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Taiwan detects Chinese military aircraft, vessels encircling nation
According to Taiwan's MND statement, seven PLA aircraft, 14 PLAN vessels, and four China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels were tracked operating in the island's vicinity
 "Taiwan detects Chinese military aircraft, vessels encircling nation")
India initiated efforts to create FTA between 2 nations: Maldives minister
Even without an FTA, India has offered concessions on several products to the Maldives, news portal Edition.mv quoted the minister as saying
 "India initiated efforts to create FTA between 2 nations: Maldives minister")
US won't finalise global tax deal until India, China resolve issues: Yellen
'India, in particular, has been a holdout and China has not really engaged very much in these negotiations at all,' Yellen told reporters Sat on the sidelines of a G7 finance minsters meeting in Italy
 "US won't finalise global tax deal until India, China resolve issues: Yellen")
IGF to spotlight UK-India ties as bridge between polls in both countries
IGF London, confirmed this week to be held between June 24 and 28, will cover the full spectrum of the partnership including the course of the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations
 "IGF to spotlight UK-India ties as bridge between polls in both countries")
Brazil, EU urge India for timely notifications on sugar subsidies at WTO
These countries are also major sugar exporters like India and they allege that support measures by India distort global sugar trade
 "Brazil, EU urge India for timely notifications on sugar subsidies at WTO")
Top United Nations court orders Israel to halt military operation in Rafah
Criticism of Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza has been growing, particularly once it turned its focus to Rafah
 "Top United Nations court orders Israel to halt military operation in Rafah")
Raisi's helicopter caught fire post crash, no sign of attack, says military
The crash Sunday killed Raisi, the country's foreign minister and six other people
 "Raisi's helicopter caught fire post crash, no sign of attack, says military")
India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy' is consultative: EAM Jaishankar
He further cited the geopolitical, geo-economic and geo-technological developments leading to global uncertainty, and said the global order is "under stress"
 "India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy' is consultative: EAM Jaishankar")
ICJ orders end to Israeli assault on Rafah: What does this mean for Israel?
International Court of Justice ruling against Israel comes just days after the International Criminal Court top prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants for top Israeli and Hamas leaders
 "ICJ orders end to Israeli assault on Rafah: What does this mean for Israel?")
ICJ Gaza ruling: Why Israel fears another legal bombshell after ICC move
International Court of Justice to rule on Friday on South Africa's request to order Israel to implement ceasefire in Gaza
 "ICJ Gaza ruling: Why Israel fears another legal bombshell after ICC move")
China stages mock missile strikes on Taiwan, uses live missiles in drills
China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and denounces Lai as a 'separatist'
 "China stages mock missile strikes on Taiwan, uses live missiles in drills")
How is the Red Sea crisis making your TVs, ACs costlier? Key details
Sea freight expenses from China are rising due to a shortage of shipping containers resulting from the Iran-Israel conflicts
 "How is the Red Sea crisis making your TVs, ACs costlier? Key details")
Hezbollah's prominent weapons manufacturer killed in Israeli airstrike
Hezbollah responded by firing barrages of rockets at northern Israel. The rockets triggered brush fires in the Hula Valley
 "Hezbollah's prominent weapons manufacturer killed in Israeli airstrike")
Taiwan tracks dozens of Chinese warplanes, navy vessels near its coast
Facing external challenges and threats, we will continue to maintain the values of freedom and democracy, says Taiwan's new President
 "Taiwan tracks dozens of Chinese warplanes, navy vessels near its coast")
Can recognition by European nations bring Palestine closer to statehood?
"We're not going to allow the possibility of the two-state solution to be destroyed by force," said Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish prime minister
 "Can recognition by European nations bring Palestine closer to statehood?")
Azad Engineering to build fully integrated advanced turbo engine for DRDO
AZAD will start delivering fully integrated advanced turbo engines by early 2026
 "Azad Engineering to build fully integrated advanced turbo engine for DRDO")
Israel to revive ceasefire talks with Hamas after outcry on abduction video
Cease-fire talks stalled last week after Israel invaded Rafah, a southern city in Gaza
 "Israel to revive ceasefire talks with Hamas after outcry on abduction video")
Maldives to launch India's RuPay service amid turbulence in bilateral ties
Last week, a news portal, CorporateMaldives.com, reported that Saeed conveyed that the card will be formally utilised for transactions denominated in rupees within Maldivian territory
 "Maldives to launch India's RuPay service amid turbulence in bilateral ties")
Israel plans to ban diplomatic visits and visas for Norway, Ireland, Spain
Norway, Ireland, and Spain announced on Wednesday their countries' intentions to formally recognise a Palestinian state in the coming days
Agniveer scheme: Army carries out internal review, may propose changes
The Army's survey is gathering feedback from various stakeholders, including Agniveers, as well as recruiting and training personnel at different regimental centres
 "Agniveer scheme: Army carries out internal review, may propose changes")
