Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockadeIran faces severe economic hardship due to war and US sanctions. Prices for essentials like food and medicine have surged. Job losses and b...
13 May, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
India the new 'no-go' zone for FIIs? 7 brutal truths behind $18 billion exodusForeign institutional investors have pulled out $18 billion from Indian equities since the Iran war began, dragging the Nifty down over 9% ...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
For Xi, Trump's embrace of war proves China needs more powerRecent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran reinforce China's leader Xi Jinping's belief in military strength. China is accelerating its own mi...
07 Mar, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
China’s military parade shows who’s calling the shotsChina's military parade signals its ambition to reshape the global order. Xi Jinping aims to end American supremacy. The event showcased ad...
04 Sep, 2025, 02.46 PM IST
Taiwan bolsters combat readiness, prepares for 'war of endurance' against China threatTaiwan's military is prioritizing combat readiness and overhauling training programs in response to increasing threats from China. Presiden...
24 May, 2025, 04.19 PM IST
VE Day: A global commemoration of victory over Nazi Germany and reflectionVictory in Europe Day (VE Day), observed annually on May 8, marks the end of World War II in Europe. Celebrated across various nations, VE ...
08 May, 2025, 07.20 PM IST
China conducts military drills focusing on Taiwan StraitChina's military carried out extensive drills around Taiwan for a second consecutive day, centering on the Taiwan Strait. The exercises aim...
02 Apr, 2025, 05.39 PM IST
Deterrence is key to dissuading a Chinese invasion of TaiwanChina conducted its largest military drills around Taiwan since 1996, protesting President Lai's US transit. The PLA Navy simulated blockad...
16 Dec, 2024, 09.28 AM IST
Who is the Buddhist nun who built a global charity from a tiny apartment in rural Taiwan?Cheng Yen, an inspirational Buddhist nun, defied traditional gender barriers to establish Tzu Chi, a global charity operating in 67 countri...
13 Jul, 2024, 10.09 AM IST
China maintains defence budget growth despite economic travailsChina's defence budget for 2024 increases by 7.2% to CNY 1.66554 trillion ($231.4 billion), prioritizing the People's Liberation Army (PLA)...
12 Mar, 2024, 08.18 AM IST
The logistics of war: How Washington is preparing for a Chinese invasion of TaiwanAs worries about a Taiwan contingency rise, the U.S. military is addressing vulnerabilities, considering Australia as a secure location for...
31 Jan, 2024, 10.07 PM IST
Here's why the Indian Ocean could be a weak point for China in its war against TaiwanIn the context of a possible conflict with Taiwan, China's vulnerability in the Indian Ocean looms large. The passage of essential oil tank...
14 Dec, 2023, 02.49 PM IST
Taiwan activates air defence as 37 Chinese aircrafts enter zoneTaiwan's defence ministry said 37 Chinese military planes flew into the southwestern corner of Taiwan's air defence identification zone, wi...
08 Jun, 2023, 10.40 AM IST
Ukraine war: China rebuffs US, says it takes two hands to clap"All sides need to jointly support Russia and Ukraine in having dialogue and negotiation that will produce results and lead to peace. The U...
19 Mar, 2022, 12.50 PM IST
China boils with rage after #BTSInsultsChina trends over K-pop boy band's war commentsChinese internet users and state media took RM's comments as a slap at China.
14 Oct, 2020, 04.30 PM IST
China’s insistence that Taiwan is not a country starts backfiringMilitary tensions have risen in recent months, with Chinese fighter jets moving ever closer to Taiwan as the Communist Party ramps up rheto...
12 Oct, 2020, 09.42 AM IST
How Asian leaders fared in 2016 and some of the headaches they have to face in 2017Modi’s move to abolish 86 per cent of hard currency overnight on November 8 showed that he’s willing to risk imposing hardship on millions ...
31 Dec, 2016, 01.21 AM IST