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The Chinese government has formally announced a significant expansion of its military capabilities, allocating a record 1.9 trillion yuan, or approximately $275 billion, to its national defence budget for the 2026 fiscal year.This latest hike represents an increase of roughly $25 billion over the previous year’s figures, marking a determined effort by Beijing to narrow the technological and
Iran’s special representative to the office of the Supreme Leader, Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, has sharply criticised the United States, accusing it of instigating global conflicts to thwart the rise of emerging powers such as India, China, and Russia.Speaking in an interview with the news agency ANI, Ilahi asserted that Washington’s true aim extends beyond Iran. He claimed the US seeks to
China announced a 7 percent increase in military spending and a five-year plan to try to reduce its military and industry’s reliance on Western technology.
‘High-quality growth’ target of 4.5-5% outlined at Two Sessions as Chinese premier talks of complex situations at home and abroadWhat are China’s Two Sessions and why do they matter?China has set its target for GDP growth to a record low of 4.5-5%, the…
Among the 3,000 delegates is former athlete who sits as an independent on the National People’s CongressWhat are China’s Two Sessions and why do they matter?More generals purged as gather in BeijingAmong the generally drab lineup of mostly middle-aged …
The Indian Army is set to significantly enhance its artillery capabilities with a major order for 300 indigenous Dhanush Howitzers.This procurement, expected to be cleared imminently by a high-level Defence Ministry meeting, aims to raise 15 full regiments equipped with these advanced 155 mm 45-calibre guns.This marks the second substantial contract for the Dhanush platform, following an earlier
Chinese policymakers and the public have expressed high levels of optimism about A.I., even as many in the West worry about the technology’s effects on employment or humanity in general.
Annual political gathering kicks off this week in Beijing with the economy, technology and the military high on the agendaMore generals purged as Chinese delegates gather for eventChina’s annual Two Sessions meetings begin this week, with thousands of …
Beijing’s foreign ministry urges ‘all parties’ to avoid escalation as number of crossings drops 60% in one dayHow escalating Iran conflict is driving up oil and gas prices – a visual guideBusiness live – latest updatesThe Chinese government has called …
China calls it unacceptable to ‘kill leader of sovereign state’, while South Africa questions ‘pre-emptive’ justificationMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US-Israeli war on Iran has been condemned as illegal across much of the global south, with Chi…