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US lied about Ukraine's NATO prospects, ex-ambassador admits
Lying is effectively a standard practice for diplomats in ?real world,? Michael McFaul says
Washington has been deliberately lying about Ukraine's prospects to ever join NATO, knowing that the former Soviet republic isn't a legitimate contender to qualify for membership in the Western military bloc, former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul has acknowledged.
The veteran diplomat made th
Pakistan Briefly Arrests Opposition Leader Critical of Military
ISLAMABAD - Anti-corruption authorities in Pakistan briefly arrested a female opposition leader Saturday on land-grabbing allegations dating back five decades, a move that critics swiftly condemned as politically motivated.
Former human rights minister Shireen Mazari, a vocal critic of the powerful Pakistani military for its alleged meddling in politics, was dragged out of her car and taken into custody near her
Youth Congress launches 'Bharat Jodo' campaign on death anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi
EAM Jaishankar congratulates newly-elected French Foreign Minister
US economic growth to outrun China for 1st time in decades media
Beijing's economy is lagging behind due to lingering Covid-19 outbreaks
US economic growth is set to outpace China this year for the first time since 1976, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing economists.
According to the publication, the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and recurring outbreaks throughout the country mean that its economic growth will stall, despite Beijing's fisc
Pakistan Arrests Opposition Leader Critical of Military
ISLAMABAD - Anti-corruption authorities in Pakistan arrested a female opposition leader Saturday on land-grabbing allegations dating back five decades, a move that critics swiftly condemned as politically motivated.
Former human rights minister Shireen Mazari, a vocal critic of the powerful Pakistani military for its alleged meddling in politics, was dragged out of car and taken into custody near her residence in
Ahead of Quad summit, India reiterates call for cessation of hostilities in Ukraine
Biden signs USD 40 billion aid package for Ukraine
T'gana govt should celebrate Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary, commemorate his death anniversary: Cong leader Hanumantha Rao
US plans to help destroy Russian fleet Ukrainian official
The Pentagon has denied claims made by an Internal Affairs Ministry adviser
A top Ukrainian adviser has claimed that the United States is drawing up plans to sink Russian warships and 'destroy' its Black Sea Fleet, following reports that Washington is seeking to provide advanced anti-ship missiles to the Ukrainian military. The Pentagon has denied the allegations.
Ukrainian Internal Affairs
PM Modi expected to meet new Australian PM at QUAD Summit in Tokyo
Russian economy minister responds to calls for WTO exit
The economy minister speaks out against withdrawing from the organization, saying the benefits of being in the WTO outweigh the drawbacks
Russia needs to keep its place in the World Trade Organization despite Ukraine-related Western sanctions, Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said in response to a bill demanding Moscow quit the WTO.
"In an attempt to deprive Russia of the benefits of WTO
Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Congress disappointed with Perarivalan's release celebrations
China expects Australian ties to remain sour no matter who wins down under
Pakistan police conducts raid at PTI chief Imran Khan's residence
Wimbledon chiefs react to points stripping
The grand slam had ranking points taken away from it by the ATP and WTA tours on Friday
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has responded after its grand slam Wimbledon was stripped of ranking points by the women's and men's WTA and ATP tours, and also revealed that it is "considering our options".
The tours made their announcements on Friday night one after the other, with the ATP goi
China's coal imports from Russia nearly double amid Ukraine crisis
Xi Story: Letters from President Xi
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BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- A group of young scholars from Nanjing University this week received a reply to a letter they sent to Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the university celebrated its 120th anniversary of founding.
Xi, als
China's COVID Lockdowns May Affect iPhone Shipments
San Francisco - The Apple Store at Union Square, the heart of San Francisco's upscale tourist district, had drawn more than 30 customers within a few minutes of opening Friday morning. Visitors, couples and even a preschool-age boy browsed the atrium packed with iPhone 13s and watches to try out. A sign urged people to trade in old phones to save money on the 13s.
But a staff member could not say when the iPhone
Biden to Reveal Outline for Trade Dialogue With Indo-Pacific Nations
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday will unveil his administration's long-awaited Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, seen as a key step in the U.S. effort to reengage with Asian nations on trade more than five years after withdrawing from a comprehensive trade pact in the region.
Observers can expect to see a statement of broad principles laid out under four distinct pillars: fair and resilient trade; supply chain r