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India and Peru agreed to hold intersessional meetings to address pending issues ahead of the next round of negotiations to be held in New Delhi in January

Asian markets pull back as stretched valuation fears jolt Wall Street

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.8%, led by declines in South Korean shares with a loss of 4.1%

White House releases rare photos of Xi Jinping laughing with Trump: Why China won’t see them

The images, captured during the US-China summit in South Korea, have gone viral, revealing a side of Xi that most Chinese citizens have never seen.

Is China about to win the AI race?

Beijing’s pursuit of self-reliance, scale, and speed is reshaping the balance of technological power

Beijing is winning the Asia-Pacific

China is moving with strategic intent in the region, bringing countries closer with its regional integration efforts, while the US’ focus on tactical deals may see it lose out in the long run

Muhammad Yunus: The 'man of peace' who’s turning Bangladesh into Pakistan’s new proxy against India

If India continues to see Yunus as a benign reformer, it will repeat the same mistakes it once made with Pakistan’s so-called “civilian moderates,” who spoke of peace while sheltering hostility.

China extends visa-free entry policy until 2026, adds Sweden to the scheme — here’s what travelers need to know

China extends visa-free entry for citizens from more than 40 countries, including newly added Sweden, until 2026. The move boosts tourism and global ties, expands visa-free transit ports, and simplifies digital entry processes.

Pakistan bets on Chinese submarines to counter India’s naval dominance: Here's why they won't succeed | Explained

China’s influence extends beyond shipbuilding. Beijing is also investing heavily in Pakistan’s maritime infrastructure under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

China dismisses Trump’s claims of hidden nuclear tests, says strategy is ‘purely defensive’

The statement came amid rising global unease over renewed talk of nuclear testing, after President Trump announced that the United States would prepare to resume its own nuclear weapons testing for the first time in more than three decades.

Meet the young astronauts and mice on China’s latest Tiangong space mission

China’s new space mission pairs youthful ambition with scientific curiosity as three astronauts and four trained mice reach Tiangong.

Asian stocks rise on AI sentiment, dollar near 3-month high

Gold prices fell, edging further away from the record peak it has been at most of last month, while oil prices rose

India is set to triple rare earth magnets plan to $788 million

The proposal, awaiting cabinet approval, represents a significant step-up from an earlier $290 million plan aimed at securing critical materials for electric vehicles, renewable energy and defence

Trump plays nice with Asian allies stung by repeated threats

The US president also sought to mend ties with Southeast Asian nations that have leaned closer toward Beijing as Trump took aim at their economic growth engines

India–China flights resume: 10 dreamy destinations you can visit again

India–China direct flights are back after five years! From Beijing’s Great Wall and Chengdu’s panda reserves to Shanghai’s skyline and Zhangjiajie’s Avatar mountains, discover 10 dreamy destinations to explore in China now that air travel between the two nations has resumed.

After three decades of silence, Trump wants nuclear tests again: Here’s why that’s a big deal

The announcement on social media was issued right as Trump was going into a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea.

Sick woman sought cancer patient as husband for his kidney, only to fall in love after marriage 

Their story later inspired the hit film 'Viva La Vida', which premiered in 2024 and grossed over $38 million.

US returns to nuclear testing after 33 years: How America’s arsenal compares with Russia and China | Explained

The United States last conducted a nuclear test in 1992, before then-President George H. W. Bush declared a moratorium at the end of the Cold War.

India pulls out of Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase after two decades: The reasons, the fallout and what comes next | Explained

By 2022, India had pulled out its personnel and equipment from the base. The facility had housed Indian Air Force helicopters, repair facilities, and maintenance equipment.

China says moon landing on track for 2030, unveils new Tiangong astronaut crew

China reaffirmed plans to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, unveiling its next crew bound for the Tiangong space station as part of efforts to expand its space ambitions.

Why China now wants influencers to be certified experts before speaking on finance, health or law

China has introduced a new rule requiring influencers to hold official qualifications before discussing sensitive topics like finance, health, law, or education online, aiming to curb misinformation but raising censorship concerns.

India, China hold 'in-depth' talks on management of LAC's western sector, agree to maintain peace

The two nations agreed to jointly maintain peace and tranquility along the border areas.

‘Trojan horse’ heist in China: Man hides in delivery box, steals gold worth Rs 25 lakh

The case has gripped Chinese social media, with users comparing Zhao’s elaborate “Trojan horse” plan to heists seen in fiction — only this time, the ending was far less cinematic.

ISA launches global initiative to secure critical minerals from solar and battery waste

Addressing the 8th session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), President Droupadi Murmu said by 2050, India aims not only to meet its clean energy targets but also to become a hub that aggregates global solar demand and drives innovation, manufacturing and knowledge exchange.

India eyes 208 hydel projects on Brahmaputra basin against China’s 60 GW mega dam

India has drawn a plan to build hydro projects totaling 65,000 MW across its Brahmaputra basin against China’s 60,000 MW plant, construction of which began in July this year.

Yunus–Mirza meeting in Dhaka is no routine visit: Why India cannot afford to ignore the warning signs

While India has long counted on Bangladesh as a reliable partner in counterterrorism and regional connectivity, the Yunus government’s actions signal that such assumptions can no longer be taken for granted.