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China has announced that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi have reached a "six-point consensus" to address the longstanding India-China boundary issue. However, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India has not confirmed or denied this claim, signaling potential discrepancies in the outcomes of the Beijing meeting. According to a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement, both sides positively evaluated progress on border-related issues and reaffirmed commitments to a "mutually acceptable package solution" based on the 2005 agreement. Key points reportedly discussed include: Refining border management rules. Strengthening confidence-building measures. Promoting cross-border communication and cooperation. Resuming pilgrimages to Xizang...

The year 2023 has set a disturbing record as the warmest summer ever recorded in the Arctic, with far-reaching consequences for both the region and the global environment. This revelation comes from the recently released Arctic Report Card for 2023, a collaborative effort involving 82 scientists worldwide who assessed the Arctic’s vital signs, highlighting the profound effects of climate change. The summer of 2023 shattered the previous temperature record set in 2016, with temperatures in July, August, and September rising significantly, surpassing the 2016 record by four times the usual increment. Wildfires ravaged Canada, Greenland experienced unusual warmth leading to ice melting, and sea surface temperatures in various Arctic seas soared to 9 to 12 degrees Fahrenheit (5 to 7 degrees...

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China Claims 6 Point Consensus on Border Talks India Remains Silent on Agreement