Thailand's Prime Minister showcased a touch of musical diplomacy by singing a rendition of the classic Chinese ballad "Tian Mi Mi" during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The performance highlighted the warm ties between Bangkok and Beijing during high-level talks.

Thai PM sings a rendition of the classic ballad 'Tian Mi Mi' to Chinese Premier Li Qiang

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits the Philippines in a show of solidarity as Washington strongly condemns Beijing's latest dangerous and aggressive maritime actions in the contested South China Sea.

South China Sea clash: Philippine military says China injured sailor in Sea clash

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits the Philippines in a show of solidarity as Washington strongly condemns Beijing's latest dangerous and aggressive maritime actions in the contested South China Sea.


South China sea clash: Rubio in Philippines as US condemns 'dangerous' China actions

Chinese AI startup Moonshot has unveiled Kimi K3, a powerful open-weight AI model that rivals leading Western systems while operating at significantly lower cost. The launch has intensified competition in the global AI race and triggered a sharp sell-off in technology stocks as investors reassessed the industry's outlook.

China's Moonshot targets IPO within the next six months

China and the Philippines on Monday traded accusations after an encounter between vessels in contested South China Sea ‌waters, with Manila saying one of its navy personnel was struck on the head and Beijing saying Manila provoked the incident.
The Philippines said Chinese Coast Guard personnel aggressively struck one of its navy staff on the head with a wooden baton during an encounter in the Second Thomas Shoal on Monday in which a navy rubber boat was damaged.

China-Philippines sea clash: Taiwan warns of growing Chinese pressure at sea

Senior officials from Japan’s Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces have launched personal X (formerly Twitter) accounts to combat what Tokyo identifies as China’s "cognitive warfare".

Japanese defence officials launch X accounts; Move aims to counter China's 'cognitive warfare'

Japanese defence officials launch X accounts; move aims to counter China's cognitive warfare 

The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai has become the epicenter of a massive leap in robotics, showcasing China’s rapid transition from mere hardware production to "embodied intelligence".


China: Robots show-off human-like skills | Robot revolution on display

A rare look at China’s expanding military footprint in the Gobi Desert. Recent satellite imagery has revealed massive, highly sophisticated training grounds designed to simulate high-stakes modern warfare, including exact replicas of Western naval vessels and critical infrastructure.


Inside China's secret desert military training grounds

Deep in China's remote Taklamakan Desert, satellite images have revealed something startling: a full-scale, three-dimensional replica of a US Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, built for missile target practice. It's part of a sprawling complex at the Ruoqiang test range that includes mock aircraft, a 37-kilometer rail system to simulate moving ships, and even replicas of Taiwan's Su'ao Naval Base.


China creates replica US warships for missile training

In today's top world headlines:

Ukrainian drone attacks kill several people in western Russia as the war intensifies.
Kuwait accuses Iran of targeting civilian infrastructure after attacks on power, water, and oil facilities.
Uganda's school bus tragedy claims the lives of 23 children and one adult.
Flash floods in northern Vietnam leave several dead and missing.
Indian truck driver found dead in Canada; police launch homicide investigation.
Massive fire at a firecracker factory in Ahmedabad kills at least eight people.
Thousands of Tibetans in exile protest against China's ethnic unity law.
Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty jointly win Best Actor at the 72nd National Film Awards.

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A massive landslide tore through Pengshui County on the edge of Chongqing on Friday morning, sending rocks and soil crashing down and burying more than 10 residential buildings. At least 8 people are confirmed dead, with 34 still missing, though 10 were pulled from the debris alive. Over 800 rescuers are on site, but officials warn the risk of another collapse remains high. President Xi Jinping has ordered a full investigation into what caused the disaster and demanded swift identification of other hazard zones.


China landslide: Chinese president Xi orders rescue, probe into Chongqing landslide 

In a major policy shift, the U.S. has allowed the 2020 national emergency declaration regarding Hong Kong to lapse. While this move removes specific sanctions associated with the original executive order, the U.S. maintains other restrictive measures under separate legal frameworks.

US ends its state of emergency over Hong Kong security threat

U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on the American electoral system during a primetime national address, reviving claims about the 2020 presidential election while calling for stricter voting laws ahead of the midterm elections. The speech has reignited debate over election integrity, voting rights, and the lasting political impact of the January 6 Capitol riot, even as the U.S. faces mounting domestic and international challenges.

Trump doubles down on US election attacks

Amid the unrest in Balochistan, China has raised security concerns pertaining to Saindak mine, which is Pakistan's largest copper and gold mine. Last week itself, Pakistan's military announced that at least 42 persons were killed in three attacks by Baloch insurgents.


Balochistan unrest affects Pakistan's biggest copper mine as China flags security concerns

Democrats and voting rights groups say Donald Trump’s primetime speech making unverified claims of Chinese interference in the 2020 election is the clearest sign yet that the president is laying the groundwork to tamper with the results of November’s midterms.


Did Trump lay groundwork to challenge November results?

China's influence over global supply chains extends far beyond rare earths. It has quietly become the world's largest supplier of pharmaceutical ingredients that form the backbone of modern medicines.

U.S. think tanks warn of China's pharma leverage

Pakistan has stepped up security around the China-run Saindak copper and gold mine in Balochistan after insurgent violence disrupted supply routes. The move follows security warnings, although the mine's operator has denied reports that the project could be forced to shut down.

Pak to tighten security around Saindak mine

US President Donald Trump has claimed that newly declassified intelligence reveals major vulnerabilities in America's election system and alleged that China obtained 220 million US voter files beginning during the 2020 election cycle. Speaking from the White House, Trump said the data included sensitive voter information and argued that it exposed the country to foreign interference. He also announced that the declassified documents would be released publicly and renewed his call for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require voter identification, proof of citizenship and tighter rules on mail-in voting. While US media noted that the documents are newly declassified, they also reported that many of the security concerns referenced have been publicly discussed for years. Trump's broader allegations about the 2020 election remain disputed, and the proposed legislation continues to face significant political hurdles in Congress.

Trump unveils declassified election documents, alleges China accessed US voter data since 2020

Donald Trump claimed that newly declassified intelligence reveals China compromised millions of U.S. voter records and exposed vulnerabilities in America's election infrastructure. The announcement comes as the U.S. launches a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets, while tensions continue to rise across West Asia. CENTCOM also intensified maritime operations near Iran as Ukraine reported deadly Russian missile strikes on Odesa. Meanwhile, North Korea pledged stronger ties with China, SpaceX aborted its latest Starship launch seconds before liftoff, and Japan's stock market plunged amid growing concerns over the AI sector.

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Ukraine has been granted permission to purchase Chinese drone components from an EU defence loan, which could amount to €6 billion, according to a report by the Financial Times. This would be the first tranche, which is dedicated to drone procurement, among the total €60 billion earmarked for defence procurement. This is done to “respond as quickly as possible to the most urgent needs that Ukraine has…derogations are possible. These are granted in exceptionally rare cases,” said a spokesperson of the commission as reported by FT.In general, it is stipulated that the funds are being used to purchase components from Europe, Ukraine or other approved partners. However, if the necessary quantities are not available within the required time, then Ukraine may request to purchase them from other countries. These components include- batteries, engines, flight controllers, and specialised electronics — rather than finished, assembled commercial unmanned aerial vehicles.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/keir-starmer-farewell-speech-house-of-commons-goodbye-prime-minister-1784123642509">'This is the end of my political journey': Keir Starmer delivers emotional goodbye speech</a><h2>A strategic paradox for the European Union</h2>Europe has repeatedly accused Beijing of being “the key enabler of Russia's war” against Ukraine as a key supplier to Moscow's military industrial complex. This highlights the inability of the EU and US defence industries to match the production needs for drone manufacturing. Ukraine has itself developed an incredibly advanced and innovative defence industry, but it is significantly dependent on China's supply chain of raw materials. The country's defence production has grown from $1 billion before to $35-55 billion. China remains a key player in the global supply chain. Though Ukraine is heavily trying to reduce reliance on Chinese imports, it remains the only option for many key components. EU officials recognise the contradiction of sending European capital to Beijing, which is actively supplying dual-use components like semiconductors and drone engines to Russia, but it becomes necessary to prioritise survival.&nbsp;

Ukraine has reportedly received EU approval to use part of a defence loan to purchase Chinese drone components, highlighting Europe's dependence on China's supply chain.

Ukraine has been granted permission to purchase Chinese drone components from an EU defence loan, which could amount to €6 billion, according to a report by the Financial Times. This would be the first tranche, which is dedicated to drone procurement, among the total €60 billion earmarked for defence procurement. This is done to “respond as quickly as possible to the most urgent needs that Ukraine has…derogations are possible. These are granted in exceptionally rare cases,” said a spokesperson of the commission as reported by FT. In general, it is stipulated that the funds are being used to purchase components from Europe, Ukraine or other approved partners. However, if the necessary quantities are not available within the required time, then Ukraine may request to purchase them from other countries. These components include- batteries, engines, flight controllers, and specialised electronics — rather than finished, assembled commercial unmanned aerial vehicles. Also Read: 'This is the end of my political journey': Keir Starmer delivers emotional goodbye speech A strategic paradox for the European Union Europe has repeatedly accused Beijing of being “the key enabler of Russia's war” against Ukraine as a key supplier to Moscow's military industrial complex. This highlights the inability of the EU and US defence industries to match the production needs for drone manufacturing. Ukraine has itself developed an incredibly advanced and innovative defence industry, but it is significantly dependent on China's supply chain of raw materials. The country's defence production has grown from $1 billion before to $35-55 billion. China remains a key player in the global supply chain. Though Ukraine is heavily trying to reduce reliance on Chinese imports, it remains the only option for many key components. EU officials recognise the contradiction of sending European capital to Beijing, which is actively supplying dual-use components like semiconductors and drone engines to Russia, but it becomes necessary to prioritise survival.

Ukraine has reportedly received EU approval to use part of a defence loan to purchase Chinese drone components, highlighting Europe's dependence on China's supply chain.

Ukraine gets EU approval to purchase Chinese drone parts under €6 billion defence fund

The makers of Ramayana Part 1 are exploring global opportunities as Namit Malhotra holds advanced discussions with Chinese exhibitors for the film’s international release and distribution.


Ramayana: Part 1 eyes China release; makers plan promotional tour

China's fiscal engine is sputtering and Beijing's own numbers show why.


China's Growth Model Meeting Its Limits? 

China is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of global drug innovation, and artificial intelligence is emerging as the key lever that could tilt dominance in its favour.


China turns to AI for next drug breakthroughs

China has intensified its land reclamation efforts at Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands, transforming the previously submerged feature into what is projected to be its largest artificial island in the South China Sea. While Beijing maintains that the development is for civilian purposes, satellite imagery reveals extensive infrastructure—including a potential 9,000-foot runway, deep-water harbors, and facilities capable of supporting diesel power plants, coastal defense emplacements, and missile systems.


China denies military use, claims civilian development; antelope reef build-up gathers pace

As the Shenzhou-23 mission marks its 50-day milestone aboard the Tiangong space station, China’s latest crew—commander Zhu Yangzhu, pilot Zhang Zhiyuan, and Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying—is deep into an ambitious year-long scientific campaign. Launched on May 24, 2026, the crew is currently conducting over 100 specialized experiments focused on the long-term effects of spaceflight on human physiology and material science.  


Shenzhou-23 crew marks 50 days in space; Tiangong astronauts study microgravity

China’s sudden, temporary export ban on helium is a crisis-management measure driven by severe global supply shocks. With Middle East conflicts shuttering major Qatari processing plants and Russian supply constrained, China—which imports up to 90% of its helium—halted all overseas shipments to protect its domestic chipmakers.


Helium Crisis Explained: Why China's Helium Export Ban Matters?

China has temporarily banned helium exports with immediate effect, citing its foreign trade law. While the chemical is often associated with party balloons, it is an essential industrial input for semiconductor manufacturing.

From balloons to chips: The Helium crisis explained 

Typhoon Bavi has officially made landfall in Zhejiang province, triggering a massive emergency response across China’s eastern coast. With wind speeds reaching 144 kph, authorities have evacuated over 1.7 million people as the storm brings life-threatening flash floods and torrential rain.


Typhoon Bavi: Eastern China braces for flash floods after Bavi landfall 

#Gravitas The world's brightest minds are becoming the newest battleground in the U.S.-China rivalry.  The latest name to make that shift is Nobel prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi.  He has left the University of California, Berkeley, to join a public research university in Beijing, where he will lead a new institute that uses artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery of advanced materials. 


Why best American scientists are heading to China 

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