China will push more proactive macro policies in 2026, Xi Jinping says
Chinese President Xi Jinping. File | Photo Credit: Reuters China will implement more proactive policies in 2026 aimed at supporting long-term growth, with its economy expected to meet Beijing’s growth…
Relations stable, strong: Envoys of Quad countries hold rare publicised meeting in Beijing
David Perdue, the American Ambassador to China, posted a photo of the four envoys, including Indian Ambassador to Beijing Pradeep Kumar Rawat (extreme right). Credit: X/@USAmbChina Ambassadors of the Quad nations,…
U.S. court allows Trump-backed cuts to Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid funding in 22 States
A Planned Parenthood building is seen in Birmingham, Alabama. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday (December 30, 2025) allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce…
After Russian claim, U.S. NATO envoy says unclear whether attack on Putins residence actually happened
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker cast doubt on Tuesday (December 30, 2025) on Russia’s accusation that Ukraine attacked…
A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics
As 2025 draws to a close, a highlight is that the United States has undertaken its largest troop mobilisation in the Caribbean in decades. Its Navy has deployed its most…
China mediated in Pakistan, India tensions: Wang Yi
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday (December 30, 2025) said “tensions between India and Pakistan” were among the list of hotspot issues “mediated” by China this year. New Delhi…











