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In a significant step following the recent thaw in bilateral ties, an Indian business delegation has travelled to China, marking the first such visit in over five years after relations were frozen due to the 2020 Eastern Ladakh military standoff.A delegation from the Punjab, Haryana, Delhi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) is currently visiting…
China has stationed converted fighter jets, now repurposed as attack drones, at multiple air bases close to the Taiwan Strait, according to a new report, in what analysts see as a significant shift in Beijing’s warfighting posture around Taiwan.Satellite imagery reviewed by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies shows rows of ageing J-6 aircraft positioned…
In what could potentially be a big relief, Iran has said it would allow India to use the Strait of Hormuz, clearing the way not only for 20 Indian-flagged cargo vessels stranded to its west to pass through the choke point, but also raising hopes that another 18 empty LPG tankers can go through the…
NEW DELHI: Taking a swipe at the US, Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong said Thursday the “remarkable” development witnessed by India and China is built on the hard work and wisdom of their people and not on someone’s generosity.Xu’s remarks seemed directed at US deputy secretary of state Christopher Landau’s comments earlier that Washington…
A brother-sister duo were formally charged for allegedly placing an IED at a US military base which is home to United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and Special Operations Command, as confirmed by the FBI on Thursday.“An IED was placed at MacDill Air Force Base – home to CENTCOM and US Special Operations Command. A brother…
At first glance, the United States’ military campaign against Iran looked like a familiar script—overwhelming airpower, precision strikes, and a rapid projection of dominance. But weeks into the conflict, the battlefield is telling a more complicated story. Iran continues to exert de facto control over the Strait of Hormuz, global oil flows remain under threat,…
Yudhisthira, the eldest of the Pandavas in the Indian epic The Mahabharata, lived an almost sin-free life. After the battle, with old age approaching, he, along with his brothers, set off for heaven. En route, all others shuffled off their mortal coil except the eldest brother and one dog who accompanied him on the journey….
Super Micro Computer shareholders have sued the tech firm, accusing it of committing securities fraud, reports news agency Reuters. The shareholders claim that the company hid its dependence on sales to China that violated US export laws. Earlier this week, US authorities filed a class action against Super Micro computer co-founder and two others accusing…
NEW DELHI: Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Thursday calling out attempts to amplify a “Beijing threat” narrative with respect to India and urged young people in both countries to adopt “objective and rational” views of each other.Speaking at the 4th China-India Youth Dialogue, the envoy said India and China, home to over 1.2…
Around 80% of Qatar’s LNG exports are directed to Asia, but higher prices are forcing India to look for alternative supplies. (AI image) The US-Iran war has had far reaching implications beyond the immediate rise in global oil and gas prices. The Middle East conflict has led to hits on key energy infrastructure in Gulf…
