Russian & Chinese Nuclear bombers fly near Alaska. Mexican drug lord El Mayo was arrested. Ethnic rebels oust Myanmar Junta from a strategic border town along China Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in World At War.

Russian & Chinese Nuclear bombers fly near Alaska

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated Washington's concerns over Beijing's actions toward Taiwan and its support for Russia's war in Ukraine as he met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Saturday. Blinken, who earlier called out China for escalating maritime tensions with the Philippines, talked extensively with Wang about Taiwan and Beijing's recent "provocative" actions toward the democratically governed island, a senior U.S. State Department official said.

Blinken in ASEAN: Blinken slams China's escalating actions in South China Sea

The much-anticipated Shanghai L*SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort in coastal Lingang area will begin internal testing in August as ticket prices were announced on Friday.

China to open world's largest indoor ski resort

Sharp-shooting Chinese teenagers Sheng Lihao and Huang Yuting bagged the first Olympic Games gold medal on Saturday in the final of the 10-metre mixed team air rifle event. Sheng, who won an individual silver medal at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics three years ago at 16, and Huang, 17, kept their cool to edge past South Korea's Keum Ji-hyeon and Park Ha-jun 16-12.

Paris Olympics 2024: China win 10m air rifle mixed event

US-listed Chinese electric vehicle companies are outspending Tesla on research and development. Companies like Nio dedicated 29 percent of revenue to R&D in the first quarter. Meanwhile, Tesla's R&D expenditure stands at a comparatively modest 5.4 percent.

China’s Nio outspends Tesla in R&D by over five times

The United States (US) said late Thursday (July 25) that a joint bomber patrol by Russia and China near Alaska was not a surprise. Addressing a press conference, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, "We closely monitored these aircraft, tracked the aircraft, intercepted the aircraft, and which demonstrates that our, you know, our forces are at the ready all the time and we have, we have very good surveillance capabilities.

Not a surprise to us: US reacts to Russian-Chinese joint bomber patrol near Alaska

Typhoon Gaemi's has left a devastating impact on East Asia. This powerful storm, the most formidable to strike china this year, began its assault on the coastal Fujian province on Friday, unleashing torrents of rain and ferocious winds as it makes its way inland. The storm has already left devastating impact on Taiwan, and Philippines. Authorities across china are scrambling against time and nature for rescue and relief operations.

Gravitas: Typhoon Gaemi hits china after razing Taiwan

China plans to start building the world’s first molten salt nuclear power plant that uses thorium as fuel instead of uranium in the Gobi Desert. Watch in for more details!

China building thorium-based nuclear power

The US military said on Wednesday that it had intercepted two Russian and two Chinese military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, although they stayed in international airspace. Watch in for more details!

Nuclear-capable bombers at US doorsteps: Russia & China joint air patrols near US

Three Chinese students are under investigation over footage captured by a drone of a United States aircraft carrier and naval facilities in South Korea in June. Watch in for more details!

South Korea: 3 students from China arrested, accused of illegally taking video of US Navy carrier

Authorities evacuated nearly 300,000 people and suspended public transport across eastern China, as Typhoon Gaemi brought torrential rains already responsible for five deaths in nearby Taiwan. Gaemi is the strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in eight years when it made landfall, flooding parts of the island's second-biggest city.

Typhoon Gaemi: 300,000 people evacuated in Eastern China amid torrential rains

Conditions in China have worsened as Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rainfall, gusty winds and a dangerous storm surge. Watch the video to find out more.

Typhoon Gaemi hits China after razing Taiwan

Pakistan formally requested China to restructure its debt. This comes as outstanding dues for power projects increased by 44% to $410billion. Pakistan's Finance Minister had arrived in Beijing on Thursday to engage in crucial talks on debt relief and structural reforms proposed by International Monetary Fund.

Pakistan seek debt relief from China, Pakistan bond falls amidst negotiations

India and China have decided to discuss and hopefully agree on the withdrawal of thousands of troops who are currently stationed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) amid the long-running standoff, stated the government of India.

India and China to discuss withdrawal of thousands of troops stationed along LAC

Pakistan formally requested China to restructure its debt. This comes as outstanding dues for power projects increased by 44% to $410billion. Pakistan's Finance Minister had arrived in Beijing on Thrusday to engage in crucial talks on debt relief and structural reforms proposed by International Monetary Fund.

Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in China as Pak seeks debt relief from China

South Korea police arrests three Chinese students after they capture footage of  US Navy Carrier

Conditions in Taiwan have worsened as Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rainfall, gusty winds and a dangerous storm surge. Watch the video to find out more.

Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Taiwan, churns toward China

In Chinese tradition, some numbers are considered lucky, many are believed to be unlucky. The number 8, for example, is believed to be lucky as it sounds like 'fortune' ehnr in Mandarin and Cantonese. The number 4, on the other hand, is believed to be unlucky as it sounds like 'death'.

Gravitas: Why 4 is considered an evil number in China

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called President Trump's plan to ban Mexican-made cars a "bluff" that "isn't serious." President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, known as Amlo, said that Trump's plan will not be implemented since it would lead to a substantial increase in car pricing in the US.

Trump targets Mexican car imports after China | World Business Watch

#Gravitas | Chinese engineers and the Taliban government commenced a groundbreaking project to mine the world's second-largest copper deposit in Afghanistan after a 16-year delay marked by war. This mining project is more than just an economic endeavor. It’s a complex tapestry of historical preservation, geopolitical strategy and the quest for natural resources and influence.

Gravitas: Work on the world's second-largest copper deposit in Afghanistan commences

Ukraine's foreign minister said Wednesday that he is seeking “common ground” in talks with his Chinese counterpart on ending his country’s war with Russia. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine Foreign Min Kuleba meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi | Ukrainian troops forced to sign up

Headlines of the hour: - Biden: Passing torch to younger voices - Netanayahu: Protesters Iran's usefeul idiots - Trump: Harris radical left lunatic - Russia-China planes intercepted near Alaska - Philippine-flagged tanker capsizes - Fire breaks out at NY's JFK airport - 5 dead in blast in Mexico's Tequila factory

Five dead in blast at Mexico tequila factory | Philippine-flagged tanker capsizes

Three Chinese students are under investigation by South Korean police for allegedly taking illegal photographs of a US aircraft carrier visiting the country, according to reports from Korean media on Wednesday (July 24).

Chinese students arrested for capturing drone footage of US aircraft carrier in South Korea

China is likely to retaliate forcefully if Philippines refuses to budge on the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea. Watch in for more details!

China-Philippines standoff over Sabina Shoal, disputed reef becomes latest flashpoint

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