Top 10 world news: India slams China for 'absurd' comments; Hong Kong passes tough security law, and more
Top 10 world news
Indian foreign ministry on Tuesday (Mar 19) hit back at China over "absurd" and "baseless" comments made by the Spokesperson of the Chinese Defence Ministry regarding Arunachal Pradesh state. In another news, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong on Tuesday (March 19), unanimously approved a new national security bill.
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India slams China for 'absurd' and 'baseless' comments over Arunachal Pradesh
Indian foreign ministry on Tuesday (Mar 19) hit back at China over "absurd" and "baseless" comments made by the Spokesperson of the Chinese Defence Ministry regarding Arunachal Pradesh state.
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The Legislative Council of Hong Kong on Tuesday (March 19), unanimously approved a new national security bill just two weeks after its initial introduction, expediting a significant legislative measure criticised for further endangering the city's freedoms under Chinese rule.
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