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Six Years Later: Powerful WWII ‘Comfort Women’ Documentary Premieres in Japan, Sparking Hope and Remembrance
Although the documentary was originally released in 2017, it was screened for the first time in Japan at the Kansai Queer Film Festival in Osaka on September 18. This date marks the 92nd anniversary of the Mukden incident in 1931, which is considered the beginning of Japan's invasion of China.
The Philippines Accuses China’s Coastguard of Erecting Barrier in Disputed South China Sea Area
Tarriela pointed out that the barrier, obstructing fishermen's access to the Scarborough Shoal, was depriving them of their fishing and livelihood activities. He affirmed the Philippine coastguard's commitment to collaborate with relevant government agencies to address these challenges, safeguard maritime rights, and protect maritime domains.
Chinese Investors Pivot Towards West Africa Amidst Declining Total Loan Commitments
The study pointed out that loan averages dropped by 37 percent from $213.03 million to $135.15 million from the pre-pandemic years (2017-2019) to the pandemic years (2020-2022). The number of loans also saw a significant drop from 184 to 32 during the pandemic years.
President Xi Jinping Urges China and South Korea to Bridge Differences Amid Growing US Pressure
Xi expressed China's commitment to a good-neighbourly and friendly policy toward South Korea and acknowledged South Korea's positive willingness to cooperate with China. He urged both countries to reflect the importance of their relations in policies and actions, maintain the general direction of friendly cooperation, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various sectors.
IBSA Nations Renew Push for Multilateral Reform and Global South Voice Amplification
The joint communique issued after the meeting highlighted the objectives of the group, including coordination among three "large pluralistic, multi-cultural, and multi-ethnic democracies" across Asia, South America, and Africa. They emphasized the need to bolster trilateral cooperation in various sectors and create a new framework for South-South Cooperation.
India Conducts Broad Diplomatic Outreach at UN General Assembly
Continuing India's intensified engagement with Cyprus, Jaishankar met with its Foreign Minister Constantinos Kambas, discussing follow-up steps to his visit last December and India's growing interest in the Mediterranean region.
India Races to Expand Submarine Fleet Amid Regional Challenges and Export Ambitions
MDL is in the final stages of completing the last of the six Kalvari-class submarines, INS Vagsheer, before embarking on sea trials. Simultaneously, negotiations have commenced with the Naval Group for the additional three submarines, which will feature operation-specific enhancements, indigenous torpedoes, and air-independent propulsion (AIP) for extended endurance.
Visa Services Suspended for Canadians, but OCI Applications Unaffected
While the External Affairs Ministry had initially indicated that OCI services would not be impacted, it remained unclear whether this applied to both current OCI cardholders and new applicants.
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