NATO military build-up in Asia Pacific causes concern: Russian envoy

NATO military build-up in Asia Pacific causes concern: Russian envoy

Moscow, July 13 - The military build-up of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in the Asia Pacific region has raised concerns, Russian media RIA Novosti reported Saturday, citing a Russian envoy.

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Strong efforts required to release demographic dividend as Africa’s population crosses 1.5 bn: UNECA

Strong efforts required to release demographic dividend as Africa’s population crosses 1.5 bn: UNECA

Addis Ababa, July 14 - As Africa's population crosses the 1.5 billion mark and the demographic window is opening, social policy experts at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) stressed that getting the dividend requires more time and stronger efforts.

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World leaders condemn assassination attempt on Trump

World leaders condemn assassination attempt on Trump

United Nations, July 14 - World leaders have condemned the attack on former US President Donald Trump at an election rally in western Pennsylvania.

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Trump to attend Republican National Convention next week despite injury in rally shooting

Trump to attend Republican National Convention next week despite injury in rally shooting

New York, July 14 - Despite being injured in a shooting at a rally in Butler in the US state of Pennsylvania, former US President Donald Trump's campaign said he will attend the Republican National Convention next week as scheduled.

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South Korea warns to end North Korean regime if Pyongyang uses nuclear weapons

South Korea warns to end North Korean regime if Pyongyang uses nuclear weapons

Seoul, July 14 - South Korea warned on Sunday that North Korea will face the end of its regime if it attempts to use nuclear weapons.

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‘Deeply concerned’ Rahul Gandhi condemns attack on Donald Trump

‘Deeply concerned’ Rahul Gandhi condemns attack on Donald Trump

New Delhi, July 14 - Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, on Sunday, expressed "deep concern" over the suspected assassination attempt on the US Presidential candidate Donald Trump.

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Assassination attempt on Trump latest in stream of violence coursing through US body politic

Assassination attempt on Trump latest in stream of violence coursing through US body politic

New York, July 14 - The assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the Republican contender for President, is the latest incident in the stream of violence that has coursed through US body politic.

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‘Shocked’ Big Tech CEOs condemn assassination attempt on Trump

‘Shocked’ Big Tech CEOs condemn assassination attempt on Trump

San Francisco, July 14 - Big Tech leaders on Sunday condemned an assassination attempt aimed at former US President Donald Trump during an election rally, stressing that political violence is intolerable.

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Violence has no place in politics: PM Modi on attack on Trump

Violence has no place in politics: PM Modi on attack on Trump

New Delhi, July 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condemned the attack on US Presidential candidate Donald Trump, saying that "violence has no place in politics."

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Trump thanks US Secret Service for swift response to shooting incident at his election rally

Trump thanks US Secret Service for swift response to shooting incident at his election rally

Washington, July 14 - US Presidential candidate Donald Trump has thanked the United States Secret Service and law enforcement for their prompt response to an assassination incident aimed at him that occurred at an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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US Secret Service shares details of assassination attempt on Trump

US Secret Service shares details of assassination attempt on Trump

Washington, July 14 - Former US President Donald Trump was shot at an election rally in a possible assassination attempt just a day before the Republican Party is scheduled to begin its convention to formally declare him its nominee for the White House.

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Trump removed from election rally after incident

Trump removed from election rally after incident

Washington, July 14 - Former US President Donald Trump was removed from an election rally in Pennsylvania after an incident that possibly involved shooting.

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Trump shot at in assassination attempt

Trump shot at in assassination attempt

Washington, July 14 - Former US President Donald Trump was shot at an election rally in a possible assassination attempt just a day before the Republican Party is scheduled to begin its convention to formally declare him its nominee for the White House.

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Trump close to announcing his V-P nominee

Trump close to announcing his V-P nominee

Washington, July 13 - Former US President Donald Trump is expected to name one of these three Republicans as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election any time now -- Senators Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum.

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North Korea threatens ‘unimaginably harsh price’ following Seoul-Washington nuclear deterrence pact

North Korea threatens ‘unimaginably harsh price’ following Seoul-Washington nuclear deterrence pact

Seoul, July 13 - North Korea condemned the joint nuclear deterrence guidelines signed by Seoul and Washington as a "reckless provocative act," threatening that the allies will pay "an unimaginably harsh price" if they commit further provocations.

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Cambodia advises fishermen, tourists to stay off the sea due to bad weather

Cambodia advises fishermen, tourists to stay off the sea due to bad weather

Phnom Penh, July 13 - Cambodia on Saturday advised fishermen and travelers not to venture out to sea from July 13 to 15 as the kingdom is suffering from the impact of a depression.

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Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train service begins trial operation

Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train service begins trial operation

Bangkok, July 13 - The Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train service began its trial operation, enhancing rail connectivity between Thailand and Laos while linking up with the China-Laos railway.

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Afghan police destroy seven acres of poppy farms in Afghanistan

Afghan police destroy seven acres of poppy farms in Afghanistan

Tirin Kot (Afghanistan), July 13 - The Counter-Narcotics Police have destroyed seven acres of poppy farms in south Afghanistan's Uruzgan province, Bilal Urozgani, spokesman for provincial police office said on Saturday.

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Military helicopter goes missing in Cambodia: Defence Ministry

Military helicopter goes missing in Cambodia: Defence Ministry

Phnom Penh, July 13 - A Cambodian military helicopter went missing in Cambodia on Friday during a training session, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Saturday afternoon.

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Indian Consulate helping students after Beryl wreaks havoc in Houston

Indian Consulate helping students after Beryl wreaks havoc in Houston

Houston, July 13 - With Hurricane Beryl leaving a trail of destruction and several areas without power for days on the Texas coast this week, the Consulate General of India in Houston continues to provide assistance and emergency necessities to the Indians students

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