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Pacific leaders sound alarm over delayed U.S. funding

Pacific island leaders express urgent concern over delays in U.S. funding, warning of potential Chinese influence amidst geopolitical tensions.

Kremlin dismisses U.S. warnings on Russian space nuclear capabilities

Kremlin dismisses U.S. warnings about Russian nuclear capabilities in space, while tensions escalate amidst concerns over a potential space arms race.

Two Chinese fishermen dead post confrontation with Taiwanese coastguard

Two Chinese fishermen drowned in a confrontation with the Taiwanese coastguard near Taiwan's Kinmen archipelago, highlighting tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

General Anil Chauhan stresses cooperation for strengthening India’s defence space capabilities

India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, calls for improved counter-space capabilities in the face of China's advances, stressing the importance of self-sufficiency in arms manufacture for national security, domestic development, and coordination between the military and defence sectors.

U.S. Senate advances $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

The U.S. Senate progresses $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, amid doubts over House approval.

Chinese diplomat praises India for impressive economic growth, Chandrayaan

Kong Xianhua, Consul General of China in Mumbai, has praised India for its impressive economic growth and Chandrayaan on the occasion of the Chinese New Year Reception.

Taiwan issues alert over Chinese satellite launch amid election preparations

China helps Egypt send new satellite into orbit

China helped Egypt send a remote-sensing satellite into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China Monday.

China to keep promoting peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza Strip

According to Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong, China will keep promoting the peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian and Palestinian-Israeli conflicts, as well as resisting ideological divisions and confrontation, .

China to launch Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft on Oct 26

China will launch the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft with the three-member crew to the Tiangong space station.

Chinese President Xi Jinping to skip G20 Summit in India

Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to skip the G20 Summit in India, with Premier Li Qiang expected to attend as Beijing’s representative. The government has stated that they currently have no comment regarding Jinping's travel plans.

India lodges protest with China for showing AP as its territory in 2023 map

India initiated a strong protest with China for showing Arunachal Pradesh on its latest map claiming the state and Aksai Chin to be their own territories.

BRICS Summit 2023: Xi Jinping hails ties with South Africa at historical standing point

Several digital billboards showing BRICS leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have been built throughout Johannesburg, South Africa, in preparation for hosting the summit.

Taiwan calls China ‘bully next door’ in midst of war drills from Beijing

Taiwan reported on Saturday that since China declared the start of military drills, it had recorded 42 warplane breaches into its air defense zone.

Chinese Defense Minister arrives in Belarus for state visit

Chinese defense minister Li Shangfu arrived in Belarus on Aug. 16, Belarusian state news agency BELTA reported, citing the country's defense ministry.