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China rejects Japan’s defence white paper China said it has lodged “serious representations” over Japan’s latest defence white paper, accusing Tokyo of portraying Beijing as its “greatest strategic challenge” and making “brazen comments” on Taiwan.“The white paper once again targeted China with baseless accusations, repeated the so-called ‘China threat’ narrative and grossly interfered in China’s…

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was loudly booed by sections of the crowd during a National Night Out Against Crime event in Staten Island on Tuesday, forcing him to keep his remarks to less than a minute before leaving the stage.According to local media reports, Mamdani addressed thousands of attendees…

Rajya Sabha witnessed multiple adjournments during the day as opposition members continued sloganeering and asking for the presence of Amit Shah. (Photo: PTI) NEW DELHI: Parliament proceedings remained disrupted on Thursday as opposition parties continued to demand the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah over the police action against student protesters at Jantar Mantar…

Rahman’s aide challenges Hasina A day after former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a virtual press conference, announced that she would return to the country in December despite the risk of arrest or imprisonment. PM Tarique Rahman’s camp challenged Hasina to return immediately instead of waiting until December.Rahman’s adviser Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal, questioned…

Pakistan imposes strict restrictions on media (ANI photo) Pakistan’s widening crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has drawn international attention, with members of the Kashmiri diaspora, rights groups and global watchdogs raising concerns over restrictions on journalists and media freedom.The measures, introduced by the Shehbaz Sharif government during the so-called assembly elections in the illegally-occupied Valley,…

Six deaths reported: Two each in Sivasagar and Biswanath districts, and one each in Golaghat and Morigaon. (Photo: PTI) NEW DELHI: The death toll from the devastating floods in Assam rose to 95 after six more people died, while more than 1.6 lakh people remained affected across 14 districts, officials said on Thursday.According to the…

For 16-year-old Orion Greene of San Rafael, Calif., his father’s death became the impetus for a remarkable mission Some legacies are counted in wealth or in achievement. Others are motivated by compassion, resilience and a determination to ensure no other family ever experiences the same heartbreak. For 16-year-old Orion Greene of San Rafael, Calif., his…

Drone operation underway in the high-altitude areas of Eastern Ladakh. (Image credit: Indian Army) In an effort to improve its logistics capabilities in the high Himalayas, the army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of 2,715 logistics drones. The tender, floated on Wednesday, seeks to equip the Army with unmanned aerial…

More than 100 supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan have been arrested as rallies were held across Pakistan on Wednesday to mark the completion of three years of his imprisonment. Over 100 supporters of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan were arrested on Wednesday as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters held rallies nationwide…

The state government has repeatedly stressed its willingness to engage with the protesters. NEW DELHI: Students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand have agreed in principle to hold talks with the state government, provided the discussions are held in the presence of the media. The breakthrough came as the CID arrested five more…