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India announces financial aid of $1 mn for landslide-hit Papua New Guinea
Over 2,000 people were killed in the landslide
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Pakistani hackers may have hit 3 major Indian defence firms. Find out which
A recent report by Canadian cybersecurity firm BlackBerry claims that India's government and defence and aerospace sectors were targeted by a suspected Pakistan-based hacking group
 "Pakistani hackers may have hit 3 major Indian defence firms. Find out which")
Defence ministry tightens control on exports, increases equipment oversight
Governments of countries purchasing arms must declare that they will not send the defence exports from India to any other country
 "Defence ministry tightens control on exports, increases equipment oversight")
Taiwan detects significant Chinese military presence around nation
Out of these 21 Chinese military aircraft, 10 entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern air defence identification zone (ADIZ), according to Taiwan's MND
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Netanyahu admits 'mistake' after Rafah strike kills dozens of Palestinians
Israel insists it adheres to international law even as it faces scrutiny in the world's top courts, one of which last week demanded that it halt the offensive in Rafah
 "Netanyahu admits 'mistake' after Rafah strike kills dozens of Palestinians")
Revamped Tejas Mk 1A ready for takeoff: First batch of 16 to serve IAF
Embark on the first leg of a four-part journey as the Tejas fighter undergoes an evolution
 "Revamped Tejas Mk 1A ready for takeoff: First batch of 16 to serve IAF")
North Korea says latest military satellite launch exploded in flight
The attempt came just hours after Pyongyang issued a warning that it would try to launch a satellite by June 4, in what would have been its second spy satellite in orbit
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Some WTO nations question India's $48 billion farm input subsidies
The issue was flagged by these members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) during a meeting of the committee on agriculture on May 23-24
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North Korea appears to have fired missile into sea, say Japan, South Korea
North Korea had earlier notified Japan's coast guard about its plans to launch "a satellite rocket" during a launch window from Monday through June 3
 "North Korea appears to have fired missile into sea, say Japan, South Korea")
Army collaborates with IOCL for green, sustainable transport solutions
At an event, one hydrogen fuel cell bus was received by the Indian Army under the framework of the collaboration
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Israel faces new condemnation over strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah
The Gaza Health Ministry said around half of the dead were women, children and older adults. On Monday, barefoot children poked at the blackened debris as searches continued
 "Israel faces new condemnation over strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah")
China's Qiang praises 'restart' of engagement with Japan, South Korea
They may also agree to resume three-party free trade agreement negotiations, which have been stalled since 2019, according to Japanese media reports
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Taiwan detects 21 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval vessels around island
The escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait highlight the ongoing geopolitical complexities in the region, with Taiwan reaffirming its commitment to defending its sovereignty
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Success of India's foreign policy manifestation of domestic policy: EAM
The EAM was speaking at an event 'Bharat's Rise in Global Diplomacy' in Benares Club in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday
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Amid Russian gains in the Ukraine war, Putin overhauls defence ministry
The timing of Putin's recent moves is most likely a sign that he has greater confidence about his battlefield prospects in Ukraine and his hold on political power as he begins his fifth term as prez
 "Amid Russian gains in the Ukraine war, Putin overhauls defence ministry")
Ukraine's Zelenskyy urges world leaders to join Global Peace Summit
He further said that Ukraine has the world's largest experience of lies from Russia in terms of dialogue and negotiations
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Govt extends tenure of Army Chief General Manoj Pande by one month
Gen Pande was commissioned in December 1982 in the Corps of Engineers (The Bombay Sappers)
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Norway hands over papers for diplomatic recognition to Palestinian PM
Ireland and Spain made concerted pledge with Norway to recognise Palestinian state, historic move that increases Israel's isolation more than seven months into grinding war against Hamas in Gaza
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Sirens sound in Tel Aviv as Hamas says it fired rockets from Gaza
The militants have continued to fire projectiles at communities around Gaza more than seven months into the war. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the latest barrage
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Yemen's Houthi rebels freed over 100 war prisoners, says Red Cross
The unilateral release came more than a year after Yemen's warring sides freed more than 800 prisoners in a major exchange in the country in April last year
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