Trump vs China: Battle for Influence in Latin America
US President Trump's aggressive strategy in Venezuela and beyond aims to break China's deep economic grip on Latin America, built on massive loans and trade exceeding $500 billion. Will it work?
US President Trump's aggressive strategy in Venezuela and beyond aims to break China's deep economic grip on Latin America, built on massive loans and trade exceeding $500 billion. Will it work?
Human Rights Watch urges Canadian PM Carney to address human rights violations during his China visit. Read the full details and implications for Canada-China relations.
A US foreign policy shift towards China creates strategic uncertainty for India. Retired Brigadier Anil Raman argues India must now prioritise self-reliance in defence and diplomacy. Read his crucial analysis.
Russia demands US cease 'unlawful interference' with oil tanker Marinera, escalating maritime tensions. Full details on the high-seas confrontation here.
Bangladesh suspends its visa processing services in India, citing operational issues. Simultaneously, it requests the US to exempt its citizens from a hefty visa bond requirement. Details inside.
Russia issues a stark warning that any troops sent to Ukraine by a European 'coalition of the willing' will be considered legitimate targets, escalating tensions. Read the full statement and analysis.
A new report states China breached email systems used by staffers of key US House committees, including those focused on China, foreign affairs, and intelligence. Read the full details.
China strongly criticises US sanctions on Venezuela, defending its lawful rights and urging respect for sovereignty. Read the full diplomatic standoff analysis.
Russia condemns the US seizure of an oil tanker, stating no state has the right to use force against lawfully registered vessels. Moscow vows to protect its interests.
China strongly criticizes recent US airstrikes in Venezuela, warning Washington against acting as the 'world police'. Get the full details on the diplomatic clash.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian reaffirms China's commitment as a 'good friend and partner' to Latin American and Caribbean nations, addressing cooperation and global issues. Read the full statement.
The US capture of Venezuela's Maduro jeopardises billions in Chinese oil & mineral deals. Analysts debate if this bold move deters or emboldens Beijing's Taiwan ambitions. Full analysis inside.
China firmly opposes US arrest of Venezuelan leader's kin, rejecting any nation acting as global judge. Tensions rise over sanctions enforcement and sovereignty.
India calls for dialogue to resolve Venezuela's political crisis, distancing itself from a BRICS statement that strongly criticized US sanctions. Read New Delhi's nuanced diplomatic position.
China demands US release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, condemning the capture as a violation of international law and a major setback for Beijing's strategic interests in Latin America.
Russia urges the US to release Alex Saab and drop charges against Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. Moscow calls for dialogue, criticizing Washington's sanctions. Read the latest on the diplomatic standoff.
Russia condemns US military action in Venezuela as 'armed aggression', calls for dialogue to prevent escalation. Full details on the crisis.
Pakistan supports China's claim of helping defuse India-Pakistan tensions during 'Operation Sindoor'. Details on diplomatic assertions and regional implications. Read the full report.
China imposes a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills, ending a three-decade exemption. This policy shift aims to counter a deepening demographic crisis as births hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
India firmly counters China's harassment of Indian nationals at airports. EAM Jaishankar asserts Arunachal Pradesh's integral status. India lodges formal protests over detentions.
China introduces a new 'contraceptive tax' to boost birth rates. We explain the policy's details, its economic logic, and why experts doubt its effectiveness. Read more.
China removes taxes on condoms and contraceptive drugs in a major policy shift to address its declining population. Learn how decades of the one-child policy led to this reversal.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear facilities under a 1988 pact on New Year's Day. This crucial annual practice persists despite strained ties, aiming to prevent attacks. Learn why it's a key confidence-building measure.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations under a 1988 pact on Jan 1, 2025, a key confidence-building measure. Read the full details and implications of this annual ritual.
In his 2026 New Year address, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Taiwan reunification inevitable and highlighted a major $170B Brahmaputra dam project. Read the full analysis.
Chinese authorities penalise a foreign vessel for illegally operating Starlink internet. Discover why China views SpaceX's satellite service as a security threat and its plans to break the monopoly.
Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India, Mustafizur Rahman, urgently returns to Dhaka after a call from the foreign ministry, signaling high-level diplomatic activity.
A deep dive into China's week: US DoD report on Arunachal, sanctions on US firms, falling industrial profits, and the potential return of K-pop. Key developments explained.
Top diplomats from Thailand and Cambodia held talks in China to strengthen a ceasefire after deadly border clashes. The meeting, facilitated by Beijing, focused on de-escalation and peace.
A new report shatters the illusion of China's economic resilience, revealing a deepening structural crisis driven by debt, property collapse, and demographic decline. What does this mean for global markets? Read the full analysis.