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India expresses concern at violence in West Bank, Gaza, Israel.

19May

By Grace TsoiNo Comments

India expresses concern at violence in West Bank, Gaza, Israel.

New York, US: At the UN the ambassador of India TS Tirumurti urges extreme restrain to the Israel and Palestine and showed concerns over the violence at the West Bank and Gaza."We expressed our apprehension at the spread of violence to other parts of West Bank and Gaza. The continuing violence, which began in East Jerusalem a week back and is now threatening to spiral out of control. The events of the last several days have resulted in a sharp deterioration of the security situation," said Tirumurti in UNSC open debate on the situation in the Middle East."Immediate de-escalation is the need of the hour, so as to arrest any further slide towards the brink. We urge both sides to show extreme restraint, desist from actions that exacerbate tensions, and refrain from attempts to unilaterally c...

China threatens Australia over its big defence budget.

16May

By Nectar GanNo Comments

China, Politics

China threatens Australia over its big defence budget.

Australia announced big amount for defence in its federal budget which was read on Tuesday, reacting to which China threatened Australia to bring 'economic carnage'.has threatened to bring upon Australia in response to big defence spending announced in Tuesday's federal budget.The government outlined a huge boost for the defence force, more funding for spies and help for exporters to find new markets in a massive push back against an increasingly assertive Beijing.In response, Chinese newspaper the Global Times - a mouthpiece for the Communist Party government - has warned that Beijing will block more Australian exports after already banning a range of goods including barley, wine, beef and coal.In an article titled 'Canberra's defence spending means more economic carnage', the publicatio...

US, China commit to climate cooperation ahead of key summit

16May

By Desk TeamNo Comments

Asia, China, Politics, World

US, China commit to climate cooperation ahead of key summit

US, China commit to climate cooperation ahead of key summit US climate envoy John Kerry was the first official from the Biden administration to visit China. WASHINGTON: The United States and China are "committed to cooperating" on the pressing issue of climate change, the two sides said Saturday, issuing the pledge days ahead of a key summit hosted by President Joe Biden. The joint statement came after a trip to Shanghai by US climate envoy John Kerry, the first official from Biden's administration to visit China, signalling hopes the two sides could work together on the global challenge despite sky-high tensions on multiple other fronts. But to achieve the global climate goal, Kerry said words must be put into action and urged China to reduce its use of coal. "The United States and C...

15May

By Desk TeamNo Comments

China, Conflict, Politics, World

When geopolitics impacts markets

When geopolitics impacts markets Fractious geopolitics doesn't always move world markets -- but the summer of 2021 may give us some glimpse about exactly where and how it does. With the new US administration of President Joe Biden asserting its foreign policy priorities, this month has seen a rise in tensions with the United States' most powerful rivals -- China, Russia and even Iran. For many investors, the sharpened, bellicose rhetoric surrounding several flashpoints such as Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang or eastern Ukraine or Tehran's resumed uranium enrichment are predictable attempts to test the mettle of Washington's new broom. But if Mr Biden's ambition is to rally neglected Western-led alliances that push harder for democracy and human rights, then Beijing and Moscow -- perhaps...

14May

By Desk TeamNo Comments

Politics, World

Indigenous identity is not our problem

Assimilation and eradication have always been the answer to the Indian problem. From germ warfare, bounties, starvation tactics, forced relocations, corralling onto — and scooping off — of reserves, to coded identification. And now, it’s snipers picking off Indigenous individuals one by one. The federal government decides who they “recognize” as Indigenous, worthy of consultation and benefit agreements. With the rise of cultural pride alongside equitable economic opportunity, the Indian problem may be getting worse. Métis (and non-status First Nations) are able to decide their own identity and jurisdiction criteria as they have not been subjected to Indian Act determinations, whereas Indian reserve populations are controlled and defined by the Canadian nation. No wonder people are confus

These 12 films are good bets at the online Hot Docs documentary festival

14May

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Business, China, Politics, World

These 12 films are good bets at the online Hot Docs documentary festival

The pandemic has made us all take stock of who we are as individuals and where we fit in a world increasingly rocked by change. This existential concern is on the minds of many filmmakers, from Canada and 65 other countries, who will take part in Toronto’s annual Hot Docs festival of documentary cinema, running online from April 29 to May 9. (Full program and details are at hotdocs.ca). As the opening night film “A.rtificial I.mmortality” shows, even the very notion of whether humanity is limited to humans is up for debate. Will sentient robots eventually demand their own version of “I” and “we”? Here are my picks for a dozen good bets at Hot Docs 2021, in alphabetical order: A.rtificial I.mmortality Toronto filmmaker Ann Shin’s fest-opening doc challenges viewers to engage with a fas

Increased iron ore price in China amid tensions with Australia

10May

By Nectar GanNo Comments

China, Politics

Increased iron ore price in China amid tensions with Australia

Beijing, China: China might cut down its steel demand in coming day as the tension increases between the Australia.According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), China's state-dominated steel sector is concerned about surging prices, urging the government to help with market "malfunctions" and improve policies in the futures market.China imports over 50 per cent of its iron ore from Australia, and consumes more iron ore than any other nation. "The problem with high iron ore prices is that money is leaving the steel-producing countries and ending up with the iron ore producers and the governments of countries that produce the iron ore," Erik Hedborg, senior analyst at commodities firm CRU."Longer-term, one problem with high iron ore prices that feed into the price of steel is potential ...

G7 statement criticised Beijing’s increasing presence in East and South China seas: China condemns

10May

By Stuart WhiteNo Comments

China, Politics

G7 statement criticised Beijing’s increasing presence in East and South China seas: China condemns

Beijing, China: Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) countries that criticised Beijing's increasing presence in the East and South China seas. It responded them very sharply against the joint communique.China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin strongly condemned the outcome of the G7 meeting in London, reported NHK World.In a joint statement released on Wednesday in London, representatives from the G7, which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, had condemned Chinese actions in East and South China seas.Wang denounced the G7 nations in a news conference, saying their move is an interference in China's sovereignty and runs counter to the current trend of peaceful development and cooperation.Wang also reiterated China's st...

Jaishankar says, India has limitless possibilities and uncountable challenges.

10May

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Asia, Conflict, Politics

Jaishankar says, India has limitless possibilities and uncountable challenges.

London, UK: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said we have enormous possibilities with China but we have challenges as well.Speaking at an event 'Policy Exchange' in London, he said: "Our relation with China has enormous possibilities, it also has significant challenges. I am afraid some of those challenges are on display right now. It is common sense that you can develop a relationship if it is free of tension and friction, if not actually coercion and conflict."He pointed out that at this time, a very large Chinese military massing of forces close to border areas of India, which has impacted growth of the relationship between the two countries."At this time, we have a very large Chinese military massing of forces close to our border areas. That has impacted growth of th...

New Zealand’s PM says differences with China becoming harder to manage

5May

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Business, China, Politics, World

New Zealand’s PM says differences with China becoming harder to manage

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday that the differences between New Zealand and its top trading partner China are becoming harder to reconcile as Beijing’s role in the world grows and changes.The comments come as New Zealand faces pressure from some elements among Western allies over its reluctance to use the Five Eyes intelligence and security alliance to criticise Beijing.In a speech at the China Business Summit in Auckland, Ardern said there are things on which China and New Zealand "do not, cannot, and will not agree", but added these differences need not define their relationship."It will not have escaped the attention of anyone here that as China's role in the world grows and changes, the differences between our systems – and the interests and values that shape those syste

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