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China’s leading technology firms have reportedly cut around 1.3 lakh jobs amid AI adoption and restructuring. Companies including Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance are reducing staff while shifting toward automation. A report criticised the Chinese government for not addressing workforce disruption or retraining needs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Indonesia visit is expected to accelerate defence, trade and critical minerals agreements, reinforcing India-Indonesia strategic ties in the Indo-Pacific.

Severe floods, storms and landslides killed at least 20 people and injured hundreds across China, while floodwaters released around 900 snakes from a collapsed farm in Guangxi. Rescue teams continued evacuation and search operations amid widespread destruction and extreme weather

China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the South Pacific, prompting criticism from Australia and New Zealand. The launch, conducted during routine military training, heightened regional security concerns despite Beijing's insistence it targeted no country

The Indian National Congress accused the Centre of continuing a "calibrated capitulation" to China despite a record trade deficit. Jairam Ramesh alleged the policy is hurting MSMEs while raising concerns over border, water security and strategic issues

A city in China's Shanxi Province is using rooftop misting systems to combat extreme heat and urban heat island effects. The innovative evaporative cooling technology has gone viral online and is being seen as a sustainable alternative to conventional air-conditioning.

Beijing’s latest White Paper on global governance is an attempt to shape the debate on who sets the rules of the international system in an increasingly multipolar world

The BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting will be hosted by India on June 22-23. Top security officials from member countries will attend the meeting. The meeting will be chaired by National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval

The first batch of 44 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims arrived in Gangtok for the Nathu La Pass route. After a four-day acclimatisation programme in Sikkim, the group will proceed to Gyangze in Tibet on June 20 for onward pilgrimage

As G7 leaders meet in France, debate grows over China’s exclusion from the group despite its massive economic influence. While China’s global clout makes it central to G7 discussions, its authoritarian system and geopolitical differences remain major barriers to membership

US lawmakers and experts told a congressional hearing that Chinese money laundering networks have become major financial partners of Mexican drug cartels, helping move fentanyl profits worldwide. Witnesses called for stronger enforcement, greater transparency and coordinated action to dismantle evolving criminal financial networks

OpenAI has revealed that China-linked actors used ChatGPT to generate content aimed at influencing US debates on tariffs and AI infrastructure. The operations allegedly spread narratives on energy costs and technology policy, prompting concerns over foreign influence in digital discourse.

The United States blocked a joint Pakistan-China proposal at the UN Security Council to blacklist the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade under UN sanctions. Pakistan cited regional security threats, while the US already classifies both groups as terrorist organisations

  Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un, aiming to strengthen China-North Korea ties amid tensions with the US. Discussions are expected to cover strategic cooperation, economic assistance, regional influence, sanctions, and North Korea’s nuclear ambitions 

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will not interfere in India-China relations, expressing confidence that Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping can resolve border issues amicably. He stressed Russia's ties with both nations are independent and mutually beneficial

India lost 1-3 in a shootout to China after a 2-2 draw in regulation time in the U18 Asia Cup 2026 semi-final in Japan. Kiran Ekka and Nousheen Naz scored for India, who will now play for bronze.

India's seafood exports reached an all-time high of 19.72 lakh metric tonnes worth USD 8.46 billion in 2025-26. Frozen shrimp remained the top export item, while the US and China retained their positions as the largest importers of Indian marine products

Terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir have increasingly been using cameras to record their ambushes for propaganda and psychological warfare

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in northern China has killed 90 miners, with over 200 rescued as emergency operations continue. President Xi Jinping ordered a full-scale rescue, investigation, and stricter safety measures to prevent future mining disasters

India has blocked China’s first request at the WTO to establish a dispute panel over New Delhi’s support measures for solar cells, modules, and IT products. The move came after bilateral consultations failed, with China alleging India’s tariffs and domestic preference policies discriminate against its exports.