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Union Health Ministry on Friday said it is closely monitoring the reported outbreak of H9N2 cases and clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China. “There is a low risk to India from both the avian influenza cases reported from China as well as the clusters of respiratory illness," it added.

China has reiterated that no unusual or new pathogens have been detected in the upsurge in child respiratory illnesses in the north, the WHO said on Thursday after putting pressure on Beijing for detailed information.

Hospitals in Beijing and Liaoning, 500 miles northeast, are struggling to cope with an influx of sick children, straining their resources to the breaking point. The affected children present with unusual symptoms, including lung inflammation and high fever, but noticeably lack the typical cough and other signs associated with flu, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses.

Pakistan has formally submitted its request to become a member of the BRICS group of nations in 2024, with the expectation of receiving support from Russia throughout the accession process.

Maldives new President's formal requests India to withdraw military personnel has raised concerns about a shift in the "India first" policy, as experts analyze the geopolitical implications and potential influence of China in the region.

President Jinping's visit to the United States marked a crucial summit between the two leaders, aiming to repair strained relations and establish a more stable rapport between their nations.

US President Joe Biden has announced the resumption of military-to-military communications with China after a series of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Northern California. The leaders discussed key objectives, including counternarcotics cooperation and efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis.

Stretching across 3,000 kilometers and linking Beijing, Wuhan, and Guangzhou through a robust optical fiber cabling system, this network's capability to transmit data at 1.2 terabits per second is a colossal leap.

The article discusses the groundbreaking creation of a chimera monkey in China through an experimental process involving two sets of DNA, highlighting its potential impact on medical research and species conservation, while also addressing ethical considerations.

The article explores the strengthening of US-India defense ties through the joint production of Stryker armored vehicles, addressing border tensions and emphasizing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, signaling a deeper strategic alliance amid a challenging global security environment.