China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visitPresident Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to safeguarding common interests and supporting Kim Jong Un during a rare sum...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.32 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
US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia alliesUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties wit...
30 May, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
30 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Is Quad the Asian NATO or ocean foam? What Delhi meet revealsQuad foreign ministers met in Delhi focusing on practical cooperation. New initiatives target critical minerals, maritime surveillance, and...
26 May, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Xi plays a masterful hand amid Trump’s chaos and Putin’s declineChinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in China, projecting unity against US dominance. They signed agreements ...
20 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf declares 'new world order' led by the Global SouthIn a post on X, he emphasised that Iran's recent "70-day resistance" against US and Israeli military and economic pressures has acted as a ...
17 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Why Trump’s pressure tactics fail to bring Iran to negotiating tablePresident Trump's hardline negotiation style with Iran appears to be backfiring. His confrontational rhetoric has led to a standstill, rais...
17 May, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh inPresident Donald Trump claims China's Xi Jinping agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran effectively shut the vital waterway aft...
16 May, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Red carpet and red lines: Xi charmed Trump but gave up nothingWrapping up a two-day summit in Beijing, Trump has taken a step towards reducing tensions, but the gathering did not result in any major tr...
16 May, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
Trump says he and China's Xi agree Iran cannot have nuclear weaponsTrump and Xi Jinping also discussed keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping. Tensions remain high as the conflict continues. ...
15 May, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Trump says he is losing patience with Iran after talks with China's XiIran war: The U.S. paused its attacks on Iran last month but began a blockade of the country's ports. Talks aimed at ending the conflict ha...
15 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
West Asia War: Ship reported seized off UAE as Trump discusses Iran with XiA ship was seized by Iranian personnel near the UAE. US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on keeping the Strait of Ho...
15 May, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
An ancient warning hangs over the Trump-Xi summit bonhomieChinese President Xi Jinping invoked the "Thucydides trap" at his summit with US President Donald Trump, highlighting the risk of war betwe...
14 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
With Chabahar Port in limbo, can India still reach Central Asia and Russia?India's crucial trade route to Russia and Central Asia is at a critical juncture. US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar port create uncertainty f...
14 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
How did Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang join Donald Trump's China trip? Last-minute Air Force One addition sparks memes and global attentionHow did Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang join Donald Trump's China trip? The Nvidia CEO became a last-minute addition to Donald Trump’s delegation t...
13 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Trump-Xi summit: What to expect as US-China ties, Trade, Taiwan and Iran on the agendaTrump-Xi summit: As Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are gearing up for an important summit, the current stable diplomatic landscape ...
13 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST