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Former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang served as the Chinese ambassador to the United States from July 2021 until January 2023.
Updated : Dec 07, 2023

China's ex-foreign minister Qin Gang died of suicide or torture: Report

China removed Qin Gang from his ministerial post in July, just seven months after he was appointed as the foreign minister.

Chinese analysts dismiss Moody's downgrade of China credit rating
Updated : Dec 07, 2023

Should not take Moody’s ratings seriously, say Chinese analysts; call it 'politically-biased'

Moody’s overestimated the challenges faced by the Chinese economy and underestimated the nation’s resolve and capability boosting reforms, said Chinese analysts.

Vivek Ramaswamy lashes out at Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential debate
Updated : Dec 07, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy challenges Nikki Haley to name three regions of Eastern Ukraine…it didn’t go well

Ramaswamy, who has been a vocal critic of US’ aid to Ukraine in its war against Russia, reiterated his stance and said that the only people who want to send American troops to fight for Ukraine are Nikki Haley and US President Joe Biden.

Upon taking office last year, Meloni said that she wanted to withdraw from the BRI
Updated : Dec 07, 2023

Giorgia Meloni's Italy bids adieu to China's BRI initiative, dismisses economic impact: Report

Italy's BRI membership was due to renew automatically in March 2024 before it officially notified China that it was withdrawing from the initiative by 2023-end.

Hamas leader asks Pakistan for help
Updated : Dec 07, 2023

Hamas leader asks ‘brave’ Pakistan for help; says it can force Israel to retreat from Gaza

Hamas’ senior political leader Ismail Haniyeh, hailing Pakistan as a brave nation, urged it to intervene to stop Israel.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un seen crying at an event for mothers
Updated : Dec 06, 2023

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un wipes tears as he urges women to give birth to more babies

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged the mothers to join in to tackle a host of social tasks that the country has been confronted with.

MIT's Sally Kornbluth, UPenn's Liz Magill and Harvard's Claudine Gay grilled by US committee
Updated : Dec 06, 2023

‘You create safe haven for antisemitic behaviour’: Harvard, UPenn, MIT presidents grilled by US committee

Harvard and UPenn have come under severe backlash from its prominent Jewish alumni and donors, many of whom have cut ties with them.

The video shared by Pannun also had a poster which featured the 2001 Parliament attack accused Afzal Guru
Updated : Dec 06, 2023

'Delhi banega Khalistan': Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatens attack on Parliament on Dec 13

The video came days after after the US authorities accused an Indian man of a foiled murder attempt to kill Pannun on American soil.

Comprised of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, BLACKPINK has swiftly risen to become an international sensation (Image: Reuters)
Updated : Dec 06, 2023

K-pop band BLACKPINK renew their contracts with YG Entertainment; company's stock skyrockets

K-pop superstars Blackpink have renewed their contract for group activities, says their agency.

US says will wait results of India's probe into foiled murder attempt on Gurpatwant Singh Pannun allegations
Updated : Dec 06, 2023

‘We will wait to see the results’: US on India’s probe into plot to kill Khalistani separatist

"I also made clear that we have noted at the most senior levels of this government, the Secretary of State has raised this directly with his foreign counterpart that we take this issue very seriously," said State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Moody's cuts China's credit outlook to negative from stable
Updated : Dec 05, 2023

Moody's cuts China's credit outlook to negative from stable: Here's why

'Moody's concerns about China's economic growth prospects, fiscal sustainability and other aspects are unnecessary,' said China's finance ministry

The H-1B visa renewal pilot programme is designed to enable a select number of H-1B speciality occupation workers in the US to renew their visas.
Updated : Dec 05, 2023

US State Department's H-1B visa renewal pilot excludes dependents, raising concerns for families

Earlier this year, the US State Department officials announced a limited rollout of the H-1B domestic visa renewal pilot, allowing a restricted 20,000 participants to renew their visas.

UK PM Rishi Sunak has committed to reducing migration levels.
Updated : Dec 05, 2023

UK government unveils measures to curb migration, check updated minimum salary requirement

Interior minister James Cleverly said that from early next year, skilled overseas workers will have to earn £38,700 (Rs 40,77,000), a substantial rise from the current £26,200 (Rs 27,60,000).

"Both services supply and demand expanded, as the market continued to heal," said Wang Zhe, economist at Caixin Insight Group.
Updated : Dec 05, 2023

China's Nov services activity accelerates on boost from new orders

The Caixin/S&P Global services purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to a three-month high of 51.5 in November from October's 50.4, but it remained softer than the long-run series average.

Last week, the US Justice Department alleged that Nikhil Gupta was involved in the murder plot of Gurpatwant Singh Pannu .
Updated : Dec 05, 2023

Top Biden official in India to discuss alleged murder plot of Khalistani separatist leader Pannun

The White House in a statement said the delegation led by Finer will review the progress made by the Indian government.

The Israeli military earlier ordered people to evacuate some areas in and near the city, but made no announcement of any new southern ground assault.
Updated : Dec 04, 2023

Israel says ground forces operating across Gaza Strip as offensive builds

The Hamas Palestinian militant group said its fighters clashed with Israeli troops about 2 km (1 mile) from the southern city of Khan Younis.

The developments risk inflaming fears that the Israel-Hamas war could widen into a broader conflict encompassing the U.S. and regional players like Iran
Updated : Dec 04, 2023

US stock rally could wobble if tensions spike after Red Sea attacks

The Pentagon said it was aware of reports regarding attacks on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday, while Yemen's Houthi group claimed drone and missile attacks on two Israeli vessels in the area.

The reported incident follows a series of attacks in Middle Eastern waters since war broke out between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Oct. 7.
Updated : Dec 04, 2023

Multiple commercial vessels attacked in Red Sea; Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility

The Carney, an American destroyer, responded to distress calls and provided assistance following missile and drone launches from Houthi-controlled territory, according to U.S. Central Command.

Mindanao, Philippines has been hit by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake
Updated : Dec 02, 2023

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Mindanao, Philippines; first tsunami waves to arrive before midnight: Report

EMSC noted that the quake occurred at a depth of 63 km (39 miles).

South Korea has contracted with the American company SpaceX to launch a total of five spy satellites by 2025
Updated : Dec 02, 2023

SpaceX launches South Korean spy satellite from California

SpaceX ended its livestream of the mission minutes after the rocket's 10:19 a.m. PT (18:19 GMT) liftoff and then recovery of its core stage booster without showing the South Korean payload's deployment.

Self-styled godman Nithyanand, accused of rape and kidnapping, fled India in 2019 and suddenly re-emerged in 2020.
Updated : Dec 02, 2023

Paraguay sacks official for signing deal with Nithyananda's fictional country Kailasa: Report

Arnaldo Chamorro, who worked in the Agriculture Ministry in Paraguay, had signed a “proclamation" with representatives of the United States of Kailasa, AFP reported.

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