Xi Jinping set for North Korea visit next week, first since 2019 amid geopolitical strains
Beijing's latest diplomatic outreach to Pyongyang comes as North Korea balances ties with both China and Russia while expanding its nuclear capabilities.
Beijing's latest diplomatic outreach to Pyongyang comes as North Korea balances ties with both China and Russia while expanding its nuclear capabilities.
Showcasing Odisha’s globally acclaimed disaster management framework and its growing leadership in climate resilience, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRRG) Technical Meeting in Puri, calling for stronger international cooperation to tackle the growing challenges posed by climate change and natural disasters.
Rubio told lawmakers that Washington has not seen Chinese military involvement in the Iran crisis while warning about Beijing's expanding economic and political influence across Latin America.
In the age of social media, diplomacy is no longer confined to closed-door meetings, carefully drafted communiqués and formal state dinners. Every gesture, glance, stumble and awkward interaction can now become viral political theatre within minutes.
The most revealing aspect of President Vladimir Putin’s latest visit to Beijing was not the choreography of friendship, but the limits of it.
Vice Admiral K Swaminathan said China’s expanding naval footprint and Pakistan’s post–Operation Sindoor arms buildup are two of India’s biggest security concerns. He noted China’s sustained presence in the Indian Ocean and Pakistan’s aggressive military procurement despite its economic strain.
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry had reportedly said yesterday, after the ceremony at the Ram Temple, that the event was part of the growing pressure on religious minorities in India.
The Indian response came hours after spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mao Ning, made absurd claim on Arunachal Pradesh.
India clearly stated that Arunachal Pradesh is an indisputable part of Indian territory and that its residents are fully entitled to hold and travel with Indian passports.
Prema Wangjom Thongdok, who resides in the UK, alleged that immigration officials claimed she was “not Indian” because “Arunachal is part of China” and asked her to apply for a Chinese passport instead.
