Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers Meet in China After Thaw
The high-level talks were a sign that the regional rivals were moving ahead with an agreement to re-establish relations, mediated last month by Beijing.
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Macron and Xi Call for Return to Ukraine Peace Talks
President Emmanuel Macron of France and Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, called for a return to peace talks over Russia’s war on Ukraine during a meeting in Beijing.
China Plans $500 Million Subsea Internet Cable To Rival US-Backed Project
Chinese state-owned telecom firms are developing a $500 million undersea fiber-optic internet cable network that would link Asia, the Middle East and Europe to rival a similar U.S.-backed project, four people involved in the deal told Reuters. From the…
Centre Extends Emergency Powers of Defence Forces By 6 Months To Tackle China
The armed forces have a long list of equipment they want to procureThe defence forces have been given another six months to complete their pending acquisitions to buy weapons for the China border to further strengthen the preparedness of the forces.The window of the emergency acquisition powers has been extended by another six months.The forces will be able to buy weapons for which tenders have
India Keeps Watch On Developments Concerning Its Security, Says MEA On Militarisation of Myanmar’s CoCo Islands
New Delhi: Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi reacted to the militarisation of Myanmar’s Coco Islands and said that India keeps a constant watch on all developments concerning India’s security. And India takes all necessary measures to safeguard the same.While speaking to the media on Thursday, Arindam Bagchi stated firmly that India keeps a constant watch on all
How China And India Are Competing In The $447 Billion Space Industry
India’s heaviest Launch Vehicle GSLV MK-III and Chinese Heaviest Long March-5B-Y2 RocketThe central government relaxed limitations for private sector satellite and rocket businesses in 2020, allowing them to conduct autonomous space activities rather than being sole suppliers to ISROIndia is squeezing its way into the highly lucrative space market, capitalising on China and Russia’s geopolitical
Made-In-India Iphones Increase As Apple Shifts Production From China
New Delhi: iPhones made in India increased in volume and value last year as Apple moved to shift some of its production away from China to diversify its supply chain, South China Morning Post reported.In 2022, the shipment volumes of iPhones manufactured in India increased by 65 per cent year on year. In addition, the value of iPhones rose by 162 per cent, South China Morning Post reported citing
Uyghurs In Turkey Commemorate Baren Revolution Against Chinese Atrocities
Istanbul: Uyghur activists gathered near the Chinese Consulate in Istanbul on April 5 to protest against the atrocities perpetrated by China in East Turkistan on the 33rd anniversary of the Baren revolution.Uyghur activists held protests near the Chinese Consulate despite the rains.Uyghurs around the world mark April 5 to honour those who were killed while opposing the Chinese regime and military
‘Bring Russia to its senses,’ Macron urges Xi during China visit
Macron pointed to Chinese support for the United Nations Charter, which calls for respect of a country’s territorial integrity, and for nuclear agreements.