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Parts of US sizzle under 'heat dome', others struck by heavy rains, flash floods
The Biden administration has linked these high temperatures and the growing frequency with which they are being experienced to climate change as all other extreme weather occurrences.
S.Korea, US, Japan hold missile defence drills in East Sea
The drills took place as the three countries have been reinforcing security coordination amid Pyongyang's firing of a Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM last Wednesday. The exercise featured three Aegis-equipped destroyers -- the South's ROKS Yulgok Yi I, the US' USS John Finn and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's JS Maya, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the South Korean armed service.
Israeli PM sent to hospital after feeling dizzy
Netanyahu, 73, is "in good condition and is undergoing a medical examination", Xinhua news agency reported, citing a statement released by his office. "The initial assessment is dehydration," the Sheba Medical Center outside Tel Aviv where Netanyahu was being treated and the Prime Minister office said in a joint statement.
Ben Wallace to quit as UK Defence Secretary
Ben Wallace, who has played a key role in the UK's response to the Ukraine war, told the Sunday Times he would not stand at the next general election, but ruled out leaving "prematurely" and triggering a by-election. He has served as Defence Secretary under three Prime Ministers.
PM Modi arrives in UAE, looks forward to bilateral talks to deepen ties
This is Modi's fifth visit to the UAE. He was received at the Abu Dhabi airport by the UAE's Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
PM Modi's France visit unprecedented: Foreign Secretary
Addressing a press briefing in Paris on the culmination of the Prime Minister's visit, Kwatra said: "It's a great camaraderie between President Emmanuel Macron and the Prime Minister, which you could easily sense from the visuals you would have seen."
India, France to jointly develop combat aircraft engine, MOU signed for three more Scorpene submarines, no word on Rafale-M fighter jets
The two nations expressed their determination to cooperate in the co-development and co-production of advanced defence technologies, with a particular emphasis on benefiting third countries. This decision underscores the growing strategic partnership between India and France.
Jaishankar meets Canadian counterpart, raises issue of Indian diplomats' security
Jaishankar, who met Joly on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting in Jakarta, tweeted: "Met Canadian Foreign Minister in Jakarta. Discussed the Indo-Pacific and our economic cooperation. Underlined the importance of ensuring the security of our diplomats and the need to firmly combat incitement to violence."
India sees France as natural partner in its developmental journey: PM Modi
Calling defence ties as the foundation of Indo-French relations, Modi said France is an important partner in the ‘Make In India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives.
European Space Agency to track India's Chandrayaan-3
The ESA will also lend tracking support for Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) next interplanetary mission -- Sun Mission- Aditya L1 -- a solar observatory slated for launch towards the end of August 2023, the ESA said. And discussions are ongoing between ESA and ISRO for providing tracking support for India's first human space mission, Gaganyaan.
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