Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific securityUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured Pacific allies of America's commitment to the region. Speaking at a defense conference in Singa...
30 May, 2026, 08.03 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
Don't panic, don't rush into deals: Why Trump's trading partners should let US courts fight the tariff warUS courts are consistently striking down President Trump's tariffs. This offers a clear lesson for America's trading partners. They should ...
15 May, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Agricultural trade, jet deals, Taiwan tensions: What are the big takeaways as Trump jets out of Beijing after Xi talks?President Donald Trump concluded a visit to Beijing with trade deals. China will buy billions in US soybeans and 200 Boeing aircraft. Discu...
15 May, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
UK Health Minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM StarmerWes Streeting has resigned as health minister. He is calling for a leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer. This follows disastrous loca...
15 May, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Trump defends Chinese students in USIn disagreement with his own voter base, Trump backed the presence of Chinese students in American educational institutions. He recognised ...
15 May, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
China wouldn't let Marco Rubio in, so he did something nobody in US politics has ever doneMarco Rubio visited China with Donald Trump. Beijing altered the spelling of Rubio's name to bypass sanctions imposed in 2020. This linguis...
14 May, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
A proper Trump-Xi summit would deal with nukesNuclear weapons may not dominate discussions between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, but analysts arg...
14 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI rates rise sharply in near future? Oil rises as supply fears returnWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI rates rise sharply in near future? Oil prices increased as hopes for a...
12 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Taiwan's parliament approves $25 bn defence spending billTaiwan's parliament approved a $25 billion defence spending bill on Friday that opposition lawmakers say will be used for US weapons, follo...
08 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Is Thailand-based OBON Corp really 'Company-1', and were Nvidia chips sent to Alibaba? US probe tracks alleged AI server smuggling routeIs Thailand-based OBON Corp really 'Company-1', and were Nvidia chips sent to Alibaba? A new report says the US suspects AI servers with ...
08 May, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall in next few days? Full explainer on Gulf conflict, Strait of Hormuz risks and global marketsWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall in next few days? Oil prices climbed after new c...
08 May, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Taiwan tops Beijing's agenda for Trump-Xi summitTaiwan faces uncertainty as U.S. President Trump prepares for a crucial meeting with China's Xi Jinping. Beijing insists Taiwan is central ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
China to grant zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties from May 1China will offer zero-tariff benefits to all African nations with diplomatic ties starting May 1. This initiative expands previous measures...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
China accused of weaponising airspace to block Taiwan president's Africa visitAccording to The Taipei Times, the visit was abruptly called off just a day before departure when Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar with...
26 Apr, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
China lauds nations that denied overflight rights for Taiwan presidentChina praised Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar for denying overflight permission to Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s aircraft, saying i...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
China weaponises Taiwan’s own voices in escalating information warChina is using social media platforms like Douyin to spread messages from Taiwanese opposition figures. These clips are then shared on plat...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.07 PM IST