In his statement, the 14th Dalai Lama referred to a message he had given in 2011, in which he had said that the continuation of the institution of the Dalai Lama would depend on the wishes of the Tibetan people and other followers of Tibetan Buddhism.
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China says border dispute with India ‘complex’, open to talks on delimitation
China on Monday, June 30, said that the boundary dispute with India is complicated and will take time to settle but at the same time, it expressed its readiness to hold discussions on the delimitation of the border and keep it peaceful.
Canada directs Chinese surveillance firm Hikvision to cease operations due to national security concerns
The Canadian government has directed Chinese surveillance camera manufacturer Hikvision to cease local operations due to national security concerns
Pakistan, China are planning to form a new bloc to replace SAARC, India’s future in it remains uncertain
Pakistan and China are working on a proposal to form a regional organisation that will potentially replace SAARC
Indian DefMin Rajnath Singh refuses to sign SCO document for omitting challenge of Pakistani cross-border terrorism
The SCO operates under the framework of consensus, and Singh’s refusal to endorse the document resulted in the SCO defence ministers’ conclave ending without a joint communiqué, said people familiar with the matter. There was no clear-cut approach to combating terrorism, including cross-border terrorist activities, they said.
Lawrence Wong reaffirms Singapore-China ties in first official visit as Prime Minister
During their meeting, Wong emphasised the importance of maintaining and nurturing the mutual trust and understanding that have long served as the foundation of the Singapore-China relationship.
India becomes fourth largest economy, overtakes Japan: NITI Aayog chief
India becomes fourth largest economy in the world by overtaking Japan and now it is just behind US, China and Germany
US, China decide to roll back most tariffs for 90 days
US, China decide to roll back most tariffs for 90 days, easing tension between the world’s largest two economies
Shehbaz Sharif claims “victory” over India in bizarre speech amid ceasefire violations by Pakistan
Before Sharif’s speech, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had called upon Pakistan to “address [ceasefire] violations” and claimed there had been “repeated violations of the understanding” the two countries had reached earlier. The Pakistan prime minister did not make any comments responding to what Misri had said.
Russia’s Victory Day Parade 2025 marks 80th anniversary of defeat of Nazi Germany
Victory Day, which is celebrated in Russia on May 9, is the country’s most important secular holiday. A Red Square parade and other ceremonies underline Moscow’s efforts to project its global power and cement the alliances it has forged, while seeking a counterbalance to the West amid the conflict Ukraine that has dragged into a fourth year.
