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Taiwan receives first long-awaited F-16C/D Block 70 Jets from US
Taipei, March 30: Taiwan on Friday received the first of its long-awaited 66 F-16C/D Block 70 jets from the US during a delivery ceremony held at Lockheed Martin's factory in the US's Greenville, South Carolina, Taipei Times reported on Sunday.
'Diamonds Are Forever' actor Bruce Glover passes away
Washington, March 30: Bruce Glover, a prolific actor with a career spanning over six decades, has passed away at the age of 92.
Trade chiefs of S. Korea, China, Japan discuss advancing cooperation
Seoul, March 30: The top trade officials of South Korea, China and Japan on Sunday discussed bolstering trade cooperation among the three countries in their first trilateral ministerial meeting in six years, held amid growing protectionism and tensions in the global trade market.
US to strengthen military ties with Philippines to counter China's aggression in Indo-Pacific
Manila, March 29: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during his visit to Manila, said that the United States will strengthen its military partnership with the Philippines to "reinforce deterrence" against "China's aggression" in the Indo-Pacific region, as reported by CNN News.
Bangladesh secures USD 2.1 bn in investments, loans and grants from China
Dhaka, March 28: Bangladesh has secured a commitment of USD 2.1 billion in Chinese investments, loans, and grants from the Chinese government and its companies during Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's "milestone" visit to China.
Philippines, US, Japan hold joint military drills in disputed South China Sea
Manila, March 29: The Philippines, Japan, and the United States conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone, demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Czech Republic blocks Chinese satellite investment over fears of espionage
Prague, March 28: The Czech government has prohibited an investment from a Chinese firm in a satellite station due to concerns over potential espionage, as reported by TVP World.
US security at risk as China-backed ByteDance seeks to retain TikTok control amid sale deadline
Washington DC, March 28: Alarming reports are suggesting that ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and a close affiliate of the Chinese Communist Party, is attempting to maintain control over the app in any forthcoming arrangement as the deadline for TikTok's potential sale or ban approaches, according to a report from the National Review (NR).
US boosts Indo-Pacific presence amid rising tensions with China
Manila, March 28: The US military is "posturing forward" in the Indo-Pacific area, including the Philippines, to reinforce deterrence amid rising regional tensions due to Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea (SCS), stated the Pentagon chief on Wednesday, as reported by Inquirer.net.
USCIRF report 2025 highlights China as major religious freedom violator
Washington DC, March 28: The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has classified China once again in its 2025 report as one of the leading offenders of religious freedom globally.
Global expansion of China's data-driven authoritarianism
New Delhi: As technological advancements become increasingly pervasive in all aspects of life, concerns regarding the ethics of new-age digital ecosystems gain acute significance. On the one hand, the deployment of data-driven technologies into governance has led to path-breaking advantages in terms of efficiency, reduction of time and energy, inclusivity, and exceptional smoothness of operations.
Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Yunus , Chinese President Xi discuss bilateral issues
Beijing, March 28: Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting in Beijing on Friday and discussed bilateral issues, including trade and investment.
Indian Open squash: Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh storm into finals
Mumbai, March 27: India's top players, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh, put in memorable performances in the semifinals of the Indian Open squash tournament and booked their berths in the finals at the Bombay Gymkhana here on Thursday.
India keeping close eye on China's plans to develop hydropower projects on Brahmaputra: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
New Delhi, March 27: Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh underscored on Thursday that India is keeping a close eye on China's plans to develop hydropower projects on River Brahmaputra, ensuring the country's interests are protected.
Tibetans express concern over RFA, VOA funding cuts
Lhasa, March 27: The recent gutting of US federal funding for Radio Free Asia (RFA) and Voice of America (VOA) has sparked widespread concern among Tibetans living in Tibet, who fear losing access to independent news in their language.
Philippines detains six Chinese nationals for alleged espionage activities
Manila, March 27: Philippine authorities revealed the capture of six Chinese nationals and one Filipino, who were suspected of spying on US and Philippine navy ships near the entrance of the strategically important Subic Bay, as reported by Radio Free Asia.
Chinese satellite launch poses no threat to Taiwan: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence
Taipei, March 27: The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Thursday stated that a Chinese satellite launched Wednesday night posed no threat to Taiwan due to its high altitude, as reported by Taipei Times.
Indian Open squash: Anahat, Joshna, Abhay lead charge into semis
Mumbai, March 26: The country's top squash talent, Anahat Singh, Joshna Chinappa and Abhay Singh lit up the evening sky at the Bombay Gymkhana on their way to securing semifinal spots in the Indian Open, here on Wednesday.
India, China discuss resumption of dialogue in step-by-step manner to address each other's priority areas of interest and concern
Beijing, March 26: Gourangalal Das, Joint Secretary (East Asia) held a meeting with Liu Jinsong, Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing on March 26.
India and China make 'further progress' to resume Kailash Manasarovar Yatra: MEA
Beijing, March 26: India and China have made further progress on the modalities to resume Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said following the official consultation between Foreign Ministries of India and China, held in Bejing on Wednesday.
From October last year, India-China relationship has seen some improvement: Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 26: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the ties between India and China have seen some improvement since October last year and noted that the two nations are working on different aspects of it.
Anahat, Chinappa, Akansha and Veer progress to third round of Indian Open
Mumbai, March 26: Newly crowned India Women's No 1 Anahat Singh celebrated her climb to the top of the rankings with a commanding win in Round 2 of the Indian Open here at the Bombay Gymkhana on Tuesday, as per the Professional Squash Association (PSA) press release.
China urges US not to project its 'hegemonic logic' onto China
Beijing, March 26: China urges the United States not to project its hegemonic logic onto China or view China-US relations through an outdated Cold War mentality, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said in Beijing on Wednesday.
Bangladesh's Yunus visits China days before taking over as BIMSTEC chair
Dhaka, March 26: Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government of Bangladesh, left Dhaka on Wednesday for a four-day official visit to China during which he will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on March 28.
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus departs for four-day visit to China
Dhaka, March 26: Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus departed for China on Wednesday for a four-day visit.
Growing China-Russia-Iran-North Korea cooperation poses multi-front threat to US: Report
Washington, March 26: The rapidly intensifying cooperation among four major adversaries of the United States - China, Russia, Iran and North Korea --spotlighting that Russia's war in Ukraine is a catalyst that could drag the United States into a multi-front conflict according to a report.
Worried China once again raises serious doubts about safety of its nationals in Pakistan
Islamabad, March 26: As the security situation in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan provinces continues to worsen, China has once again expressed deep concerns over the safety of its nationals who are currently working in different projects linked to the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
China poses 'most comprehensive and robust military threat' to national security: US intel report
Washington, March 26: China presents the most comprehensive and robust military threat to the national security of the United States, a US intelligence report revealed on Tuesday.
US Intelligence identifies China as top military, cyber threat
Washington DC, March 26: US intelligence agencies have identified China as the primary military and cyber threat to the US, noting that it continues to enhance its capabilities to potentially take control of Taiwan, according to a report by Taipei Times.
India's cables and wires industry set for 15-16 pc revenue growth in FY26: Crisil
Mumbai, March 26: The cables and wires industry in India is expected to continue its strong growth momentum, with a projected revenue increase of 15-16 per cent in fiscal 2026, a new report said on Wednesday.
London-Tibet Office briefs Westminster students on China's repression in Tibet
London, March 26: The Office of Tibet in London hosted a group of 15 students from the University of Westminster for a 90-minute informative session on Tibet.
India, China review situation along LAC, agree on early resumption of cross-border cooperation
New Delhi, March 25: The 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held in Beijing today.
Indian Open: Local stars Anahat, Joshna, Akansha and Veer progress to third round
Mumbai, Match 25: Newly-crowned India women’s No. 1 squash player, Anahat Singh, celebrated her climb to the top of the rankings with a commanding win in the second round of the Indian Open, the country's biggest-ever squash tournament, at the Bombay Gymkhana here on Tuesday.
China has DeepSeek, US has ChatGPT; where does India stand in this era of AI: AAP's Raghav Chada in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 25: Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday highlighted India's position in the global Artificial Intelligence race, drawing attention to the dominance of the USA and China in AI innovation.
India and China review situation along LAC, early resumption of Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra
Beijing, March 25: India and China on Tuesday comprehensively reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the India-China border areas and early resumption of cross-border cooperation - including on trans-border rivers and Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra - during the 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) held in Beijing.
Warrior George Russell is a top three driver on the grid, claims Mercedes team principal
New Delhi, March 25: After a relentless performance in the China Grand Prix on Sunday, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has labelled his star driver George Russell as a warrior and claimed he is definitely amongst the top three drivers on the grid and is working his way towards becoming number one.
Japan raises concern over longest Chinese intrusion near Senkaku islands
Tokyo, March 25: Japan has raised serious concerns over the recent, and one of the longest, intrusion by the Chinese Coast Guard ships in the Tokyo-controlled, Beijing-claimed islets in the East China Sea.
China develops military tech to advance its aggressive cause
Hong Kong, March 24: Not only is Chairman Xi Jinping constantly pushing the People's Liberation Army (PLA) towards devotee levels of loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party, but he is ensuring that China's military is equipped with all manner of weapons and gadgets to ensure dominance in both peacetime and wartime.
India poised to become major driver for global trade, ranks third after US and China: Report
New Delhi, March 24: India is set to become a major driver of global trade growth over the next five years, ranking third in terms of absolute trade expansion, according to the DHL Trade Atlas 2025 report.
Taiwan's military exercises to focus on invasion preparation
Taipei, March 24: Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises will focus on China's increasing use of "gray zone" tactics and the possibility of an invasion by 2027, the Ministry of National Defence announced, Taipei Times reported.