'They are not fishing': Thousands of Chinese boats form unusual patterns near Taiwan -what it could mean

‘They are not fishing’: Thousands of Chinese boats form unusual patterns near Taiwan -what it could mean

An AFP analysis of satellite imagery, ship-tracking data and expert interviews has raised fresh questions about China’s maritime activities after thousands of Chinese fishing boats were detected forming geometric formations in the East China Sea. According to the AFP report, the unusual gatherings, recorded across several days between December and early January, have prompted maritime…

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Middle East crisis: 4 crew members killed after US refueling aircraft crashes in western Iraq

Middle East crisis: 4 crew members killed after US refueling aircraft crashes in western Iraq

Four out of six crew members were killed after a US refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Friday, US Central Command confirmed.According to the US military, the circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, it rejected that the crash was a result of hostile fire or friendly fire.“At approximately 2 pm ET on…

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'Nobody will assign them responsibilities': Why Supreme Court rejected plea on menstrual leave

‘Nobody will assign them responsibilities’: Why Supreme Court rejected plea on menstrual leave

The Supreme Court of India denied a plea on mandatory period leave for women. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide policy that would grant menstrual leave to women students and employees.While the court did not examine the issue in detail, it…

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US launches 'forced labour' probe against India and 59 other countries: What is Section 301?

US launches ‘forced labour’ probe against India and 59 other countries: What is Section 301?

The US trade representative’s office announced on Thursday that it has initiated Section 301 investigations into unfair trade practices by 60 economies, including India, over what it called their failure to address forced labour in imports, Reuters reported. The move comes after US president Donald Trump’s administration sought to rebuild global tariff pressure following the…

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VK Sasikala announces new party name and symbol ahead of Tamil Nadu elections | India News

VK Sasikala announces new party name and symbol ahead of Tamil Nadu elections | India News

NEW DELHI: Jayalalithaa’s long-time aide and expelled from AIADMK, VK Sasikala on Friday announced the name of her new political party — All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam — and said its symbol will be a “coconut tree farm”, as the political ground heats up in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, where multiple stakeholders are eyeing…

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