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Putin and Xi sign 20 deals
During a two-day state visit to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino–Russian Treaty of Friendship, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping signed over 20 agreements ranging from trade and technology to cultural cooperation. Xi lauded the relationship as a “comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination” at its highest level, while Putin called ties “unprecedented.”
West Bengal allocates land to BSF for installing barbed wire along border
The West Bengal state government has handed over 27 kilometers of land to the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in the first phase for construction of barbed wire along the Bangladesh border.
‘Cockroach Janata Party’ in the discussion; Why are thousands of Indian youth joining?
An unprecedented satirical political movement has started in India over a controversial remark by Chief Justice Surya Kant. After the Chief Justice compared unemployed youth to ‘cockroaches’ during a hearing, thousands of youth are joining a virtual platform called ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP) on social media.
China, Russia signed more than 20 agreements including major gas pipeline project
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have signed more than 20 agreements, including renewed plans for the construction of the long-discussed “Power of Siberia 2” gas pipeline between the two countries.
Xi and Putin hold talks in Beijing after Trump’s visit ends
A US delegation has reportedly thrown away all gifts received from China over fears of espionage and security risks, sparking widespread international discussion.
Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 IS members
At least 175 members of the Islamic State (IS) group have been killed in a joint air and ground operation conducted by Nigerian and US forces over the past three days, Nigeria’s military said on Tuesday (May 19).
Pakistan court hands death sentence to man convicted of killing TikTok star Sana
A court in Pakistan has sentenced a man to death over the murder of a teen social media influencer Sana Yousaf, whose killing last year sparked nationwide outrage over women’s safety.
US military action will cause bloodshed: Cuba
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has warned that a military action by the United States against Cuba would cause a “bloodshed” in the country.
Afghan families forced to sell children just to survive
Years of war, poverty and hunger have pushed countless families in Afghanistan to the brink, with some now being forced to make the heartbreaking decision to sell their children for a handful of food.
‘Delhi’s map and geography will change’, warns Pakistan
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has given a stern warning that Delhi’s map and geography will change. He said that if India takes any bold steps against Pakistan in the future, then Delhi’s map and geography may change and India will risk becoming a part of history.