China

Asia-Pacific 2019 growth to slow to 5.8% on trade tensions: World Bank

Economic growth in the region is forecast to slip to 5.8% in 2019 from 6.3% in 2018.

7 days ago

Another Pakistan drone spotted in Punjab's Ferozpur, third infiltration this week

The drone was spotted entering India from Pakistan side of the border at 755 pm in the evening by security officials and later by local individuals.

7 days ago

Beijing calls for India to 'step up dialogue' with Pakistan on Kashmir ahead of informal summit

Speaking ahead of the informal summit between Modi and Xi, Foreign minister Spokesperson Geng Shuang lauded both the country's efforts to cooperate despite "differences and sensitive issues."

8 days ago

US blacklists 28 Chinese entities amid tense atmosphere; quick trade deal unlikely

The move by the US Commerce Department could deepen divisions between Washington and Beijing at a critical juncture in their 15-month trade war.

9 days ago

Trump calls for China to investigate Joe Biden amid impeachment inquiry

The Republican president said he believed both China and Ukraine should look into 2020 presidential hopeful Biden and his businessman son Hunter, and described the impeachment probe as "crap".

13 days ago

India's $130 billion military modernisation will boost two-front war capability

The modernisation programme, which is to be completed in five to seven years, takes into account the need to be ready to meet simultaneous threats from China and Pakistan.

Sep 10, 2019

Is the new Chinese hunter drone capable of taking down small aircraft?

The drone, capable of performing surveillance and reconnaissance, can be operated in both combat and non-combat areas and can simulate land-based rocket launchers and radar.

Sep 6, 2019

On threshold of lunar history: Vikram lander all set for soft-landing on Moon

Vikram lander, which separated from Chandrayaan 2 on Monday, will make a soft-landing on the southern polar region of the Moon on Saturday.

Sep 4, 2019

Trump calls for 'freedom' from Chinese goods; imposes fresh tariffs amid worsening trade war

The extra tariffs by China were levied on 1,717 items of a total of 5,078 products originating from the United States. The rest of the additional tariffs is reported to begin from December 15.

Sep 2, 2019

China debunks carbon emission goals report; says trade war risks climate targets

The Chinese official said since the country relied on fossil fuels, emission positive adjustments and meeting the targets will not be possible due to the economic slowdown amid trade war with the US.

Aug 30, 2019

Trump welcomes China's move to restart talks amid worsening trade war

China's Renminbi weakened to a new 11-year low on Monday and stock markets in the Asia Pacific region tumbled sharply after trade tensions that worsened over the weekend.

Aug 26, 2019

Chinese ship spotted near Vietnam coastline fuels South China Sea tensions

Vietnam demanded China withdraws its vessels including the survey ships from the disputed Vietnam-controlled Spratly Islands, which is also claimed by China.

Aug 24, 2019

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam calls for dialogue, dismisses protester's demands

Carrie Lam said that the extradition bill is 'dead', which critics believe is a political manoeuvre for the bill's revival in the future.

Aug 20, 2019

Imran Khan completes 1 year as Pakistan PM; govt presents first anniversary progress report

Establishing good international relations and tackling domestic issues such as health, education and housing sector were hailed as achievements of the PTI government.

Aug 19, 2019

Pakistan plunders natural resources, gifts Baltistan goldmines to allies

The enormous wealth plundered by foreign companies in the Gilgit-Baltistan region did not accrue to the local populace.

Aug 17, 2019

India isolates Pakistan at UN by winning the diplomatic war

By restating its position on how Pakistan remains a rogue state indulging in unabashed state-sponsored terror through proxies, India once again notched up major brownie points with the world community at large

Aug 17, 2019

UNSC accepts India's efforts to bring normalcy to Kashmir, says envoy

Security Council said 'some' were trying to masquerade national statements as the will of the international community and agreed with India's position of Article 370 being an internal matter.

Aug 17, 2019

UNSC to have informal meeting on Kashmir, but Pakistan can't speak at it

Except China, all the other four permanent members of the Council have openly backed New Delhi's position on Kashmir.

Aug 16, 2019

Hong Kong airport resumes operations as China calls protests 'near-terrorist acts'

The peaceful demonstration turned violent late Tuesday after police armed with pepper spray and batons clashed with the protestors outside the terminal.

Aug 14, 2019

All departing flights cancelled in Hong Kong amid major protests at airport

Wearing black t-shirts and eye patches, the demonstrators listed out various incidents of police brutality on the visitors to the airport.

Aug 12, 2019