The death toll from this year's Hajj has exceeded 1,000. And Saudi officials say that more than half of them were unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat. Watch in for more details!

Hajj pilgrimage 2024: New deaths reported include 58 from Egypt

Japan imposed trade restrictions on several companies in China, India, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan for allegedly aiding Russia's war in Ukraine, according to a statement released by the Japanese foreign ministry on Friday, as reported by Reuters.

Japan joins US in sanctioning China over support for Russia's war

The Philippines urged China on Wednesday to avoid actions that endanger sailors and vessels in the South China Sea, saying peace could not be achieved if China’s words did not match its behaviour in the disputed waters. Watch in for more details!

Philippines urges China to avoid actions that endanger sailors

The Philippine military said on Wednesday that the Chinese coast guard rammed and boarded Filipino navy boats and seized their guns in the South China Sea this week in a confrontation that saw a Filipino sailor lose a thumb.

Chinese coast guard board Philippines' Navy boat, after ramming into the Filipino vessel

South China Sea tensions: Chinese coast guard board Philippines' Navy boat

Manila released new footage of Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing knives, an axe and other weapons in a clash with Philippine naval vessels. The scuffle happened near a strategic reef in the South China Sea.

Dramatic video shows Chinese coast guards attacking Philippine naval vessels with knives, axes

The Philippines urged China on Wednesday to avoid actions that endanger sailors and vessels in the South China Sea, saying peace could not be achieved if China's words did not match its behaviour in the disputed waters.

South China Sea tensions: China and Philippines spar at sea again

Over a millennium ago, in July 1054, when Chinese astronomers documented a remarkable "guest star" that shone as brightly as Jupiter for nearly a month, it sparked curiosity and speculations in equal proportions.

China's 11th century 'guest star' revealed as spectacular Crab Nebula

On Tuesday, China conveyed "strong concern" over the visit of a high-level US Congress delegation to Dharamshala to meet with the Dalai Lama and urged US President Joe Biden not to sign the Tibet policy bill, threatening "resolute measures".

China warns of resolute measures if Biden signs Tibet Bill

India's image in Canada has taken a hit as positive views related to the country dropped by 11 points since March 2023, according to new data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute.

Canadian sentiment towards India drops sharply amid diplomatic strains: Report

The US Congress passed this month a legislation, the Resolve Tibet Act, calling for a peaceful resolution of the dispute over the status and governance of Tibet. It also calls on Beijing to resume dialogue with the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. Watch in for more details!

US lawmakers pass Tibet policy bill promoting talks between China & Dalai Lama

A bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, met the Dalai Lama, in India. Reaffirming American support for Tibetan autonomy, the lawmakers warned China that the U.S. will not allow Beijing to influence the choice of his successor. The lawmakers comments are expected to anger China as it views the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader as a "separatist."

Gravitas: China seethes as US lawmakers meet Dalai Lama, vow support for Tibetan autonomy

13,800 High-net-worth individuals left China in 2023, 15,200 are expected to leave China this year. Why are Chinese millionaires leaving their country? Gravitas explores.

Gravitas: Why China's millionaires are leaving the country?

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year, the world already witnessed how fault lines that existed for a long time between different power blocs bore prominence and continued to shape and reshape.

In a transitioning world order, what are India's chances?

According to reports, Malaysia is gearing up to join the BRICS group of emerging economies. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reportedly announced this in an interview with Chinese media outlet Guancha.

Malaysia's BRICS entry signals global shift

The Philippine military, on Wednesday (Jun 19) said that the Chinese coast guard rammed and boarded Filipino navy boats and seized guns from their personnel during the latest confrontation between Manila and Beijing in the disputed South China Sea.

South China Sea ‘ramming’ incident: Philippines says Chinese coast guard boarded its navy boats, seized guns

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived at Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra airport to meet Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Dharamshala. Pelosi is part of a six-member high-level US delegation that has come to India to meet the Dalai Lama. Watch in for more details!

US delegation-Dalai Lama meet: US hardens stance on Tibet?

US delegation meets Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, China fumes as US delegation reaches India

US lawmakers discuss Tibet-China dispute bill, Nancy Pelosi calls meeting with Dalai Lama 'blessing'

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers met the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in India. US lawmakers said they would not allow China to influence the choice of his successor. Watch this video for all details.

US lawmakers meet Tibet's Dalai Lama, warn China on choice of successor

Soon after Narendra Modi secured his third term as Indian Prime Minister, congratulatory messages started pouring in for PM Modi from all directions. World leaders including the Taiwan President congratulated PM Modi on his victory. However, China didn't seem to be happy with the trajectory of growing Taiwan-India relations. Day after the exchange of messages between PM Modi and Taiwan President, China released a statement.

Taiwan gives befitting reply as China questions Taiwan-India ties

NATO's chief called Monday for China to face consequences if it keeps up support to Russia, as he said that a steady flow of weapons to Ukraine was the only way to end the war.

West should 'impose a cost' on China for Russia support: NATO chief

Manila on Tuesday (Jun 18) said that one of its navy officers sustained a “severe injury” after China’s Coast Guard rammed a Philippine vessel near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.

Navy officer severely injured after Chinese ship rammed Philippine vessel in South China Sea: Manila

We turn our attention to China's property market crisis. House prices in china continued their steep decline in May. This shows the country's strongest measures to prop up the real estate market have failed to rekindle demand. Take a look at this next report for more.

China's house price slump deepens despite stimulus

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