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Two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, left Chengdu for Atlanta under a 10-year China-US loan agreement. The deal was announced during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s US visit and described as a symbol of friendship between both countries
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Indian wushu player Roshibina Devi won her second successive Asian Games silver in the women’s 60kg category, overcoming controversy surrounding her selection. She said the federation made the decision and vowed to ignore criticism while focusing on future competitions and inspiring younger players
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Taiwan expressed confidence that US arms sales will continue despite Chinese pressure as Xi Jinping meets Donald Trump. Taipei said it remains committed to advancing defence procurement with Washington while highlighting domestic military production and plans to increase defence spending
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India won its third silver medal at the Asian Games 2026 after Himanshu Dhillon, Parth Mane and Rudrankksh Patil secured second place in the men’s 10m air rifle team event. China won gold with a world-record score, while South Korea took bronze
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US President Donald Trump’s approach to China has shifted from confrontational tariffs to a more cordial relationship with President Xi Jinping. As the US and China compete for global influence, analysts debate whether Trump’s personal diplomacy can deliver meaningful trade and strategic outcomes
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President Donald Trump has signed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, expanding sanctions and authorising tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian oil and gas. The legislation targets Russia’s energy sector, leadership and so-called shadow fleet.
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Pakistan and China have operationalised a joint commission to manage their common border, focusing on security and trade connectivity. India rejected the mechanism, saying it has no legal basis to decide arrangements involving Indian territory under illegal occupation, including Shaksgam Valley
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Nepal’s devastating floods underscore the urgent need for India, China, and other countries, along with international institutions, to join hands on data sharing and climate adaptation
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Human Rights Watch accused China of censoring information and restricting media coverage after deadly floods in Tibet and Nepal. The group alleged authorities suppressed victims' voices, punished “rumormongering,” censored footage, and controlled the disaster narrative following the Gyirong mudslide tragedy
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Survivors of devastating floods in Nepal’s hydropower corridor have recounted desperate escapes as rescue teams search for hundreds of missing workers. Many are believed trapped inside tunnels, while teams from Nepal, India and China continue efforts to locate and rescue them.
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South Korea attracted a record 2.01 million foreign medical tourists in 2025, up 71.9 percent year-on-year, driven by demand for healthcare services. China and Japan accounted for the largest shares, while Seoul dominated medical tourism spending, particularly in dermatology and plastic surgery
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Congress questioned former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan’s remarks on China-Pakistan cooperation during Operation Sindoor, alleging they contradicted comments by Lt Gen Rahul Singh in 2025. Jairam Ramesh asked whether the Modi government was deliberately changing the narrative on China
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China and Russia are the only countries with infrastructure to produce HALEU at scale, according to a US watchdog report. The United States lacks commercial-scale capacity, raising concerns over fuel supplies as Washington seeks to expand advanced nuclear power.
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Chinese comedian Guo Degang is under investigation after changing a lyric from a revolutionary song during a performance in Wuhan. Several of his shows have since been canceled, highlighting China’s strict controls over the entertainment and arts industries.
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Bangladesh Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee urged India to consider Dhaka’s interests in resolving the long-pending Teesta water-sharing issue, stressing that friendly ties should not suffer. Bangladesh is also pursuing a China-backed Teesta restoration project amid concerns over floods, erosion and water shortages
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over the Kalyana Lakshmi scheme, power outages and alleged failures in welfare and development. He recalled the BRS government’s achievements and said his party would return to power.
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China on Monday rejected India's move to assign standard names to 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it “illegal, null and void”. Beijing reiterated its claim over the region, while India maintains Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country
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China issued its highest red typhoon alert as Typhoon Noul nears Guangdong, prompting emergency measures across southern regions. Authorities warned of strong winds, heavy rain and flooding, while Hong Kong cancelled hundreds of flights and train services and opened emergency shelters
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Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI has paused new subscriptions for its Kimi K3 model after overwhelming global demand exceeded computing capacity. The launch has intensified competition with US AI firms, highlighting China's growing influence in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence race
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A bipartisan group of US senators introduced legislation to strengthen oversight of foreign ownership in the pharmaceutical sector, citing dependence on China as a national security risk. The proposal seeks greater transparency, supply chain resilience, and expanded pharmaceutical cooperation with India
