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  China downplays reports of huge HMPV flu outbreak, assures travel across country is safe

  World | January 03, 2025 22:28 IST

  China referred to guidelines issued by the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration of China regarding the prevention and control of respiratory diseases in the winter.

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  HMPV outbreak in China: Centre monitors cases, experts call for early detection to curb its spread

  India | January 03, 2025 17:00 IST

  HMPV outbreak in China: Dr Arjun Dang, CEO, Dr Dangs Lab, said that the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China highlights the need for heightened surveillance and early detection mechanisms to curb its spread.

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  India hits out at China for creating new counties with large parts of Aksai Chin

  India | January 03, 2025 18:08 IST

  India on Friday said it has lodged a "solemn protest" with China over the establishment of two new counties in Hotan prefecture as parts of these regions fall in Indian union territory of Ladakh.

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  Human metapneumovirus: Mysterious virus grips China, kids and elderly remain major targets

  World | January 03, 2025 13:57 IST

  A mysterious virus, HMPV, has grappled China after five years of Covid-19 outbreak. The authorities have instructed people to wear masks and wash hands regularly.

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  China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement takes effect from January 1 in a 'significant milestone'

  World | January 02, 2025 21:53 IST

  The CMFTA, signed in 2014 and approved by the Maldivian Parliament in 2017, was suspended after a regime change in 2018. Its progress gained momentum following President Mohamed Muizzu's official visit to China in January 2024.

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  Chinese restaurant uses 'saliva oil' for cooking, customers say 'It's an open secret'

  Trending | January 02, 2025 14:34 IST

  A new incident has come to light which highlights the usage of 'saliva oil' at a hotspot restaurant in China. Read on to know more about the incident and how customers have reacted to it.

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  Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Department: FBI launches investigation

  News | December 31, 2024 16:55 IST

  In December, Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the US Treasury via BeyondTrust, accessing unclassified documents. The FBI and CISA are investigating, while China denies involvement, calling US accusations baseless.

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  China-Russia ties advancing to higher levels: President Xi in his New Year message to Putin

  World | December 31, 2024 16:45 IST

  Putin in his message said both countries have advanced the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era to new heights.

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  Chinese cyberattack on US Treasury: Workstations breached, key documents exposed

  World | December 31, 2024 8:33 IST

  A Chinese state-sponsored cyberattack breached the US Treasury, exploiting vulnerabilities in third-party software. Workstations and unclassified documents were accessed, sparking federal action and raising concerns about cybersecurity in government agencies.

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  Arunachal Pradesh: Huge cache of China made weapons recovered by security forces in Changlang

  Arunachal Pradesh | December 29, 2024 19:32 IST

  Indian security forces thwarted a Chinese weapons smuggling attempt in Arunachal Pradesh, recovering a significant cache of assault rifles hidden by militants in the Namdapha Reserve Forest.

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  Trump wants to delay TikTok ban, seeks 'political resolution' | Decoding shift in position

  World | December 28, 2024 13:23 IST

  While the current dispensation in the United States seeks to ban TikTok, President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the ban on the Chinese app.

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  Japan approves record defence budget with plans to become 3rd highest spender: What is India's rank?

  World | December 27, 2024 23:51 IST

  The Japanese Cabinet has given its go-ahead to increase the country's defence budget to 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) in 2025. Japan currently seeks to shield itself from threats emerging from rivals like North Korea and China.

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  China sanctions US companies over military sales, aid to Taiwan, will it impact Washington?

  World | December 27, 2024 19:53 IST

  China has decided to put sanctions on US companies after Washington decided to sale weapons to Taiwan. Earlier, Joe Biden had approved military assistance to Taiwan.

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  China plays down concerns over Brahmaputra dam, says 'project won't affect riparian states'

  World | December 27, 2024 18:53 IST

  After approving the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra river, China on Friday played the concerns around the massive construction to take place in a sensitive zone like the Himalayas.

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  'India has lost a great man': From Putin to Macron, global tributes pour in for former PM Singh

  World | December 27, 2024 23:04 IST

  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed heartfelt condolences on Dr. Manmohan Singh's passing, describing him as a "champion of the US-India strategic partnership."

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  'Steady progress made': Chinese Defence Ministry on India, China agreement to end Ladakh standoff

  World | December 26, 2024 19:40 IST

  The Chinese Defence Ministry has said that both India and China have made steady progress on the agreement reached by both countries to end the standoff in Ladakh.

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  Pakistan to Acquire China's Advanced Stealth Fighters: Should India be concerned?

  News | December 26, 2024 18:35 IST

  China will export 40 J-31 stealth fighters to Pakistan, replacing its ageing fleet. Pakistani pilots are training in China, with Air Chief Baber Sidhu confirming acquisition groundwork in January. Should India be worried? Watch the video to know what the experts have to say.

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  China gives go-ahead to construction of world's largest dam over Brahmaputra: Will it impact India?

  World | December 26, 2024 17:41 IST

  The construction of dam over the Brahmaputra river will enable China to control the water flow. Notably, India is also constructing a dam over the Brahmaputra river in Arunachal Pradesh.

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  China reacts THIS way over Trump's threat to 'take back' Panama Canal

  World | December 23, 2024 21:55 IST

  China has supported Panama President Jose Raul Mulino’s assertion that the sovereignty of the Panama Canal belongs to his country. Earlier, Trump had accused Panama of charging "exorbitant prices" to US ships.

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  Extremely irresponsible choice: China warns Philippines over midrange missiles deployment plans

  World | December 23, 2024 17:13 IST

  China has strongly opposed the Philippines' plans to deploy midrange missiles, saying that it will cause regional tensions. China has always been apprehensive of USA's assistance to its neighbour.