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New round of Syrian peace talks on Aug 24: UN

New round of Syrian peace talks on Aug 24: UN

25-07-2020 comments

Geneva (IANS) UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen will convene a new session of the Syrian Constitutional Committee on August 24 in Geneva, an official said.

Addressing reporters here on Friday, Alessandra Vellucci, head of the information…

China orders closure of US Consulate in Chengdu

China orders closure of US Consulate in Chengdu

24-07-2020 comments

Beijing (IANS) The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday informed the US Embassy in China of its decision to withdraw its consent for the establishment and operation of the American Consulate General in Chengdu as a retaliatory move against Washington's…

US charges 4 Chinese nationals for visa fraud: Report

US charges 4 Chinese nationals for visa fraud: Report

24-07-2020 comments

Washington (IANS) The US has charged four Chinese nationals with visa fraud for allegedly lying about their membership of Beijing's armed forces, a media report said on Friday.

Three of them -- Wang Xin, Song Chen, Zhao Kaikai -- are under…

US, China can continue to cooperate on N.Korea: Biegun

US, China can continue to cooperate on N.Korea: Biegun

23-07-2020 comments

Seoul (IANS) The US and China can continue to work together on North Korea while competing in other areas, Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun said.

Biegun made the remark in a written testimony on Wednesday to the Senate Foreign Relations…

Afghan forces kill 31 Taliban militants

Afghan forces kill 31 Taliban militants

23-07-2020 comments

Kabul (IANS) Afghan security forces killed 31 Taliban militants and injured 15 others in Nangarhar province, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday.

"The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) were aware of an imminent attack on…

US asks China to shut its consulate in Houston in 72 hours

US asks China to shut its consulate in Houston in 72 hours

22-07-2020 comments

New Delhi/Washington (IANS) In an unprecedented move, the US on Wednesday abruptly asked China to shut its consulate in Houston within 72 hours.

Confirming this on social media, Hu Xijin, the editor of the Global Times, the mouthpiece of the…

After Pak's Gwadar port, China fast-tracks key defence projects in B'desh

After Pak's Gwadar port, China fast-tracks key defence projects in B'desh

22-07-2020 comments

New Delhi (IANS) For Chinese Ambassador in Bangladesh, Li Jiming, bringing Chinese companies to Dhaka is not the only priority. His ostensible goal seems to be expediting several key projects, including the ultra-modern submarine base project, BNS…

UK suspends extradition treaty with HK, extends arms embargo

UK suspends extradition treaty with HK, extends arms embargo

21-07-2020 comments

London (IANS) The UK has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong after China imposed a new security law in the territory, which the British government believes gives Chinese authorities sweeping powers to crack down on dissent, and a new level…

Gunman holds 20 people hostage in Ukraine

Gunman holds 20 people hostage in Ukraine

21-07-2020 comments

Kiev (IANS) A gunman claiming to be armed with explosives on Tuesday seized a passenger bus and was holding 20 people hostage in the western Ukrainian city of Lutsk, police said.

The press service of the Security Service of Ukraine Directorate…

1 killed, 8 injured in Washington D.C. shooting

1 killed, 8 injured in Washington D.C. shooting

20-07-2020 comments

Washington (IANS) One person was killed and eight others were injured in a shooting incident in Washington D.C., police said.

The shooting occurred at 14th Street and Spring Road ion Sunday, D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham said at a press briefing.

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