Geneva: In strong condemnation of the human rights violations in Xinjiang by China, the United States has called for the cessation of harassment, surveillance, and threats against individuals in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong.The remarks were made by Michele Taylor during the 45th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations today."We recommend that China release all our…

Abuja: Hailing the trade ties between India and Nigeria, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the relationship between the two nations today is of about USD 13-15 billion worth of trade annually.He added that in this trade partnership, India has committed USD 27-30 billion of investment, making Nigeria a premier economic partner in Africa.Addressing the Nigeria-India Business Council

Taipei: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called for support for Taiwan’s participation in the Washington-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) during a meeting with an American business group in Taipei on Tuesday."Taiwan will continue to express its willingness to play a role in this initiative," Tsai said of the IPEF launched by the US government in Japan in May 2022."We hope that the

This anticipated visit of the Chinese research vessel to the Maldives coincides with the efforts of the new Maldivian government, led by President Mohamed Muizzu, to strengthen ties with ChinaIn a developing maritime situation, the Indian Navy is closely monitoring the movement of the Chinese ocean research vessel XIANG YANG HONG 03, which is reported to be heading towards Male, the capital of

Beijing: A Chinese research vessel is heading to Maldives, Reuters reported, citing an Indian military official and an independent researcher. The timing coincides with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s recent state visit to China, aimed at strengthening ties.This development raises concerns in New Delhi, as India has previously viewed the presence of such vessels near its shores, including in