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New Zealand concerned over Solomon Islands-China security deal
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], March 29 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed concern about the possible militarization of the Pacific after the Solomon Islands government signed a security partnership with China.
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European countries sending naval firepower to Indo-Pacific to curb Beijing
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia]/London [UK], August 8 (ANI): Major European countries are sending naval firepower to the Indo-Pacific in a show of support for Washington's efforts to curb Beijing's militarisation of the South China Sea.
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India, Vietnam reaffirms importance of maintaining peace, navigational fre
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 22 (ANI): Reaffirming the importance of maintaining peace, stability, security and freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea, India and Vietnam on Monday underscored the importance of non-militarisation and self-restraint in the conduct of all
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Pak military, administrations exploited, politicised Gilgit-Baltistan sect
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amsterdams [Netherlands], November 10 (ANI): Pakistan military establishment and successive administrations have exploited and politicised the sectarian fault lines in Pakistan occupied Kashmir's Gilgit-Baltistan, which have allowed Islamabad to vindicate the militarisation of Gilgit-Baltist
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China doesn't honour its words or commitments: Ortagus
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): As opposed to China's earlier claims that it does not "intend to pursue militarisation" of the Spratly Islands, Beijing has deployed anti-ship cruise missiles, expanded military radar and signal intelligence capabilities, said the US State Department on S
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China accuses US of obstructing talks aimed at banning militarisation of o
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 23 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States is obstructing the international negotiations on an arms control agreement related to the prohibition of the placement of weapons in outer space, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday.
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US urges for international order to address tensions in South China Sea at
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 13 (ANI): US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun-led delegation at the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting discussed the importance of the international rules-based order in addressing increasing tensions and militarisation in the South Chin
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China uses coercion, subterfuge and force to spread its influence
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Hong Kong, Sep 1 (ANI): As well as using direct military force and creeping militarisation to advance claimed territories along the Indian border and in places like the South China Sea, Beijing has nefarious and deep-running programmes to extend the influence and reach of the Chinese Communi
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US imposes sanctions on Chinese individuals involved in militarising South
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], Aug 26 (ANI): US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Wednesday announced sanctions on certain Chinese nationals involved in the militarisation of disputed outposts in the South China Sea.
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US refuses to discuss Russian-Chinese idea against militarisation of space
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Nov 2 (Sputnik/ANI): The United States has been refusing to launch negotiations on the initiative of Russia and China on preventing an arms race in space, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
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Macron announces creation of French Space Command ahead of Bastille Day
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Paris [France], July 14 (ANI): Just a day before France marks its National Day, French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday announced that a French Space Command would be created by September next year.
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