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Saturday, August 23, 2025
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Russia needs a nuclear shield update to due to ‘colossal threats’, nuclear chief says

Russia and United States are upgrading their nuclear arsenals—including systems used to detect and intercept incoming nuclear-armed missiles—just as China ramps up its own nuclear capability far beyond those of Britain & France.

India surpasses China in smartphone exports to US, ‘Make in India’ & ‘PLIs’ drive growth: Canalys report

The share of Made in India smartphones in US imports rose by 13% from last year to reach 44% in April-June 2025, while China's share dropped from 61% in 2024 to 25% this year.

‘Must have a friend in India to face China’—Nikki Haley urges Trump to ‘reverse downward spiral’ in ties

Trade spat with ‘only country that can act as counterweight to China’s dominance in Asia would be strategic disaster’, ex-US envoy & 2024 Republican presidential contender wrote in an op-ed.

China, Afghanistan hold talks on mining, belt and road participation

Wang said both countries were working together to remove obstacles in the trade of farm products and increase Afghanistan's exports to China.

Russian diplomat Babushkin ‘hopeful’ about resuming India-Russia-China trilateral meet

Roman Babushkin, the Charge d'Affaires at the Russian Embassy in Delhi, highlighted signaled hope for the revival of trilateral format, especially in light of US tariffs.

CPEC phase II to be launched during Shehbaz’s China visit, says Pakistan planning minister

Ahsan Iqbal announced the launch Tuesday during a meeting reviewing preparations for the CPEC-II Joint Cooperation Committee session and PM Sharif’s Beijing visit.

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi meets NSA Ajit Doval on India-China border question

According to the MEA, Yi is visiting India at the invitation of Doval. They are to hold the 24th round of Special Representatives' Talks on the India-China boundary question.

18 August 2025: Zelenskyy heads to Washington as Trump presses for Russia deal & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

Global media on India-US tariff feud: Will Modi do what Indira did & why China’s immune to Trump blitz

The Wall Street Journal reports that by amping up manufacturing in India, 'Apple got the jump on tariffs'. It is now changing its centre of gravity—removing China from the game.

Defence the cornerstone of India-Philippines strategic partnership as both nations take aim at China

Declaration of strategic partnership by PM Modi & President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. focuses on defence coproduction & potential hydrographic collaboration in South China Sea.

On Camera

No, Dalit SRK is not a thing. That’s a lazy way to view Dhadak 2

Neelesh, the protagonist of Dhadak 2, is not a failed version of SRK; he represents a new cinematic masculinity shaped by historical oppression and injustice.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

Europe is sitting at Trump’s table, and there’s a lesson for India

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.