China has responded to accusations from the US, labelling them as “unfounded and false allegations” regarding its involvement in the fentanyl trade, suggesting that these claims are being used to rationalise tariffs on Chinese goods. Just one day after US President Donald Trump announced a 10% increase in border taxes on Chinese goods, a formal…
In a recent incident in Pune, a city in western India, a school teacher discovered that her six-year-old son was distressed over his homework. “I removed certain words and requested that he write them down.” “I assumed he was angry, and that’s why he wasn’t holding the pencil properly,” she stated in an interview with…
Despite the United States imposing an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, China managed its response with a notable restraint. It called Washington to initiate discussions following multiple alerts that a trade war would yield no victors. As the clock struck midnight in Washington, a significant development unfolded. Just as the tariffs on China…
The United States has included multiple Chinese technology firms, such as the prominent gaming and social media entity Tencent and the battery manufacturer CATL, on a roster of companies it claims to collaborate with the Chinese military. The list is a cautionary measure for American companies and organizations regarding the potential dangers of engaging in…
On Tuesday, China‘s foreign ministry asserted that the nation has provided the most comprehensive COVID-19 data and research findings to the international community. This statement follows the World Health Organization’s renewed appeal for increased information and access regarding the pandemic. During a regular news conference, Mao Ning, spokesperson for the foreign ministry, stated that China…
Prince Andrew announced that he had “ceased all contact” with a businessman, allegedly a Chinese spy, following guidance from government officials. In a recent statement, the office of Prince Andrew clarified that he had encountered the individual “through official channels.” It emphasized that “nothing of a sensitive nature was ever discussed” during their interactions. A…
In a significant diplomatic move, three Americans held in China have been released as part of a prisoner exchange for three Chinese nationals incarcerated in the United States. This development follows negotiations led by the Biden administration to facilitate the swap. On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the National Security Council (NSC) announced that Mark Swidan,…
Two individuals on either side of a goal net are moments away from capturing one of the most legendary images in sports history, a moment poised to alter the course of their lives forever. In a historic moment that captivated a crowd of 90,185 at California’s Rose Bowl Stadium, Brandi Chastain took centre stage twenty-five…
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump steps into a complex landscape shaped by a recent recalibration of the United States-China relationship initiated by presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. This diplomatic effort aims to elevate ties from a low point marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating tensions surrounding Taiwan. Formal discussions are currently underway addressing a…
On Tuesday, a security guard at a garment factory in Karachi, Pakistan’s commercial center, opened fire, injuring two Chinese nationals. This incident marks the latest in a series of attacks that have prompted Beijing to call for enhanced security measures for its citizens abroad. In Karachi’s industrial area, a significant police presence was observed at…
