Germany expresses concern over Russia’s military buildup near Ukraine

The German government has informed Moscow about its concern. Germany expresses concern over Russia’s military buildup near Ukraine / Photo from UNIAN Representative of the German Federal Government Ulrike Demmer has said her country was concerned over the movement of … Read More

Biden announces slate of gun control actions, claims ‘public health crisis’

Biden insists proposals don’t contravene the Second Amendment. President Biden on Thursday announced a set of executive actions and legislative proposals on gun control, saying that gun violence is “a public health crisis” and the administration’s actions do not contravene Second Amendment rights. … Read More

Biden administration announces sky-high border numbers, looks to blame Trump

Nearly 19,000 unaccompanied children were encountered in March, the highest recorded. Border officials encountered 172,000 migrants at the border in March, a 71% increase from February and the latest indicator of the extent of the crisis at the southern border — … Read More

Taiwan Strait a ‘Powder Keg’ That Could Set Off World War, Military Expert Warns

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The Taiwan Strait is a “powder keg” that has the potential to trigger a world war, a military analyst said on Tuesday as a panel of experts gathered to discuss U.S. foreign policy from a Taiwanese perspective. A Chinese aircraft carrier task … Read More

China Invasion of Taiwan Would Threaten U.S. Credibility in Asia, Top Admiral Warns

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A successful takeover of Taiwan by the Chinese military would harm U.S. credibility among allies in Asia, Biden’s choice to lead American forces in the Pacific said on Tuesday. At a nomination hearing in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Admiral John … Read More

China Media Warns Japan Against Siding With U.S. Over Taiwan

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Communist Party newspaper says Japan faces “grave” consequences—including countermeasures by Beijing—if it sides with the United States over the question of Taiwan‘s security in the face of an increasingly assertive China. Japan‘s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and President Joe Biden will together stress the importance … Read More

World Water Day 2021: Drinking water shortage in India

Delhi staring at grave water crisis. Raw water sources in Delhi, primarily the Yamuna and groundwater, are insufficient to meet the demand (MIG Photos/ Aman Kanojiya) With one of the highest per capita water consumption levels in the country, many … Read More

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