Crude oil tanker carrying six Indian seafarers hit by projectile while transiting the Persian Gulf

China and ASEAN make progress on South China Sea pact

The last major sticking points are the geographic scope to be covered by the agreement, the definition of sensitive terms and whether the accord should be legally binding or not, according to the three diplomats. They spoke on condition of anonymity and without elaborating because they were not authorized to discuss the issues in public.

Bessent urges US, China to ‘de-risk, not decouple’ as Xie points to ‘red lines’

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a more balanced trade relationship with China, with the objective to “de-risk, not decouple”, as Chinese ambassador Xie Feng spoke of adhering to “red lines” at an event in New York on Tuesday. “Trade must advance the interests of both parties without diminishing the sovereignty of either,” said Bessent, while emphasising that US-China ties were defined by the relationship between their leaders, who are due to meet next week for a summit. “That...

Govt bans export of unsorted battery waste, scrap

The government has implemented a ban on the export of unsorted waste and scrap from certain batteries. This ban applies specifically to primary cells, batteries, and electric accumulators lacking hazardous substances. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade issued a notification establishing this prohibition, which is effective immediately. Previous regulations classified these exports as 'Free', but now they are categorized as 'Prohibited'.

Written in bone: China bets on ancient scripts for modern soft power

China has established an institute dedicated to preserving rare and endangered historical disciplines, advancing Beijing’s push to elevate traditional culture as a pillar of its soft power and national narrative. The institute was inaugurated at the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS) in Beijing on Friday, alongside the launch of an association to consolidate nationwide resources involving the studies. The institute includes a dozen ancient ethnic minority scripts such as...

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'50 crore out of poverty': Piyush Goyal says India's next big aspiration is better mobility

Echoes of the Silk Road

Echoes of the Silk Road

Nvidia faces deepening scrutiny over China chip ties, CEO affair

The market value of Nvidia has plummeted following troubling accusations against CEO Jensen Huang, linked to his association with Alice Huang, who faces espionage allegations. The FBI is currently investigating whether foreign intelligence agencies have targeted Huang due to this connection. In response, Nvidia's board has begun an internal review to mitigate potential threats, highlighting vital concerns about the company's security measures and governance structure.

Nifty all set to open with 300 points gain

How hand-drawn art connects military attachés to the Long March

How hand-drawn art connects military attachés to the Long March

Pakistan farmers in long fight to make German firms pay for flood damage

Farmers from Pakistan's Sindh province are pursuing legal action against German firms RWE and Heidelberg Materials. They claim these companies' emissions contributed to severe flooding that devastated their livelihoods in 2022. This case marks a significant attempt to hold major polluters accountable for climate change impacts.

Wang Yi meets Slovak FM Blanár in Beijing

Wang Yi meets Slovak FM Blanár in Beijing