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Column: 3 facts U.S.-China talks in Geneva reveal

The Geneva meeting was helpful, but it did not make all problems go away. Continued struggles may still lie ahead. China has shown in Geneva that if a bully is coming to get you, better fight back.

by Shao Xia

The recent China-U.S. high-level meeting on economic and trade affairs in Geneva delivered results that went beyond expectations and allowed the world a brief sigh of relief. Many ana

Kiev accused of systematic torture of Russian prisoners

Returned soldiers have alleged sadistic abuse while in Ukrainian custody

Ukraine has established a dehumanizing system of torture targeting captured Russian military personnel, a human rights advocate has claimed.

Maksim Grigoriev, who chairs an international commission investigatingallegedUkrainian government crimes, said his findings were based on extensive testimonies from Russian soldie

Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team loses to Chile in shootout after 2-2 draw in the Four Nations Tournament

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team suffered a 1-3 defeat in a shootout against Chile after a 2-2 draw over four quarters in their fourth match of the friendly Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina, on Friday, according to a release from Hockey India (HI).

Sukhveer Kaur (35') and Kanika Siwach (47') were the goalscorers for India, while Jacinta Solari (27') and Captain L

China expands visa-free access for Latin America to boost trade ties

TIANJIN, May 30 (Xinhua) -- For the first time since 2017, Peruvian national Marcel Sanchez Lopez is preparing to return to China, this time, unburdened by the once-cumbersome entry procedures.

"Even as a CEO of a big company, I used to feel that going to China was like facing a sea of troubles," said Marcel Sanchez, who leads a major energy firm with longstanding ties to Chinese gas equipment supplier Tianjin Si

Panama Backs India for UN Security Council permanent seat

Panama City [Panama], May 29 (ANI): Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha on Thursday backed India for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council.

During his address to the All-Party Delegation led by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, the Panama minister on Wednesday (local time) noted the steady bilateral relations between both the countries.

'It is not the first time that I say this, b

Indian Junior Women's Hockey team edge past Argentina 2-0 in shootout at Four Nations Tournament

Rosario [Argentina], May 28 (ANI): The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team clinched a hard-fought 2-0 win in the shootout against hosts Argentina after a 1-1 draw in regulation time in their third match of the Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina.

Kanika (44') scored India's lone goal during regulation time, while Lalrinpuii and Lalthantluangi netted in the shootout to secure the victory, as per the Hockey

Interview: ASEAN-GCC-China cooperation to benefit global trade, investment -- Malaysian expert

"We should now look forward to more decades of development, enhanced by mutual complementarities," said Malaysian expert Bunn Nagara regarding ASEAN-GCC-China cooperation.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Amid rising protectionism and unilateralism, stronger cooperation among China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will boost glob

Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team defeat Uruguay 3-2 in Four Nations Tournament

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team registered a 3-2 victory over Uruguay in their second match during the friendly Four Nations Tournament in Rosario, Argentina on May 26 (as per IST).

Sonam (21') and Kanika Siwach (46', 50') scored crucial goals for India while Milagros Seigal (3') and Agustina Mari (24') found the net for Uruguay.

Uruguay took an early lead in the game

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Chile

SANTIAGO, 26th May, 2025 (WAM) -- A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Chile's Tarapaca region on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

The quake was at a depth of 103 km (64 miles), EMSC said.

Column: ASEAN-GCC-China cooperation a new "golden triangle" in global affairs

The three parties now have more incentive than ever to coordinate in the current geopolitical climate, as some major countries are pursuing confrontation and protectionism, making the list of divergent interests only growing longer.

by Julia Roknifard

A remarkable mechanism of multilateral cooperation is emerging as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China and the Gulf Coop

Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team beats Chile 2-1 in Four Nations Tournament

New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team began its friendly Four Nations Tournament on a positive note with a 2-1 win over Chile in Rosario, Argentina, on May 25. Sukhveer Kaur (39') and Kanika Siwach (58') were the goal scorers for India. Javeria Saenz (20') scored the only goal for Chile, as per the Hockey India press release.

Chile's Javeria Saenz broke the deadlock In the 20th mi

FIFA unveils 'Vito' the Vizcacha as Chile 2025 U-20 World Cup Mascot

VALPARAISO, 23rd May, 2025 (WAM) - FIFA officially unveiled "Vito" the Vizcacha as the vibrant mascot for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025. With a spring in his step and an infectious grin, Vito literally bounced into action, promising to be a charismatic presence both in the build-up to and throughout the U-20 showpiece event.

This lively creature, a native of the Chilean landscapes, is set to become

TRENDS signs MoU with Joint Military College, explores cooperation with Argentine Chamber of Deputies

ABU DHABI, 25th April 2025 (WAM) -- TRENDS Research & Advisory concluded its research tour in Argentina, organised through its Latin America Office, and wrapped up its exceptional first participation in the Buenos Aires International Book Fair 2025.

TRENDS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Joint Military College, National Defence University, Argentina.

The centre also explored avenues

Abu Dhabi convenes 'EmpowerHer' Conference to accelerate women's economic empowerment in Africa, Latin America

ABU DHABI, 24th April, 2025 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), UN Women, with the General Women's Union and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE (MoFA), organised the "EmpowerHer" co

Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes northern Chile

SANTIAGO, 18th April, 2025 (WAM) -- An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck northern Chile on Thursday, German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

The quake was at a depth of 178 km (110.6 miles), GFZ said.