Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wantsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to p...
31 May, 2026, 05.07 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
US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partnerUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace betwee...
30 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
China asks Quad to stop meddling in maritime affairs in its neighbourhoodChina has strongly reacted to a Quad Ministerial meeting. The meeting expressed serious concerns over the East and South China Sea situatio...
27 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Australia, Japan, US and India foreign ministers to meet in New Delhi on Tuesday for Quad talksForeign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S. are meeting in New Delhi. They aim to revitalize the Quad group. Concerns abou...
26 May, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Charting the Global Economy: Factory activity sags on inflationGlobal economic activity is slowing, with manufacturing contracting in many regions due to persistent inflation and the ongoing energy crun...
24 May, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Why is Tim Cook 'over the moon' about India?Apple's outgoing CEO Tim Cook expressed immense excitement for India, highlighting strong double-digit growth in iPhone, iPad, and Mac sale...
04 May, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
China holds naval, air patrols near Scarborough Shoal as Philippines, US stage drillsChina's navy and air force held combat patrols near Scarborough Shoal. This action follows annual regional drills involving Australia, New ...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Philippines and US stage counter-landing drills with allies near South China SeaPhilippine and US forces are conducting large-scale military drills in Palawan. These exercises, part of the Balikatan series, involve alli...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
India's economy projected to grow at 6.4% this year: UNIndia’s economy is projected to grow 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027, according to a United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia a...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games in thick of Mideast conflictAmerican, Philippine, and Japanese forces have commenced joint military exercises in the Philippines. The drills involve thousands of perso...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Global Markets: Uncertain global outlook keeps investors balancing risk and opportunityMarkets start the week on a positive note as Donald Trump signals possible easing of the Iran conflict, supporting global equities. However...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China SeaChairman Xi Jinping's hardening stance against the Philippines has led to increased aggression by the China Coast Guard (CCG) in the South ...
01 Apr, 2024, 05.31 PM IST
China says Philippine 'provocations' cause of South China Sea tensionsChina blames Philippine actions for rising tension in the South China Sea, stating that the Philippines' provocations have fueled the issue...
28 Mar, 2024, 02.03 PM IST
Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitrationThe Philippines has summoned China's envoy to protest against "aggressive actions" in the South China Sea, accusing China's coastguard of u...
25 Mar, 2024, 02.26 PM IST
Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over reef disputeThe escalating feud between Manila and Beijing started after more than 200 Chinese vessels suspected by Philippine authorities to be operat...
13 Apr, 2021, 01.45 PM IST