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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has criticized China's interference in British democracy following the arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for Beijing. Sunak raised his concerns with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a meeting at the G20 summit in India. The Metropolitan police confirmed the arrest of two individuals in March under the Official Secrets Act, but no charges have been filed. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/bu6BhUC

US President Joe Biden has secured deals with Vietnam on semiconductors and minerals, as the country is seen as a key player in the US strategy to secure global supply chains. Biden's visit to Vietnam comes as bilateral trade and investment ties are growing, and as the country seeks to navigate its relationship with both the US and China. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/IOmNKgU

Maldivians will participate in a runoff poll on September 30 after no candidate secured over 50% of the votes in the first round. Main opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz received over 46% of the votes, while incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih got 39%. The election is seen as a referendum on whether India or China will have more influence in the country. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/k3pi0wL

On Sunday, President Joe Biden emphasized that his trip to Vietnam aimed not to initiate a "cold war" with China but rather to contribute to global stability. This visit was part of a broader strategy to strengthen US ties across Asia, especially in light of current tensions with Beijing. The expanded partnership reflects a broader effort across Asia to counter China's influence. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Ue2ZDHL

At least 26 people died and several others were missing after a ferry capsized on a reservoir in north central Nigeria on Sunday, local officials said, the second such major accident to hit the region in three months. In July, more than 100 people died when an overloaded boat capsized in a remote part of Niger state, in one of the worst such disasters in recent years. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/CfwsJdh

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