Boxer Chandni Mehra

August 2024

South China Sea: China Decries Japan’s ‘Careless Remark’, Warns US ‘Not To Escort’ Philippine Ships

China accused Japan of making “irresponsible remarks” over collisions between Chinese and Philippine vessels near a disputed South China Sea shoal. Bejing made the comment in a diplomatic note sent to Tokyo’s envoy in Manila, the Chinese embassy announced on August 29. The scathing criticism followed Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo’s concerns about a second collision […]

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UEFA Bestows Cristiano Ronaldo With All-Time Top Scorer Award, Gianluigi Buffon Presented President’s Award

Ronaldo was presented with a special top scorer award for his incredible goal-scoring record in the elite European club competition, while legendary Italian keeper Buffon was honoured with the President award during the draw for the revamped UEFA Champions League 2024-25 on Thursday.

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Iraq Shoots Down Unidentified Drone Over Kirkuk, No Casualties Reported

Iraq’s air defences shot down an unmanned drone on August 29 in the northern city of Kirkuk, two police sources told Reuters, triggering an investigation into the identity of the drone.The area was cordoned off and security personnel were seen at the site, where the drone’s charred remains were scattered on the ground.One Iraqi military

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France Held Hostage By Macron’s Power Play, Keeping Castets-Led Left Coalition From Taking Control

France is experiencing a political impasse following parliamentary elections held nearly two months ago. Despite the elections, President Emmanuel Macron has yet to appoint a new government, initially stalling during the Olympics and continuing through August. The outgoing Prime Minister and his cabinet resigned post-election but remained in place under the “regime of ordinary affairs,”

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