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PM, BJP leaders congratulate Nitish; Modi says new govt to leave no stone unturned to develop Bihar

January 28, 2024

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted Sunday that the newly sworn-in NDA government in Bihar will leave no stone...

Xi calls for Ukraine peace talks to resume during talks with Macron Beijing: Chinese leader Xi Jinping called Thursday for peace talks over Ukraine after French President Emmanuel Macron appealed to him to “bring Russia to its senses,” but Xi gave no indication Beijing would use its leverage as Vladimir Putin's diplomatic partner to press for a settlement. Xi gave no sign China, which declared it had a “no limits friendship” with Moscow before last year's attack, had changed its stance since calling for peace talks in February. But he added his personal authority by repeating the appeal at a joint event with Macron in front of reporters. “Peace talks should resume as soon as possible,” Xi said. Beijing, which sees Moscow as a partner in opposing US domination of global affairs, has tried to appear neutral in the conflict but has given Putin diplomatic support and repeated Russian justifications for the February 2022 attack. Xi received an effusive welcome from Putin when he visited Moscow last month, giving the isolated Russian president a political boost. The Chinese leader said “legitimate security concerns of all parties” should be considered, a reference to Moscow's argument that its invasion of Ukraine was justified because of the eastward expansion of NATO, the US-European military alliance. Governments should “avoid taking actions that will further make the crisis deteriorate or even get out of control," Xi said. He called for cooperation to reduce disruption of food and energy supplies, especially for developing countries. During their talks earlier, Macron appealed to Xi to “bring Russia to its senses and bring everyone back to the negotiating table.” Macron pointed to Chinese support for the United Nations Charter, which calls for respect of a country's territorial integrity. He said Putin's announcement that his government would deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus violated international agreements and commitments Moscow had made to Xi's government. “We need to find a lasting peace," the French president said. "I believe that this is also an important issue for China, as much as it is for France and for Europe.” China is the biggest buyer of Russian oil and gas, which helps prop up the Kremlin's revenue in the face of Western sanctions. That increases Chinese influence, but Xi appears reluctant to jeopardise that partnership by pressuring Putin. “China has always adhered to an objective and fair position on the issue of the Ukraine crisis,” said a Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning. “We have been an advocate of a political solution to the crisis and a promoter of peace talks.” Earlier, Macron said during a meeting with the ruling Communist Party's No. 2 leader, Premier Li Qiang, that France wants to “build a common path” in dealing with “all the major conflicts” in addition to Ukraine. Li said there was likely to be a “broad consensus” between Macron and Xi but gave no indication whether Beijing might be willing to lobby Moscow to make peace. The meeting will “send positive signals of concerted efforts by China, France and Europe to maintain world peace and stability,” Li said. Macron was accompanied to Beijing by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a show of European unity. Last week, von der Leyen warned that the European Union must be prepared to develop measures to protect trade and investment that China might exploit for security and military purposes. Meanwhile, NATO's 31 member countries warned Wednesday of “severe consequences” should China start sending weapons and ammunition to Russia. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said giving lethal aid would be a “historic mistake.” He warned there would be “severe consequences” but declined to give details. Mao, the Chinese spokesperson, rejected NATO criticism. “When it comes to responsibility in Ukraine, I think the United States and military blocs such as NATO should take responsibility,” Mao said. “NATO is in no position to accuse or pressure China.” AP China, Ukraine, Xi Jinping, Emmanuel Macron

Xi says ready to ‘break new ground’ to solidify China-France ties after Macron inks big defence deals with India

January 28, 2024

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has offered to "break new ground" to give a fillip to the China-France ties, days...

33 people have been killed in separate traffic crashes in eastern Afghanistan

January 28, 2024

Islamabad: Separate traffic crashes in eastern Afghanistan have left at least 33 people dead and 16 others injured, authorities said...

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Nepal & China to sign implementation plan of Beijing-backed BRI projects: Nepal’s Deputy PM

January 28, 2024

Kathmandu: Nepal and China will sign the implementation plan of the Belt and Road Initiative “very soon”, Deputy Prime Minister...

Sri Lanka Cricket suspension lifted

January 28, 2024

Colombo: The ICC Board Sunday lifted the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect. SLC was suspended in...

Odisha: Today’s Pics

January 28, 2024

Cultural program underway on fourth evening of 'Gopalpur Beach Festival 2024' in Ganjam Bhubaneswar Literature Festival: OrissaPOST, Dharitri Editor Tathagata...

Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan chief ministers meet Amit Shah

January 28, 2024

New Delhi: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and his Rajasthan counterpart Bhajanlal Sharma Sunday called on Union Home Minister...

No reserved posts can be de-reserved: Education ministry clarifies on draft UGC guidelines

January 28, 2024

New Delhi: The Ministry of Education (MoE) Sunday clarified that no reserved posts can be de-reserved after draft guidelines by...

Iran launches three satellites into space that are part of a Western-criticised programme as tensions rise

January 28, 2024

Jerusalem: Iran said Sunday it successfully launched three satellites into space with a rocket that had multiple failures in the...

Weekly Horoscope Jan 29-Feb 4: Know predictions for Aries, Tarus, Gemini, Cancer and more

January 28, 2024

New Delhi: Here is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for January 29-February 4....

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