The US capture of Venezuela's Maduro jeopardises billions in Chinese oil & mineral deals. Analysts debate if this bold move deters or emboldens Beijing's Taiwan ambitions. Full analysis inside.
BCCI intervenes after public outrage, asking KKR to release a Bangladesh player. Global tensions rise as Trump warns Iran, China mediates, and Venezuela crisis deepens. Full details inside.
China demands US release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, condemning the capture as a violation of international law and a major setback for Beijing's strategic interests in Latin America.
Pakistan endorses China's claim of defusing tensions during Operation Sindoor. India firmly reiterates its stance against any third-party intervention in bilateral matters with Pakistan. Read the full diplomatic standoff.
Pakistan supports China's claim of helping defuse India-Pakistan tensions during 'Operation Sindoor'. Details on diplomatic assertions and regional implications. Read the full report.
Pakistan supports China's claim it mediated the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict post-Operation Sindoor. India firmly rejects any third-party role, insisting on bilateral resolution. Details inside.
Pakistan supports Beijing's claim of mediating the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict. India dismisses third-party role, citing direct military contact. Read the full diplomatic analysis.
China imposes a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills, ending a three-decade exemption. This policy shift aims to counter a deepening demographic crisis as births hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
India firmly counters China's harassment of Indian nationals at airports. EAM Jaishankar asserts Arunachal Pradesh's integral status. India lodges formal protests over detentions.
China introduces a new 'contraceptive tax' to boost birth rates. We explain the policy's details, its economic logic, and why experts doubt its effectiveness. Read more.
China removes taxes on condoms and contraceptive drugs in a major policy shift to address its declining population. Learn how decades of the one-child policy led to this reversal.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi calls for a public rebuttal from the Modi government regarding China's mediation claims. He also announces his Maharashtra local body polls campaign starting Jan 3 from Mumbai's Govandi.
India firmly dismissed China's assertion of mediating the 2025 conflict with Pakistan, stating military action paused after a direct request from Pakistan's DGMO. Explore the details and India's bilateral stance.
In his 2026 New Year address, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Taiwan reunification inevitable and highlighted a major $170B Brahmaputra dam project. Read the full analysis.
Congress demands PM Modi clarify India's stance after China claims he supported its Ukraine mediation. Jairam Ramesh calls the assertion 'very concerning' for India's foreign policy.
Congress demands clarification from the Centre after China claims it mediated between India and Pakistan in May 2025. Jairam Ramesh calls it a 'joke' on national security. Read the full story.
India has dismissed China's claim of mediating the 2025 India-Pakistan ceasefire as 'bizarre'. Officials confirm talks were bilateral, with no third-party role. Read the full story.
China asserts it mediated India-Pakistan talks in May 2025, a claim New Delhi firmly rejects, stating issues were resolved through direct DGMO-level talks. Explore the diplomatic implications.
China claims it mediated India-Pakistan tensions post-Pahalgam attack. India rejects third-party role, citing direct military talks. Details on the diplomatic dispute here.
China asserts its role in mediating India-Pakistan conflict, following Trump's claims. India firmly rejects any third-party involvement, insisting on bilateral resolution. Read the full diplomatic standoff.
Chinese FM Wang Yi lists India-Pakistan tensions among issues 'mediated' by China in 2025. India maintains conflict was resolved bilaterally, rejecting any third-party intervention. Details inside.
Chinese FM Wang Yi claims Beijing mediated India-Pakistan tensions post-Pahalgam attack. India dismisses claims, hails success of Operation Sindoor. Full details inside.
China asserts it played a mediating role between India and Pakistan, a claim met with skepticism. Explore the geopolitical implications and official responses.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi reveals Beijing's mediation in the May 2025 India-Pakistan Operation Sindoor conflict. Read the full analysis of regional diplomacy and its implications.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi identifies India-Pakistan tensions among critical global issues requiring mediation. Read the full analysis of China's diplomatic stance and regional implications.
Punjab & Haryana HC issues notices to Finance & Defence Ministries after a soldier's mother's insurance claim under Defence Salary Package was rejected, contradicting Army's findings. Read the full story.
A deep dive into China's week: US DoD report on Arunachal, sanctions on US firms, falling industrial profits, and the potential return of K-pop. Key developments explained.
A new report shatters the illusion of China's economic resilience, revealing a deepening structural crisis driven by debt, property collapse, and demographic decline. What does this mean for global markets? Read the full analysis.
Senior advocate Norma Alvares highlights mediation's role in empowering women at a national symposium. She calls it a compassionate tool for justice, addressing power imbalances in disputes.
China accelerates its energy transition through major grid reforms and strong endorsement of renewable power. Expert analysis on the implications for global climate goals. Read more.