Chinese VP's attendance at Donald Trump's inauguration sparks activist backlash Washington DC, January 21: Students for a Free Tibet, the Washingtonians Supporting Hong Kong, and the Uyghur American Association jointly condemned the attendance of Chinese Vice President Han Zheng ...
US President Trump issues executive order to withdraw from WHO Washington DC, January 21: US President Donald Trump, in a major shocker, cut the Unites States' ties with the global health agency, World Health Organisation (WHO), as he issued an executive order of...
Trump's cabinet likely to take a Hawkish stance, key actions expected next week: Report New Delhi, January 21: The cabinet members of the Trump 2.0 administration are expected to take a hawkish approach on various fronts, says a report by Union Bank of India....
Challenges to Xi Jinping, grow from Party, people and PLA Hong Kong, January 21: Chairman Xi Jinping once looked supreme, unimpeachable and irreproachable. He was perched high upon a pedestal he and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) erected after he became s...
Challenges to X Jinping, grow from Party, people and PLA Hong Kong, January 21: Chairman Xi Jinping once looked supreme, unimpeachable and irreproachable. He was perched high upon a pedestal he and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) erected after he became s...
US taking back Panama Canal, didn't give it to China : President Donald Trump Washington, DC, January 21: Claiming that China is "operating" the Panama Canal, President Donald Trump in his inaugural address on Monday said that "we're taking it back" as the US has been treated '...
Trump signs promised executive action to delay TikTok ban for 75 days Washington, Jan 21: As he promised, US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive action that delays enforcement of the TikTok ban for 75 days....
Trump slams China as he pulls US out of Paris climate accord Washington, Jan 21: President Donald Trump on Monday slammed China as the reason for his withdrawal of the US from the Paris Climate Accord in a significant departure from his announcement in his firs...
Marco Rubio confirmed as Secretary of State, first Trump Cabinet official to be approved (Ld) Washington, Jan 21: The Senate voted on Monday to confirm Marco Rubio as President Donald Trump's Secretary of State, the first high-level Cabinet official for the new administration to be approved by...
Flame for 9th Asian Winter Games lit in Harbin Harbin, Jan 20: The flame for the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games was lit at the Sun Island Scenic Area here on Monday, with 18 days to go before the opening of the Games. The flame was lit after a bri...
Myanmar Military, armed group signs ceasfire agreement, says China Beijing, January 20: The Myanmar military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) signed a formal ceasefire agreement, which came into effect on Saturday, halting the constant fighti...
China executes man for deadly car rampage that killed 35 people in Zhuhai Beijing, January 20: China has executed the man who killed 35 people by driving his car into a crowd at a sports center in November, marking the deadliest public attack in the country in a decade, CNN...
China unveils logos for three space missions in 2025 Beijing, Jan 20: The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Monday unveiled logos for three key missions in China's manned space programme this year....
Something needs to change, Musk questions X's ban in China after TikTok ban reversal Washington DC January 20: Tesla CEO Elon Musk hailed US President-Elect Donald Trump's decision to not ban Chinese social media app TikTok....
Tibetan MPs embark on Nordic advocacy tour for Tibet from January 22-30 Dharamshala January 20: A parliamentary delegation from the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile will go to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden from January 22 to 30, 2025, as part of the Tibet advocacy campaign in ...
We need to save TikTok...don't want to give our business to China: Trump at MAGA Victory Rally Washington DC, January 20: Hours before his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump said that he agreed to "approve" TikTok on the condition that the USA will own 50 per cent of the Chinese app to ...
US V-P JD Vance meets Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump's inauguration Washington, Jan 20: US Vice-President-elect JD Vance met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Sunday, a day before he and President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office, as confirmed by a ...
Trump promises to delay TikTok ban, proposes US ownership stake Washington, DC, January 19: US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he plans to issue an executive order on Monday to delay the enforcement of the TikTok ban for 90 days....
Pakistan's trade deficit with neighbouring countries rises by 43.22 pct Islamabad, Jan 19: Pakistan's trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries expanded by 43.22 per cent during the first half of the current fiscal year from July 2024 to June 2025, according to the S...
US Sentator Marco Rubio vows to oppose Uyghur deportations by Thailand Washington, DC, January 19: US Senator Marco Rubio, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as Secretary of State, has promised to exert diplomatic pressure on Thailand to prevent the deportation of...
Thai PM highlights cultural bond with China in Lunar New Year greetings Bangkok, Jan 19: Ahead of the Spring Festival, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed Lunar New Year greetings, highlighting a cultural bond between Thailand and China that she belie...
TikTok stares at darkness as SC upholds ban in US Washington DC, January 19: China-based mobile application, TikTok's fate in the US hangs in the balance after the Supreme Court upheld a law that could lead to a ban on the platform as soon as Sunday,...
Relationship trying to disentangle itself from complication from post 2020 border situation: Jaishankar on India-China ties Mumbai, January 18: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India faces a particular challenge in establishing an equilibrium with China as both nations are on the rise. Jaishankar said t...
Philippines confronts China over giant Coast Guard vessel in territorial waters Manila, January 18: Philippine diplomats confronted their Chinese counterparts in face-to-face discussions in Xiamen, China, over the recent intrusion of a massive Chinese Coast Guard vessel into Phil...
China's population decline accelerates amid falling births and rising deaths Beijing, January 18: China's population continued its downward trend for the third consecutive year, with deaths surpassing the slight rise in births, raising concerns over the nation's long-term demo...
Made sweeping upgrades to posture in Indo-Pacific: US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin Washington DC, January 18: Outgoing US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin highlighted the strides made by the US under the Biden administration, during his farewell speech delivered on Friday. He noted t...
China launches Tianlu-1 satellite to explore middle, upper atmosphere Beijing, Jan 18: An atmospheric-sounding satellite, developed by China's private satellite manufacturer GalaxySpace, entered its preset orbit on Friday after the launch that also sent another two sate...
Responsibility for TikTok ban implementation falls on incoming administration: WH Washington DC, January 18: Following the US Supreme Court's ruling regarding a proposed ban on TikTok due to security concerns, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasised that the respo...
China ready to enhance political mutual trust, deepen Belt and Road cooperation with Bangladesh: Chinese Foreign Ministry Beijing, January 18: China on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its relations with Bangladesh, ahead of the visit of Bangladesh's Interim Government's Foreign Affairs Adviser Hossain f...
US Supreme Court clears way for TikTok ban, Trump says stay tuned Washington, DC, January 17: The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that a proposed ban on TikTok, citing national security concerns due to its ties to China, may proceed this weekend....
Trump holds very good call with Xi Jinping, says they will solve many problems together Washington, DC, January 17: US President-elect Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and discussed a range of issues including trade, fentanyl and TikTok on Fri...
Indian Army's 'Sambhav' smart phone used during China border talks for secure communication New Delhi, January 17: During the last round of talks held with China in October, the Indian Army used the Sambhav smartphones which have now been given in large numbers to the officers in the force....
Trump tariff hikes on Chinese goods may hit Indian exporters: Crisil Report New Delhi, January 17: Trade restrictions planned by the incoming US President Donald Trump could lead to aggressive exports by China to other Asian markets, including India, according to a report by ...
US Treasury Secretary-designate criticises China's economic practices, proposes sanctions on Iran Washington DC, January 17: The US Treasury Secretary-designate Scott Bessent on Thursday emphasised the need to balance free trade with fair trade, noting that the current global trade dynamics have h...
US adds 11 Chinese entities to Entity List, removes BARC and two other Indian organisations Washington DC, January 16: The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added 11 entities to its Entity List, targeting organisations in China for activities "contrary to US n...
Marco Rubio accuses China of lying, cheating its way to global power Washington, Jan 15: Marco Rubio began his confirmation hearing for the job of US secretary of state Wednesday with a sharp denunciation of China's rise as a power by lying and cheating, and a robust d...
OPEC predicts robust oil demand growth in 2026 Vienna, Jan 15: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Wednesday forecast the global oil demand to grow by a "robust" 1.43 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2026 to 106.63 mill...
US rule on connected cars lifts market uncertainties: South Korea Seoul, Jan 15: South Korea's industry ministry hailed Washington's finalised rule on connected cars on Wednesday, saying it will remove many uncertainties for South Korean automakers....
Trump's NSA pick Mike Waltz highlights India as 'critical partner' for future Washington, DC, January 15: US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, emphasised the importance of India as a 'critical partner' for the future....
Japan sets new records for inbound visitor number, spending Tokyo, Jan 15: Inbound tourism in Japan reached new heights in 2024, with visitor number and spending both hitting record highs as a weaker currency made the country an attractive destination, data sh...
