China
- Middle East
Chinese influence growing in the Middle East: Report
Beijing: China has started to increase its footprint in the Middle East by helping the countries in the region in their weaponisation program. The Americans are worried that their attempts to restrain…
- World
5.8 magnitude quake hits China
Beijing: A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the city of Delingha in China’s Qinghai province on Sunday, according to authorities. The China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC) the epicentre of the quake that occurred at 10.21…
- India
‘Aey Mere Watan ke Logon’ to be part of Beating Retreat ceremony this year
New Delhi: The Defence Ministry has included the patriotic song ‘Aey Mere Watan ke Logo’ in the Beating Retreat ceremony in an effort to make the event more Indian. The hymn Abide…
- World
Inflation skyrockets in Sri Lanka; food prices at record high
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s benchmark inflation rate, measured by the National Consumer Price Index, accelerated to 14 per cent in December 2021, up from 11.1 per cent, the government statistics office said on…
- World
China criticizes US missile sanctions as hypocrisy
Beijing: China on Friday criticised Washington for imposing sanctions on Chinese companies the US says exported missile technology, and accused the United States of hypocrisy for selling nuclear-capable cruise missiles. The United…
- World
Iran, Russia and China begin joint naval drill
Tehran: Iran, Russia and China on Friday began a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean aimed at boosting marine security, state media reported. Iran’s state TV said 11 of its vessels…
- Middle East
Uyghurs detained in Saudi Arabia fear deportation to China: Report
Washington: Two Uyghur men, detained in Saudi Arabia, face the prospect of being sent back to China while a human rights organization is working to stop that possibility, a media report said.…
- India
Indian Army seeks assistance from PLA to locate and return missing youth Miram Taron
New Delhi: The Indian Army has sought assistance of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to locate missing boy Miram Taron on their side and return him as per established protocol, sources in…
- Sports
Women’s Asian Cup: China start favourite against arch-rivals Chinese Taipei
Mumbai: When it comes to rivalries in sports, one thinks of India vs Pakistan in cricket and hockey, Australia vs England in Ashes and Brazil vs Argentina in football. The China vs…
- World
China’s population grows by less than half-a-million in 2021
Beijing: China’s population grew to 1.4126 billion by the end of last year, increasing by less than half-a-million as the birth rate fell for the fifth consecutive year, stoking fears of a looming…
- Pakistan
Pakistan government begins probe into misuse of petroleum imports from China
Islamabad: Probe into misuse of petroleum imports from China began in Pakistan as the federal government on Friday ordered all oil marketing companies (OMCs) to provide evidence-based data on the import of…
- World
US to ban all flights to China ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics
Washington: The US will be banning all commercial flights to China from January 19 as Beijing tries to keep coronavirus infections at bay ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics. Starting next week,…
- Technology
Apple iPhone top smartphone in China for 6 consecutive weeks
Beijing: Apple continues to be the top smartphone brand in terms of sales units and revenue in China for six consecutive weeks. According to the latest China Smartphone Weekly Tracker from Counterpoint…
- Middle East
Syria joins BRI as West slams Beijing for its debt trap tactics
Damascus: Amid rising accusations against China for trapping countries in massive debts with larger infrastructure plans, Syria has joined Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative which Beijing says will open broad horizons of…