U.S. held back blacklisting DeepSeek, over 100 Chinese firms despite security concerns, sources sayAmerica has delayed adding over 100 Chinese firms, including AI startup DeepSeek and chipmaker CXMT, to a trade blacklist. These companies ...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Nepal seeks reset with China as Foreign Minister Khanal holds wide-ranging talks in BeijingNepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal had a meeting with China's Wang Yi in Beijing. They talked about how the two countries get along, im...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summitEight years of U.S. tariffs have failed to curb China’s manufacturing strength, with Beijing posting a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus b...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
After Iran, China has a powerful new oil price weaponChina has emerged as the world's first oil "swing importer," significantly reducing its imports by a third to an eight-year low. This move,...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
'Pyrrhic victory': Iran war leaves no clear winners, experts sayA recent Middle East war has concluded with no clear victor. Iran, though weakened, successfully thwarted the objectives of the United Stat...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Anthropic block marks US reversal, warning to Silicon ValleyAmerica has taken a significant step by blocking foreign access to Anthropic's top AI models. This move follows concerns about bypassing se...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
What is the G7 and what's on the agenda at the Evian-les-Bains summit?G7 leaders convene in France to tackle pressing global issues including the wars in Ukraine and Iran, and economic imbalances. Discussions ...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
China says holding US citizen suspected of spyingChina has detained an American citizen, Min Zin, accusing him of espionage. He is a political analyst with the Institute for Strategy and P...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Why the G7 is worried about global economic imbalancesIn a pivotal discussion at the G7 summit, France is highlighting urgent concerns about the global economic landscape. China's robust export...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remainChinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea, with both nations claiming significant gains. The trip boosted North Korean leader Kim Jo...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
China's factory inflation hits 3-year high as energy costs surgeChina's producer inflation rose to a near three-year high of 3.9% in May, driven by higher energy costs and AI-related demand, while consum...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
China's Xi hails 'new start' in North Korea ties ahead of summitChinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea to strengthen ties. This visit occurs as North Korea increases trade and military coop...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Very short window for India amid China supply-chain shift, says CEA V Anantha NageswaranChina's policies are hindering global supply-chain diversification. India faces a brief opportunity to attract relocating businesses. A pro...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong UnChinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperat...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': leader's sisterNorth Korea's nuclear weapons program is "absolutely non-negotiable," stated Kim Yo Jong, the leader's sister, ahead of Chinese President X...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea next week. This marks his first trip in almost seven years. The visit follows Nort...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST