Countering China in Indo-Pacific: Japan backs Sri Lanka as 'key player'; US, Australia deepen alliance
Saturday, 29 July 2023 In a strong message to China, Japan on Saturday supported Sri Lanka as a key partner in the Indo-Pacific region.Japan, which is a member of the Quad alliance with India, US and Australia, asserted that the strategically located island is integral to realising a "free and open Indo-Pacific".
Residents of Guam are opposing a planned missile defence system on the island. According to locals, the plan will turn the US Pacific territory into a “target”. The Pentagon has planned to invest $1.5bn in a 360-degree, air and missile defence architecture on Guam. This comes as tensions grow...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces India's decision to provide USD 250 million to Kenya for the modernisation of its agriculture sector. The.. IndiaTimes
China criticized the USS Gabrielle Giffords' presence near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, denouncing it as a violation of sovereignty. The US Navy defended routine operations, stressing commitment to a free Indo-Pacific amid ongoing tensions.
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China criticized the USS Gabrielle Giffords' presence near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, denouncing it as a violation of sovereignty. The US Navy defended routine operations, stressing commitment to a free Indo-Pacific amid ongoing tensions.
#China #USS #GabrielleGiffords #SouthChinaSea #USnavy #SecondThomasShoal #Taiwan #Indopacific #worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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INS Kadmatt, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, arrived in Yokosuka, Japan for an Operational Turnaround. The ship will celebrate India's Navy Day with the.. IndiaTimes
The president of South Korea has said his country will work with the UK to “bolster the political and economic security” in the Indo-Pacific during an address to Parliament on day one of his three-day state visit to the UK. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
10 Festive Holiday-Themed , World Records.
10. The record for the tallest stack of Hanukkah donuts was set in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2018, Members of the Jewish Life Center stacked
more than 3,100 donuts.
9. The record for the most snowmen created in an hour was set in Akabira, Hokkaido, Japan, in 2015, 1,400 people created 2,036 snowmen to set the record.
8. The record for the most expensive dreidel was
set in Manalapan, Florida, in 2015. , Created by Pedro Maldonado, the dreidel is worth $14,000.
7. The record for the most expensive Christmas tree was set in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in 2010, The tree and its decorations were worth
more than $11 million.
6. The record for the largest gingerbread man
was set in Oslo, Norway, in 2009. , Made of less than 10 ingredients, the gingerbread cookie weighed almost three-quarters of a ton.
5. The record for the most menorahs lit at the same time was set in Montgomery, New Jersey, in 2012. , 834 people lit their menorahs simultaneously.
4. The record for the longest Santa wish list
was set in Lapland, Finland, in 2012. , Containing almost 76,000 wishes, the list was 13,000 feet long.
3. The record for the most couples kissing underneath the mistletoe was set in Kissimmee, Florida, in 2017. , 448 couples set the world record.
2. The record for the most dreidels spinning at the same time was set in Philadelphia in 2011, The United Synagogue Youth group spun
734 dreidels simultaneously.
1. The record for the tallest faux Christmas tree was set in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2016. , The tree was more than 236 feet tall
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Nearby international destinations like Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia have become 'visa mukt' for Indian travelers, leading to higher airfares. However,.. IndiaTimes
Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay has visited Sri Lanka's Northern Province to emphasise New Delhi's abiding commitment to the development and well-being of.. IndiaTimes
Sri Lanka anticipates significant relief from its economic turmoil. Reports indicate a pending debt-restructuring agreement with creditor nations, pivotal amid the country's $36.6 billion external debt. Pending IMF approval may secure up to $900 million in funding, but bondholder negotiations remain crucial.
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India signs agreements with the National Housing Development Authority and State Engineering Corporation to build 10,000 houses in Sri Lanka's plantation areas.. IndiaTimes
EAM S Jaishankar addressed the inaugural session of Indo-Japan Forum. "What really does Japan means to India? Japan is in many ways the exemplary moderniser. It is an example of relevance...It’s also..
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