PAKISTAN’S JAILED EX-PM IMRAN KHAN APPLIES TO BE OXFORD CHANCELLOR

Mon 19 August 2024: Pakistan’s imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan has filed nomination papers to contest for the chancellorship of Oxford University, his party announced on Sunday. “As per Imran Khan’s instructions, his application form to Oxford University Chancellor Election 2024 has been submitted. We look forward to everyone’s support for a historic campaign,” Zulfikar […]

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TRADE BETWEEN CHINA AND AFRICA REACHED A RECORD HIGH OF $282.1 BILLION IN 2023

Mon 19 August 2024: With trade between China and Africa reaching a record high of $282.1 billion last year, China’s Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng has highlighted the effects of enhancing solidarity and cooperation with African countries. “In 2023, the trade between China and Africa reached a record high of 282.1 billion US dollars, […]

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US AND SOUTH KOREA LAUNCH MAJOR MILITARY DRILL AMID RISING TENSIONS WITH NORTH KOREA

Mon 19 August 2024: The United States and South Korea commenced a significant joint military exercise on Monday, with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasizing the need to bolster defense preparedness against North Korea’s evolving “gray zone provocations and hybrid warfare.” 11-Day Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercise Aims to Counter North Korean Threats The 11-day […]

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NO PARTY SHOULD INTERFERE IN MYANMAR’S INTERNAL AFFAIRS, WARNS CHINA

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing met with FM Wang Yi in Nay Pyi Taw. Sun 18 August 2024: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi warned that no party should interfere in Myanmar’s internal affairs and called it a bottom line, state-run media reported Saturday. Wang made these remarks during an informal discussion between the foreign ministers […]

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US PLEDGES STRONGER SUPPORT FOR MYANMAR’S OPPOSITION AMID ONGOING TURMOIL

Sat 17 August 2024:  In a virtual meeting on Friday, U.S. officials vowed to bolster direct support to Myanmar’s opposition movement, aiming to facilitate a transition to civilian government. The U.S. State Department emphasized the need to maintain pressure on Myanmar’s military junta, which has held power since a 2021 coup derailed the nation’s path […]

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INDIAN DOCTORS CALL NATIONWIDE STRIKE OVER RAPE AND MURDER OF KOLKATA MEDIC

Fri 16 August 2024: Indian doctors have called for a nationwide shutdown of hospital services as public fury over the rape and murder of a trainee medic in the eastern city of Kolkata last week mounts. The Indian Medical Association (IMA), the country’s largest grouping of medics with 400,000 members, said the 24-hour shutdown would […]

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PAKISTAN’S MILITARY ARRESTS THREE FORMER OFFICERS AMID SPY CHIEF PROBE

Fri 16 August 2024: Pakistan’s military has said it arrested three retired officers in connection with the investigation into former spy chief Faiz Hameed, who faces a court-martial on charges of corruption and misuse of power. The arrests were tied to the proceedings against Hameed, who led the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency, for “actions […]

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SCHOOLS IN SAUDI ARABIA WELCOME FIRST BATCH OF CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHERS

Fri 16 August 2024: For the first time, 175 Chinese language teachers will begin teaching at primary and middle schools in Saudi Arabia later this month. This initiative stems from an agreement between Beijing and Riyadh last year aimed at enhancing cooperation in Chinese language education. According to China Daily, the teachers underwent pre-service training at […]

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BANGLADESH CEMENTS SAFETY MEASURES FOR MINORITIES, VOWS TO BRING ‘MISCREANTS’ TO JUSTICE

Muslims in certain places of Bangladesh are voluntarily protecting Hindu homes and temples. (Image: X-Twitter) Mon 12  August 2024: Bangladesh has taken more measures to ensure the safety of minorities in the South Asian nation, with official assuring compensation to those affected in recent attacks. AFM Khalid Hossain, adviser to the transitional government on religious […]

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EIGHT OF 91 INDIANS RECRUITED INTO THE RUSSIAN ARMY DIED AMID UKRAINE WAR

Sun 11 August 2024: India is anxiously awaiting the release of 69 of its nationals who were recruited to fight in Ukraine as part of the Russian army, the country’s foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, informed Parliament on Friday. Jaishankar revealed that out of the 91 Indian nationals initially recruited, eight have tragically lost their lives. […]

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