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Eye on Beijing, Delhi & Manila unite in strategic partnership
India and the Philippines have elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, emphasizing expanded cooperation in defence, security, and maritime domains. This development includes finalizing terms for joint military exercises and India’s support for freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific. Both nations voiced concerns over China’s actions in the South China Sea, reaffirming the importance…
Americans favour one figure more than Donald Trump or Bernie Sanders, and he doesn’t even live in the US
A recent Gallup poll reveals surprising favorability ratings among prominent figures. Pope Leo XIV tops the list with a 46% net favorable rating. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is more popular than some American leaders. Donald Trump and Elon Musk have negative ratings. Favorability of Trump administration officials has declined since January. Marco Rubio’s rating has…
370 abrogation anniversary: ‘New J&K’ for LG, ‘Black Day’ for others
The sixth anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation saw contrasting reactions in Jammu and Kashmir. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hailed it as the dawn of a new era, emphasizing improved security and justice for terror victims’ families.
Property of Pak-based terror handler attached in J&K’s Kathua
Jammu & Kashmir Police in Kathua district has attached property of a terror handler based in Pakistan. The attached property, belonging to Mohd Ashraf, measures 16.5 marlas and is valued in lakhs of rupees. This action, ordered by the additional sessions court, Kathua, underscores the police’s dedication to fighting terrorism and dismantling its support network.
CDC issues level 2 travel alert for China as chikungunya spreads — Symptoms US travelers should watch for
A chikungunya outbreak in China’s Guangdong province has prompted the U.S. CDC to issue a Level 2 travel alert, urging Americans to exercise caution. Over 7,000 cases have been reported, with Foshan being severely affected, leading to hospitalizations and mosquito net usage. The virus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, causes high fever, intense joint pain, and…