Asia & Pacific – Page 29 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

WATCH: India hails launch of 1st indigenous aircraft carrier for sea trials

Posted on August 15, 2021August 15, 2021By Editor

India’s first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier has set sail for its maiden sea trials. The navy hailed it as a “historic and proud” day for the country, which has invested vast resources in Indian-made technology. … Read More >WATCH: India hails launch of 1st indigenous aircraft carrier for sea trials

India military seeks to bolster ‘Act East’ policy with naval deployment to South China Sea

Posted on August 15, 2021August 15, 2021By Editor

The Indian Navy has announced the deployment of a naval task force to the South China Sea to bolster security and support allies in the Indo Pacific region amid attempts by Western nations to push back against China’s activities. … Read More >India military seeks to bolster ‘Act East’ policy with naval deployment to South China Sea

As Russian & Chinese troops carry out major joint exercises, US efforts to break the bond between Moscow & Beijing now seem doomed

Posted on August 15, 2021August 15, 2021By Editor

Joint exercises between Russia and China have seen the world’s largest nation team up with its most populous one to showcase their military might, as co-operation between the two nations moves, at last, from rhetoric to reality. … Read More >As Russian & Chinese troops carry out major joint exercises, US efforts to break the bond between Moscow & Beijing now seem doomed

‘Focus on Brexit’: North Korea blasts London’s ‘provocation’ as UK sends its largest carrier strike group to Asian waters

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021By Editor

North Korea has hit out at the UK after Britain announced it would be permanently stationing two ships in the Asia-Pacific, claiming that London would be better off focusing on Brexit rather than “restoring its declining status.” … Read More >‘Focus on Brexit’: North Korea blasts London’s ‘provocation’ as UK sends its largest carrier strike group to Asian waters

Pakistan administers 1 million shots in a day after compulsory vaccination for certain workers announced

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021By Editor

Pakistan has announced that it hit the milestone of administering one million Covid vaccinations in a day, shortly after a deadline for compulsory vaccination was set for certain categories of people. … Read More >Pakistan administers 1 million shots in a day after compulsory vaccination for certain workers announced

Pyongyang wants economic sanctions eased as ‘precondition’ for revived dialogue with US, South Korean lawmakers say

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021By Editor

North Korea wants international trade sanctions to be lifted before it resumes talks on denuclearization with the US, South Korean legislators have said after being briefed by the country’s main spy agency. … Read More >Pyongyang wants economic sanctions eased as ‘precondition’ for revived dialogue with US, South Korean lawmakers say

Wuhan’s 12 million residents to be tested for Covid as Delta variant triggers concern

Posted on August 12, 2021August 12, 2021By Editor

China says it will start a city-wide testing campaign after authorities detected cases of the contagious Delta variant in Wuhan, the metropolis where the Covid-19 pandemic is believed to have started nearly two years ago. … Read More >Wuhan’s 12 million residents to be tested for Covid as Delta variant triggers concern

China’s Global Times newspaper says US holds ‘major responsibility’ for Covid pandemic as ‘largest spreader’

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021By Editor

Chinese state-backed newspaper the Global Times accused the United States of holding “major responsibility” for the Covid-19 pandemic after a congressional report blamed China for the virus’ spread. … Read More >China’s Global Times newspaper says US holds ‘major responsibility’ for Covid pandemic as ‘largest spreader’

Get Covid vaccine or pay for regular tests: Hong Kong delivers ultimatum for key sector workers

Posted on August 11, 2021By Editor

In an attempt to boost inoculation rates, Hong Kong has announced that workers in key sectors will have to either get vaccinated or regularly pay for Covid tests on their own. … Read More >Get Covid vaccine or pay for regular tests: Hong Kong delivers ultimatum for key sector workers

Philippines to extend nighttime curfew in capital Manila as Covid-19 cases soar and strict lockdown looms

Posted on August 10, 2021By Editor

The Philippines has decided to bring the existing nighttime curfew in the capital of Manila forward by two hours in an attempt to quell soaring Covid-19 cases in the city, which is soon to be placed under strict lockdown. … Read More >Philippines to extend nighttime curfew in capital Manila as Covid-19 cases soar and strict lockdown looms