US sanctions were meant to slow China’s tech industry. Instead, a 72% rise in science-linked patents reveals how restricted firms are building their own path to innovationChinese firms sanctioned by the US are increasing patent citations of academic research. This shift suggests a move towards domestic expert...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Chinese 'robot brain' startup sees ChatGPT-style breakthrough as soon as next yearDespite impressive hardware advances allowing Chinese humanoids to sprint, dance and do backflips on command, Chinese robot firms are incre...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Congress criticises Modi government's policy after US passes Russia sanctions billIndia's Congress party criticised the Modi government's foreign policy as "appeasement" after the US House passed a bill authorising Presid...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
What will Trump and Xi discuss in Washington next week?US President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24 for their second meeting this year, with trade, Taiwan, Ir...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
India discusses US Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act implications on bilateral ties and energy marketsIndia has discussed the US sanctions act's potential implications with America. The Indian government stated bilateral relations may be adv...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
India warns that Washington's Russia sanctions bill holds implications for bilateral ties, energy marketIndia has warned that a US sanctions bill on Russia carries potential implications for its ties with Washington. The proposed legislation c...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
100% tariffs on India? US House passes bill authorising new duties on Russia oil buyersThe US House of Representatives has passed legislation authorising President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India, China a...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources sayChina has privately urged Iran to help control Yemen's Houthis. Saudi Arabia sought Beijing's assistance as Houthi threats grew significant...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
100% tariff danger for India nears as Russia Sanctions Bill advances in US House amid surprise vote twistThe US House of Representatives advanced a bill authorising President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on India and other countries buyi...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
'China spies on us and we spy on them too,' Trump says after report on Iran satellite imagesUS President Donald Trump will discuss nearly all topics with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit. He downplayed reports...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Trump downplays report China gave Iran intel before deadly strike on US baseUS President Donald Trump downplayed reports that Chinese entities supplied Iran with satellite imagery of a US military base in Jordan bef...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Chinese imagery helped Iran target US base in Jordan, attack killed three soldiers: ReportIran reportedly used high-resolution Chinese satellite imagery ahead of its July 17 strike on Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, which kille...
12 Sep, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Trump administration to lend $100 million to Africell, countering Huawei in AfricaThe United States will lend nearly one hundred million dollars to Africell. This loan aims to counter China's Huawei expansion in Africa. A...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Why Chinese AI firms are suddenly at the centre of US AI crackdownChinese AI companies including DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, Alibaba, MiniMax, StepFun and Z.AI face fresh scrutiny after US agencies accused them...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
US targets Iran’s aviation sector with sanctions on 27 airlines and foreign firmsThe US Treasury sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and related foreign firms to curb weapons transport and technology access. Meanwhile, Irania...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
US accuses Chinese AI firms of 'malicious' copying of AI technologyThe Chinese companies copied U.S. AI labs' intellectual property through a technique known as distillation, according to a statement from...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
US sanctions all remaining Iranian airlines in 'economic D-Day' push, says Tehran's aviation sector is out of the marketThe United States has sanctioned all remaining Iranian airlines and supporting companies. These actions target thirty-six entities for aidi...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.21 PM IST