China steps up patrols near TaiwanChina has launched a special maritime operation east of Taiwan. This action escalates Beijing's response to recent talks between Japan and ...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key South China Sea islandsTaiwan has reported a new escalation in the South China Sea on Saturday. A Chinese coast guard ship and a survey vessel conducted a coordin...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'The lotus root breaks, but the fibers...'-Life lessons on enduring bonds, relationships, resilience, and why true connections remain even after separationAn ancient Chinese proverb illustrates the strength of lasting ties. The lotus root may snap, yet its fibers are intertwined, symbolizing h...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
The Scorpion King was real: Venomous creature as long as a full-grown German Shepherd once ruled the Earth before DinosaursAncient fossils reveal giant scorpions, Praearcturus gigas, exceeding a meter in length, dominated Britain over 400 million years ago. Thes...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Even when a girl is as shy as a mouse, you still have to...' Life lessons on confidence, strength, success, human nature, and why one should not judge a person on the basis of looksChinese proverb of the day reminds people not to judge others based on appearance or behavior. The saying, “Even when a girl is as shy as a...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Proverb of the day: 'A girl that blushes too much, knows...' Life lessons on experience, knowledge, innocence, and why is it not always essential to speak to prove your worthProverb of the day focuses on the saying, "A girl that blushes too much, knows too much." The quote is often linked to wisdom about experie...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later goneSatellite images revealed a structure at Scarborough Shoal's entrance last week. Later images suggest it has disappeared. The Philippines i...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'To forget one’s ancestors is to be a brook...'-Life lessons on heritage, identity, roots, and why remembering our past shapes our futureChinese proverbs offer life lessons. A proverb states forgetting ancestors is like a brook without a source or a tree without roots. This w...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Those with no "locus standi" should desist from commenting on J-K, Ladakh: MEAIndia on Tuesday strongly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint press communique issued following the 8th round of the Europe...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
AI paints a pretty infra pictureThe global AI race is shifting focus from models to infrastructure, power, and sovereign ecosystems, with energy efficiency becoming a key ...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
China enters its flood season; heavy rain expected in the southChina has entered its flood season with heavy rains forecast for the south. Some northern areas and major river basins will experience belo...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
China conducts patrols near Scarborough Shoal, Philippines dismisses drill assertions as "unfounded"China claims its military conducted combat readiness patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Philippine authorities have dismissed the...
31 May, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Dig the well before you are...' - life lessons on preparation, long-term thinking and why planning ahead is necessary to build a secure futureChinese proverb of the day: Chinese wisdom advises preparing for difficulties before they arise. The proverb 'Dig the well before you are t...
29 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
7 beginner-friendly indoor plants that are low-maintenance and can survive almost anywhereGreen thumbs are not always necessary for indoor plants. Several forgiving varieties thrive with minimal attention. ZZ plants, spider plant...
27 May, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Chinese ship leaves after tense standoff near Taiwan-controlled islandsA Chinese coast guard ship departed waters near Taiwan's Pratas Islands on Sunday after a tense verbal confrontation with Taiwan's Coast Gu...
25 May, 2026, 01.10 AM IST