Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea, an old ally

[ad_1] President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea early on June 18, Russian news agencies reported, after he said the two countries want to cooperate closely to overcome U.S.-led sanctions in the face of intensifying confrontations with Washington. Mr. Putin was met at Pyongyang’s airport by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to the … Read more

U.S. President Biden offers massive immigration relief to non-citizens ahead of election

[ad_1]  President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a massive immigration relief policy to non-citizens offering a path to citizenship to non-citizen spouses and children of American nationals, a move that will protect approximately half a million spouses of US citizens, several thousands of whom are Indian-Americans. “This action will protect approximately half a million spouses … Read more

U.S. renews warning it’s obligated to defend the Philippines after its new clash with China at sea

[ad_1] The U.S. renewed a warning on Tuesday that it’s obligated to defend its close treaty ally a day after Filipino navy personnel were injured and their supply boats damaged in one of the most serious confrontations between the Philippines and China in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, officials said. China and … Read more

China has 500 nuclear warheads, some on high operational alert for first time: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

[ad_1] Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images India’s nuclear arsenal reached 172 warheads this year, slightly surpassing Pakistan which has 170 warheads. China, on the other hand, has triple that number, with 500 warheads, some of which are believed to be on high operational alert for the first time, according to … Read more

The Hindu Morning Digest, June 19, 2024

[ad_1] Heatwaves push power demand in North India to record high Amid the longest spell of heatwaves in the past 15 years, the power demand in North India surged to 89 GW (89,000 MW) , the highest ever for a single day. To meet this demand, nearly 25%-30% of power had to be “imported” from … Read more