India, China hold 16th round of Corps Commander talks India-China are attempting to revive the stalled process of disengagement and de-escalation in eastern Ladakh The Hindu · Jul 17, 2022
Ukraine war shows West's dominance is ending as China rises, Blair says The Ukraine war shows that the West's dominance is coming to an end as China rises to superpower status in partnership with Russia at one of the most significant inflection points in centuries, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said. Reuters · Jul 17, 2022
'Captain Taiwan' President Tsai launches local election campaign Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen launched her party's campaign for November local elections on Sunday, touting the island's economic resilience in the face of global challenges like the war in Ukraine and inflation. Reuters · Jul 17, 2022
No longer the most populous, but still China wants to be world number one Indians will soon outnumber Chinese, threatening Beijing’s sense of superiority The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022
PV Sindhu captures Singapore Open 2022 women's singles title, defeats China's Wang Zhiyi in final Indian ace shuttler and Olympic medalist PV Sindhu clinched the Singapore Open 2022 title after defeating China's Wang Zhiyi in the final of the women's singles category on Sunday. Read more on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 17, 2022
India to gallop past China as world’s most populated country by 2023 The United Nations estimates India will overtake China as the world’s most crowded place in 2023. Their combined headcount will account for nearly 3 billion of the 8 billion people on the planet by next year. Radio France Internationale · Jul 17, 2022
16th round of India-China Corps Commander level talks commences at Chushul The 16th round of Corps Commander level talks between India and China began on Sunday at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side, according to the sources. Read more on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jul 17, 2022
PV Sindhu clinches Singapore Open title SINGAPORE: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu lifted the Singapore Open Super 500 trophy after outwitting China's Wang Zhi Yi in an intense women's singles final here on Sunday. The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022
Pacific bloc, united, demands climate action as China, U.S. woo Pacific island nations, courted by China and the United States, put the superpowers on notice, telling the world's two biggest carbon emitters to take more action on climate change while pledging unity in the face of a growing geopolitical contest. Reuters · Jul 17, 2022
Murali Sreeshankar finishes 7th in long jump final of World Athletics Championships, China's Jianan Wang wins gold EUGENE (USA): Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar failed to live up to the expectations as he finished seventh in the finals with his best effort of 7.96m on the second day of competitions at the World Athletics Championships, here Sunday. The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022
Cholera bacteria found in Wuhan wet markets Health officials acted swiftly to disinfect the pathogen believed to be from softshell turtles and are tracking down other batches Wales Online · Jul 17, 2022
Explained | Where is population growth taking place? Which countries are driving the rise? Where are India and China placed? How will it impact the UN’s sustainable development goals? The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022
Could China take over the Moon? Space security experts explain the reality In an op/ed space policy experts explain why China is unlikely to try exert power over the Moon. Inverse · Jul 16, 2022
Biden vows US will stay in Middle East to limit influence of Russia, Iran JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Wrapping up his first Middle East trip since taking office, President Joe Biden vowed Saturday that the U.S. will remain engaged in the region to counter the influence of Russia and China and to combat the threat posed by Iran. Los Angeles Times · Jul 16, 2022
The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022 It’s time to rethink and reset post-COVID: Bhutan Foreign Minister Bhutan-China talks won’t focus on Doklam tri-junction, says Tandi Dorji
The Times of India · Jul 16, 2022 3 held for extorting money from people using loan apps with links to China: Delhi Police NEW DELHI: Three members of a gang were arrested for extorting money from people using short-term loan applications with alleged links to China, Delhi police said on Saturday.
Axios · Jul 16, 2022 Biden tells 9 Arab leaders at summit: U.S. "will not walk away” from Middle East “We will not walk away and leave a vacuum to be filled by China, Russia or Iran,” Biden said at a summit in Saudi Arabia.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 16, 2022 Biden: US 'Will Not Walk Away' from Middle East US President Joe Biden said on Saturday that the United States will remain an active and engaged partner in the Middle East. Washington “will not walk away and leave a vacuum to be filled by Russia, China or Iran,” Biden said in a speech during a summit with six Gulf…
Salon · Jul 16, 2022 Why hot days drive up food prices As heat waves strike Europe and China, crops are withering
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022 Blair calls on the West to stand up to China The former prime minister has predicted a need for increased defence spending as the era of Western dominance draws to a close.
Reuters · Jul 16, 2022 Philippines Marcos wants to renegotiate loans on $4.9 billion China-backed rail projects Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered the transport ministry to renegotiate loan agreements struck by his predecessor with China for railway projects worth $4.90 billion, an official said on Saturday.
The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022 Bhutan-China ties won’t harm India’s interests: Bhutan Foreign Minister After over two years of COVID-19-induced lockdown, Bhutan will open its doors for tourists on September 23 with a new expensive policy for international tourists and Indians as well. Bhutan Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji says the lessons of COVID-19 include better ties with neighbours, including China.
Bangkok Post · Jul 16, 2022 New lockdowns in China as Covid picks up China on Saturday reported its highest number of coronavirus cases since May, with millions in lockdown this weekend as authorities persist with their zero-Covid policy.
The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2022 Newt and the Never Trumpers: Gingrich, Tim Miller and the fate of the Republican party In two new books, a partisan warrior and a repentant operative paint an alarming portrait of a party gone rogue
ABC News · Jul 16, 2022 Xi Jinping visits China's Xinjiang region amid criticism of mass detention Analysts say it's possible a million people have been detained in the region over time, but the Chinese president shows no signs of backing down from policies that have come under criticism from the West.