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Peng died on December 21 in Beijing. In its official obituary, the Chinese Communist Party described her as an “outstanding leader” in population policy and women’s and children’s issues.

China’s Arunachal claims and deepening Pakistan ties: Why the Pentagon report alarms India

The Pentagon warns that China is exploiting eased border tensions with India while strengthening ties with Pakistan, expanding its nuclear arsenal, and claiming Arunachal Pradesh, raising strategic concerns for New Delhi.

US rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal

The Trump administration has made developing domestic production capacity for permanent magnets and other rare earth products a key priority after China spent years building a global monopoly.

Russia, China slam US ‘cowboy behaviour’ over Venezuela at UN Security Council

Russia and China accused the United States at the UN of illegal military pressure on Venezuela, as Washington defended its blockade, sanctions and actions against President Nicolas Maduro internationally today.

International Space Missions 2026: NASA, ISRO, SpaceX, Moon & Mars launch updates

From crewed Moon flybys to Mars test flights, 2026 reshapes global space ambitions, with NASA, ISRO, SpaceX, China and Europe planning missions that signal where exploration heads next globally ahead.

FTA with New Zealand offers India a $2-billion chance to replace Chinese imports

Gains from tariff concessions are likely to be gradual, as exporters will need time to adjust to supply chains, secure buyers and expand their presence in New Zealand.

China avoids criticism as Bangladesh reels from violence under Yunus, calls for 'safe, stable polls'

While the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has sought to reassure international partners about holding timely and credible elections, events on the ground have consistently undercut those assurances.

Bengaluru’s Yelahanka may get China-style elevated railway terminal

Bengaluru’s fourth railway terminal and India’s first fully elevated coaching terminal may come up partially on Rail Wheel Factory land in Yelahanka

GPS failed in a major Chinese city: What the navigation blackout means and what India should prepare for

With satellite signals unavailable, navigation apps stopped functioning properly, ride-hailing services struggled, food deliveries slowed, and drones were forced to stay grounded.

OPINION | China will enter the Year of the Fire Horse with confidence about its trajectory

The advent of Donald Trump as US president resulted in a disruptive 2025. China not only weathered the storm, it also indicated that it sees itself as the inheritor and reformer of the post-war institutional order

China to allow export of rare-earth metals for civilian use

Amid the tariff war with the US, China has announced export control measures on rare earths, putting a squeeze on the precious metals.

Anti-India rhetoric dominates Bangladesh streets: Why India fears a Pakistan-style playbook | Explained

What sets this surge of anti-India sentiment apart is the convergence of multiple factors. Political instability, extremist mobilisation, minority targeting, diplomatic threats and foreign influence are all reinforcing one another.

China has bought more than half the soybeans it promised from US

The tally follows a wave of buying from Sinograin, the state company in charge of managing China’s strategic grain reserves.

China's secret 'Manhattan Project': Why Beijing's EUV prototype marks a turning point in the chip war | Explained

The United States and its allies believed they had locked China out of the most critical technology needed to build cutting-edge chips. That confidence is now under strain.

GPS tagged seagull found near Karwar naval base: Is China testing ‘spy bird’ tactics in India?

Data retrieved from the GPS device showed that the seagull had travelled over 10,000 kilometres, including across Arctic regions, before reaching India’s western coast.

Research or spying? Seagull with Chinese GPS tracker found near naval base in Karnataka

The seagull was found on Tuesday by the Coastal Marine Police Cell at Rabindranath Tagore Beach in Karwar and was handed over to the forest department wing.

What went right for Earth: Seven under-the-radar climate and nature wins in 2025

Amid worsening climate pressures, 2025 delivered quiet wins from surging renewables to returning wildlife, landmark legal shifts and indigenous gains, showing unexpected progress that often escaped headlines worldwide this year.

India adds a billion dollars to China exports, US shipments up 22% despite tariffs

Merchandise exports to China from India increased by a whopping $1.05 billion in November 2025, growing over 90 percent year-on-year, while outbound shipments to the US rose more than 22 percent to $6.98 billion during the same period.

US judge exposes hidden Chinese surrogacy network: How US fertility laws are being used to build mega families

Court officials, surrogacy professionals and US investigators now say that what began as a workaround for China’s population controls has evolved into an effort by a few elites to create what they openly describe as dynasties.

Officials from India and China hold new round of consultations on bilateral ties

In a press release, the MEA described the discussions as "constructive and forward looking".

Why China–Japan tensions are escalating and why de-escalation looks unlikely

China–Japan tensions have intensified after Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan triggered diplomatic, economic and military retaliation from Beijing, with domestic politics and shifting geopolitics leaving little room for de-escalation.

This magical Chinese waterfall reveals a double rainbow — and winter is the best time to see it

Experience Hukou Waterfall in winter, where icy cliffs, roaring Yellow River waters, and a rare double rainbow create China’s ultimate natural spectacle.

Massive 92-foot dinosaur found accidentally in China could be the largest of its kind

The skeleton sat inside the Suining Formation rock bed. This layer dates to 147 million years ago. The sediments indicate a lakeshore in a semi-arid zone.

China’s big AI power play: How the world’s largest grid is giving Beijing a massive edge | Explained

A report in The Wall Street Journal notes that between 2010 and 2024, China expanded its power generation more than the rest of the world combined.

Govt pushes atomic minerals agency to fast-track exploration as uranium demand set to surge

With nuclear capacity set to jump tenfold, government steps up search for strategic minerals even as uranium import dependence grows.