Detained Chinese ‘spy’ says espionage work to Philippines began in 2016

Chinese spy She Zhijiang, currently detained in Thailand and fighting repatriation to China, claimed in an Al Jazeera documentary that he began his spy work in the Philippines in 2016 while evading Chinese authorities who had ordered his arrest for illegal gambling.

Shooting attack in Tel Aviv causes a number of casualties, Israeli police say

Israeli police said gunmen opened fire in Israel’s commercial capital Tel Aviv on the boundary with Jaffa on Tuesday and there were a number of casualties.

Iran launches missile attack on Israel

Missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel a short while ago, the Israeli military says in a statement

Actor Govinda suffers bullet injury as revolver misfires, hospitalised

Actor Govinda on Tuesday was rushed to a hospital in Mumbai after sustaining an accidental bullet injury on his leg with his own revolver.

Jaishankar at UNGA says crossborder terrorism will have consequence

In a sharp reply to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday that Islamabad’s policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed, and the country ’’can have no expectation of impunity.’’

Three dead and 15 hurt in Shanghai Walmart stabbing

Three people died and 15 others were injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage inside a Walmart supermarket in Shanghai on Monday night.

China to raise retirement age as it faces demographic crisis and low birth rate

China would gradually raise its statutory retirement age, as the country grapples with a looming demographic crisis and an ageing population. Hundreds of millions of people in China are set to enter old age in the coming decades while the birth rate dwindles dramatically.

Nepalese businessmen shine at Silk Road International Expo

Nepal Pavilion showcases products at the 8th Silk Road International Expo held in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China from September 20 to 24, 2024.

Israeli strikes may have displaced million people - Lebanon PM

Israel’s continuing air strikes may have already forced as many as one million people from their homes across Lebanon, the country’s prime minister has said.

Task force terms state of affairs in education alarming

The first meeting of Education Task Force on Wednesday termed the state of affairs in education sector alarming and called for immediate steps to improve the situation.

Nigerian army to buy Indian attack helicopters: Report

The Nigerian Army is close to acquiring a batch of four Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) from India.

China sends 43 military aircraft, 8 naval vessels towards Taiwan

aiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that 43 Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels were detected around Taiwan between 6 am (local time) on Wednesday and 6 am (local time) on Friday, Taiwan News reported.

Biden’s car-tech ban is a powerful new weapon against Chinese EVs

The Biden administration’s proposed ban on Chinese connected-car technology could prove its strongest weapon yet to fend off an onslaught of cheap Chinese electric vehicles that has upended the global auto industry.

China’s bid for leadership in the global South sparks controversy

China’s recent efforts to claim leadership of the Global South are being viewed as a strategic move to promote the autocratic governance model favored by the Chinese Communist Party in developing nations. Critics argue that China lacks the legitimacy to represent the Global South, which has traditionally included Third World countries characterized by their developing economies and often non-aligned status.

EU launches WTO challenge against China dairy probe

The EU on Monday launched a WTO challenge against a Chinese anti-subsidy investigation into imports of European dairy product, in an escalating trade row between Beijing and Brussels.

Japan court acquits a former boxer, the longest-serving death row inmate

A Japanese court ruled Thursday that an 88-year-old former boxer was not guilty in a retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder, reversing an earlier decision that made him the world’s longest-serving death row inmate.

India-UAE bilateral trade set to surpass $100 billion target before 2030

The bilateral trade between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is on track to surpass the $100 billion target well before 2030, underscored by a notable 12.7 percent (year-on-year) increase, according to a report on Tuesday.

China youth unemployment hits 18.8%, highest this year

Youth unemployment in China climbed to 18.8 percent in August, its highest level this year, as the country struggles to boost a flagging economy.

Modi meets Ukraine’s Zelensky in New York

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in New York on Monday, marking their second meeting in a month.

Resurgence of Bangladesh’s economy faces foreign debt challenge

The economic condition of Bangladesh is precarious, largely due to the legacy of the previous government, which has left the country burdened with foreign debt.

India’s growing self-reliance in food security

India’s progress in achieving food security is a story of resilience, determination, and strategic interventions. The country has not only reached self-sufficiency in food production but has also become a key exporter of food grains, especially during global crises. With surplus food stocks, India has been able to extend support to other nations in times of emergency.

Chinese carrier sails through northeast Taiwan waters

A Chinese aircraft carrier sailed between two Japanese islands near Taiwan for the first time, Japan’s military said on Wednesday, in the latest move by Beijing to anger the close US ally.

Hottest US city Phoenix smashes heat streak record

The desert city of Phoenix, Arizona, suffered a record 113 straight days with temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) this year, leading to hundreds of heat-related deaths and more acres burned by wildfire across the state, officials said.

India faces serious terrorism, terrorist financing threats from Al Qaeda: FATF

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Thursday praised India’s efforts to tackle illicit finance, however, warned the country of serious terrorism and terrorist financing threats, including those related to ISIL or Al Qaeda.

Trump says he will not run again if he loses in November, ’that will be it’

Republican Donald Trump said that he will not make a fourth consecutive run for the U.S. presidency if he loses the Nov. 5 election, saying ’’that will be it’’ in an interview released on Sunday.

IAF delivers 67 tons of relief to Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar under Operation Sadbhav

The Indian Air Force in a statement on Wednesday said that as a part of ‘Operation Sadbhav’ delivered 67 tons of essential relief material to Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar.

Japan firm says it stopped making walkie-talkies used in Lebanon blasts

A Japanese handheld radio manufacturer has distanced itself from walkie-talkies bearing its logo that exploded in Lebanon, saying it discontinued production of the devices a decade ago.

Defence scientists ready for China’s ’grey’ warfighting

China’s use of ’’grey zone tactics’’ has been called out at a summit as Australia’s defence scientists work to get new weapons into service as quickly as possible.

Second wave of Lebanon device explosions kills 20 and wounds 450

At least 20 people have been killed and more than 450 wounded by a second wave of explosions from wireless communication devices in Lebanon, the country’s health ministry says.

US, EU raise alarm over China’s ‘very substantial’ support for Russia in Ukraine war

The United States and European Union have voiced renewed concerns over China’s ’’very substantial’’ support for Russia’s military, warning the assistance was allowing the Kremlin to keep waging war against Ukraine and threatened global security.