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24

Sep

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Xi Jinping lands in Washington as Trump breaks protocol with rare airport welcome for China leader | WATCH

Washington: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, setting the stage for high-level talks with US President Donald Trump on trade, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, Taiwan and other sensitive issues. The visit, which runs from September 23 to 25, has drawn particular attention even before the formal White House meeting because Trump personally travelled to Joint Base Andrews to receive Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were present at the Maryland military base when Xi's aircraft arrived. The US President greeted the Chinese leader and Peng Liyuan…

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24

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Trade, technology, AI, military ties: What expected to figure in talks between Jinping and Trump

Washington: US President Donald Trump along with First Lady Melania Trump rolled out a red carpet to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday (local time) for the latter's three-day state visit to the United States at the invitation of US President. The Chinese aircraft carrying Xi and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan touched down at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland near here at 5.39 pm local time on Wednesday (3.09 am IST, Thursday) for the second summit meeting with Trump in less than six months. It is interesting to note that this is for…

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24

Sep

By The Press Editor

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‘Do not let Putin drag you into this war’: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges India, 46 other nations at UN

New York: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged India and 46 other countries to prevent their citizens from being drawn into the Russia-Ukraine war, alleging that Russia was recruiting foreign nationals for the conflict. He said Russia was recruiting citizens from several countries and sending them to the battlefield. He alleged that people from these countries were losing their lives in the conflict after being brought to Russia through what he described as 'deception and tricks'. 'Do not let Putin drag you into this war': Zelenskyy Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Zelenskyy said, "We know that Russia uses…

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23

Sep

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‘Will fight until last breath’: Iran President shows Minab attack victims’ pics at UN, fires warning to Trump

  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday to defend Tehran's actions during the war, accusing the United States and Israel of attacking Iran. He said the country had not started the conflict and would continue to defend itself. Pezeshkian also held up photographs of victims of the Minab school attack and Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whom he said was killed at the beginning of the war in US and Israeli strikes. The US delegation walked out of the chamber during his speech. Pezeshkian says Iran will fight 'until…

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23

Sep

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Taiwan, Tehran, tariffs on table as Trump hosts Xi Jinping for high-stakes Washington summit

Washington: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with US President Donald Trump, with Taiwan, the conflict involving Iran and trade tensions expected to dominate discussions between the two leaders. The meeting marks their second summit this year, as Washington and Beijing seek to manage tensions across economic, technological and geopolitical fronts. Trump is set to personally receive Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, an unusual airport welcome for a visiting foreign leader. Xi is accompanied by senior Chinese officials, including Cai Qi, a member of the Standing…

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23

Sep

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Indian seafarer killed in MV Cape Dao attack off Oman, two torpedoes hit ship sailing towards India

An Indian seafarer, identified as Suraj Yadav from Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, was killed after MV Cape Dao was attacked while sailing towards India, the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) said. The union said Yadav was working as a wiper on the vessel. According to the FSUI, 28 crew members were on board the ship, including 20 Indians. The union said the vessel was struck by two torpedoes on its port side, hitting the C-deck accommodation area and the hull near the engine room. Indian seafarer​ killed in MV Cape Dao attack The FSUI identified the deceased seafarer as Suraj…

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23

Sep

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Jaishankar meets Rubio at UN General Assembly, raises concerns over US tariffs of up to 100% on Russian oil

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday during the High-Level Week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he is leading the Indian delegation. The meeting covered India's concerns over the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (SRIA), as well as developments in the Gulf and Ukraine. Sharing details on X, Jaishankar said he had "reiterated India's interests and concerns with regard to SRIA" during the discussion with Rubio. The proposed US legislation could allow tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, with India and China among…

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23

Sep

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Macron calls Gaza situation ‘shameful’, questions international community’s response to the crisis

New York: While addressing the 81s session of the UN General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said that the situation in Gaza is “shameful”, and questioned the international community’s response to the crisis.During his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Macron said, “What is our credibility worth if we remain inactive on Gaza? Some claim that peace has been achieved, but this has not opened up humanitarian deliveries. The spectacle, it is shameful.” Strait of Hormuz should not be used for ‘blackmail’: Macron French President Emmanuel Macron spoke about the conflict in West Asia and stressed…

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23

Sep

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F-16 fighter jet assigned to US Air Force crashes in Germany while returning from training flight

Berlin: The US military said an F-16 fighter jet that was assigned to the US Air Force base at Spangdahlem in western Germany crashed on Tuesday while returning from a routine training flight. However, the pilot ejected safely from the aircraft and was undergoing medical treatment, according to the military sources. Preliminary reports suggest that the emergency response personnel were at the crash site, while the cause of the incident remained under investigation. It should be noted that the F-16 was part of a formation of four fighter jets involved in the training exercise. After the crash, the remaining three…

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23

Sep

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US, Iran held ‘very good’, ‘productive’ talks for 3 hours at UN, says Trump after threatening to ‘annihilate’ Tehran

New York: Shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' the Islamic Republic, US President Donald Trump said that American and Iranian officials met for talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and the talks went on for three hours, according to news agency AP. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi took part in a meeting with Trump's roving envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner on Tuesday (local time) at the UN.  'Very good' 3-hour meeting: Trump  Speaking during his bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the US President said the meeting had lasted for three hours and…

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