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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

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

India reaffirmed support for freedom of navigation, overflight and peaceful resolution of South China Sea disputes under international law, backing the 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling and reiterating that the award remains the basis for resolving competing maritime claims

  Former US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said President Donald Trump's policies are prompting allies to reduce dependence on the United States. He warned weakening partnerships, declining defence sales, lower tourism and education revenues, and shifting global alliances are imposing economic and strategic costs 

Beijing is urging African nations to transition their loan repayments from the US dollar to the yuan. Led by Kenya's recent debt restructuring, the strategic shift aims to internationalize the yuan and establish a parallel financial architecture alongside the dollar

The US, UK and 12 other nations reaffirmed the 2016 Hague ruling rejecting China's South China Sea claims, condemning coercive actions and urging peaceful dispute resolution under international law. China dismissed the ruling, maintaining its sweeping maritime sovereignty claims

Typhoon Bavi is approaching China’s east coast after passing north of Taiwan, prompting mass evacuations and emergency preparations. The storm follows deadly flooding and severe weather that killed 50 people this week across Guangxi and Hubei provinces, raising fresh safety concerns

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