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US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
The announcement is second under Trump's current administration, and comes as Beijing ramps up its military and diplomatic pressure against Taiwan
Dec 18, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
The announcement is second under Trump's current administration, and comes as Beijing ramps up its military and diplomatic pressure against Taiwan
Though China’s authoritarian government bans use of Meta social media by its citizens, Beijing lets Chinese companies advertise to foreign consumers on the globe-spanning platforms
Observer Research Foundation estimates tougher scrutiny led to production losses of $15 billion over four years to Indian electronics makers, which import key machinery from China to make mobile telephones
Washington signs a new supply-chain pact with allies to counter China’s control of critical AI minerals
Trump signaled he is eager to intervene again to halt clashes and rescue ceasefire, he helped broker earlier this year
Pakistan Army and China’s PLA are conducting drills to boost interoperability and counterterrorism capabilities
Tokyo and NATO warned after China–Russia bombers flew around Japan, prompting jet scrambles in the region
New Delhi lodges strong protest with Beijing over what it called the arbitrary detention of an Indian citizen at airport
Japan's defense minister condemns the move and terms it 'dangerous'
Russia and China signed a 'no-limits' strategic partnership shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, pledging to conduct regular military exercises to rehearse coordination between their armed forces
The trip is Macron’s fourth to China since he became president in 2017
Washington is pushing a peace plan that European officials and Kyiv initially viewed as too favorable to Moscow
Europe's plan is expected to push for faster joint purchasing of critical raw materials
Police have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter
With US tariffs disrupting global commerce, Beijing positioned itself as partner for European businesses
Rescue efforts conclude and at least 79 people, including 12 firefighters, are injured
The cable argues crime and human rights abuses linked to mass migration and 'individuals of a migration background' were a significant concern in Europe and the West
UK-based woman with an Indian passport was stopped by Chinese authorities in Shanghai on Nov 21 over her Arunachal Pradesh birthplace
Indian media reports a UK-based woman holding an Indian passport was stopped by Chinese authorities during a layover in Shanghai on November 21
The purchases of the unusually large volumes extend a surge in Chinese buying after the recent thaw in US-China trade relations
