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Aluminum’s war shock blunted by dark transits and Chinese supplyThe Iran war triggered one of the biggest shocks to the global aluminum market, raising fears of widespread smelter shutdowns and prices su...
Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drillsTaiwan's military is commencing a five-day combat readiness drill this week, a significant shift towards realistic war simulations. This mo...
As China gorges on homegrown foie gras, France faces a new rivalChina is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in foie gras production, with farmers like Li Fengshan driving massive output increases. C...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Scholars are their country's treasure, and the richest ornaments of a...' - inspiring life lessons on knowledge, leadership, national prosperity and why education builds strong societiesChinese proverb of the day: This proverb underscores that true national wealth lies not just in material possessions but in educated minds....
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra commences as first batch of pilgrims cross into China via Nathu La PassSikkim has commenced the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with the first batch of 44 pilgrims crossing into China via Nathu La Pass. Flagged o...
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
IndAI sovereignty, a fable: Frontier AI is now a geopolitical tool — India must leverage its market accessibilityIndia faces a critical juncture as powerful AI models are restricted by the US. This move impacts the security of India's digital infrastru...
'Sharks' in Bay of Bengal: Pakistan tries to reopen a dormant frontPakistan's new submarines are expanding its naval reach. These vessels can stay submerged longer, allowing operations far from home. Pakist...
The 'Indo' exit: Pentagon's PACOM reset raises questions about India's place in Trump's Asia calculusWashington's decision to rename the US Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked debate over India's strategic importance. D...
Taiwan's Lai says defending democracy is not a provocation against ChinaTaiwan's President Lai Ching-te asserts that defending the island's security and freedom from Chinese Communist Party rule is not provocati...
Hollywood to Bollywood no more: US makes a move in India's backyardThe United States has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command. This change signals a strategic shift away from broad allia...
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...
US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documentsThe US military is planning a permanent war-ready stockpile of weapons for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, tender document...
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,...
China's subsidy edge poses biggest challenge to Make in IndiaAs Indian manufacturers navigate the challenging waters of global trade, they find themselves increasingly overshadowed by Chinese business...
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...
China's direct missile strike threat to Australia is 'growing': ReportChina's missile power is increasing, posing a direct threat to Australia. Beijing is developing long-range and hypersonic weapons. This cap...
Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistakeThe G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about excluding China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. However, the G7's ...
Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctionsPhilippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro will continue his duties despite China's sanctions. Beijing imposed penalties on Teodoro for ...
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of islandChina and Taiwan are in a dispute over Chinese coast guard patrols near Taiwan's waters. Taiwan claims these patrols are harassing merchant...