The world's biggest stories in one bulletin! In today's Breaking World News, the US military launched another wave of strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the 12th consecutive night of attacks as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia confirmed a tanker was hit in the Red Sea, while Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on shipping.

In Asia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, reaffirming Beijing's commitment to strengthening China-India ties and resolving sensitive issues through dialogue.

Back in India, security remains tight at Delhi's Jantar Mantar as the CJP-led protest continues, with 16 Delhi Metro stations closed amid fresh tensions.

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CJP Protest | China-India Talks |  US Strikes Iran | Ukraine Peace Talks | Nigeria Attack | Wildfire

Chinese FM Wang Yii, who is also a member of the Communist Party of China’s Political Bureau and Beijing’s special representative on the India-China border, is attending the meet at the invitation of India’s NSA Ajit Doval. The meet is part of a pragmatic thaw that started after 2024.

NSA Doval to FM Wang Yi: Stable ties key to India-China understanding

China has vowed to support Cuba as the island faces severe blackouts, sanctions and mounting pressure from the Trump administration. Beijing accused the US of “power politics and bullying” while Havana warned of a humanitarian catastrophe.

China backs Cuba against US ‘bullying’ as Havana faces humanitarian crisis

China and the U.S. should prepare for "important ​high-level exchanges", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a ‌call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, while warning the Taiwan issue is "the biggest point of risk" for relations.
"The Taiwan issue ​concerns China's core interests," Wang told Rubio, adding that ​the U.S. should "keep its promises and make the right ⁠choices in order to open up new space for China-U.S. cooperation ​and make due efforts for world peace", an official summary of the ​call released by Wang's ministry showed.


Wang Yi Raises Taiwan Issue in Call With Marco Rubio

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said both nations are eagerly implementing the understandings reached by their leaders, highlighting the renewed interactions at all levels between India and China, which have led to a new record in bilateral trade and closer people-to-people exchanges.

'India, China should see each other as partners, not rivals': Chinese FM Wang Yi pushes for warmer ties with New Delhi

Thailand- Cambodia: China has stepped in to mediate renewed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi urging both sides to de-escalate and cease hostilities. China’s Special Envoy for Asian Affairs has begun shuttle diplomacy, traveling to both countries to facilitate peace talks. Both Cambodia and Thailand have expressed willingness to de-escalate following China’s mediation, as Beijing aims to prevent further civilian casualties and maintain ASEAN unity.



Thailand-Cambodia Clash: China Steps In To Mediate Renewed Thailand, Cambodia Clashes

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has concluded a two-day visit to India, aimed at improving diplomatic ties and discussing key regional and global issues.


India-China ties: BRICS unity strengthens amid US pressure

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has concluded a two-day visit to India, aimed at improving diplomatic ties and discussing key regional and global issues.

India-China relations: Direct flights, border trade to resume | Modi-Xi Jinping hail ties

Besides the breakthrough, the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said that the two sides have also decided to resume direct flights at the earliest and increase the scale of Indian pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.

India, China agree to work for early solution to boundary delimitation

India and China held the 24th round of border talks in New Delhi, where Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian NSA Ajit Doval to discuss the ongoing boundary dispute.


India-China Ties: Chinese FM Wang Yi Meets NSA Ajit Doval, Wang Yi to Meet PM Modi Later

India and China held the 24th round of border talks in New Delhi, where Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian NSA Ajit Doval to discuss the ongoing boundary dispute. Watch the India, China talks to know more updates on this!


Wang YI-Ajit Doval meet: India, China hold 24th round of border talks, seeks stability in bilateral ties

Wang YI- Doval meet: India, China hold 24th round of border talks 

Chinese FM Wang Yi meets NSA Ajit Doval in Delhi

India and China discussed trade and economic issues on Monday, including restarting border trade and direct flights, with India raising worries about China’s limits on exporting rare earth minerals.


Wang Yi In India: Differences Shouldn’t Turn Into Disputes, S. Jaishankar to Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in India for a two-day visit ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Beijing. 


Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with EAM Jaishankar ahead of SCO

Wang Yi's In India: China's FM To Begin 2-Day India Visit Ahead Of SCO Summit in Beijing 

The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China will hold a meeting in Kabul on August 20, where they are expected to discuss the expansion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Pakistan on August 21

The upcoming visit of the Chinese FM, which is underway, comes even as both India and China aim to normalise ties after the Kazan meeting between PM Modi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

China's Wang Yi likely to visit India this month

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China will retaliate against the United States tariffs and accused Washington of "meeting good with evil". Watch this report for more details!

China FM Wang Yi warns US against imposing tariffs 'without reason'

World: Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said that the country's leaders have set out the overall direction of improving India-China relationship.

'We should engage in mutual beneficial cooperation': Jaishankar meets Chinese FM Wang Yi on sidelines of G20

India and China should meet each other halfway and commit themselves to mutual understanding rather than mutual suspicion, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday as he met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri here.

Indian foreign Secy Misri meets Chinese FM Wang Yi, call for commitment to mutual support

India and China on Wednesday decided to give positive directions for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra during the visit of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval to Beijing.

Wang Yi-Doval Meet: India's NSA Ajit Doval Delivers Mansarovar Breakthrough in Beijing

Wang Yi-Doval Meet: Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra to Resume as Doval-Wang Yi Reach Consensus

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CJP Protest | China-India Talks | US Strikes Iran | Ukraine Peace Talks | Nigeria Attack | Wildfire

NSA Doval to FM Wang Yi: Stable ties key to India-China understanding

China backs Cuba against US ‘bullying’ as Havana faces humanitarian crisis

Wang Yi Raises Taiwan Issue in Call With Marco Rubio

'India, China should see each other as partners, not rivals': Chinese FM Wang Yi

Thailand-Cambodia Clash: China Steps In To Mediate Renewed Thailand, Cambodia Clashes

India-China ties: BRICS unity strengthens amid US pressure

India-China relations: Direct flights, border trade to resume | Modi-Xi Jinping hail ties

India, China agree to work for early solution to boundary delimitation

India-China Ties: Chinese FM Wang Yi Meets NSA Ajit Doval, Wang Yi to Meet PM Modi Later

Wang YI-Ajit Doval meet: India, China hold 24th round of border talks, seeks stability in bilateral ties

India-China Ties: Chinese FM Wang Yi Meets NSA Ajit Doval, Wang Yi to Meet PM Modi Later

Wang YI- Doval meet: India, China hold 24th round of border talks

Chinese FM Wang Yi meets NSA Ajit Doval in Delhi

Wang Yi In India: Differences Shouldn’t Turn Into Disputes, S. Jaishankar to Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with EAM Jaishankar ahead of SCO

Wang Yi's In India: China's FM To Begin 2-Day India Visit Ahead Of SCO Summit in Beijing

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Pakistan on August 21

China's Wang Yi likely to visit India this month

China FM Wang Yi warns US against imposing tariffs 'without reason'

'We should engage in mutual beneficial cooperation': Jaishankar meets Chinese FM Wang Yi on sidelines of G20

Indian foreign Secy Misri meets Chinese FM Wang Yi, call for commitment to mutual support

Wang Yi-Doval Meet: India's NSA Ajit Doval Delivers Mansarovar Breakthrough in Beijing

Wang Yi-Doval Meet: Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra to Resume as Doval-Wang Yi Reach Consensus