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China breathes fire as Taiwan's new President Lai Affirming Sovereignty
China considers Taiwan a wayward province that needs eventually to be reunited with the mainland, by force if necessary. His DPP does not advocate for Taiwan's independence from China but claims that Taiwan already is a sovereign state.
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash: Report
"President Raisi, the foreign minister, and all passengers aboard the helicopter were killed in the crash," the senior Iranian official told Reuters, asking not to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter.
UK PM Sunak faces revolt over plans to scrap Graduate Route visa, Claims Report
Plans to scrap the Graduate Route scheme are facing strong opposition in the Cabinet, sources told 'The Observer' newspaper, citing a move that has been central to luring Indian students to UK universities since it was introduced in 2021.
China's Massive Investment to Revitalize Troubled Property Market
Tao Ling, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China, disclosed to the media last week that local state-owned enterprises are urged to utilize these funds to purchase reasonably-priced completed commercial properties. These properties will then be repurposed to provide affordable housing solutions.
Iran looking at some investments from India in Chabahar region after pact on port operation: Insights from Iran's Envoy
The latest 10-year contract, signed on May 13 between Indian Ports Global Limited (IPGL) and the Port & Maritime Organisation of Iran, replaces the earlier 2016 agreement extending the scope of Indian operations beyond the Shahid Beheshti Terminal.
Hindus not represented in USCIRF, says Indian Diaspora Organization
The USCIRF, an autonomous and bipartisan federal body mandated by the US Congress to monitor, evaluate, and present reports on religious freedom worldwide, recently announced the addition of three new members—Maureen Ferguson, Vicky Hartzler, and Asif Mahmood—along with the re-appointment of Stephen Schneck and Eric Ueland to its ranks.
Boeing Starliner's manned mission delayed again, likely to fly on May 25, says NASA
The mission, which is to send NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to the International Space Station, was originally scheduled to launch on May 25.
California University President's Resignation after agreeing to academic boycott of Israel
CSU Chancellor Mildred Garcia stated, “has informed me of his decision to retire”, following her characterization of Lee’s move as "insubordination" and her appointment of an acting president on Thursday, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Not too many more vibrant democracies in the world than India, Affirms White House
National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby congratulated the people of India for taking active interest in determining the future governance of their country.
No current plans to capture Kharkiv city, says Putin
Putin made these remarks in response to questions from Russian state media reporters at the conclusion of his visit to Harbin, China.
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