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Powerful nations interested in the Pacific have raced in recent years to shore up alliances among its leaders, intensifying a contest for influence between China and the U.S., Taiwan and forum members Australia and New Zealand

The court also directed that former PM’s family members be allowed to meet him as permitted under jail rules and ordered authorities to make arrangements for telephone conversations between him and his sons

In a veiled criticism of the U.S., the Chinese President said, “We must prevent external forces from interfering in our internal affairs, endangering our political security, and undermining regional stability.”

“We assume that ‌Germany is the target of further hybrid attacks ‌by Russia,” Interior ​Minister Alexander Dobrindt ⁠said in a statement ⁠to the media.

In this exclusive conversation with The Hindu, the Palestinian Foreign Minister discusses the future of Gaza, the viability of the two-state solution, West Bank settler violence, Donald Trump’s peace plan, and the role of the international community. The minister also…

Eight people were wounded, according to the civil defence, which operates as a rescue force under Hamas authority. Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital confirmed it had received the bodies and the wounded

Mr. Starmer expressed his support for Andy Burnham and added that he would also back whoever Labour chose as his successor in Parliament, ahead of a by-election for his constituency

Nepal’s Forestry and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary said the country must assert its rights and claims on climate justice at international forums

His remarks came as the Strait of Hormuz remained a key point of contention between Iran and the United States, which resumed exchanging fire on August 31 after more than a month of relative calm

Despite inclement weather and difficult access conditions at Chilime, the team successfully established foothold at the tunnel and set up safety ropes inside tunnel, said the Indian Ambassador to Nepal