Xi rejects hegemonism

Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday pressed his vision for a new global security and economic order that prioritises the “Global South”, in a direct challenge to the United States, during a summit that included the leaders of Russia and India.

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Japan loosens gun rules as bear attacks rise

Japan yesterday eased gun rules making it easier for hunters to use rifles in built-up areas following a rise in attacks by bears.

6h ago

Pakistan government helicopter crash kills five: police

A helicopter crashed in the north of the country on Monday, killing all five people on board

14h ago

China's Xi slams 'bullying' behaviour in world order

He called on the leaders, including Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi, to "adhere to fairness and justice

21h ago

China's Xi unveils vision for new global order at security forum

Xi spoke about constructive participation in international affairs, opposing hegemonism and power politics

21h ago

Xi, Modi talk friendship in ‘chaotic’ world

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told India’s Narendra Modi the “right choice” is for their countries to be friends as the two met in China for first time in seven years – a new milestone in a nascent rapprochement between the world’s most populous nations accelerated by shared frictions with the United States.

1d ago

India suspends all postal mails to US

India today announced the complete suspension of postal mails to the United States

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Putin arrives in China for summit hosted by Xi: Russian state media

Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on Sunday

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Floods, landslides kill at least 11 in India’s Jammu region

Floods and landslides triggered by record-breaking rain killed at least 11 people, including four children, in India’s Jammu and Kashmir, officials said Saturday.

3 killed as protests spread in Indonesia

A fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia killed at least three people, a local official said yesterday, after the death of a man hit by a police vehicle sparked widespread demonstrations.

Pak towns face flood risk if river barrage crumbles

Pakistan’s eastern towns of Chiniot and Hafizabad face a risk of catastrophic floods if an irrigation barrage crumbles on a major river upstream after heavy rains swelled it beyond capacity, officials warned yesterday.

Xi rejects hegemonism

Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday pressed his vision for a new global security and economic order that prioritises the “Global South”, in a direct challenge to the United States, during a summit that included the leaders of Russia and India.

6h ago

Japan loosens gun rules as bear attacks rise

Japan yesterday eased gun rules making it easier for hunters to use rifles in built-up areas following a rise in attacks by bears.

6h ago

Pakistan government helicopter crash kills five: police

A helicopter crashed in the north of the country on Monday, killing all five people on board

14h ago

China's Xi slams 'bullying' behaviour in world order

He called on the leaders, including Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi, to "adhere to fairness and justice

21h ago

China's Xi unveils vision for new global order at security forum

Xi spoke about constructive participation in international affairs, opposing hegemonism and power politics

21h ago

Xi, Modi talk friendship in ‘chaotic’ world

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told India’s Narendra Modi the “right choice” is for their countries to be friends as the two met in China for first time in seven years – a new milestone in a nascent rapprochement between the world’s most populous nations accelerated by shared frictions with the United States.

1d ago

India suspends all postal mails to US

India today announced the complete suspension of postal mails to the United States

1d ago

Putin arrives in China for summit hosted by Xi: Russian state media

Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on Sunday

1d ago

Floods, landslides kill at least 11 in India’s Jammu region

Floods and landslides triggered by record-breaking rain killed at least 11 people, including four children, in India’s Jammu and Kashmir, officials said Saturday.

2d ago

3 killed as protests spread in Indonesia

A fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia killed at least three people, a local official said yesterday, after the death of a man hit by a police vehicle sparked widespread demonstrations.

2d ago