Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a video conference meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Russia and China Deepen Strategic Partnership as Xi and Putin Discuss Future Cooperation Amid Global Shifts

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a video call on Tuesday, January 21, proposing the further development of their strategic partnership. This conversation took place mere hours after Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th...
US President Donald Trump -TikTok logo

President Trump Pauses TikTok Ban in One of His First Acts in Office

In a surprising move that marked a sharp departure from the previous administration's stance, newly inaugurated President Donald Trump issued an executive order delaying the enforcement of a controversial law that would effectively ban the popular social media app TikTok...
Panama Canal

Trump Declares Intent to Reclaim Panama Canal Amidst Tensions with China

In a striking moment during his second inaugural address on Monday (Jan 20), United States President Donald Trump proclaimed his administration's intention to "take back" the Panama Canal, sparking immediate international concern and raising questions about U.S. foreign policy under...
Tibet Earthquake

Aftershocks of Oppression: The Hidden Toll of the Tibet Earthquake 2025

Tsering Passang The recent earthquake that struck Tibet on 7th January 2025 has left a trail of devastation, grief, and unanswered questions. The tremor, which measured 7.1 on the Richter scale, impacted several remote regions in southern Tibet, leading to...
China Car Sales

China’s Car Sales Surge in 2024: Record EV Growth Amid Fierce Market Dynamics

China's automotive market maintained robust growth in 2024, driven by a surge in sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids, hitting record highs despite intense competition and aggressive pricing strategies. The world's largest auto market demonstrated resilience and adaptability,...
Asia Stock Markets

Asian Markets Slide Amid US Economic Uncertainty and Weak Chinese Data

Asian markets experienced a downturn following a cautious session on Wall Street, with investor anxiety rising ahead of the Thursday closure of US equity markets for a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter and the release of...
Chinese yuan

China Intensifies Yuan Support with Record Hong Kong Bill Issuance

China is set to issue a record amount of bills in the Hong Kong market, aiming to tighten offshore liquidity and curb speculative attacks against its currency. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced plans to auction 60 billion yuan...
Stock information display in Shanghai

Asian Markets Drift Lower Amidst U.S. Rate Concerns and Robust Dollar

Asian stocks edged lower on Wednesday, reflecting investor apprehensions as a strong U.S. dollar kept the yen pinned near six-month lows. Market sentiment was dampened by the realization that the Federal Reserve may be slow to reduce interest rates, following...
Tencent

Tencent’s Record Share Buyback Amid US Blacklist Fallout

In an unprecedented move, Tencent Holdings Ltd., China’s most valuable tech giant, executed its largest share buyback in nearly two decades following a steep selloff triggered by its addition to a U.S. blacklist for alleged ties to the Chinese military....
Rafale M fighter aircraft operating on France's aircraft carrier

Indo-French Defense Ties: From Gnat to Rafale; How the Indian Air Force’s Evolving Fleet Has Bolstered National Defense Against China and Pakistan

The Indo-French defense relationship, a cornerstone of strategic cooperation, spans decades, originating in the 1950s when India acquired its first French fighter aircraft, the Toofani. Over the years, this partnership has grown into a robust alliance with notable acquisitions like...
Loading posts...

All posts loaded

No more posts