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Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Trump rejects Iran’s 7 day ceasefire proposal, plans to resume bombing Iran after US midterms: Reports

Washington: In a development that will escalate the West Asia crisis further, Wall Street Journal on Saturday reported that President Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire. The report, which quoted US officials, suggested that the US President has told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterms. Here’s what Trump said on Iran at UNGA The development comes after his open threat of annihilating Iran made during his speech to the UN General Assembly earlier this week. “I have a big decision to make. Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them…

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26

Sep

By The Press Editor

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‘Terrorism by Pakistan will have consequences’: India responds to Shehbaz Sharif at UN

India's response at the United Nations took aim at Pakistan's remarks on terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir, democratic rights and minority issues, with First Secretary at India's Permanent Mission to the UN Petal Gahlot delivering a sharp right-of-reply in New York. Responding to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's speech, Gahlot accused Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism and rejected its references to Jammu and Kashmir. She also questioned Pakistan's record on democracy, human rights and religious intolerance, while referring to the country's 27th Amendment and what she described as lifelong immunity for its "real ruler". The statements below are Gahlot's characterisations and…

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26

Sep

By The Press Editor

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At least 14 people killed, including 2 senior military officials as plane crashes in Congo

At least 14 people were killed, including 2 senior military officials as plane crashed in Congo, the military said on Friday. The two senior military officials who died in the incident include Lieutenant General Mutombo Katalayi Tiende, head of the military court, and Lieutenant General Bakumi Likulia, auditor general of the armed forces. "In addition to the two general officers, twelve members of the delegation and the crew members also lost their lives in this accident," Major General Efomi Ekenge, spokesperson of the Congolese military, said in a statement. Plane developed a technical fault and crashed in Kenge The incident…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

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‘Cooperation a two-way street’: China optimist as Xi Jinping wraps up US visit; Trump says ‘very happy’

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday wrapped up his three-day visit to the US, saying his talks with President Donald Trump had added "new substance" to China-US relations and expressing hope for "more brighter prospects" for the bilateral relationship. The visit resulted in progress on trade discussions and an understanding between the two sides on a range of goods that could be traded on more favourable terms, while the two leaders also agreed to continue dialogue on artificial intelligence. However, there was no detailed announcement of all the outcomes of the visit at the time. Trump and Xi continued their…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

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‘A terrorist country is asking me that?’: Watch MEA S Jaishankar silence a Pakistani journalist at UN

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday responded to a Pakistani reporter who tried to heckle him, accusing India of fuelling terrorism in Pakistan during a press conference on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Jaishankar was addressing the media alongside Liberia's Sara Beysolow Nyanti when the Pakistani reporter raised the allegation. "A terrorist country is asking me that question," Jaishankar replied. Attacks on ships must stop: Jaishankar on safety of seafarers During the interaction, Jaishankar also spoke about the safety and security of seafarers, citing recent attacks on commercial shipping and merchant mariners. "You will all…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Nepal on high alert as Bagmati River overflows after heavy rain, fresh video captures rising waters

Heavy rain continued to disrupt life in Nepal on Friday, with the swollen Bagmati River overflowing its banks and raising concern in low-lying riverside communities. The persistent rainfall has also increased the risk of flooding and landslides across several parts of the country. Major road links connecting Kathmandu with other parts of Nepal have been hit as well. The Prithvi Highway, BP Highway and Kanti Lokpath have faced blockages or restrictions after landslides and flooding, leaving vehicles stranded and disrupting long-distance travel, according to The Kathmandu Post and Nepal's Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Bagmati River rises as rain continues…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Trump points to Biden’s autopen, Xi Jinping bursts into laughter in White House video

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump shared a light-hearted moment during Xi's visit to the US, with Trump making a remark linked to former US President Joe Biden and an autopen that left Xi laughing. A video shared by the White House shows Trump and Xi laughing together, with the White House suggesting the joke was about Biden's use of an autopen. The moment stands out because it came after another clip involving the two leaders had gone viral, showing Trump reacting to the loud sound of a B-2 bomber flying overhead while Xi appeared unfazed. When…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Trump takes swipe at Biden during White House walk with Xi Jinping, Chinese President laughs at joke | VIDEO

Washington: US President Donald Trump shared a lighthearted moment with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a tour of the White House, using the occasion to take a fresh swipe at his predecessor Joe Biden. As Trump showed Xi portraits and displays honouring past US presidents, he pointed towards Biden's image and made an "autopen" remark which prompted laughter from the Chinese leader. Trump points to Biden portrait during White House tour A video shared by the White House on social media showed Trump accompanying Xi along the White House colonnade on Thursday before the two leaders stopped at the "Presidential…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Benjamin Netanyahu’s UNGA speech: Which prominent Muslim countries did not boycott and why? Explained

New York: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) witnessed a dramatic diplomatic moment on Thursday when dozens of country delegations left the hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium for his address. The emptying of seats was particularly striking because it happened at the beginning of a speech that was expected to focus heavily on Israel's wars in Iran and Gaza and its wider confrontation with regional adversaries. However, Netanyahu faced the walkout head-on, telling those who remained in the hall: "Before I begin, just a quick announcement: if there are any other moral cowards who haven't…

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25

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Xi Jinping announces to gift two pandas to US an envoy of friendship between two countries

Washington: During his visit to the US, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday announced to gift two pandas to the United States an ‘envoy of friendship’between the Chinese and American people. Jinping said "Two pandas, Ping Ping and Fuchuan, will soon arrive at Zoo Atlanta and meet the American people and the giant panda will be an envoy of friendship between the Chinese and American people." These two pandas will be gifted to the Atlanta Zoo These two pandas will be gifted to the Atlanta Zoo, following a new research agreement between the China Wildlife Conservation Association and the Atlanta…

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