Washington: US President Donald Trump has suggested that China might encounter secondary sanctions or increased tariffs for purchasing Russian oil. On Wednesday (local time), the US President imposed an additional 25% tariff on India specifically related to its acquisition of Russian oil. At a press conference at the White House, the US President was questioned...
China has implemented containment measures similar to those used during Covid to address a rising chikungunya outbreak, with over 7,000 cases reported across the country since July, according to various reports. In Foshan — the city most affected — officials have required that infected individuals remain hospitalized. Patients are kept under mosquito nets and can...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic engagement amid signs of gradual improvement in India-China relations. This is Jaishankar’s first visit to China in five years. During their meeting, Jaishankar conveyed India’s support for China’s presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and...
In its initial official response to the announcement regarding the Dalai Lama’s succession plan, India stated on Friday that New Delhi “does not take any position or comment on issues related to beliefs and practices of faith and religion. ” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement affirming that the Government of India...