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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
