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
US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in EuropeAmerica is considering placing nuclear weapons in more European NATO countries. This move would involve additional nations hosting dual-cap...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Nvidia launches PC chip to bring AI directly to personal computers"Microsoft and Nvidia are going to reinvent the PC. This is going to be the new PC," said Jensen Huang, chief executive of the US tech gian...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Nvidia growth driver Vera has big-name early adopters, according to CEO HuangHuang was speaking and presenting ahead of the Computex conference in Taipei where leaders of some of the world's largest technology comp...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
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
America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choiceThe United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have dimi...
31 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
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
US, China deepen media row as Donald Trump revokes Xinhua journalist’s visaAmerica has revoked the visa of a Chinese journalist working for Xinhua. This move follows Beijing's decision to expel a New York Times rep...
30 May, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
At Computex, Nvidia and Taiwan's expanding role in AI infrastructure set to take centre stageNvidia CEO Jensen Huang, arriving in Taipei more than a week ahead of the show, more than made that point when he said on Wednesday that hi...
30 May, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
Shangri-La Dialogue opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concernsAsia's top defense summit convenes amid rising concerns over China's military might and assertiveness. Leaders will discuss America's Indo-...
29 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Trump talks up his ballroom plan dozens of times but plays down Americans' economic painPresident Trump is prioritizing legacy projects like a White House ballroom. This focus comes as Americans grapple with high gas prices. So...
24 May, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source saysTaiwan awaits a significant U.S. arms sale. A U.S. official suggested a pause due to munitions needs for an Iran conflict. However, a sourc...
23 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
No talks currently planned between Trump and Taiwan's Lai, sources sayDonald Trump has repeatedly said he plans to speak with Lai Ching-te, but U.S. and Taiwanese officials have yet to make concrete arrangemen...
23 May, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
How different were Trump and Putin's visits to ChinaChinese leader Xi Jinping met with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump's visit focused on stabilizing tie...
21 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
How did Putin and Trump's visits to China compare?In a diplomatic dance, Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his visit to Beijing right after US President Donald Trump's engagement ...
20 May, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Putin in China: Lip-smacking dinner menu for Russian President with Xi Jinping is gastronomic delightVladimir Putin is visiting China just days after Donald Trump left the Chinese capital. Xi Jinping and Putin -- who have met dozens of time...
20 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pompRussian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi J...
19 May, 2026, 09.59 PM IST