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China’s reticence amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict has puzzled observers, yet it reveals a calculated strategy rooted in energy security and geopolitical pragmatism.As Tehran faces unprecedented strikes on its nuclear sites, missile facilities, and command centres in cities like Tehran, Isfahan, and Qom, Beijing has issued measured condemnations and ceasefire appeals—but refrained from
Chinese-manufactured weaponry, often promoted as a cost-effective rival to Western systems, has suffered humiliating defeats in recent conflicts.From India’s Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, to the American raid on Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, and now US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Beijing’s equipment has repeatedly faltered. What was once hailed as "battle-tested innovation" has revealed deep
Parents in China are using homegrown chatbots like DeepSeek and Doubao as well as Google’s Gemini to help their children with homework and give them an academic edge.
Parents in China are turning to A.I. chatbots and other tools to help their children gain an edge and ease the fighting over homework.
Recent coordinated airstrikes by the United States and Israel have devastated Iranian cities, thrusting Tehran’s air defence failures into the global spotlight. The HQ-9B system, freshly acquired from China, seemingly failed to intercept the incoming barrage of projectiles.This marks the second high-profile shortfall for the HQ-9B. It previously underperformed in Pakistan during India’s Operation
US diplomat Paul Kapur has reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to fostering a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, with India at its heart.Speaking at Princeton University’s 2026 Global India Conference, Kapur, the Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, emphasised the shared strategic imperatives binding America and India.The State Department’s Bureau of South and
Rather than a straightforward story of authoritarian hardening, the case shows a calculated architecture that lets both sides manage tension without rupture.
The Indian Army has conducted a pivotal three-day joint artillery field firing exercise in Tezu, Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh, from 23 to 25 February 2026.This exercise involved seamless collaboration with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Arunachal Scouts, Para Special Forces, and the newly raised Bhairav Battalion.A defence spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat,
India and China have taken a significant step towards enhancing their bilateral relations through a high-level meeting held in Shanghai. On Friday, India’s Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, engaged in discussions with Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng during the inauguration of the SCO Cooperation Centre for Metabolic Diseases.This event, framed under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO),
The package worth billions of dollars and endorsed by lawmakers is stalled at the State Department as the U.S. and China plan an April summit.