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China Is enabling Pakistan’s proxy terror against India

The April 22 Pahalgam attack represents one of the deadliest terrorist incidents in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

By National Review May. 26, 2025

China Is enabling Pakistan’s proxy terror against India

Harvard sues Trump administration for blocking foreign student enrolment

By BBC News May. 23, 2025

Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students

By AP news May. 23, 2025

Poor performance Of Turkish and Chinese drones puts Pakistani army in difficult position

It is therefore prudent for Pakistan, given the way things have turned out so far, not to launch further strikes against India.

By Staikou Dimitra May. 22, 2025

Operation Sindoor: IAF jammed Pakistan's Chinese-supplied air defence, completed mission in 23 minutes

Director General Military Operations, in the Operation Sindoor press briefing highlighted the excellent performance of a mix of legacy and modern systems.

By ANI May. 21, 2025

Operation Sindoor: IAF jammed Pakistan's Chinese-supplied air defence, completed mission in 23 minutes

Japanese farm minister resigns following gaffe over rice

Eto has been in hot water since media reports exposed comments he made at a weekend political fundraising party that he had "never had to buy rice" thanks to gifts from supporters.

By Reuters May. 21, 2025

Japanese farm minister resigns following gaffe over rice

Biden's cancer diagnosis raises fresh questions about his health in White House

In a statement on Sunday, Biden's office said the 82-year-old had received the diagnosis on Friday after seeing a doctor for urinary symptoms.

By BBC News May. 21, 2025

Biden's cancer diagnosis raises fresh questions about his health in White House

Fault lines in steel: Why Chinese military tech Is a strategic liability for Pakistan

These are not isolated errors in complex machines but have formed a pattern of decay that is becoming hard to ignore.

By mekong May. 19, 2025

Fault lines in steel: Why Chinese military tech Is a strategic liability for Pakistan

Sadc PF head calls for economic self-reliance amid rising tariffs

She posed a series of reflection questions to drive the dialogue.

By Moses Magadza May. 16, 2025

Sadc PF head calls for economic self-reliance amid rising tariffs

China-aided agricultural demonstration village launched in Shamva

Speaking at the launching ceremony of the demonstration village attended by Chinese and Zimbabwean officials and local villagers, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries.

By Newsday May. 16, 2025

China-aided agricultural demonstration village launched in Shamva

Lesotho’s Trade minister urges rethink of global trade amid tariffs crisis

He advocated for trade policies grounded in feminist political economy, Afro-ecofeminism, and Pan-African sovereignty.

By Moses Magadza May. 16, 2025

Lesotho’s Trade minister urges rethink of global trade amid tariffs crisis

Thailand risks surrendering its economy to Chinese interests

Chinese businesses are also taking over Thailand’s retail and manufacturing sectors.

By The Irrawaddy May. 8, 2025

Thailand risks surrendering its economy to Chinese interests

USA Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV

USA Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new pope and leader of the Roman Catholic Church

By Reuters May. 8, 2025

USA Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV

White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel, signalling new pope elected

White smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Thursday

By Reuters May. 8, 2025

White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel, signalling new pope elected

Bangladesh’s dance with China: a friendship that risks sovereignty

Since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government in August 2024, Bangladesh has tilted sharply toward China.

By etruth mv May. 6, 2025

Bangladesh’s dance with China: a friendship that risks sovereignty

Could Uganda’s Budongo forest be ground zero for the next global pandemic?

Over the years, tobacco has become more profitable than maize for farmers, Adule says.

By Global Press Journal May. 5, 2025

Could Uganda’s Budongo forest be ground zero for the next global pandemic?

Crackdown in Chengdu: Another voice for democracy silenced by China

Just days later, he has vanished from public view, believed to be held in criminal detention by state security forces.

By The Hongkong Post May. 4, 2025

Crackdown in Chengdu: Another voice for democracy silenced by China

Skype to shut down for good within hours – Here’s how to save your data

The iconic live messaging and video calling service will be closed down for good within hours, with users warned to take steps to keep hold of their chat history.

By METRO May. 4, 2025

Skype to shut down for good within hours – Here’s how to save your data

Sudan: RSF massacre in Zamzam, Abu Shouk IDP Camps draws global condemnation

The attack follows a well-documented pattern of RSF atrocities, from the massacres in El Geneina to the violence in Wad al-Nura and villages west of Omdurman.

By Wires Apr. 26, 2025

Sudan: RSF massacre in Zamzam, Abu Shouk IDP Camps draws global condemnation

China erases Tibet in latest white paper

Compare it to the first white paper on Tibet, issued in 1992.

By Japan Forward Apr. 24, 2025

China erases Tibet in latest white paper

How Chinese businesses are being blocked globally

This growing pushback signals a profound shift in how the world views Chinese business interests and raises serious questions about China’s ability to

By Geopolitica Apr. 22, 2025

How Chinese businesses are being blocked globally

Tibetan identity at risk: China’s systematic oppression Intensifies

The Communist Party of China (CCP) has long been accused of systematic oppression in Tibet, targeting the region’s cultural, religious, and social fabric.

By The Hong Kong post Apr. 21, 2025

Tibetan identity at risk: China’s systematic oppression Intensifies

Pope Francis dies at 88

The pope’s death was announced on Monday morning by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo.

By CNN Apr. 21, 2025

China’s navy rusts, from aircraft carriers to destroyers

One emblematic example of these shortcomings is the Liaoning aircraft carrier, which has been touted as a key asset in China’s blue-water ambitions.

By mekong Apr. 16, 2025

China’s navy rusts, from aircraft carriers to destroyers

China undermines sanctions, arms IRGC & fuels terrorism

It is essential to understand that this operation was not a rogue act by a few isolated criminals.

By European Times Apr. 14, 2025

China undermines sanctions, arms IRGC & fuels terrorism

Gabon's leader Nguema elected president with 90.35% of vote, interior minister says

Nguema's most prominent opponent in the eight-candidate race was Alain Claude Bilie By Nze, who was serving as prime minister under President Ali Bongo at the time of the coup.

By Reuters Apr. 13, 2025

Gabon's leader Nguema elected president with 90.35% of vote, interior minister says

China’s belt and road credibility collapsing fast in Thailand

At least 30 high-rise buildings in Bangkok were deemed uninhabitable because of the earthquake, the Public Works Department said on April 2.

By Asia Times Apr. 10, 2025

China’s belt and road credibility collapsing fast in Thailand

Prada buys Versace to create Italian fashion powerhouse

Owning Versace, with its bold, baroque-style prints, will bring new customers to Prada, known for its minimalist style.

By Reuters Apr. 10, 2025

Prada buys Versace to create Italian fashion powerhouse

CheatGPT crisis – SA universities faced with a burgeoning degree of AI-written academic assignments

Acrisis is brewing in local higher learning institutions over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to cheat – and university authorities seem to be at sea over how to handle it.

By Daily Maverick Apr. 7, 2025