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China rescues 580 hikers from Mount Everest
Chinese authorities have rescued 580 hikers from the eastern slopes of Mount Everest, state-run media reported Wednesday. The hikers and more than 300 personnel, including local guides and yak herders, have arrived safely in Qudeng township and...
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India Mobile Congress opens: Jyotiraditya Scindia lays out India's telecom road map beyond 5G
India’s digital ambitions are expanding far beyond 5G, and the government now aims to secure 10 per cent of global 6G patents, even as the country’s satellite communications sector gears up for exponential growth, Communications Minister...
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India, UK eye trade and tech boost as PM Keir Starmer begins first official visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Keir Starmer, on his first official visit to India. Starmer is accompanied by what is described as the largest trade delegation ever sent from the...
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India’s Rising Profile in Southeast Asia and the Test of Strategic Relevance
Joanne Lin examines why improved perceptions of India in Southeast Asia remain fragile, and what it will take to turn momentum into meaningful cooperation. For decades, ASEAN–India relations have been described as a partnership full of potential...
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India News | Navi Mumbai Airport Inauguration Marks Major Milestone in India's Aviation Growth: IATA
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): The inauguration of Navi Mumbai International Airport has been hailed as a landmark achievement in India's aviation sector, with global aviation leaders highlighting its economic and social impact. Sheldon Hee,...
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China unveils F-35-like stealth fighter jets. It’s the ‘nimble disruptor’
China has unveiled the hangars of its most advanced J-35 and J-35A stealth fighters, sea and air twins, at the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation in Shenyang, Liaoning, in a calculated display of strength. The timing and spectacle suggest more than a...
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Indian stock market: 8 key things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, India-US trade talks to gold prices
Indian stock market: The equity market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a flat note Wednesday, following mixed cues from global markets. Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock market ended lower overnight, with the...
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China's high-quality development brings vast opportunities to world
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KPL (KPL/People's Daily) The "Su Super League," grassroots tournament Jiangsu Football City League, and the Village Super League, also known as Cun Chao, have gone viral, injecting fresh vitality into the integrated development of culture,...
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Asia Pacific Hotel Operators Confident in Sector’s Resilience in 2026 despite headwinds: JLL
Asia Pacific Hotel Operators Confident in Sector’s Resilience in 2026 despite headwinds: JLL — Photo by JLL Amidst global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, hotel operators across Asia Pacific expect profitability to remain stable, trending...
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China's Visa-Free Policy Fuels Surge in Number of Greek Tourists
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China's visa-free entry for Greek citizens has triggered a sharp rise in inbound tourism, with arrivals surging during the National Day holiday and cultural authorities rolling out Silk Road-themed itineraries to meet the growing demand. During...
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Indian banks well-positioned to absorb higher credit cost, withstand global uncertainties, S&P says
Indian banks are well-positioned to navigate global uncertainty, tariffs, rate cuts, and a weakening rupee, S&P Global Ratings said Wednesday, even as it expects banks' credit cost to rise 80-90 basis points over the next two years due to stress...
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India and Mexico could be key destinations for Swiss watchmakers
India and Mexico could become the new growth engines for the Swiss watch industry, which has been hit hard by US tariffs and falling demand in China, according to leading auditing firm Deloitte. The iconic Swiss industry is "going through one of...
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Chinese Premier eyes stronger ties in DPRK visit
BEIJING, China, Oct 8 –Premier Li Qiang will travel to Pyongyang on Thursday on an official goodwill visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and to attend the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Workers’ Party of Korea. The trip is...
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India: Innovative Projects Advance Safe and Responsible AI
India has taken a significant step towards ensuring the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence with the announcement of five innovative projects under the IndiaAI initiative. These projects aim to address some of the most pressing...
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China Steps In as U.S. Trade Pact Expires, Deepening Its Grip on Africa’s Economic Future
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China is poised to tighten its economic hold on Africa following the expiration of the U.S. African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on September 30, a move that ends 25 years of preferential trade access for sub-Saharan exporters. Analysts say...
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Global freight forwarders unite in Vietnam to promote sustainable logistics
The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has brought together over 1,000 delegates from more than 100 territories at the 2025 FIATA World Congress in Hanoi to focus on “Green and Resilient Logistics”. The five-day...
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China Dodges US Export Controls, Buys $38 Billion In Chipmaking Equipment, Congress Report Says
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China bought about $38 billion worth of sophisticated chimaking equipment from the U.S. and its allies last year due to gaps in efforts to curb manufacturing, a bipartisan report by U.S. lawmakers has found. Inconsistencies In Rules Allow Sales...
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‘India a Digital Flag Bearer of the World’, Says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at Indian Mobile Congress 2025
New Delhi, October 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, attended the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in the national capital. The India Mobile Congress, taking place from October 8 to 11, is Asia's...
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China's Foreign Exchange Reserves Climb to $3.338 Trillion
China's foreign exchange reserves grew to $3.338 trillion in September, registering a 0.5% monthly increase equivalent to $16.5 billion, according to official data released Tuesday. The world's second-largest economy continues to maintain the...
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India and UK Conduct Joint Naval Drills Ahead of Starmer Visit
Indian and British naval forces have initiated joint maritime exercises off India's western coast, signaling enhanced military cooperation ahead of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's inaugural official visit to New Delhi. The bilateral Exercise...
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