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India and China Resume Direct Flights After Five-Year Suspension, Signaling Thaw in Bilateral Relations

Marking a significant step toward improving diplomatic ties, India and China have officially resumed direct commercial flights after a suspension of more than five years. The move is being viewed as a positive signal of warming relations between the two Asian powerhouses. The first reinstated flight departed on October 26, 2025, from Netaji Subhas Chandra Read More…

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US Sanctions Hit Russian Oil Exports: China Joins India in Halting Imports, Crude Prices Surge Globally

Washington: In a major blow to Russia, China has temporarily halted imports of Russian crude oil, following India’s decision to do the same, after the United States imposed sanctions on Russian oil companies. Reports indicate that China’s leading state-owned firms — Sinopec, PetroChina, CNOOC, and Shenhua Oil — have suspended their crude oil contracts with Read More…

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Trump Declares 100% Tariff on Chinese Goods as US–China Trade War Heats Up

Washington: The United States has reignited its trade war with China, as President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 100% additional tariff on Chinese imports — a move that has sent shockwaves through global markets. The escalation follows Beijing’s reported plan to restrict exports of rare earth elements, essential materials used in manufacturing everything from smartphones Read More…

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China Slams U.S. Tariff Threat Over Russian Oil, Vows Strong Countermeasures

China has strongly condemned a U.S. proposal urging G7 and NATO allies to impose extra tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, including China, warning that it will take firm countermeasures if its national interests are targeted. At a press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian called Washington’s push “a typical act of unilateral bullying and Read More…

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India’s Pahalgam Push at SCO Marks Turning Point in Global Anti-Terror Diplomacy

Tianjin, China: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit has marked a major diplomatic shift for India, with New Delhi succeeding in placing the Pahalgam terror attack firmly on the multilateral agenda. For the first time, the summit declaration carried a pointed reference to the April 22 massacre, signaling stronger alignment with India’s long-standing stance against Read More…

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PM Modi Heads to China After Japan Visit, Calls for Stronger India-China Ties

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Tianjin, China, this evening to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking his first visit to the country since the Galwan Valley clash. A high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled for tomorrow at noon (local time). Ahead of his departure, Modi underlined Read More…

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India, China Mend Ties as Trump’s Tariff Shock Reshapes Global Order

India and China have agreed to resume trade, restart direct flights, and revive cultural exchanges, marking the most significant improvement in ties since the 2020 border standoff. The breakthrough came during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Delhi, where both nations also established a working group on border delimitation to ease long-standing disputes. Underscoring Read More…

International News

US–China Trade Thaw: Trump Delays 145% Tariff by Three Months, Beijing Responds in Kind

Washington: In a significant step towards easing trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day delay in imposing a planned 145% additional tariff on Chinese goods. The move, signed into order by Trump, pushes the tariff implementation deadline to November 10 and raises hopes for a fresh trade agreement between the two nations. Read More…

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India Eyes Revival of Border Trade with China Ahead of Modi’s Landmark SCO Visit

India has opened talks with China to reopen three crucial Himalayan trade routes—Lipulekh (Uttarakhand), Shipki La (Himachal Pradesh), and Nathu La (Sikkim). This initiative comes just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to China at the end of August for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking his first trip to China since Read More…