Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing ties strain
Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country, the Japanese defence ministry said late Tuesday, amid…
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US, India resume trade talks in bid to strike long-awaited deal
US and Indian trade negotiators opened two days of discussions on Wednesday as both sides seek progress toward a long-delayed agreement, despite heightened geopolitical strains…
China urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve differences through dialogue
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation, promote de-escalation, and work together to…
US to allow Nvidia H200 chip shipments to China, Trump says
The United States will allow Nvidia’s H200 processors, its second-best artificial intelligence chips, to be exported to China and collect a 25 per cent fee…
Trump Threatens Fresh Tariffs on India, Canada, and Mexico
US President Donald Trump has threatened fresh tariffs on India, Canada, and Mexico, citing violations of fair trade practices. Speaking at the White House on…
Shakib wants home farewell series before ending career
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan wants to return home to play a match in all three formats before ending his international career, the 38-year-old…
Gaza truce incomplete without ‘full withdrawal’ by Israel: Qatar
The nearly two-month-old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will not be complete until Israeli troops withdraw from the Palestinian territory under a peace plan backed…
India rolls out red carpet for Putin
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin for a high-stakes summit on Friday, with defence cooperation and energy trade dominating the…
Trump mediates landmark peace deal, Rwanda and Congo end 30-year conflict
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, President Donald Trump on Thursday brokered a historic agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), effectively ending…
United States widens travel restrictions to include more than 30 nations
The United States is planning to expand its travel ban to cover more than 30 countries, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday. In…