Modi hits out at Canada in deepening diplomatic row

Modi hits out at Canada in deepening diplomatic row

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has hit out at Canada in an escalating row, accusing the country of making "cowardly attempts to intimidate" India's diplomats. Both countries last month expelled each other's top diplomats after Canada claimed that India was targeting Indian dissidents in the country. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

November 5, 2024 28

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Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, flying to the island's south on the way to exercises in the Pacific. It was the second day in a row it has reported such activities, and is taking place days before Tuesday's US presidential election. Laura Westbrook has more.

November 4, 2024 25

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Israel hits back at Iran: How domestic politics is determining Israeli actions

By James Horncastle, Simon Fraser University Israel has carried out a missile strike on Iran in retaliation for a recent barrage of missiles and drones launched by the Iranians towards Israeli soil. Notably, Israel’s strike against Iran appears to have been more symbolic than substantive. Nevertheless, the overnight Israeli strike is the latest escalation in tensions between the two countries. The hostilities boiled over after Israel’s April […]

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French defence minister visits Armenia amid Azerbaijan tensions

By Marina DE RUSSÉ Paris, Feb 22, 2024 (AFP) - France's Sebastien Lecornu is due to travel to Armenia on the first trip by a French defence minister to the South Caucasus nation, as tensions rise with Yerevan's historic rival Azerbaijan. Lecornu's trip comes after French President Emmanuel Macron expressed concern about a "risk of escalation" between Armenia and Azerbaijan as he received Armenian leader Nikol Pashinyan on […]

February 22, 2024 13

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China Warns Taiwan off Ruling Party’s Presidential Contender

China has issued a strongly-worded warning to people in Taiwan against voting for the ruling party's candidate in this island's upcoming presidential election. William Lai has a narrow lead in polls that could have a critical impact on security in the Indonesian-Pacific. Patrick Fok reports.

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