‘China holds the cards’: Why Putin’s visit to Beijing after Trump matters
Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex.
From sanctioned cars to beauty clinics, Russian rubles have flowed into China’s border towns since Ukraine war
A Chinese woman and a young girl at a mall selling Russian goods in Suifenhe, China. Photograph: Gilles Sabrié/The GuardianView…
Tata-ASML deal: How significant is it for India’s semiconductor push?
The agreement reflects India’s ambition to enter a sector dominated by a handful of global powers.
US says China to buy billions in agricultural goods after Trump-Xi talks
China will buy 'at least' $17bn worth of US agricultural goods annually, the White House says.
India’s Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit
Prime Minister Modi says his talks with the Dutch PM also focused on expanding cooperation in defence and security.
Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.
India and UAE sign defence pacts, as Iran war tensions simmer
A deal inked during Modi's visit to the UAE focuses on maritime security, cyberdefence, and military collaboration.
Trump and Xi move towards business-first relationship after Beijing summit
The two leaders did not resolve differences on key issues like Iran and Taiwan, despite push to extend truce.
After Trump’s pledge to ‘open up’ China, low expectations for trade deal
Washington and Beijing expected to extend trade truce, but analysts see only modest breakthrough in strained ties.
Iran urges BRICS nations to condemn US-Israeli war aggression
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also accused the UAE of direct involvement in military operations against Iran.