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Gold prices fell Rs 1,649 per 10 grams over the week to Rs 1,20,770, tracking global weakness after the US Fed hinted at a pause in rate cuts and markets eyed US trade pacts with China and India.

China’s quest for soft power faces the CCP’s hurdle of tight control, while South Korea’s dramas connect across borders

The ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur will welcome East Timor as the 11th member and host US President Donald Trump’s first Asia trip in his second term. Leaders will discuss security, trade resilience, maritime disputes, and regional economic partnership

Gold prices have surged over 50 per cent in 2025, hitting USD 4,000, driven by Asian demand, central bank purchases, and safe-haven buying. Slower mine output and strong domestic imports in India and China are fueling the steepest rally since the 1970s

China swept both the men’s and women’s team titles at the Asian Table Tennis Championship in Bhubaneswar. Lin Shidong, Wang Chuqin, and Liang Jingkun led the men’s victory, while the women secured a dominant 3–0 win over Japan

Moscow will host Meet Global MICE Congress 2025 on December 17-18, bringing experts, speakers, and MICE planners from India, China, Africa, Latin America, the CIS, and Russia. Over 15 sessions and 3,200 appointments will focus on global trends and business growth

China has criticized the US decision to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, calling it a case of “double standards.” Beijing said its rare-earth export controls were lawful and vowed to continue implementing them in a “prudential and moderate manner.”

China defeated defending champions Indonesia 2-0 in the final of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 to lift the Suhandinata Cup for the 15th time. The final featured intense play, with both teams battling hard in thrilling sets

President Trump has threatened a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese imports from November 1 in response to Beijing’s new rare earth export restrictions. The move heightens US-China trade tensions, risks global market disruption, and underscores the fragile state of economic diplomacy

The India U-17 men's football team won 1-0 in the second friendly against China PR U-17, after a 0-4 loss in the first. Wangkheirakpam Gunleiba scored the decisive goal. The games were crucial preparation for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers

India’s campaign at the Yonex Sunrise BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships ended with a bronze medal after a semifinal loss to Indonesia. Despite a strong start, India couldn’t overcome the defending champions. The team now turns to the individual championships

India’s women’s U-17 football team, led by head coach Joakim Alexandersson, prepares for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, facing Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan. The squad aims to secure a spot in China

Chinese President Xi Jinping led top leaders in paying tribute to fallen heroes at Tiananmen Square ahead of National Day. The ceremony, held on Martyrs’ Day, included placing flower baskets at the Monument to the People’s Heroes

China is launching a new K-Visa to attract foreign science and tech professionals, as the US imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. Unlike H-1B, China’s visa doesn’t require a local job offer and promotes global collaboration

Pakistan and China have submitted a joint proposal at the UN Security Council to designate the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide unit, the Majeed Brigade, as terrorist entities. The US has already blacklisted the group after multiple attacks.

India suffered a 1-4 defeat to China in the Asia Cup final, missing out on direct qualification for the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup and will now play in the qualifiers

Divyanshi Bhowmick and Ananya Muralidharan won the U-15 girls’ doubles title at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Skopje, defeating China’s Zhao Wangqi and Liu Ziling in a thrilling five-set final

China held a historic military parade in Beijing, unveiling advanced weapons like hypersonic missiles and electronic warfare systems. Marking WWII's 80th anniversary, President Xi emphasized peace and modernization, with global leaders attending amid rising geopolitical tensions and military posturing

During the SCO summit in Tianjin, PM Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing that India-China cooperation benefits all humanity. The leaders discussed border protocols, bilateral ties, and economic issues, marking a breakthrough in easing four-year tensions along the LAC.

India registered its best-ever performance at the Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, winning 50 gold medals to top the tally. The senior and junior shooters both impressed with historic results across Olympic and non-Olympic events