London-Tokyo-Milan-Dhaka witness protests on Tiananmen massacre anniversary

London-Tokyo-Milan-Dhaka witness protests on Tiananmen massacre anniversary

From London to Milan to Dhaka to Tokyo protests were held on Friday to mark the 32nd anniversary of the Tiananmen massacre showcasing solidarity with the victims. A coalition of human rights groups organised a Vigil outside the Chinese Embassy, London on Friday to mark the 32nd anniversary of the 1989 pro-democracy movement and Tiananmen … Read more

Attacks on Chinese-run factories in Myanmar vex Beijing

Attacks on Chinese-run factories in Myanmar vex Beijing

Attacks on Chinese-run factories in Myanmar’s biggest city drew demands Monday from Beijing for protection for their property and employees, while many in Myanmar expressed outrage over China’s apparent lack of concern for those killed in protests against last month’s military coup. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the Chinese Embassy had contacted authorities in … Read more

India calls for urgent assistance for 39 Indian sailors on board two ships in Chinese waters

India calls for urgent assistance for 39 Indian sailors on board two ships in Chinese waters

NEW DELHI: India on Friday called for “urgent, practical and time-bound” assistance to 39 stranded Indian sailors on board two ships in Chinese waters considering the “grave” humanitarian situation developing in the vessels. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said Indian bulk cargo vessel MV Jag Anand has been on anchorage near Jingtang … Read more

China cites Covid concern to suspend entry of travellers from India

China cites Covid concern to suspend entry of travellers from India

NEW DELHI: China has suspended entry of foreign nationals into the country from India in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, which spread to the whole world from its Wuhan province. The announcement by the Chinese embassy in New Delhi on Thursday came amid the continuing standoff of the People’s Liberation Army with the Indian Army … Read more