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Chinese President Xi Jinping asks PLA to be ready to 'act at any second'
Jinping's instruction to the military comes at a time when China has amended its defence law expanding the powers of the Central Military Commission (CMC), headed by the Chinese president. Xi signed the order for 2021 that prioritizes the training of the PLA and the People's Armed Police Forces (PLAF).
Citing India, US President Donald Trump blocks 8 Chinese apps over national security
Transactions will be prohibited in 45 days, said the order. Other apps include CamScanner, QQ Wallet, SHAREit, Tencent QQ, VMate, WeChat Pay, and WPS Office -- which are already banned in India.
Boris Johnson cancels Republic Day visit to India over escalating Covid crisis in UK
In a statement, UK foreign office said that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had to cancel his India visit in view of the escalation of the Covid-19 crisis in the United Kingdom because of the new variant of the coronavirus. On Monday night, Boris Johnson had announced that the United Kingdom will go in full lockdown from Tuesday amidst the rise in coronavirus cases.
Stung by China, Brazil turns to India for Covid-19 vaccine
Brazil made a diplomatic push on Monday to guarantee an Indian-made shipment of British drugmaker AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, according to a Reuters report from Brasilia. At the same time Brazil's private clinics have struck a preliminary deal for an alternative injection made by India's Bharat Biotech despite a lack of public results from late-stage trials, the report said.
Turkey's plan to rope in Pakistan for nuclear weapons shows aggressive intent
Suspicions about Pakistan's covert support for Turkish nukes has been aroused by a recent meeting of the Turkey-Pakistan High-Level Military Dialogue Group (HLMDG). The assemblage took place on December 22-23. Pakistan's Defence Secretary Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Mian Muhammad Hilal Hussain led the delegation from Islamabad, while Deputy Chief of Turkish Army General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu headed the Turkish delegation, says an article published by the website zeenews.india.com.
Obama administration knowingly funded al-Qaeda affiliate: US report
The report is based on a probe by the office of the Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) into the Obama administration's approval of a $200,000 grant to a US evangelical aid organisation World Vision for the al-Qaeda affiliate, Islamic Relief Agency (ISRA).
10 Chinese spy caught in Kabul set free, goes back home via chartered aeroplane
Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security (NDS) had detained the 10 Chinese nationals for being a part of an espionage module. Out of the 10, at least one was a woman who was believed to be linked to China’s spy agency, Ministry of State Security.
Mexican President offers political asylum to Julian Assange
49-year-old Julian Assange, who spent almost seven years in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, faces an 18-count indictment from US authorities accusing him of recruiting hackers to steal military secrets. Following Monday's order, Assange was taken back to the Belmarsh Prison, where he is being held and a full application for his bail will be made on Wednesday.
United Nations holds meeting with Libyan Political Dialogue Forum's Advisory Committee
In a statement on Monday, the UN Support Mission in Libyan (UNSMIL) said Stephanie Williams, acting special representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya, spoke with the committee's officials over its mandate, tasks, expected outcomes, and the timeframe for its work.
'New Year, New Opportunities': US Welcomes India At UN Security Council
Earlier Monday, the Indian national flag was installed during the implantation of the United Nations National Security Council (UNSC) as India became a member of the United Nations body for the eighth time as a non-member. standing of the powerful United Nations organ for the period 2021-2022
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