling investigation hearings begin in United Kingdom

13 Jun 2023 23:25 PM IST

The UK’s public inquiry into the country’s preparedness and handling of COVID-19 opened for hearings in London on Tuesday amid a vigil by some bereaved families who lost loved ones during the pandemic. The independent inquiry was formally set up last year by then prime minister Boris Johnson and began

Taiwan tracks 24 Chinese military aircraft, five naval ships around nation

13 Jun 2023 16:29 PM IST

Ministry of National Defense (MND) of Taiwan detected 24 Chinese military aircraft and five navy vessels in the vicinity of Taiwan between 6 am on Sunday, 11 June, and 6 am on Monday, 12 June. Out of the 24 aircraft, 10 entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) and crossed

Israel killed hundreds of ISIS terrorists, says former Army chief

13 Jun 2023 15:47 PM IST

Retired military commander and Israeli politician Gadi Eisenkot disclosed that the Israel Defence Forces engaged in foreign operations against the Islamic State in 2014. “ISIS knows best how frequently the IDF acted in the Middle East, and they paid a price in hundreds of killed and injured,” Eisenkot said at

Liberated seven villages from Russian control: Ukraine

13 Jun 2023 15:43 PM IST

As the conflict with Russia continues, Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said that Ukrainian forces had recaptured seven villages in the past week. In a post on Telegram, Maliar stated that the “advance of the offensive troops amounted to 6.5 kilometres” in Donetsk and Tavria. She further said, “The

22 injured in Syria Helicopter mishap: US Central command

13 Jun 2023 13:23 PM IST

According to a US Central Command statement, twenty-two US military members were injured in a helicopter accident in northeast Syria. Although no enemy fire was recorded, the reason of the incident is still being investigated. The Central Command, which is in charge of overseeing US soldiers in the Middle East,

Israel participates in Ocean Day by cleaning the seas

13 Jun 2023 11:28 AM IST

As part of the “Clean Beach” initiative, Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection supported underwater cleaning dives in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea in observance of Oceans Day. The dives were carried out by the Israel Diving Association’s “Sea Guard” in coordination with the Nature and Parks Authority. 55

All conditions met, no hurdle left in striking deal with IMF: Pak PM

12 Jun 2023 23:51 PM IST

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his optimism that Pakistan, which has fulfilled “all the preconditions” of the IMF, will still be able to sign a staff-level agreement with the global lender to revive the stalled bailout programme for the cash-strapped country. Sharif’s remarks came as many believe that Pakistan’s

China struggles with weak post-COVID economic recovery

12 Jun 2023 23:50 PM IST

Sales of Yizhuan Automobile Co.’s trash trucks picked up after China ended anti-virus controls in December, but their growth is in low gear as managers struggle to rebuild business lost during the pandemic. China’s economy rebounded at the start of 2023, but after a good first quarter, factory output and