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China opposed to NATO’s ‘eastward foray’
Beijing: China on Thursday called for “high vigilance” by countries in the region following a media report that NATO was planning to open an office in Japan to hold consultations with allies…
- World
Jaishankar hosts reception for foreign ministers attending SCO meet
Benaulim: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday evening hosted a gala reception for the foreign ministers of Russia, China, Pakistan and other member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), marking…
- Telangana
Telangana: KTR invited by WEF to its annual meeting in China
Hyderabad: Telangana’s IT and industries minister KT Rama Rao was invited by the World Economic Forum (WEF) president Borge Brende to attend the 14th WEF annual meeting of the new champions. The…
- India
Number of Indian students in US rose in 2022, those from China declined: Report
Washington: In 2022, India sent more students to the United States as compared to the previous year while China sent fewer, according to a new report. “The number of students from China…
- World
China’s Ding Liren beats Nepomniachtchi in tie-breaker to become the new World Chess Champion
Astana: China’s Ding Liren made history by becoming the 17th FIDE World Champion in chess, defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi in the final game of the tiebreak here on Sunday. Both Ding and Nepomniachtchi…
- India
Large presence of Chinese vessels in Indian Ocean region, India keeping close watch: Navy chief
New Delhi: There is a “large presence” of Chinese vessels in the Indian Ocean Region and India keeps a “very close watch” on the developments in the region to protect and preserve…
- Opinions
India needs to do more than strong words on border situation with China
After the meeting of Indiana and Chinese defense ministers on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization ( SCO), in which the two sides failed to agree on the future of the situation in eastern Ladakh,…
- World
China banned most Uyghurs praying in mosques, homes during Eid
New Delhi: Chinese authorities banned most Uyghurs praying in mosques — and even in their homes — during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan,…
- Photos
SCO Defence Minister’s Meeting
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with China’s Defence Minister General Li Shangfu, SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming and Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu before the start of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)…
- Pakistan
China’s CPEC railway to Pakistan via PoK to cost USD 57.7 billion: Study
Beijing: China’s plan to build a railway link to Pakistan through the disputed Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region could cost about USD 57.7 billion, according to an official feasibility study, which recommended the…
- World
Astronomers detect first direct image of black hole expelling a powerful jet
Beijing: For the first time, astronomers have detected an image of a powerful jet exploding from a black hole. The observations of the black hole at the centre of the galaxy Messier…
- India
BJP, RSS have ‘dangerous intention’ of bringing one-party rule to country: Gehlot
Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the BJP and the RSS have the “dangerous intention” of bringing one-party rule to the country, and cited Russia and China as examples.…
- Pakistan
Defence ministers of all SCO countries except Pakistan to attend key conclave in India
New Delhi: Defence ministers of China, Russia and other member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) except Pakistan will travel to India to attend a key meeting of the grouping this…
- Middle East
Iran, Saudi Arabia resume trade: Minister
Tehran: An Iranian official announced that trade between Tehran and Saudi Arabia has resumed as the two Arab countries stepped up efforts to normalise ties following a China-brokered deal in March. Trade…
- World
Pakistan Army chief in China to boost military ties
Islamabad: Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir is in China on a four-day official visit aimed at enhancing bilateral military relations with the neighbouring country, according to the military’s…