“There was a time when PM talked about China first”: EAM Jaishankar invokes Nehru in dig at Cong – World News Network
During deliberations with his then-deputy Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel over a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the country's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to make sure China got a place in the forum ahead of India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday.
Taiwan swings into rescue operations after 7.4 earthquake, toll rises to 4 – World News Network
After a powerful 7.4 earthquake rocked Huwalien City on Wednesday, claiming four lives, leaving at least 57 injured and rattling scores of buildings, the local authorities swung into rescue operations in the affected areas, Focus Taiwan reported.
Taiwan detects 30 Chinese military aircraft, 9 navy vessels around nation – World News Network
"30 PLA aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 20 of the aircraft entered Taiwan's northern, middle line, and SW ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and employed appropriate force to respond," Taiwan Ministry of National Defence posted on X.
One dead, over 50 injured after powerful earthquake jolts Taiwan – World News Network
Meanwhile, a tsunami warning issued for Miyakojima and Okinawa islands in Japan following a powerful earthquake in Taiwan has been downgraded from a warning to an advisory, CNN reported citing Japan's Meteorological Agency.
Israeli military hits terror targets in Lebanon – World News Network
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that an Israeli Air Force aircraft Tuesday night attacked the terrorist squad that carried out launches of rockets into the Western Galilee area near Wadi Hamol.
Pakistan ruling coalition sweeps Senate elections, wins 18 of 19 seats – World News Network
The ruling coalition on Tuesday swept the Senate elections for 19 seats while the polling was postponed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over a dispute in the swearing-in of Opposition members elected to reserved seats, Dawn reported.