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Philippine volcano trembles more, spews lava half-mile high

3:35 pm January 14, 2020

Tagaytay (Philippines): A volcano near the Philippine capital spewed lava into the sky and trembled constantly Tuesday, possibly portending a bigger and more dangerous eruption, as tens of thousands of people fled villages darkened and blanketed by heavy ash. The continuous restiveness of the Taal volcano and several new fissures cracking the ground nearby likely means […]

Modi, Putin discuss regional global issues

11:41 pm January 13, 2020

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday discussed regional and global issues and underlined the great similarity and convergence in the approaches of the two countries in ensuring regional and global security, peace and stability, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement. During the telephonic conversation, the prime […]

Tibet passes new law to make ethnic unity mandatory

5:13 pm January 13, 2020

Beijing : For the first time, Tibet has passed a law making ethnic unity mandatory, reflecting the significant role it plays in the sensitive remote Himalayan region’s economic and social development. The People’s Congress of Tibet on Saturday passed the legislation, which will take effect from May 1, guaranteeing ethnic unity in the territory, a […]

Elephant and dragon can dance together: Chinese envoy on India

11:52 pm January 12, 2020

Kolkata: Chinese ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Sunday said the relations between the neighbouring countries have entered a “sound stage”, and he hoped that the elephant and the dragon can dance together. Speaking at the Chinese New Year celebrations here, Weidong said the two countries will work together to enhance mutual understanding and friendship. […]

Iran braces for protests after admitting plane shootdown

9:26 pm January 12, 2020

DUBAI: Iran’s security forces deployed in large numbers across the capital on Sunday, expecting more protests after its Revolutionary Guard admitted to accidentally shooting down a passenger plane at a time of soaring tensions with the United States. Riot police in black uniforms and helmets massed in Vali-e Asr Square, Tehran University and other landmarks […]