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  Iran-Israel conflict: Putin and Xi Jinping reaffirm strategic alignment in hour-long phone call

  World | June 19, 2025 23:41 IST

  Iran-Israel conflict: The leaders also expressed a shared position on the conflict, with both Russia and China condemning Israel's recent military actions. They criticised what they described as violations of the United Nations Charter and international legal norms.

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  India has more nuclear warheads than Pakistan, says report | Know how many weapons Pak, China have

  World | June 16, 2025 23:53 IST

  The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) pegged the number of nuclear warheads in the Indian arsenal at 180 as of January 2025, compared to 172 a year earlier, while Pakistan is estimated to have 170 nuclear weapons, the same as last year.

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  With EV production at risk, Indian auto delegation heads to China amid rare earth magnet crisis

  Auto | June 12, 2025 7:40 IST

  In April, China implemented export restrictions on seven rare earth elements and finished magnets, requiring exporters to obtain licenses. However, requests for imports are still awaiting approval from Chinese authorities, and shipments have yet to arrive.

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  Trump announces 55% tariffs on Chinese goods, claims deal secures rare earth minerals from China

  World | June 11, 2025 23:51 IST

  Rare earth minerals are essential components in high-tech industries, including electronics, electric vehicles, and military hardware. China is currently the world's largest producer and exporter of these materials, making access to them a key strategic concern for the US.

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  China's strategic ties with Pakistan make it key factor in regional security: Tharoor in US | Video

  World | June 05, 2025 23:59 IST

  Shashi Tharoor highlighted Pakistan's 37-year history of terror attacks accompanied by denials, citing examples like the Mumbai terror attacks and Osama bin Laden's safe house in Pakistan.

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  Chinese researchers charged with smuggling agroterror fungus into US lab: FBI | Know all about it

  World | June 04, 2025 14:55 IST

  A Chinese scientist at the University of Michigan has been arrested for allegedly smuggling a dangerous crop-infecting fungus into the US. The fungus, Fusarium graminearum, is considered a potential agroterrorism weapon.

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  'Even if China reduces...': Assam CM shuts down Pakistan's scare narrative over Brahmaputra river

  Assam | June 03, 2025 12:23 IST

  Sarma urged for a fact-based approach to dispel fears about China's control over the Brahmaputra, stating that the river gains volume within India and does not shrink due to upstream activity.

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  Pentagon chief says China prepping military for Taiwan invasion, warns of consequences in Asia

  World | May 31, 2025 21:55 IST

  US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, warned that China poses an "imminent" threat to Taiwan and urged Asian countries to increase defence spending and deepen cooperation with the US to deter conflict.

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  Donald Trump warns China over trade deal violations, quips 'so much for being nice guy'

  World | May 30, 2025 23:34 IST

  Tensions between the US and China have resurfaced after Donald Trump accused Beijing of violating a recent trade truce. The fragile 90-day tariff pause now faces collapse, raising fears of renewed economic conflict.

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  China opposes student visas revocation: 'Trump exposes hypocrisy behind US claims of freedom'

  World | May 30, 2025 7:27 IST

  Lin Jian called the US decision politically motivated and said it would damage Washington's image and reputation.

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  US to 'aggressively' revoke visas of Chinese students, says Marco Rubio

  World | May 29, 2025 8:03 IST

  In the 2023-2024 school year, more than 270,000 international students were from China, making up roughly a quarter of all foreign students in the United States.

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  US intelligence flags risk to India's security, cites 'military threats' from Pakistan and China

  India | May 27, 2025 17:21 IST

  The 2025 US World Threat Assessment warns that China and Pakistan pose growing military threats to India, with China seen as the primary rival and Pakistan intensifying its nuclear strategy to counter India’s conventional strength.

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  Chinese University sparks outrage over rule requiring students to lower pants for menstrual leave

  World | May 26, 2025 14:56 IST

  On May 15, the unnamed student posted a video online stating that she was instructed to undress at the campus clinic to verify her menstrual status when she sought medical leave.

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  China: Four dead, 17 trapped as landslides hit Guizhou province

  World | May 23, 2025 9:45 IST

  China landslide: A resident told state media that it had rained all night. A drone video of the area showed a large swathe of brown earth that cut through the green slope of the hilly terrain.

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  What is Golden Dome? Know all about Trump's $175 billion missile system to counter China, Russia

  Explainers | May 21, 2025 7:22 IST

  Trump claimed the defence shield would integrate seamlessly with existing capabilities and be completed before the end of his second term.

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  China constructing tallest dam in Pakistan to supply 300 million gallons of water daily to Peshawar

  World | May 20, 2025 13:48 IST

  China’s move followed India’s announcement to suspend the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty after the deadly militant attack on tourists at Pahalgam on April 22.

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  Several countries witness rise in COVID-19 cases: Is it safe to travel to these nations?

  World | May 19, 2025 11:37 IST

  COVID-19 cases are rising in parts of Asia, including Thailand and China, due to waning immunity, but health authorities urge vigilance—not panic—as most cases remain mild.

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  Fresh Covid wave hits China and Thailand as cases surge across Asia | Here's what you should know

  Explainers | May 16, 2025 16:56 IST

  COVID-19 cases are rising in parts of Asia, including Thailand and China, due to waning immunity, but health authorities urge vigilance—not panic—as most cases remain mild.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes China

  World | May 16, 2025 7:56 IST

  China earthquake: Sharing a post on X, the National Center for Seismology wrote, "EQ of M: 4.5, On: 16/05/2025 06:29:51 IST, Lat: 25.05 N, Long: 99.72 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: China."

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  UN forecasts global economic growth to slow down to 2.4 per cent in 2025 | Check details

  World | May 16, 2025 7:47 IST

  UN said that the slowdown is broad-based, affecting both developed and developing economies. Growth in the United States is projected to decelerate significantly, from 2.8 per cent in 2024 to 1.6 per cent in 2025.