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China fears US will turn focus on it if Russia defeated in Ukraine war: Report

BEIJING: Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has told EU leaders that Beijing does not want to see Russia losing its war with Ukraine because the US would then shift its whole focus towards China, a candid admission that surprised officials in Brussels, a media report said.Wang’s comment during his talks with EU’s Kaja Kallas – […]

China says ready to improve Canada ties after Carney win

Representative Image (AI) BEIJING”: China said Tuesday it was open to improving ties with Canada, after Prime Minister Mark Carney won the country’s election to lead his Liberal Party to another term in power.“China is willing to develop China-Canada relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit,” foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun […]

China’s Brahmaputra dam | A Himalayan river threat

Originating from the icy grip of the Angsi Glacier, near the northern slopes of the Himalayas, close to Lake Manasarovar in western Tibet, the Yarlung Tsangpo—known as Siang in Arunachal Pradesh and the Brahmaputra in Assam—embarks on a long and winding 2,900 km journey. It flows eastward across the Tibetan Plateau, a seemingly calm giant, […]

Who is Mike Waltz? Trump’s national security adviser at the center of Yemen chat leak

Mike Waltz, a former US Army Green Beret and Florida congressman, currently serves as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser. Known for his hawkish stance on China and deep-rooted experience in defense policy, Waltz has emerged as a key figure in shaping the administration’s foreign policy.Military backgroundWaltz is a decorated military veteran with 27 years […]