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Decision marks end of years-long legal saga for 78-year-old critic of Chinese Communist partyJimmy Lai, the prominent pro-democracy activist who was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong, has said he will not appeal his conviction.The d…
India is advancing its space defence capabilities by developing bodyguard satellites to shield its critical spacecraft from orbital threats. This initiative stems from heightened security concerns following recent geopolitical tensions and close encounters in space, Bloomberg News reported this week.Security agencies have engaged private start-ups to create these protective satellites, with
Iranian ballistic missiles equipped with cluster munitions have targeted Israeli territory, according to Israeli military officials. This marks the first confirmed deployment of such weapons in the ongoing conflict. The development has sparked intense scrutiny over potential external involvement from nations like Russia or China.Cluster munitions stand out as one of the most contentious armaments
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.