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November 1, 2026 9:32 AM

China cancels Mbappe over a meme!

French football superstar Kylian Mbappe is facing a fierce corporate and public backlash in China after a casual comment about an internet meme ignited a massive commercial crisis. The controversy has triggered a wave of terminated sponsorships, digital censorship and severe broadcasting suspensions, highlighting the immense influence of the Chinese market over global sports and the high price icons pay when they cross Beijing's political red lines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3Mve4P5p...

October 30, 2026 1:41 PM

China’s Communist Party conclave on toughening discipline sees record expulsions, absences

A Chinese Communist Party conclave on toughening internal discipline this week formally expelled a record number of senior officials and logged the highest absence rate in its modern history as purges thinned its leadership ranks. The gathering, the party's fifth plenum since the current leadership cohort was formed in 2022, also set the 21st Party Congress for the second half of 2027 in Beijing, effectively starting proceedings for China's tightly choreographed, twice-a-decade top reshuffle, w...

October 25, 2026 11:11 AM

Keen Sword 27: China shadows biggest Japan–US military drills near Taiwan

Right now, in the waters and on the islands of southern Japan, the largest joint military exercise in U.S. and Japan's history is in full swing. It is called "Keen Sword 27". WATCH YOUTUBE VIDEO: youtu.be/qRoA3Qe0sHQ At least 45,000 Japanese military personnel and at least 11,000 American troops are taking part in it. That is 56,000 service members in all. Ships, aircraft, ground forces and partner nations from Europe and the Indo-Pacific are all involved. The drills run through 29th October....

October 13, 2026 10:07 AM

Trump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran ‘at all’

President Donald Trump said late on Monday he did not believe that China and Russia were helping Iran "at all," adding that Moscow and Beijing had "too much to lose" if they enabled Tehran. Trump said on Truth Social that he had seen comments from his critics and opponents that China and Russia were helping Iran. "If they are, it's at a very low level, but I don't believe they are at all. They have too much to lose, and we would know about it, and know about it very fast," Trump wrote. Trump ...

September 30, 2026 6:32 PM

Asian Games: India storm into women’s hockey final with 2-0 win over South Korea

India assured themselves a medal in women’s hockey at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating South Korea 2-0 in the semifinal in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Wednesday, with goals from Ishika and an own goal helping the unbeaten side book a place in the final. India, who are chasing their first Asian Games gold in women’s hockey since 1982, will face China in the title clash after maintaining their perfect record in the tournament. The Salima Tete-led side dominated possession and territory for la...

September 30, 2026 5:26 PM

PM Modi congratulates Indian archers on Asian Games Gold in Men’s Compound Team event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Kushal Dalal, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Ganesh Maniratnam Thirumuru on winning the Gold medal in the Men’s Compound Team event at the Asian Games, lauding their thrilling final victory and superb display of accuracy and teamwork. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) posted on X; “Kushal Dalal, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Ganesh Maniratnam Thirumuru clinched Gold in the Men’s Compound Team event at the Asian Games after a thrilling final. T...

September 29, 2026 6:31 PM

Asian Games: Vithya anchors India to 4x400m gold as women’s relay team end track gold wait

Vithya Ramraj produced another memorable finish to her Asian Games campaign as she anchored India to gold in the women’s 4x400m relay, powering the quartet to victory in 3:29.69 on Tuesday. India’s quartet of Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma, Prachi and Vithya held their nerve in a tightly contested final to finish ahead of Bahrain, who clocked 3:30.21, while China claimed bronze in 3:31.02. The gold marked a fitting conclusion to a remarkable Games for Vithya, who added her third medal of the c...

October 30, 2026 4:42 PM

Analysis: Trump and Xi’s ‘stalemate’ summit was a glitzy gift to China

President Donald Trump hoped his pomp-filled summit with Xi Jinping in Washington last week would showcase the strength of his personal relationship with the Chinese leader. Instead, the limited outcomes showed just how far apart Washington and Beijing remain on key issues, and reinforced a view among analysts that Xi sees little reason to grant Trump major political victories ahead of November's midterm elections. "The US-China relationship has settled into a managed stalemate," said Craig Si...

September 27, 2026 11:17 AM

China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods during Xi visit

The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs on $30 billion of goods and launch a dialogue on AI, both countries said following President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington. The tariff reductions would apply to US exports such as agricultural goods, wood and cosmetics, as well as US imports including small appliances, toys, decorations, a White House statement said on Friday. "The two countries reached consensus on recommendations for more favorable tariff treatment for $30 billion ...

September 26, 2026 8:40 AM

Asian Games: India wins silver in women’s 50m rifle 3P team event; Tilottama, Vidarsa reach individual final

India’s Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod Kochalumkal and Ashi Chouksey secured the silver medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event at the Asian Games 2026, with the trio combining for a total of 1763 points in the qualification round. China claimed the team gold with 1773 points, while Kazakhstan finished third with 1754. The Indian trio stayed in medal contention throughout the qualification, with their scores across the kneeling, prone and standing positions adding up to a stron...