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India and China are preparing to restart direct passenger flights as early as next month, marking the end of a five-year suspension that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and was prolonged by border tensions. Indian airlines such as Air India and IndiGo have been instructed to prepare for potential operations on short notice. An official […]
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Chinese authorities have issued guidance urging public and private entities to avoid using Nvidia’s H20 AI chips, particularly in projects linked to government or national security. The H20, designed as a scaled-down version of Nvidia’s advanced processors to comply with U.S. export controls, is now discouraged in sensitive applications. Concerns Over Security and Push for
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Vice President JD Vance confirmed that President Trump is contemplating imposing tariffs on China due to its purchases of Russian oil. However, no final decision has been made at this point—it’s still under review. China’s Relationship Adds Complexity Vance noted that the situation with China is “a little bit more complicated,” explaining that the U.S.–China […]
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In May 2025, the skies over South Asia were the stage for Operation Sindoor, the most intense India–Pakistan aerial confrontation in decades. Fighter jets, surveillance aircraft, and missile batteries traded blows in engagements that stretched from the Line of Control to the depths of Pakistani airspace. For months, the official tally of the battle remained […]
International
China has officially welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, scheduled in Tianjin on August 31 and September 1, 2025. A Chinese spokesperson described the event as a “summit of friendship” aimed at promoting unity, cooperation, and meaningful outcomes among member nations. Significance of the Invitation
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China has strongly criticized the Philippines after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his country could be drawn into a conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan due to its closeness and a large Filipino community there. Beijing accused Manila of “playing with fire” and urged the Philippines to respect the one-China principle and avoid […]