WESTERN SUPREMACY
"G7 political tool to perpetuate US, Western supremacy": China
China has criticized the G7 Leaders' Communique, accusing the group of using China-related issues to attack and vilify the nation. The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson denounced the G7's statements as baseless and biased, reflecting a continued effort to maintain US and Western dominance. China also criticized the G7's composition, relevance, and stance on global peace and security. The G7 Summit leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific governed by international law. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G7 Outreach Session on AI and Energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean, highlighting the transformative role of technology.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin condemn U.S., pledge closer ties as Russia advances in Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned aggressive U.S. actions and pledged to deepen their defense ties. Xi emphasized the importance of their partnership, and both leaders opposed Western pressure, particularly regarding Ukraine. A joint statement criticized U.S. military policies and stressed the need for a political resolution to the Ukraine conflict. Putin's visit, his first since re-election, reinforced the strong bilateral relationship, marked by cooperation in defense, energy, and trade, and celebrated 75 years of China-Russia diplomatic ties.
Global chips battle intensifies with $81 billion subsidy surge
The concern over China’s rapid advances in key electronics turned into a full-scale panic during the pandemic because chip shortages emphasised the significance of these tiny devices for economic security.
India sends a deterrent for bully China in its backyard
An expansionist China's territorial claims in the South China Sea have put it in conflict with a number of countries. India looks to increase cooperation, defence as well as economic, with these countries to take its resistance to maritime Chinese influence to China's own backyard.
As Yellen heads to Beijing, China worries that the US is planning more tariffs on green tech
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urges China to change manufacturing policies, causing skepticism in state media amid fears of more US tariffs on green energy products. Yellen addresses unfair trade practices and overcapacity in clean energy sector during visit to major industrial hub. Concerns over flood of low-priced exports and job threats as US seeks balanced economic relationship with China. Discussions continue in Beijing over weekend on reshaping global economic landscape.
Moscow terror attack showed growing reach of ISIS-K – could the US be next?
The March 22 attack in Moscow by the Islamic State group highlights the group's global reach and the threat it poses. Despite hopes of decline after its territorial defeat in 2019, ISIS-K's recent attacks in Moscow and Kandahar underscore its persistence. With the U.S. as a major target, ISIS-K's propaganda and history of attacks in the West raise concerns. The U.S. faces challenges in countering this threat, especially after withdrawing from Afghanistan in 2021, potentially leaving a void for ISIS-K to exploit.
Russia's Putin to visit China in May, sources say
Putin plans to visit China for talks with Xi Jinping amidst Western criticism. The Kremlin confirmed the upcoming trip, set for the second half of May. The visit follows Russia's invasion of Ukraine, emphasizing geopolitical tensions.
Matt Damon hopes to return to another 'Jason Bourne' movie
In an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", Damon, 53, confirmed that director Edward Berger, best known for "All Quiet on the Western Front", is working on a new story.
Is politics really outside the crease?
The ICC rule follows Fifa's, which states that 'basic compulsory equipment must not have any political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images....' Khawaja has vowed to 'fight back'. What ICC deems 'political', he calls 'humanitarian'.
Former British spy receives life sentence for assault on American Intelligence worker
The sentencing, delivered by Justice Bobbie Cheema-Grubb in London's Central Criminal Court, categorically labeled the attack as "politically motivated" and attributed it to Bowles' deep-seated "anger and resentment" towards both GCHQ and women. Bowles, a former computer software coding developer, was described as having a profound disaffection with societal norms and a desire to challenge established authority.
View: Despite claims, countries, India included, are copying China’s ‘industrial policy’
India, too, is copying the Chinese economic model. The government says free trade has reached its limits, and so has been raising tariffs for five years. It has offered subsidies as high as 50% for some sectors like chip fabrication. Its PLI is a variation of Chinese industrial policy with the same aim - using initial subsidies to kickstart important sectors with the hope of achieving scale economies that within five years make further subsidies unnecessary.
F-16s: A victory and new challenge for war-torn Ukraine
A Suitable Fighter - Among the aircraft that could be delivered to Ukraine, the F-16 by American manufacturer Lockheed Martin is the one Kiev had been requesting for months from Western nations who were initially sceptical about supplying it. Armed with modern Western systems, F16s will not merely replenish the "critically depleted inventory" of the Ukrainian air force, but will also help Kiev "narrow the capability gap with the more advanced Russian aircraft."
Sri Lanka to review national security strategy amidst growing international rivalries: President Wickremesinghe
President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday highlighted the need for a comprehensive review of Sri Lanka's national security strategy to chart a course devoid of entanglement in the emerging international rivalries and maintain neutrality in the Indian Ocean region. The review will include a broad range of factors, emerging economic trends and the impacts of climate change, Wickremesinghe said, addressing a Naval gathering in the southern district of Galle.
View: CDS, not a super general or super bureaucrat, but a team player
India's restructuring of its armed forces into Theatre Commands appears to be moving forward. It is believed that three commands will be created — an Eastern Command to defend against China; a Western Command to defend against Pakistan, and a Maritime Command to cover the Western and Eastern coasts. However, it may be counterintuitive to have a single Theatre command to cover such a vast area, and the command structure of the Theatre commands needs to be carefully thought out.
China aiming for 'global technological supremacy': British cyber chief
Lindy Cameron, director of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of Britain's GCHQ eavesdropping spy agency, said Britain had a "legitimate concern" about the effects Chinese technology may have on cybersecurity.
Opinion: Why western science is a sausage factory
In terms of knowledge, there are more things in heaven and Earth than can be dreamt of in their cosmology. Indian science, not confined to evidence-dependency, can, indeed, consider the existence of a chorizo in deep space.
How tiny Taiwan came to be the epicentre of the global battle for technological supremacy
Over the past year, Taiwan has taken a lead in the race to build thinner, faster chips, or semiconductors. It is now the main source for these critical building blocks of digital industries like artificial intelligence and high speed computing, and the coming “internet of things”, in which homes, cars, and even clothes will connect to smartphones and voice activated speakers over 5G networks.
Resurgent BJP prepares to take on Mamata for political supremacy in West Bengal
The near non-existence of the communist parties and the Congress has created a political vacuum that’s enabled the BJP to become the principal opposition party.
Growing India-Japan ties irk China: Western diplomat
"Friendship between PM Modi and Japan's PM Shinzo Abe is the worst thing that can happen to China," a Beijing-based western diplomat said.
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