China’s Xi headed to North Korea in bid to shore up ties
The Chinese leader’s visit on June 8-9, his first in seven years, comes as Pyongyang strengthens relations with Russia.
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What Hegseth’s comments at Shangri-La Dialogue say about US foreign policy
The US has addressed defence leaders in Singapore, outlining America’s geopolitical goals.
How Indian PM Modi’s efforts to isolate Pakistan ‘backfired’
Pakistan finds itself in a diplomatic sweet spot, wooed by Trump and China. Indian missteps are to blame, say analysts
China’s secret weapon in AI race with US? Lots of cheap energy
China’s abundant supply of cheap electricity is a key advantage in the rollout of data centres needed to run AI models.
From: Counting the Cost
Can the US and India repair ties over trade and China?
Rubio’s visit to India comes as Washington seeks closer ties with New Delhi amid trade tensions and energy politics.
Published On 27 May 2026
China’s EV exports surge 40 percent in April
Asia bought the most Chinese EVs of any region, followed by Europe and Latin America, data compiled by Bloomberg shows.
From: NewsFeed
Car swept away by floodwater after bridge collapses in China
Car swept away by floodwater after bridge collapses in China
Published On 26 May 2026
Pakistan and China reach ‘new broad consensus’ on boosting ties
A joint statement says the countries aim to boost the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and develop Gwadar port.
Taiwan monitors ‘unprovoked’ Chinese combat patrol near island
Taiwan reports second Chinese ‘joint combat readiness patrol’ in a week, says its forces responded to the situation.
As Trump woos China, the Quad grouping drifts towards irrelevance
As Washington shifts military focus away from Asia, analysts say the Quad is struggling to define its purpose.
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Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?
China and India are among those ramping up imports of Brazilian crude amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
