Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Nepal eco advisor quits over currency row - India: Polling ends for phase 4 - Israeli forces push into Gaza - Dust storm & rains lash Mumbai - US, China meet to discuss AI risks

Nepal eco advisor quits over currency row | Polling ends for phase 4

The Maldivian government, on Monday (May 13) said India has extended “budgetary support” to the island nation with a rollover of a $50 million Treasury Bill. This comes as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Male against the looming “debt distress” as it looks to borrow more from China.

India gives Maldives $50mn in budgetary support as IMF warns island nation of ‘debt distress’

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - China, Mongolia conduct Army drill - Rishi Sunak confident of Tories victory - Israeli forces push into Gaza - Japan: Online booking for Mt Fuji - US, China meet to discuss AI risks

China, Mongolia conduct Army drill | Sunak confident of Tories victory

Three men have been charged under the UK National Security Act for allegedly assisting the intelligence service based out of Hong Kong. The incident of foreign interference in the British state of affairs emerged after the arrests first happened.

Three charged in UK for aiding China-controlled Hong Kong intelligence service

China has taken the title of India's largest trading partner for the fiscal year 2023-24, with a bilateral trade volume reaching $118.4 billion, according to data compiled by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).

China overtakes US as India's top trading partner in FY24, data shows

In China, a young caretaker Xi Xiamen has taken upon herself to nurture cubs of wild animals in a zoo. From Tiger cubs to baby pandas to little bears she has taken care of around 200 animals in the past 4 years. Her videos gather millions of views on social media platforms.

Young Chinese caretaker Xi Xiamen helps nurture wild animals

The bad news does not seem to be ending for China. April data shows that the country's credit growth shrank for the first time, as government bond sales slowed. In addition, loan expansion has been worse than expected, which is a sign of weak demand. Aggregate financing, a broad measure of credit, decreased by almost $27.7 billion in April from the previous month.

China: Aggregate financing decreases for the first time since 2017

The United States is considered to be one of the most powerful Nations it is the most powerful nation in the world. But a new report has now said that America's popularity as a global Powerhouse has taken a bit of a beating, particularly in the Muslim-majority nations. Watch to know more!

Report by 'Democratic Perception Index': America's rivals improve reputation

Poll: US' popularity shrinking worldwide

The Chinese military said it "tracked, warned and expelled" an US missile destroyer from the waters around the disputed Paracel Islands on Friday. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas | South China Sea: China accuses US Navy of violating its sovereignty

China is facing a mounting retirement crisis as a significant portion of its workforce finds itself unable to afford to stop working. With 13% of its workforce over the age of 60, rivalling figures seen in the united states, the strain on government benefits is palpable.

China grapples with ageing population, 94 million workers above the age of 60

Tensions are simmering between Beijing and Washington. The U.S. imposed restrictions on some Chinese companies. Approx 37 Chinese entities are added to a trade restriction list. Some are restricted over allegedly supporting the spy balloon that flew over the United States last year.

Chinese spy balloon: Chinese companies hit with US trade restrictions

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hungary late Wednesday, the penultimate destination on his five-day European visit, where he is expected to seal several agreements with Prime Minister Viktor Orban that will strengthen China's economic ties in the region. Watch to know more.

Xi's Europe visit: Way to charm or divide? | Is Chinese President creating wedge between West & US?

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has said that his country will be "very sensitive to any needs of our neighbours" amid the visits of a Chinese vessel. Speaking to WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, FM Zameer said, "We will make sure that the Indian Ocean is a peaceful place and a peaceful Indian Ocean is good for India as well as is good for Maldives.

Maldives Foreign Minister Zameer mindful of concerns over China vessel visit; seeks debt relief from India

China says it tracked, warned, expelled a US warship

Chinese scientists have found strange volcanoes on the Moon's far side, where the next Chinese mission will land. This discovery is likely to change how we think about lunar volcanoes and help us understand why one side of the Moon looks different from the other.

Mysteries of the moon: Geologists find strange volcanoes on the far side of lunar surface

The significance of President Xi Jinping’s three-nation tour of Europe (3–10 May) covering discussions with the leaders of France, EU, Serbia, and Hungary transcends China-Europe relations.

With Xi Jinping in Europe, China plays geopolitics

In a major setback for Chinese leader Xi Jinping's objective to expand Beijing's pervasive footprint in Latin America, Nicaragua has cancelled a controversial plan to build a canal linking the Atlantic and the Pacific nearly a decade after it first broke ground.

Setback for Xi's China as Nicaragua drops plan to build Atlantic-Pacific canal

Malaysia plans to introduce “orangutan diplomacy” for countries that buy its palm oil, including India, as it hopes to ease criticism of deforestation linked to its multibillion-dollar industry and as a part of a diplomatic strategy.

Malaysia plans to introduce ‘orangutan diplomacy’ for nations that import palm oil

More than 800,000 people in Europe and the US appear to have been duped into sharing card details and other sensitive personal data with a vast network of fake online designer shops apparently operated from China.

Gravitas | Chinese network behind one of world's 'largest online scams'

Reducing aerosol emissions can have a cooling effect on Earth's climate. Aerosols are tiny particles suspended in the atmosphere, often released through human activities like burning fossil fuels and biomass, industrial processes, and natural events like volcanic eruptions.

China's aerosol reduction measures warming Pacific region, finds study

The US is deliberating a move to fortify its defences against China and Russia's advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, particularly targeting access to advanced AI models, such as those powering platforms like ChatGPT.

US considers restrictions on China's access to advanced AI software, including models behind ChatGPT

The US has revoked licenses that allowed companies including Intel and Qualcomm to ship chips used for laptops and handsets made by Chinese tech giant Huawei. The Chinese Foreign Ministry slammed the move, saying that the United States is (quote unquote) "overstretching the concept of national security".

US revokes licenses that allow firms to ship chips to Huawei

The US Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo, hinted at enforcing extreme measures such as a ban or strict rules against Chinese connected vehicles amid national security concerns.

U.S. mulls ban on Chinese connected vehicles amid national security fears

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