by Our Correspondent in Washington DC China has increasingly relied on people outside formal diplomatic structures to communicate with the United States, using academics, business leaders, students, cultural organisations and even sport
Around 80 countries have issued a joint statement reaffirming their support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to newly imposed U.S. sanctions. The sanctions—authorized by President Donald Trump—target ICC officials
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by Luxman Aravind Despite all the blunders he committed, Joe Biden has a remarkable definition of the United States of America. According to him, the U.S. is not a country in the
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Canadians are among the world’s calmest, most polite, and gracious people. They are also, in my experience, peaceful, honest and modest. You never see them angry – except for now. Donald Trump,
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“Vinasha Kale Vipareetha Buddhi” is an ancient Sanskrit proverb meaning: “When a person’s doom approaches, their intellectual power becomes reversed, disoriented, or turns against them, leading to their destruction.” This pithy saying
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Note: This article is a translated interview with the founder of DeepSeek, originally published by the Chinese media outlet Anyong and translated by the China Academy. In the interview, the founder asserts,
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When 104 illegal immigrants were deported from the United States to India under the Trump administration—many with their hands and feet shackled—it sparked outrage among millions of Indians. Many feel such treatment
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President Donald Trump has announced plans to sign an executive order next week reversing the Biden administration’s effort to phase out single-use plastic straws in federal buildings. The move marks yet another
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Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism has confirmed that 59 Sri Lankans serving in the Russian Army have been killed in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The revelation
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The U.S. government has intensified its deportation efforts, sending shockwaves through immigrant communities, particularly among Indian nationals residing illegally in the country. The latest deportation flight, a U.S. military aircraft from Texas
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Nepal’s current total energy demand is around 1,900 MW during peak hours. Due to a lack of energy, however, Nepal’s industrial sectors have limited production from eight to ten hours a day.
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It has been slightly over a month since former President Donald Trump’s imperious pronouncement to expel China from its interests in the Panama Canal Zone. At the time, Trump had yet to
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China has appointed former ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, as its special representative for European affairs, signaling a shift toward a more assertive diplomatic approach with the European Union. Lu, known for
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It has come to light that USAID funds were directed to a charity organization with direct ties to the perpetrators of the devastating 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. According to a report by
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Imagine if it had gone like this. Ten Tesla cybertrucks, painted in camouflage colors with a giant X on each roof, drive noisily through Washington DC. Tires screech. Out jump a couple
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On Wednesday, President Donald Trump proposed constructing a $100 million ballroom at the White House, offering to finance the project personally. The ambitious plan, which would create a grand space for hosting
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