NASA has officially launched its twenty-billion-dollar lunar base. NASA is already ordering landers, rovers and drones for a sprawling moon base, less than two months after the Artemis II's record-breaking lunar flyaround. The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four U.S. companies. With China moving aggressively to capture the Moon's resource-rich south pole, the second space race has escalated into a high-stakes geopolitical battle. Discover how engineers plan to build humanity's most expensive home amidst cosmic radiation, freezing temperatures, and ruthless superpower rivalry.

NASA Just Started Building on the Moon to Stop China | American Moon BASE by 2030

In a big move to counter China, Quad nations have jointly agreed to build a port in Fiji. This assumes significance as Fiji is a key nation in Indo-Pacific, where China's influence has increased. Quad also opposed unilateral actions in South China Sea that threaten peace and security.


QUAD to Build Fiji Port to Counter China's Influence Amid Hormuz Crisis

S. Jaishankar described the recent QUAD foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi as “substantive,” highlighting the depth of discussions among member nations. The talks involved representatives from India, the United States, Japan, and Australia focusing on Indo-Pacific security and regional cooperation.


Indo-Pacific Stability Dominates QUAD Discussions

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said QUAD foreign ministers held a “very good meeting” in New Delhi with a shared goal of intensified Indo-Pacific cooperation. Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced new QUAD initiatives, including a port infrastructure project in Fiji and stronger collaboration on critical minerals. The discussions highlighted the group’s growing focus on regional connectivity, supply chains, maritime security, and strategic partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.


QUAD Foreign Ministers Hold High-Stakes Delhi Talks | Indo-Pacific Stability Tops Agenda

QUAD Summit: Indo-Pacific Stability Dominates QUAD Discussions

QUAD Leaders Push Stronger Indo-Pacific Cooperation 

Taiwan's stock market has overtaken India to become the world's fifth-largest. The island's total market capitalisation has crossed that of India's.
The Taiwan stock exchange has surged sharply in recent months. The rally has been driven by the global boom in artificial intelligence.

India Slips In Global Market Rankings As Taiwan Stocks Rally Sharply 

Foreign ministers from India, United States, Japan and Australia came together in New Delhi for crucial QUAD discussions focused on Indo-Pacific cooperation and regional security. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted the meeting alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and counterparts from Japan and Australia. The joint briefing highlighted efforts to strengthen strategic coordination, maritime security, economic resilience, and diplomatic ties amid growing geopolitical challenges in the region.


QUAD Summit: Jaishankar Leads Key QUAD Briefing In New Delhi 

The escalating tariff war is reshaping global trade flows, with the United States and China witnessing a sharp $49 billion drop in trade within a single quarter. Supply chains are rapidly shifting as companies look beyond China, turning countries like Vietnam and Mexico into major manufacturing alternatives. Even semiconductor giant TSMC is now being viewed as a key macroeconomic indicator of global industrial realignment.


Tariff War Reshapes Global Trade As US-China Supply Chains Break Apart

China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 mission to its Tiangong space station, marking another major milestone in the country’s rapidly advancing space program. The mission lifted off aboard a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center carrying three astronauts into orbit.


Shenzhou-23 Mission: First Hong Astronaut Joins Tiangong Crew

A deadly coal mine blast in northern China has been revised by state media, with updated fatality figures following earlier reports that suggested around 90 deaths. Rescue operations and investigations are ongoing as authorities reassess the scale of the disaster and safety lapses in the mining sector.


China Coal Mine Blast: Investigation Launched Into Deadly Shanxi Gas Explosion That Killed 82

Global investors are rapidly returning to Chinese equities. Foreign inflows into Chinese stocks surged to $29 billion in April, the highest monthly inflow since January and the fifth-largest monthly intake on record. The sharp rebound comes after two straight months of outflows in February and March.


Chinese Equities See 5th-largest Monthly Foreign Inflow

China Coal Mine Blast: State Media Revises Fatality After Initial Reports of 90

HSBC has sharply cut its forecast for China’s retail sales growth in 2026, citing weak consumer confidence, a prolonged property market slump, and slowing domestic demand. The downgrade adds to concerns over the health of the world’s second-largest economy, which has struggled to regain momentum despite multiple stimulus measures from Beijing.


HSBC Halves China's 2026 Retail Sales Forecast | China's Growth Story Hits a Wall

Taiwan says it is tracking more than 100 Chinese military and coast guard vessels operating in waters around the island, amid growing tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwanese authorities described the large-scale deployment as one of the most significant Chinese maritime activities in recent months. Beijing has increased military patrols and exercises near Taiwan, which China claims as its territory.


Taiwan Claims It is Tracking More Than 100 Chinese Vessels

Taiwan’s security officials have identified a massive deployment of over 100 Chinese naval, coast guard, and research vessels in regional waters, sparking heightened alert. The armada was detected maneuvering across a wide strategic footprint stretching from the Yellow Sea to the Western Pacific and the South China Sea. 


Taiwan Flags Massive Chinese Naval Build-Up; Protests Erupt as Tensions Escalate

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday (May 23, 2026) departed for Hangzhou, China, in the first phase of his four-day visit to promote ties with Beijing and celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.


Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif on a 4-Day Visit To China; Pays Tribute To Xi Jinping During Talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses grief over the loss of lives in a mining accident in Shanxi Province in China. Prime Minister extended his condolences to President Xi Jinping and the people of China on behalf of the people of India.


China's Worst Mining Disasters in 17 Years; PM Modi Offers Condolences

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to travel to China for high-level talks, even as escalating tensions in the Middle East raise concerns over a wider regional conflict involving Iran. The visit is expected to focus on bilateral cooperation, economic ties, and strategic coordination, while global geopolitics add urgency to the discussions amid growing instability in the region.


Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Heads to China Amid War Clouds On Iran

China’s exports of rare earth permanent magnets to Japan showed a marginal recovery in April, but the 2.5 percent increase comes after exports plunged 17.3 percent in March.

China-Japan Tensions Spill Into 'Magnets' Trade 

#Gravitas Just days after his high-stakes visit to China and in a major shift from long-standing practice, U.S. President Donald Trump said he could speak directly with Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te while considering a possible American arms package for Taiwan.  The comment marks a significant escalation because U.S. Presidents have avoided direct communication with Taiwan’s leaders since 1979, when Washington cut off formal diplomatic ties with Taipei and recognised Beijing.  


US To Arm Japan Amid Tensions With China

Vladimir Putin wrapped up his China visit with 42 agreements covering energy, trade, technology and financial cooperation, signalling deepening ties between Russia and China. A major focus of the visit was expanding trade in roubles and yuan instead of the US dollar, reflecting the broader global push toward de-dollarisation.


China, Russia Topple Dollar From World Supremacy With Bilateral Deal: BRICS Next? 

The United States has alleged that China is linked to a growing global scam center network involved in large-scale online fraud operations. Officials claim these networks are targeting victims worldwide through cyber scams, financial fraud, and digital deception schemes.


US Alleges China's Connection to Global Scam Center Network 

Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a successful tour of China with both countries signing 40 agreements. During the talks, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that both countries must oppose all acts of unilateral bullying. This was seen as an indirect attack on U.S. President Donald Trump. Both nations also slammed U.S. over the Iran war.


China-Russia Ties: How Did Xi Treat Trump & Putin In A Week? 

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