India, China hold Major General level talks ahead of PM Modi-Xi meet in South Africa
Saturday, 19 August 2023 Armies of India and China are holding Major General-level talks at two locations including Daulat Beg Oldie and Chushul to resolve the ongoing standoff in Eastern Ladakh.
Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives in South Africa to attend the BRICS summit, a loose association of major emerging economies which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and this year's host, South Africa. Lula was greeted on the tarmac by Naledi Pandor, South Africa's Minister of...
Russian and Chinese naval forces have commenced a series of joint military exercises, titled 'Maritime Joint-2024,' in the Pacific Ocean. The three-day drills, which began near the Chinese city of Zhanjiang, aim to enhance the naval forces' capability to address security threats, maintain international and regional stability, and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations, according to a statement from Beijing's Defense Ministry. Two vessels from Russia’s Pacific Fleet are participating in the exercises, as reported by the fleet’s press office on Monday via TASS. The participating crews are set to conduct a range of activities, including air defence exercises, drills involving anti-submarine aviation, resupply operations while underway, and sea rescue training.
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Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran's presidential run-off with 53.7% of the votes, campaigning on a platform of opening Iran to the world and promising unity. International leaders, including Putin and Modi, have congratulated Pezeshkian. Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince affirmed commitment to improving ties with Iran, while Azerbaijan's President Aliyev invited Pezeshkian to strengthen bilateral relations. Venezuela and China expressed optimism about Iran's future under Pezeshkian, and Iraq and Pakistan emphasised enhancing regional cooperation. Kuwait's Emir wished success for Iran's new president, and Syrian President Assad pledged to deepen strategic ties. Pezeshkian faces expectations to manage domestic challenges and international relations, with global leaders expecting Iran to play a stabilising role in the region under his leadership.
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Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, engaged in a series of bilateral meetings during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kazakhstan. He met with Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, emphasising strong ties. Putin also discussed trade and cooperation in energy and agriculture with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Additionally, he held talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, highlighting economic collaboration. Putin concluded by meeting with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of the SCO Heads of State Council meeting in Astana on July 4th.
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Ciaran Frawley's drop-goal redemption is at the heart of a famous win as Ireland overcome world champions South Africa in an epic Durban dust-up. BBC Sport
Ciaran Frawley's drop-goal redemption is at the heart of a famous win as Ireland shatter world champions South Africa in an epic Durban dust-up. BBC Sport
Prior to the #G20Summit in India, China triggers tensions by unveiling the "2023 edition of the standard map of China." This map depicts Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin, South China Sea territories, and..
BRICS has officially invited six more countries to join the alliance in a move which can strengthen its claim of being a ‘voice of the Global South’ on one hand, while raising concerns about..
India's Chandrayaan-3 made a soft and successful landing on the south-polar region of the Moon on Aug. 23. The landing of Chandrayaan-3 will advance India's space ambitions and expand..