Qin Gang: Powerful Chinese Foreign Minister fired; Move sparks more rumours I Oneindia News
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Qin Gang: Powerful Chinese Foreign Minister fired; Move sparks more rumours I Oneindia News
According to Chinese media, the Chinese government has removed Qin Gang from the post of foreign minister and has replaced him with Wang Yi.
This has ended weeks of speculations and rumours that had started after Qin Gang was incommunicado lately.
The announcement came just a month after Qin’s last public appearance.
Earlier, the foreign ministry had said that the 57-year-old was off work for unspecified health reasons, but the lack of detailed information on his whereabouts had fuelled a swirl of speculation.
Qin Gang, was not seen in public for over three weeks, despite a flurry of high-profile diplomatic efforts to repair ties with the United States.
As a former ambassador to Washington DC, who is considered a protege of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Qin was expected to play a key role in a string of high-level visits by US officials.
But his last public appearance was a meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart in Beijing on 25 June.
He did not join Chinese officials at talks with the Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, in early July, or as part of the ongoing visit by climate envoy John Kelly.
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His absence came on the heels of a rapid rise in elite Chinese politics that saw him serve for less than two years as US ambassador, before being elevated to the post of foreign minister in December.
In a dramatic overnight operation, Russia claims to have intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones across the southern part of the country, over annexed Crimea, and across the Black Sea. This marks one of the largest overnight drone attacks by Ukraine to date. As Russian forces advance along the front lines, achieving significant territorial gains, Ukraine's drone strategy faces intense defensive measures. Join us as we delve into the details of this major development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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In a surprising turn of events, US soldier Gordon Black, detained in Vladivostok, Russia, pleads guilty to theft charges. Get the latest updates on this developing story from Russia's RIA state news agencies. Stay tuned for more details.
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May 20th is the scheduled date of the Fifth Phase of the Lok Sabha Elections. And one of the seats in this crucial contest where voting will take place is the Raebareli Constituency. The Congress, on May 3, announced Rahul as a candidate from Raebareli and loyalist KL Sharma from Amethi, keeping Priyanka as well as Vadra out of the electoral contest. Rahul Gandhi is a sitting MP in Kerala's Wayanad, where he is seeking a fresh term alongside Rae Bareli. Rahul represented Amethi from 2004 until 2019. Priyanka Gandhi held a mega roadshow in Rae Bareli ahead of the fifth phase of voting. Oneindia News brings to you an exclusive update on the political pulse of Rae Bareli.
#LSPolls2024 #RaebareliBattle #RahulGandhi #PriyankaGandhiRaebareli #PriyankaGandhiRaebareliRoadshow #LocalsSpeakOut #RahulGandhi #PriyankaGandhi #PMModi #Congress #BJP #INDIAlliance #ElectoralBattle #IndianPolitics #RaebareliElections
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In the United States, the presidential election campaign is in full swing. Young voters are often considered difficult to reach. And with both Democrats and Republicans fielding candidates born in the 1940s, the parties are worried about how to get the youth vote out.
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As tensions rise, Putin expresses gratitude to China for peace efforts in Ukraine during a two-day state visit, while Xi Jinping faces pressure from the U.S. to intervene.
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Putin and Xi Announce Plans , to Strengthen Partnership.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived
in Beijing on May 16 for a two-day visit with
Chinese President Xi Jinping, 'The Guardian' reports. .
In a May 15 interview with China's
state-run news agency, Xinhua, .
Putin referenced the "unprecedented level of strategic partnership between our countries" as the reason for his first foreign trip since beginning his fifth term as Russia's president. .
The two leaders signed a joint statement on May 16 declaring a "new era" of partnership.
The China-Russia relationship today
is hard-earned, and the two sides
need to cherish and nurture it, Xi Jinping to Vladimir Putin, via Reuters.
China is willing to ... jointly achieve
the development and rejuvenation
of our respective countries, and
work together to uphold fairness
and justice in the world, Xi Jinping to Vladimir Putin, via Reuters.
The joint statement also
criticized the United States.
The United States still thinks in terms
of the Cold War and is guided by the
logic of bloc confrontation... , Via joint statement.
... putting the security of
'narrow groups' above regional security
and stability, which creates a security
threat for all countries in the region, Via joint statement.
The U.S. must abandon this behavior, Via joint statement.
After attending a concert on May 16, Putin and Xi will go for a walk in the park to talk and then have tea and dinner with other Russian delegates.
The following day, the two men will visit Harbin, once called "Little Moscow," to pay tribute to the city's Russian influence
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"Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman had a Telecon with US Treasury Secretary Ms. Janet Yellen @SecYellen, today. The two leaders held cordial discussions.. IndiaTimes
A driver died after crashing a car into the exterior gate of the White House late Saturday, the US Secret Service said. "Shortly before 10:30 pm a vehicle travelling at a high speed collided with an outer perimeter gate on the White House complex" the service said in a statement on social media platform X. The Secret Service, along with the police and fire departments of the District of Columbia, have launched an investigation into the fatal crash, according to Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. He added there was "no threat or public safety implications". In January, authorities detained another person who crashed a vehicle into the exterior gate of the same complex.
#WhiteHouseGate #SecurityBreach #USNews #DriverIncident #InvestigationLaunched #SecretService #BreakingNews #USIncident #SecurityAlert #DriverFatality
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Trader Joe’s Recalls Basil , After Reports of Salmonella Infections.
On April 17, the grocery chain
recalled Infinite Herbs organic basil.
The basil has been "linked to a dozen Salmonella infections in seven states," CNN reports. .
One person has been hospitalized.
The 2.5-ounce packages were sold in 29 states and Washington, D.C., from Feb. 1 through April 6. .
The CDC is advising consumers to dispose of any Infinite Herbs organic basil that was bought from Trader Joe's.
The agency also says to clean anything that the contaminated basil may have come in contact with. .
Investigators are trying to determine if any other products have been contaminated, CNN reports. .
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, the CDC says. .
Symptoms can develop anywhere between
6 hours and 6 days after consuming the bacteria.
Most people don't need treatment
and recover within 4 to 7 days. .
If your symptoms are severe, or if you experience diarrhea and dehydration for more than three days, the CDC recommends contacting your health care provider
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Homicide and Other Violent Crimes , Declining in Cities Across the US.
'The Guardian' reports that a recent crime analysis found that homicides in major cities across the United States are falling at , “one of the fastest rates of decline ever recorded.".
There’s just a ton of places that
you can point to that are showing
widespread, very positive trends, Jeff Asher, AH Datalytics, via 'The Wall Street Journal'.
According to AH Datalytics' sample of nearly
200 cities, murder was down by 20.8% in 2024,
when compared to the same time in 2023.
Some cities, including Washington DC,
New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Milwaukee,
saw murder rates decline by over 30%.
Some cities, including Washington DC,
New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Milwaukee,
saw murder rates decline by over 30%.
The analysis is based on the FBI's Uniform Crime
Reporting program, which consists of data collected
by local law enforcement agencies across the nation.
While the FBI's 2023 report will not be audited or made
official until October, preliminary figures suggest
that murder rates significantly dropped in 2023. .
The latest data suggests that this
year's declines will continue at an even
faster clip, nearing pre-pandemic levels. .
'The Guardian' reports that the latest
data mirrors another drastic decline
in homicides during the 1990s.
Nationally, you’re seeing
a very similar situation to what
you saw in the mid-to-late 90s.
But it’s potentially even larger
in terms of the percentages
and numbers of the drops, Jeff Asher, AH Datalytics, via 'The Wall Street Journal'.
The AH Datalytics data also found that nearly
all other violent crimes saw significant
declines in 2023 compared to 2022. .
The quarterly data in particular
suggests 2023 featured one of the
lowest rates of violent crime in the
United States in more than 50 years, Jeff Asher, AH Datalytics, via 'The Wall Street Journal'
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The heads of state from Japan, the Philippines, and the United States have jointly expressed "grave concern" regarding China's conduct in the contested South China Sea. Over recent years, Beijing has intensified its presence in this crucial maritime region, leading to heightened tensions, notably with the Philippines. This nation, among others in Southeast Asia, asserts territorial claims over portions of the sea adjacent to its shores. In response to a recent altercation near Second Thomas Shoal that resulted in injuries to Filipino soldiers and damage to vessels, President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines declared Manila's intention to enact countermeasures against China. The leaders of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States expressed shared concerns over the People's Republic of China's (PRC) provocative actions in the South China Sea during the inaugural summit held in Washington, DC. This joint statement comes amid escalating tensions in the region.
#SouthChinaSea #China #Japan #Philippines #US #Tensions #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #SecurityConcerns #GeoPolitics
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China's foreign minister Qin Gang was removed from office on Tuesday, state media reported. Qin had... IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •Zee News
One of the most powerful ministers in China’s contemporary political landscape is reportedly missing since quite a while. China’s foreign minister, Qin Gang, has not been seen in public for over..
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