Houthis Are Building New Missiles With Chinese Parts: Israel and Saudi Arabia Could Be Within Their Range. The weapon could have a range of approximately 1,200 miles. International Business Times · Oct 14
UK’s ‘incoherent’ approach to China plagued by lack of expertise, report says International alliance of China-sceptic legislators warns of risks inherent in misjudging bilateral relationship The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
FBI Seizes 187 Laptops Tied to North Korean Weapons Funding Scheme Across Texas The DOJ charged 14 people and seized 187 devices in Texas after uncovering a North Korean IT worker scheme that siphoned wages from over 70 U.S. companies. Latin Times · Oct 14
China sentences three people to death over Myanmar scam centres Court sentences three others to life in prison and awards smaller sentences to 55 others The Independent UK · Oct 14
We are working to develop relations with China once again: Piyush Goyal Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India seeks to improve relations with China, ensuring fair deals. Bilateral trade between India and China reached USD 127.7 billion, which reflects significant growth in exports and imports. Furthermore, Goyal expressed concerns regarding the widening trade deficit and tightened FDI policies due… The Economic Times · Oct 14
Hong Kong club hope David Silva can be their hero – but just for one day Former Manchester City player is coming out of retirement at 40 to play one match for ambitious Supreme Sha Tin The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
LAC must be stable for normalisation of ties with China: EAM S Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said stable conditions along the Line of Actual Control are essential for normalising India-China relations, warning that border disturbances will have consequences. He linked expanded trade and investment ties to peace along the border, while flagging China's trade surplus and India's concerns over market… The Economic Times · Oct 14
Taiwan plans to buy liquefied natural gas from Alaska pipeline project Taiwan planned to buy liquefied natural gas from a U.S. project after extraction and could invest up to $4.4 billion in it The Independent UK · Oct 14
India’s hidden gold chest is giving imported bullion a run for its money Soaring gold prices are prompting Indians to exchange old jewellery for new designs this festive season rather than cut back on purchases. Old-gold exchanges now account for over 50% of transactions at Tanishq, more than 55% of sales at Kalyan Jewellers and 73% at Joyalukkas in August. The Economic Times · Oct 14
'Don't worry': Piyush Goyal sends a message to the world on India-US ties At the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal shed light on the promising future of India and the US's partnership. He expressed his belief in the strong bond that is expected to grow, while addressing fears regarding its effects on other nations. Goyal confirmed that… The Economic Times · Oct 14
‘Deeply unfortunate’: Hasina on Bangladesh skipping BRICS summit Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has called Dhaka's decision to skip the Brics summit in India “deeply unfortunate”, saying the country's participation could have opened new opportunities for its economic and social development. The Times of India · Oct 14
India in talks to host Canada PM Carney as Republic Day chief guest, trade pact in focus India is contemplating a visit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during the Republic Day celebrations in January. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Carney discussed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement during a phone call on Tuesday. The two leaders aim to finalize the CEPA and increase bilateral trade by 2030.… The Economic Times · Oct 14
India-US trade deal heading towards ‘landing point’, EAM Jaishankar says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar indicated that India and the US are advancing their trade deal negotiations. Both countries are addressing outstanding issues, with officials working diligently to find resolutions. Jaishankar emphasized that the negotiations are complex due to competitive agreements being made by the US with other economies. He… The Economic Times · Oct 14
US Defends Paraguay and Belize After China Imposes Sanctions Over Taiwan Ties: 'We Stand With Our Friends' The U.S. accused China of coercion after Beijing sanctioned ministers from Paraguay and Belize over their ties with Taiwan, reaffirming Washington's support for its regional allies. Latin Times · Oct 13
The Economic Times · Oct 13 Jaishankar says every country must reset ties with US as Washington changes global engagement S Jaishankar stated that all nations must adjust their relationships with the US as its global engagement shifts. He outlined India's foreign policy approach, which focuses on engaging the US and managing relationships with other key players. The minister noted that India's strategic partnership with the US differs from a…
The Economic Times · Oct 13 India standardises names of 28 Ladakh locations, draws Chinese protest India has officially recognized and standardized the names of 28 geographical features in Ladakh. The Ministry of Home Affairs stated that this move aims to facilitate accurate public awareness. China's Foreign Ministry responded by claiming that India’s actions are illegal and invalid. However, India has firmly rejected these politically motivated…
The Economic Times · Oct 13 India-Chile trade negotiations: A quiet and strategic deal beyond tariffs India and Chile are progressing with negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to enhance trade relations. The agreement will focus on sectors such as digital services, critical minerals, and investment. Both nations seek to diversify their trade partnerships and reduce reliance on single markets, particularly in mineral exports.
The Times of India · Oct 12 China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over diplomatic ties with Taiwan China imposed sanctions on Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister on Monday over their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan, which Beijing claims as part of its territory.
France 24 · Oct 12 North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast, Seoul says North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said, amid tensions over border landmine explosions that injured three South Korean soldiers last month. Seoul said the missiles were launched from Pyongyang and increased surveillance, while Japan confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile.
The Independent UK · Oct 10 Chinese court sentenced former mayor of Wuhan city to 14 years in prison for bribery A former Chinese mayor of a central Chinese city plagued by the coronavirus outbreak more than six years ago has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption
The Economic Times · Oct 10 China says can avoid 'escalation' after EU trade talks China and the European Union held successful trade talks aimed at managing contentious disputes and avoiding escalation. Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic discussed hybrid vehicle exports, which are controversial in Europe. Beijing agreed to moderate its hybrid vehicle exports significantly over the coming years…
The Independent UK · Oct 10 Taiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says the island welcomes dialogue between China and the U.S. to manage competition but emphasized the need for Indo-Pacific democracies to help preserve regional peace
The Economic Times · Oct 10 EU and China strike interim trade deal that could cut Chinese hybrid exports China and the European Union have agreed on a preliminary trade deal to address trade imbalances. This deal includes reduced tariffs on certain European goods and measures for reliable rare earth supply chains. The EU trade commissioner noted that this agreement could significantly decrease Chinese electric vehicle imports. Both sides…
Bored Panda · Oct 9 Some Americans Shouldn’t Use Their Freedom Of Speech, And These Images Prove It (99 Examples) For every brilliant and intelligent American, there are so many others who make us question their educational system. And, well, we don’t even need to prove it. They do that themselves. The full list of insane things Americans have said is in the article!
The Independent UK · Oct 9 China and EU trade envoys seek ways to ease tensions over growing imbalances The top trade envoys for China and the European Union are wrapping up two days of talks aimed at calming escalating tensions over growing imbalances between the two giant economies