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Bhutan, China Hold Border Talks, Sign “Cooperation Agreement”

October 24, 2023 admin

The two sides held in-depth discussions on the boundary negotiations. Beijing: China and Bhutan on Tuesday signed a “Cooperation Agreement” outlining the responsibilities and functions of the Joint Technical Team (JTT) on the delimitation and demarcation of the boundary between the two countries after their 25th round of border talks in Beijing. Bhutan’s Foreign Minister…

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Why Meta Faces Big Suit In US Filed By Over 40 States: 5 Points

October 24, 2023 admin

Dozens of US states have filed a suit against Meta New Delhi: Dozens of US states today filed a lawsuit accusing Facebook and Instagram owner Meta of profiting “from children’s pain,” damaging their mental health and misleading the public over the safety of its platforms. Over 40 states are suing Meta. Here’s your 5-point cheatsheet…

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Bhutan, China want deal on boundaries ‘soon’

October 24, 2023 admin

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets his Bhutanese counterpart Tandi Dorji in Beijing on October 23, 2023. Photo: fmprc.gov.cn/ Bhutan and China held their 25th round of boundary talks, that have been held up since the last round in 2016, even as Bhutan’s Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in…

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U.S. States sue Meta for harming young people’s mental health, collecting data on children

October 24, 2023 admin

The Meta logo is seen at the Vivatech show in Paris on June 14, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP A group of 33 States including California and New York are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook…

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Contact Details Are, Israel Seeks Info On Hostages In Gaza Strip, Says Will Pay, Give Protection

October 24, 2023 admin

Israel has been carrying out airstrikes at Hamas targets in Gaza Strip New Delhi: The Israeli military has requested Gaza Strip residents to share actionable information about the locations where Hamas has kept Israeli hostages. In a post on X, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) offered money for giving accurate information that could lead to…

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Israel Hamas War Palestine Israel Offers Gazans Rewards For Hostage Tip-Offs

October 24, 2023 admin

The messages were dropped by Israeli aircraft amid the waves of air strikes targeting Gaza Tel Aviv, Israel: The Israeli army deluged the Gaza Strip with leaflets on Tuesday urging residents to provide information about the hostages held by Hamas in return for financial rewards, AFP journalists reported. The messages were dropped by Israeli aircraft…

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China announces removal of Defence Minister missing for almost 2 months with little explanation

October 24, 2023 admin

Chinese Defence Minister Gen. Li Shangfu has been replaced after he was missing for almost two months with little explanation. | Photo Credit: AP China has replaced Defence Minister Gen. Li Shangfu, who has been out of public view for almost two months with little explanation, state media reported on October 24. Mr. Li is…

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College In China Removes Power Sockets To Curb Phone Use, Students Protest

October 24, 2023 admin

The college defended its action saying removal of power socket was needed. A Chinese college’s drastic move to remove power sockets to stop students’ late-night mobile gaming has sparked outrage among student, according to a report in South China Morning Post (SCMP). The Anhui Suzhou Institute of Technology in eastern China’s Anhui province removed all…

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China Removes Li Shangfu As Defence Minister From State Council Report

October 24, 2023 admin

China removed defence minister Li Shangfu as part of a major reshuffle of its top leadership (File) Beijing: China removed its defence minister on Tuesday, the second ousting of a senior leader in three months, raising questions about the stability of the leadership team around Chinese President Xi Jinping. General Li Shangfu, who has been…

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Kremlin rejects speculation that Putin is ill and uses body doubles

October 24, 2023 admin

Russian President Vladimir Putin. File. | Photo Credit: AP The Kremlin on October 24 denied a report that President Vladimir Putin was ill, and laughed off persistent rumours that he used body doubles to cover for him in public appearances. “Everything is fine with him, this is absolutely another fake,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said…

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