An Indian trade delegation is likely to visit Washington in the coming days for further talks on a trade deal, according to an official familiar with the matter.
China Surveys Seabeds Where Naval Rivals May One Day Clash
Chinese research ships are studying the seas for science and resources, but the data they gather could also be useful in a conflict with Taiwan or the United States.
China hopes EU will ‘make fewer accusations’ on market access
China hopes the European Union would make fewer accusations, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday in a retort to EU criticism that European firms had limited access to the Chinese market.
US Launches Massive Air Force Drills With Eye on Pacific War With China
Taiwan, a self-ruled island democracy, is the primary point of clash between the two powers. The U.S. has vowed to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific—Washington’s “priority theater”—while …
Richard Li’s China insurance expansion talks stall amid backlash to father’s port sale plan, Bloomberg News reports
Billionaire Richard Li’s efforts to expand his insurance business into mainland China have been put on hold after Beijing reacted with fury to his father Li Ka-shing’s plan to sell a suite of global …
Saudi Arabia executes citizen for joining terror group, manufacturing explosives
The man was found guilty of possessing weapons and ammunition, harbouring wanted individuals. The execution was carried out on Monday, July 7, 2025
‘Message to America’: US tourists invited to explore Afghanistan in surreal video featuring a ‘comedy’ hostage scene
US tourists invited to explore Afghanistan in surreal video featuring a ‘comedy’ hostage scene – The dark production, which is reminiscent of Taliban hostage beheading videos, has emerged on its …
UN adopts resolution on Afghanistan’s Taliban rule over US objections
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution Monday over U.S. objections calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to reverse their worsening oppression of women and girls and eliminate all terrorist …
South Korea holds rates, warns of ‘significant’ uncertainty from US tariffs
South Korea’s central bank held interest rates steady on Thursday and maintained an accommodative monetary stance, as policymakers were cautious about high household debt and warned of “significant” …
South Korea ex-leader Yoon returns to jail as court grants warrant
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol returned to a solitary jail cell on Thursday after a court approved a warrant sought by prosecutors investigating his attempt to impose martial law last …