The Cabinet Office has rejected Dominic Cummings' claim that China breached high-level systems used to transfer sensitive government information.


Dominic Cummings: Senior Whitehall officials buried data breach

India has just pulled off a remarkable leap in global military rankings.
In a dramatic shift in air power dynamics, India has overtaken China to become the third most powerful air force in the world. According to the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft. India now holds a 'Truval rating' of 69.4. China, which is long seen as a rising air superpower, now sits behind India with a TVR of 58.1.

Strategic shift: India challenges China's air dominance 

India is turning the mighty Brahmaputra into a powerhouse of the future.
New Delhi has unveiled a ₹6.4 lakh crore hydropower plan to harness the river’s vast potential from the Northeast, a move that will light up millions of homes, strengthen India’s clean-energy ambitions, and reinforce its strategic standing in the region.
The Central Electricity Authority’s Master Plan for Evacuation of Power from Hydroelectric Plants in the Brahmaputra Basin covers over 200 projects across 12 sub-basins, tapping 76 gigawatts of capacity by 2047.


India’s Power Move on the Brahmaputra | ₹6.4 Lakh Crore Hydro Plan to Counter China 

U.S. President Donald Trump remains on track to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea in late October, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as both sides looked to ease tensions following fresh tariff threats and export controls.


US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accuses China of capturing global supply chains

South Korean president Lee Jae Myung has called for “all-out” diplomatic efforts to protect citizens in Cambodia after a university student was lured there by a scam ring and allegedly tortured to death.


South Korean student dies after severe torture by three Chinese suspects

Trump and Xi could meet at APEC summit in South Korea 

US Treasury Secretary said US expects India and Europe to back Washington in countering China's dominance over rare earth supplies, calling it "China versus the world." Despite steep US tariffs on Indian goods, Bessent said global support is vital.

US Calls for India's Support Against China

Official data show imports and exports surged past 385 billion dollars, in the first nine months of this year.
Lets take a look at the latest customs data.

US-China Trade: Amid Trade War With US, China’s Trade With SCO Partners Reaches Record High

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that China is "purposefully" not buying the soybeans from their farmers, and this is the reason they are considering terminating the business with Beijing.


Trump says considering terminating business with China; threatens to end cooking oil trade

Britain's domestic spy agency MI5 issued a rare public warning to members of parliament on Monday that they are being targeted by spies from China, Russia and Iran in an attempt to undermine the country's democracy.
The warning comes a week after prosecutors said they had to abandon the trial of two British men charged with spying on members of parliament for China because the British government had not provided evidence showing China was a threat to its national security.

MI5 Warns UK MPs Of Foreign Spies Using Flattery & Phishing

China has defended its decision to impose export controls on rare earth materials, insisting the measures are not outright bans. As global markets react and geopolitical concerns grow, Beijing emphasizes that the curbs are intended for national security and industry regulation.

China Defends Rare Earth Export Curbs | WORLD BUSINESS WATCH | WION

Tensions escalate dramatically in the South China Sea as the Philippines accuses China of aggressively using water cannons against Filipino vessels. This latest confrontation adds fuel to the ongoing territorial dispute in the region. 

South China Sea Tensions Rise: Philippines Accuses China of Aggressive Water Cannon Use

The Philippines said a Chinese ship deliberately rammed one of its government vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, though Beijing blamed Manila for the incident.


Philippines, China trade blames for vessels colliding in South China Sea as tensions soar

Chinese economy slows amid Trump trade war and weaker consumer spending. China's economy showed further signs of weakness last month as it came under strain from Donald Trump's trade wars and domestic problems, with factory output and consumer spending rising at their slowest pace for about a year.


China's economy under pressure amid trade tension

"China's announcement of export control measures on rare earths and related items is a legitimate action by the Chinese government to refine its export control system in accordance with laws and regulations," a spokesperson with the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Sunday, in response to a question over the China's considerations with the Thursday announcement on imposing export control measures on related rare earth items.


Trump tariff war: How has China leveraged its control over rare earths?

Philippines calls China's actions 'bullying'; Beijing blames Manila for 'illegally' entering waters

Trump tariff war: Beijing criticises US 'double standards', defends rare earth export curbs 

US President Donald Trump has said he would impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China from next month.



Trump tariff war: Trump announces additional 100% China tariff, tech controls

Tensions between the U.S. and China are set to escalate sharply after former President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. The canceled talks were expected to address the looming tariff standoff and growing economic friction between the two superpowers. With both sides hardening positions, fears of a renewed trade war are rising, threatening global markets and diplomatic stability in East Asia.


Trump tariff war: Trump escalates trade war, slaps 100% tariff on Chinese goods from November 1 

Germany is raising red flags over China's tightening grip on critical mineral exports. A move that could send shock-waves through the global tech and manufacturing industries.
With Europe caught in the middle of deepening tensions between the US and China. Germany is calling for a united European front to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers.

Germany Alarmed by China Mineral Curbs 

US President Donald Trump imposed 100 percent tariffs on China from November 1st.
He also threatened to cancel his in-person meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping at the APEC summit later this month.
The fears of a global disruption in trade sent wall street stocks stumbling, wiping out 1.65 trillion dollars in market value.

$1.65 Trillion Wiped Out From Wall Street

Tensions between the U.S. and China are set to escalate sharply after former President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. The canceled talks were expected to address the looming tariff standoff and growing economic friction between the two superpowers. With both sides hardening positions, fears of a renewed trade war are rising, threatening global markets and diplomatic stability in East Asia.

Trump Escalates Trade War With China, Announces Additional 100% Tariff

Trump Announces New 100% China Tariff, Keeps Door Open to Xi Meeting

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