CHINA ABSENCE

Kazakhstan has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate virtually in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on July 4, despite his decision to skip the event due to the ongoing Parliament session in India and strained relation...

In a bid to wean itself off Chinese imports, India has levied taxes on some solar components and introduced a so-called approved list of models and manufacturers, a non-tariff trade barrier that’s essentially meant to keep foreign shipments out.

New satellite imagery reveals the deployment of J-20 stealth fighter jets by PLA Air Force near LAC. India seems confident that newly-acquired Rafale fighters and S-400 air defence systems can effectively thwart any Chinese threats

Gold prices fell due to higher U.S. Treasury yields as investors awaited economic data to predict Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts.

More than 90 countries will take part, but China's absence in particular has dimmed hopes the summit would show Russia as globally isolated, while recent military reverses have put Kyiv on the back foot. The war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has ...

Modi's reply to Taiwan President's congratulatory message has sparked controversy, leading to China's strong protest. China has urged India to resist Taiwan's 'political calculations'. Taiwan's President Lai congratulated Modi on his election victor...

Chinese investments in the US have trailed behind smaller economies like Spain and Singapore in recent years, according to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.

US and Chinese defence chiefs held talks in Singapore at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun met to discuss military dialogue and tensions over Taiwan and other issues.

President Vladimir Putin emphasized Russia and China's commitment to a more democratic multipolar world order during his visit to China. Critics point to Xi Jinping's concentration of power, erosion of norms, and struggles in maintaining control ove...

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari defended his gold medal in the men's shot put F46 category with an Asian record at the World Para Athletics Championship as the country surpassed its best-ever haul in the global competition here on Wednesday. India, now have...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman flagged the need for India to boost its manufacturing sector to achieve self-reliance and increase its share in the global value chain. She highlighted the importance of policy support and sophistication in produc...

China's former Defence Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe has made a public appearance, suggesting that he is politically safe amid speculation about his fate. Wei paid tribute at the funeral of a senior Chinese legislator, indicating his status. However, the...

China warns of retaliation after President Biden signs legislation supporting Taiwan's defense and requiring TikTok's Chinese owner to divest. The legislation includes a military aid package for Ukraine and Israel, with a separate bill banning TikTo...

Itanagar's pre-election calm hinted at disinterest as BJP's expected victory dampened competition. Manifesto promises jobs, Rs 9,000 for farmers, and medical facilities. Chief Minister Pema Khandu among BJP candidates.

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), which concluded its session here on Tuesday, said in a statement that the Tianjin Municipal People's Congress accepted Qin's resignation as a delegate to the upcoming annual parliamenta...

Despite the controversies, Inter Miami continues its preseason preparations, with a match against Newell's Old Boys scheduled for February 15 and the MLS season opener against Real Salt Lake on February 21.

China's absence from the annual G20 summit in New Delhi has raised questions, with a U.S. official stating that only China can explain the reasons behind President Xi Jinping's absence. The summit was seen as an opportunity for a potential meeting b...

More than 10 envoys from these countries stationed in China detailed to Reuters the increasing difficulty they face getting access to Chinese officials and other sources of information on the world's second-largest economy.

The absence of President Xi Jinping from China and President Vladimir Putin from Russia suggests that neither nation is likely to join any consensus. A failed summit would expose the limits of cooperation between Western and non-Western powers, prom...