International
China Orders Meta To Unwind Manus Deal China has reportedly ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. The move marks a major regulatory intervention in a cross-border artificial intelligence deal involving Chinese-origin technology. China Blocks Meta Manus AI Deal China’s National Development and
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India was the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025, with defence expenditure rising to $92.1 billion, according to the latest SIPRI data. The increase came amid higher global military spending and continuing security concerns in Asia. India Defence Spending Reaches $92.1 Billion India’s military expenditure rose by 8.9% in 2025, placing it behind the United […]
International
Taiwan Fears Trump-Xi Deal On Island Taiwan has raised concern that its future could become part of a wider bargain between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during their expected summit, as Taipei works to protect its interests amid rising US-China tensions. Taiwan Fears Trump-Xi Summit Pressure Taiwanese Deputy Foreign Minister Francois […]
International
China has criticised US President Donald Trump after he shared remarks by conservative radio host Michael Savage referring to India and China as a “hellhole,” triggering sharp reactions in both New Delhi and Beijing. China Responds To Trump’s Hellhole Remark Chinese embassy spokesperson Yu Jing took a direct swipe at Trump, saying real partnerships are […]
Op-Eds Opinion
Iran did not just fire missiles at American positions across the Gulf and the wider West Asian theatre. According to reports, Iranian planners had allegedly secured access to a Chinese-built commercial satellite already in orbit and used it to track U.S. bases through time-stamped imagery and orbital surveillance inputs before and after strikes. This was […]
International
China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of 2026, showing resilience despite the wider impact of the Iran war on global trade and energy markets. Official data showed the economy expanded 5.0% year on year in the January to March period, beating market expectations and improving from the previous quarter. China GDP […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Vietnam’s top leader To Lam in Beijing on April 15 during To Lam’s state visit to China, with both sides focusing on strengthening political trust, trade links and broader strategic cooperation. The meeting comes just days after To Lam was elected Vietnam’s state president for the 2026-2031 term […]