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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Dec. 26

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summ at 1600 GMT, Dec. 26

December 27, 2024

Karnataka BJP leader slams Congress, says party will “change” India’s map if it comes to power at Centre

December 26, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Oct. 17

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summ at 1600 GMT, Oct. 17

October 18, 2024

McDonald’s, Wendy’s and other burger joints are leaning into chicken
Chicken: It’s what’s for dinner — even at major restaurant chains long known as temples to beef. The first permanent menu item McDonald’s has rolled out in four years consists entirely of white meat. In introducing McCrispy Strips last month, the fast-food giant acknowledged that diners “have made one thing clear: they want more chicken.”…
Man goes on trial accused of 8 killings in metro Phoenix in 2017
PHOENIX — The key to cracking a series of fatal shootings in the Phoenix area in 2017 came when police were called to a blood-spattered apartment where they arrested a man who was suspected of killing his mother and stepfather. Authorities say evidence found there linked Cleophus Cooksey Jr. to four other killings. Police found…
COAS takes responsibility for treatment of Pakistanis children sent back by India
COAS takes responsibility for treatment of Pakistanis children sent back by India ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir took responsibility for the treatment of two Pakistani children who were sent back from India. After the Pahalgam false flag attack, the Modi government, in an inhumane move, deported patients undergoing treatment in India…
Under China’s shadow, Germany aims to build EU lithium supply chain
FRANKFURT, Germany — In the newest factory in Frankfurt’s century-old Hochst industrial park, the last layer of floor coating has finally dried. Brand-new equipment in the Vulcan Energy plant stands ready to process the lithium that the company is mining in depths of up to 4 kilometers in the Upper Rhine Rift Valley in Germany’s…
Mam Nawaz Free Treatment for Patients Returning from India
Mam Nawaz Orders Free Treatment for Patients Returning from India Lahore:Punjab Chief Minister Mam Nawaz has directed health authorities to provide free medical treatment to Pakistani patients who were force to return from india without completing his treatment. According to the Chief Ministers Office following on going tensions between the Pakistan and India have led…
India, Bangladesh impose trade sanctions on each other
India, Bangladesh impose trade sanctions on each other ISLAMABAD: India and Bangladesh have imposed trade restrictions on each other. According to reports by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), India stopped transit facility for Bangladesh, with which Bangladesh transported its exports from Indian ports and airports to third countries. India described the rush at ports and…
Polling underway for Sindh’s vacant Senate seat
Polling underway for Sindh’s vacant Senate seat KARACHI: The polling on by-election for the vacant general seat of the Senate from Sindh is underway at the Sindh Assembly. Voting started at 9:00am and will continue without break until 4:00pm in the Sindh Assembly Hall. The seat fell vacant following the passing of senior Pakistan Peoples…
India orders nationwide drills to test preparation for attack amid tensions with Pakistan after Kashmir terror strike
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch The Indian government will on Wednesday conduct a nationwide civil defence drill to test preparation for an attack on its territory as milit tension soared at its border with…
UNSC begins closed door consultations on India-Pakistan tensions
UNSC begins closed door consultations on India-Pakistan tensions UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council has begun its emergency closed-door consultations amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan that threaten international peace and security. At the start of the Security Council’s session, Khaled Khiari, UN Assistant Secret-General for the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific…