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China asks Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz 'as soon as possible' as Beijing faces energy strain
World | May 06, 2026 16:54 ISTChina has called on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while appreciating Tehran's pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons. During talks in Beijing, both sides discussed the ongoing US-Iran war, the need for a ceasefire and restoring maritime traffic.
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US sanctions Chinese refinery, 40 other shippers for transporting Iranian oil
World | April 25, 2026 8:14 ISTThe US move to impose sanctions on a Chinese refinery comes just weeks before President Donald Trump heads to Beijing where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, as the two nations look to reduce the trade tensions between them.
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Trump calls 'India a great country' after controversial social media repost; MEA responds
World | April 23, 2026 23:42 ISTUS President Donald Trump's clarification came after he reposted social media comments by radio show host Michael Savage that referred to India, China, and some other countries as "hellholes".
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China's Xi presents four-point proposal to resolve US-Iran war: 'Sovereignty must be respected'
World | April 14, 2026 23:40 ISTChinese President Xi Jinping called for respect for sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of countries in West Asia and the Gulf during a meeting with UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Trump warns China with 50% tariff threat if it sends arms to Iran
World | April 12, 2026 23:52 ISTThis comes amid concerns that Beijing may be facilitating the transfer of weapons to Tehran, specifically shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missile systems (MANPADs), which have been used to target US military aircraft.
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'Cannot alter undeniable reality': MEA on China giving 'fictitious' names to places in Arunachal
India | April 12, 2026 23:51 ISTThe MEA said that China should refrain from actions that inject negativity into relations and undermine efforts to create a better understanding.
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China preparing to supply air defence systems to Iran? US intelligence flags concerns
World | April 11, 2026 23:41 ISTReports indicate that the systems under consideration are shoulder-fired anti-air missiles, commonly known as MANPADs. These portable weapons are specifically designed to target low-flying aircraft.
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How China played a key behind-the-scenes role in the US-Iran ceasefire
World | April 08, 2026 14:51 ISTChina's role in the US-Iran ceasefire has been important but not publicly discussed. Even, Trump has admitted that Beijing was involved in bringing Iran to the negotiating table to pause the conflict in West Asia.
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'Military means cannot resolve any issue': China's retort to Trump on 'blasting Iran' remark
World | April 02, 2026 20:11 ISTMilitary means cannot fundamentally solve any issue, and escalation of the conflict does not serve any party's interest, China's Foreign Ministry said in response to latest threats to Iran.
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China resumes Beijing-Pyongyang flights after six years as North Korea finally eases border controls
World | March 30, 2026 12:19 ISTNorth Korea has banned all foreign tourists during the pandemic but has started easing the restrictions, with a Russian tour group entering the country in 2024. Chinese tour groups had made up 90 per cent of all visitors to North Korea prior to the ban.
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Speed News: PM Modi becomes India's longest-serving head of government
Originals | March 22, 2026 18:10 ISTPM Modi becomes India's longest-serving head of government. Russian oil tanker Aqua Titan diverts to India en route to China. KC Tyagi Joins RLD with Jayant Choudhary, Days After Leaving JDU. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Vikram Doraiswami appointed India's next Ambassador to China | All you need to know about him
India | March 19, 2026 16:01 ISTVikram K Doraiswami is India's next Ambassador to China, the MEA said on Thursday. Doraiswami is a 1992 IFS officer, who had previously worked as a journalist. His first assignment was in May 1994 when he was posted as a Third Secretary to Hong Kong.
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Russian oil tankers bound for China divert to India amid West Asia war turmoil, claims report
World | March 18, 2026 15:07 ISTRussia's crude shipments are increasingly diverting towards India as refiners here outbid Chinese buyers for discounted Urals oil. Tanker-tracking data shows several vessels, including Aqua Titan, reversing course mid-voyage after India received temporary US approval to ramp up Russian imports.
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Trump urges nations to send warships to open Strait of Hormuz: 'We'll bomb the hell out..'
World | March 14, 2026 21:02 ISTTrump urged countries including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom to send ships to the region.
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After Russia’s intel support on US assets, China mulls financial aid, missile parts for Iran: Report
World | March 07, 2026 0:40 ISTUS intelligence suggests China may be considering financial assistance and supplying spare or missile components to Iran, according to a report. The development comes after reports that Russia has been providing Tehran with real-time intelligence on US military assets in the Middle East.
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Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad not killed in attack, claims China's Global Times
World | March 02, 2026 12:11 ISTChina’s Global Times has claimed that former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is alive and safe, rejecting earlier media reports that he was killed in US-Israel airstrikes.
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India and France not 'totally dependent' on US, Chinese models: French President Macron | VIDEO
India | February 18, 2026 23:36 ISTMacron laid out a precise strategy, emphasizing, "What we want to do is to make sure that we have the data centers and the computing capacities, that we train the talents in our countries and it's clearly about computing capacities, talents and capital."
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Why Pandit Nehru wanted Panchsheel Agreement with China? CDS Anil Chauhan explains
India | February 13, 2026 17:33 ISTThe CDS was delivering the keynote address at the Bharat Himalayan Strategy Forum at Lok Bhavan in Dehradun, focusing on the concepts of frontiers, borders, and the historical connectivity of the "Middle Sector."
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Massive Shanghai sinkhole captured on viral CCTV: China's 'Tofu-Dreg' infrastructure crisis exposed
Trending | February 12, 2026 22:48 ISTA recent Science journal study by South China Normal University's Ao Zurui reveals 45% of China's urban land subsiding over 3 millimeters yearly, with 16% exceeding 10 mm annually.
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China conducted nuclear tests days after Galwan Valley clash in 2020: Top US official
World | February 08, 2026 6:38 ISTIn the Galwan Valley clash in May 2020, 20 Indian soldiers had lost their lives. Intelligence reports suggest that over 40 Chinese soldiers were also killed in the clashes; although China has never confirmed them.
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