What is so special about Iran’s uranium that US, China and Russia all want it?

[ad_1] Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile has become the centerpiece of an increasingly complex global power contest, with the United States, China and Russia all seeking a role in determining its future, while Tehran insists the material will not be handed over to anyone.What was once a technical issue inside nuclear diplomacy has now become one […]

After US-Iran talks fail, China proposes four-point plan for Middle East peace

[ad_1] China on Tuesday outlined a four-point proposal for lasting peace in the Middle East, with foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning sharing details of remarks made by President Xi Jinping.Xi made the proposal during a meeting in Beijing with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.The […]

How are China and Iran cornering US without firing a shot amid tensions in Gulf

[ad_1] China and Iran are increasingly using global supply chains and strategic chokepoints to counter the United States, reshaping economic warfare and exposing Washington’s vulnerabilities, according to a report by The Washington Post that examines how, when, where, why and how these tactics are playing out in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape.The United States is no […]

China to resume flights, ease trade curbs with Taiwan amid outreach push

[ad_1] China on Sunday announced plans to restore select suspended ties with Taiwan, including direct flights to more mainland cities and the resumption of imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products.The announcement came as senior leaders from China’s ruling Communist Party and Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang held talks, signalling a possible thaw in limited areas of engagement.China’s Taiwan […]

‘Going to have big problems’: Donald Trump warns China on reports of weapons shipments to Iran

[ad_1] Donald Trump early Sunday doubled down on his victory rhetoric against Iran, claiming the US had dismantled Tehran’s military capabilities and warning China of serious consequences if it is found to have supplied weapons to the Mojtaba Khamenei-led Islamic Republic.US President Donald Trump said, “… They have no navy, radar or air force. Their […]

Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi undergoes major sanitising; no China mention in new version : Bollywood News

[ad_1] The suspense over Salman Khan-Chitrangda Singh’s much-awaited film, Maatrubhumi, continues. The film was announced as Battle Of Galwan and was rechristened to Maatrubhumi earlier this year. The film is based on the 2020 conflict between India and China and since the relations between the two countries have improved recently, the Ministry of Defence had […]

Is China preparing to supply weapons to Iran? US intelligence raises concerns

[ad_1] US intelligence assessments indicate that China is preparing to deliver new air defence systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to CNN.The development comes as China has publicly said that it helped support efforts to broker a fragile ceasefire that paused the recent US–Iran conflict.It also comes ahead of expected high-level talks, […]

Russia, China veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz

[ad_1] Image used for representative purposes Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, dealing a blow to Gulf-backed efforts to restore navigation through one of the world’s most critical oil routes.The resolution, introduced by Bahrain, failed despite securing 11 votes in favour, with […]

Nuclear-powered icebreakers & submarines: How Russia, China aim to topple US-controlled global trade order

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: How does the world truly function? Some argue it runs on money, others insist natural resources dictate the balance of power. But moments of conflict often cut through these theories and reveal a more enduring truth: the world moves through its sea lanes. From crude oil and LNG to semiconductors and finished […]

IED at key US military base housing Centcom HQ: Brother-sister duo charged; one in custody, other in China

[ad_1] A brother-sister duo were formally charged for allegedly placing an IED at a US military base which is home to United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and Special Operations Command, as confirmed by the FBI on Thursday.“An IED was placed at MacDill Air Force Base – home to CENTCOM and US Special Operations Command. A […]