Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday.
Marcos met with the Chinese leader seeking ways to come up with ways to reduce tensions in the South China Sea and restore Filipino fishermen's access to fishing grounds.
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.
#IranElections #MasoudPezeshkian #WorldLeadersCongratulate #ModiCongratulatesPezeshkian #PutinCongratulatesPezeshkian #XiJinpingCongratulatesPezeshkian #InternationalRelations #RegionalCooperation #GlobalStability #IranianPolitics #UnityInIran #BilateralRelations #MiddleEastDiplomacy #Geopolitics #Leadership
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.
#Putin #XiJinping #Erdogan #Pakistan #RussiaUkraineConflict #SCOsummit #GlobalDiplomacy #InternationalRelations #Astana #Kazakhstan #SCO2024 #Geopolitics #DiplomaticRelations #WorldLeaders #GlobalStage
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5 , Surprising Facts About Selfies.
Everyone loves a good selfie, so in
celebration of National Selfie Day, , here are five facts about everyone's favorite pastime.
1, According to Selfiecity, a research project conducted
by OFFC, women take more selfies than men.
2. , βTimeβ found that Makati City, Philippines,
is the selfie capital of the world.
3. , Selfies may seem like a modern trend, but actually date back to 1524 when artist Parmigianino painted his own reflection in "Self-portrait in a Convex Mirror.".
4. , βSelfieβ was the word of the year in 2013 after its
usage increased by 17,000 percent in that
year alone.
5. , The average age of selfie-takers is 23.6, though preteens are rapidly gaining on millennials
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines have released new footage showing Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing knives, an axe, and other weapons in a recent clash with Philippine naval vessels near the strategic Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea. The confrontation occurred as Philippine forces attempted a critical resupply mission to marines stationed on the derelict warship BRP Sierra Madre.
#SouthChinaSea #China #ChineseCoastGuardAttackPhilippinesVessel #ViralVideo #ChinaAttacksPhilippinesBoat #Philippines #NavalClash #MaritimeDispute #ChineseCoastGuard #FilipinoNavy #TensionsRising #GeopoliticalConflict #TerritorialClaims #BRPSierraMadre #AyunginShoal #MilitaryAggression #InternationalWaters #SecurityCrisis
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Chinese personnel repeatedly rammed and boarded two Philippine navy boats to prevent them from delivering supplies to an outpost on Second Thomas Shoal, claimed by both nations.
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A significant maritime incident occurred on Monday, intensifying tensions between China and the Philippines. A collision between a Chinese Coast Guard vessel and a Philippine navy boat has led to conflicting narratives from the two nations, highlighting the ongoing territorial disputes in the region. The collision took place as the Philippine naval vessel attempted a resupply run to the BRP Sierra Madre, an antiquated tank landing vessel grounded intentionally on the Second Thomas Shoal since 1999. This vessel, originally constructed for the US Navy during World War II, now serves as a critical outpost for the Philippine military.
#SouthChinaSea #MaritimeDispute #Philippines #China #ShipCollision #TerritorialConflict #BRPSierraMadre #SecondThomasShoal #CoastGuard #Navy #Geopolitics #RegionalTensions #InternationalRelations #FreedomOfNavigation #SouthEastAsia
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During his visit to Manila, the Ukrainian president said that Russia is using Chinese diplomats to dissuade countries from attending the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.
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President Vladimir Putin drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a car during Modi's visit to Moscow, showcasing a gesture of India-Russia friendship. The viral video captures Putin behind the wheel with PM Modi beside him, enjoying the ride and a tour of the residence. They conversed mostly through interpreters but had a brief personal chat in the garden. PM Modi's visit, amidst geopolitical shifts, aims to balance ties with Moscow and closer relations with the West. Stay tuned for updates on their talks and the impact on India-Russia relations.
#ModiinMoscow #PMModi #Putin #UkraineWar #EnergySecurity #IndiaRussia #Diplomacy #GlobalPolitics #GreenEnergy #ViennaVisit #InternationalRelations
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Learn about the dramatic thwarting of a Ukrainian plot to hijack a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber, as revealed by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). Ukrainian intelligence's alleged scheme involved enticing a Russian military pilot with promises of monetary reward and Italian citizenship to fly the bomber to Ukraine. Discover the details of how the FSB intercepted this operation, preventing potential escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
#FSB #UkraineConflict #Tu22M3 #RussianMilitary #SecurityThreat #RussiaUkraineWar #Russia #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #VolodymyrZelensky
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Watch live as Shri Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, addresses the media at the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) office in Imphal, Manipur. Get the latest updates on his statements and political insights.
#RahulGandhi #RahulGandhiinManipur #Manipur #ManipurViolence #ManipurUnrest #Congress #ManipurNews #Kuki #Meitei
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Explore the extraordinary incident from Bihar, India, where a man's unusual response to a snake bite captured global attention. Santosh Lohar, a railroad worker, turned the tables on a venomous snake that attacked him while he slept. According to local belief, he bit the snake back to neutralize its venom, resulting in the reptile's demise. This story has baffled international media, highlighting cultural customs and human-wildlife interactions in unique ways.
#SnakeBite #BiharIndia #CulturalBeliefs #WildlifeInteraction #UnusualIncident #GlobalNews #BiharNews
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