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Dalai Lama’s Successor Must Be Approved by Chinese Government, Beijing Confirms
Beijing: The Chinese government announced on Wednesday that the successor of the Dalai Lama, the prominent Buddhist religious leader, must receive government approval. This announcement
Azerbaijan Summons Russian Ambassador Amid Rising Diplomatic Strains
Baku: Azerbaijan on Wednesday summoned Russia’s ambassador to Baku as tensions between the two countries continue to rise following a raid in the Russian city
Iran-Israel Ceasefire: A Strategic Fragility Amidst Tense Relations
Tel aviv: On June 23, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” following Iran’s missile
US Stocks Close Mostly Higher on Vietnam Trade Deal Announcement
Tehran: US stocks ended mostly higher Wednesday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a trade deal with Vietnam. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down
China Denounces US Blockade of Cuba, Calls for Lifting of Sanctions
Beijing: China on Wednesday criticized the United States for its blockade of Cuba, describing it as “barbarian” and calling for an end to the sanctions
Chinese Premier Li to Embark on Key Diplomatic Mission to Egypt
Cairo: Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to embark on an important two-day official visit to Egypt next week, as confirmed by Foreign Ministry spokesman
Beijing Criticizes US Allegations Over Alleged Spy Activities
Beijing: Beijing on Wednesday slammed the US’ ‘unfounded hype,’ over ‘so-called Chinese spies,’ vowing to safeguard the ‘rights and interests’ of its citizens. The remarks