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  Opinion | US-China Trade War Has Turned Into A Full-Blown Siege, And India Is Stuck

  Beijing's export controls, timed before diplomacy, reveal insecurity more than strength. By weaponising minerals, China has reminded the world why diversification is destiny.

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  Trump, Xi Spark Another US-China Trade War With World Economy At Risk

  Trade data on Monday showed China's shipments overseas growing at their fastest pace in six months, blunting the impact of any tariff hike from the US.

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  Trump's Dream, China's Reality: Beijing Develops Planet-Wide Defence System

  China has reportedly developed a first-of-its-kind missile defence system with a worldwide reach.

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  Xiaomi Car Catches Fire In China, Driver Burns To Death As Doors Fail To Open

  Police said the driver - identified as a 31-year-old man surnamed Deng - was suspected of driving under the influence when he crashed into another car.

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  Trump's High Praise For Asim Munir, Then An 'India' Question For Pak PM

  At the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt, US President Donald Trump called Pakistan's Army Chief his "favourite Field Marshal" as he thanked him and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for their role in bringing peace to Gaza.

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  Nepalese Hindu Student, Taken Hostage By Hamas, Confirmed Dead

  Bipin Joshi was captured by Hamas during the group's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

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  "Hang My Head In Shame": Javed Akhtar On "Reception" Given To Taliban Minister In India

  Amir Khan Muttaqi is currently on a six-day visit to India, the first such trip to the country by a Taliban leader since the group seized power in Afghanistan in 2021.

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  China Vows To 'Fight To The End' In US trade war

  China said Tuesday it was ready to "fight to the end" in a trade war with the United States after President Donald Trump said he would slap additional 100 percent tariffs on goods from the country.

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  After Uprising, Nepal's Gen Z Rush To Register To Vote

  In Nepal's capital, young would-be voters line up enthusiastically to register for the first elections since deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government, the worst unrest in decades.

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  Schools Shut After Nearly 6,000 Students In Malaysia Infected With Influenza

  Around 6,000 students in Malaysia have been infected with influenza and some schools have been closed for the safety of children and staff, an education ministry official said.

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  Chinese Wife Busts Husband's 16-Year Affair After Mistress Shows Up At Funeral

  The woman, identified as Shang, spotted the mistress weeping beside her father-in-law's coffin in June 2022, raising suspicion.

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  Over 75% Women In Bangladesh Experience Violence After Marriage: Survey

  More than 75 percent of married Bangladeshi women experience violence from partners at least once in their lifetime, a national survey published Monday said.

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  Indian Team To Visit US This Week For Trade Talks

  A team of senior officials from India will visit the US this week for trade talks and negotiations on the proposed bilateral trade agreement are progressing well, a top official said on Monday.

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  Zohran Mamdani Under Fire For Rs 11 Lakh Illegal Foreign Donation: Report

  Even though US election law prohibits candidates from accepting campaign funds from non-US citizens or residents, Zohran Mamdani's campaign reportedly received nearly $13,000 (approx. Rs 11 lakh) from foreign sources.

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  Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh Arrives In Cairo To Attend Gaza Peace Summit

  Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh has arrived in the Egyptian capital of Cairo to represent India at the Gaza Peace Summit at Sharm El-Sheikh.

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  Taliban Says Pakistan Military Faction 'Sabotaging Peace', Warns Of Retaliation

  The Taliban government has accused a powerful faction within Pakistan's military of orchestrating a campaign of hostility and misinformation aimed at destabilising Afghanistan and diverting attention from Islamabad's internal chaos.

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  "Not Afraid": China Stands Firm Against Trump's 100% Tariff Threat

  China signalled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the US to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.

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  Zelensky Asks For Air Defences, Missiles During Call With Macron

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked for more air defences and missiles in a call with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Sunday.

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  'If Peace Fails, We Have Other Means': Taliban Minister On Pak Conflict

  Afghanistan wants a peaceful resolution of its ongoing conflict with Pakistan, but if the peace efforts don't succeed, then it has "other means", Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said

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  China Coast Guard Rams, Damages Philippine Vessel Off South China Sea Island

  A Chinese coast guard ship used a powerful water cannon then rammed and slightly damaged an anchored Philippine government vessel off an island inhabited by Filipinos in the disputed South China Sea.