China and Pakistan have renewed their commitment to revitalising the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and accelerating the development of Gwadar Port, signalling a fresh push to strengthen regional trade connectivity and deepen strategic cooperation between the two countries. The renewed focus on CPEC comes at a crucial time as both Beijing and Islamabad seek to...
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held high-level discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing as both nations reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership and pledged to accelerate cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The meeting marked another significant step in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and regional ties between the two neighboring allies amid shifting geopolitical...
A devastating coal mine explosion in China has claimed the lives of at least 82 people, marking one of the country’s deadliest industrial disasters in recent years. Rescue workers continued emergency operations through difficult conditions as authorities intensified efforts to locate missing miners and investigate the cause of the tragedy. The explosion occurred deep inside...
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a high-profile diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing at a time of mounting global uncertainty and geopolitical realignment. The visit comes as both nations continue to deepen economic, political, military, and diplomatic cooperation...
China has agreed to expand its imports of American agricultural goods, including beef, poultry, and other farm products, following recent high-level discussions between the two countries aimed at improving strained trade relations. The development marks a significant step toward easing economic tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The understanding comes after renewed diplomatic engagement...
In the latest 2026 global power rankings, the United States has once again secured the top position, reaffirming its dominance as the world’s most influential nation. The rankings, prepared by an international research body that assesses national power using a wide range of indicators, measure how effectively countries can shape global political, economic, and security...
New York: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday stated that he believes India is “mostly” aligned with Kyiv in the ongoing conflict with Russia, offering a perspective that contrasts with US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks at the United Nations General Assembly. Speaking to Fox News on the sidelines of UNGA, Zelenskyy highlighted the importance...
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday strongly dismissed a Bloomberg report that claimed Chinese President Xi Jinping had sent a “secret letter” to Indian President Droupadi Murmu as part of a covert diplomatic outreach. The Indian government clarified that the report was baseless and no such communication had been received from the Chinese...
India has reportedly blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), according to Azerbaijani broadcaster AnewZ. The report noted that while China continues to support Azerbaijan’s bid, India’s decision is linked to Azerbaijan’s support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following...
New Delhi: Sources indicated on Wednesday that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit India this month. As per the sources, the Chinese Foreign Minister is anticipated to participate in SR (Special Representative)-level discussions. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval will act as India’s special representative. In recent months, India and China have...