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India continues efforts to prevent 'potential ecological disaster' as cargo vessel fire continues on 4th day

India continues efforts to prevent 'potential ecological disaster' as cargo vessel fire continues on 4th day

- Singapore-flagged ship carrying hazardous cargo caught fire June 9 after Sri Lanka port stop, raising fears of ecological disaster

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China urges US to ‘abide by’ consensus reached at London trade talks
12.06.2025

China urges US to ‘abide by’ consensus reached at London trade talks

After 2 days of talks in UK, US President Donald Trump said a deal with Beijing was ‘done’

China blames Japan for maritime, air security risks
12.06.2025

China blames Japan for maritime, air security risks

Beijing urges Tokyo to ‘cease such dangerous behavior,’ a day after Japan said a Chinese jet had a ‘near miss’ flight engagement with a Japanese military patrol plane

China expands visa-free transit to 55 nations
12.06.2025

China expands visa-free transit to 55 nations

Indonesian passport holders get 240-hour visa-free transit in latest decision by Beijing

Russia-North Korea ties developed into 'indestructible, genuine' relationship: Kim Jong-un
12.06.2025

Russia-North Korea ties developed into 'indestructible, genuine' relationship: Kim Jong-un

Kim says Pyongyang has 'unshakeable' will to develop bilateral ties between 2 countries

South Korea posts $33.6B fiscal deficit in 1st four months of 2025, marks 3rd largest on record
12.06.2025

South Korea posts $33.6B fiscal deficit in 1st four months of 2025, marks 3rd largest on record

Finance Ministry warns upcoming budgets may deepen shortfall