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Amid tensions with US, China and Russia stage naval war games in the Sea of Japan

New Delhi: China and Russia kicked off the latest edition of their bilateral naval exercise, Joint Sea-2025, on Sunday in the Sea of Japan...

World news of the day: 14 July, 2025

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

India can’t count on Trump’s Russia gambit. Moscow won’t turn on Beijing

Instead of drawing a wedge between Russia and China, Trump’s actions indicate that he could be more interested in a three-power condominium aimed at enhancing the US’ leverage and flexibility.

Beijing has a chance to broker peace in Ukraine. It’s a Trump tactic, say the Chinese

At the Munich Security Conference, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi called Ukraine a 'friend'. This carries considerable weight in China’s diplomatic lexicon.

Global media on China and Russia’s ‘profound friendship’ & Ripudaman Singh’s killers coming to blows

International media kept up its close coverage of diplomatic spat between India & Canada, reporting on how Canadian officials allegedly fed intelligence about India to the Washington Post.

SubscriberWrites: A balancing act: India’s foreign policy challenges

India has potential to become a significant economic and military power; an independent foreign policy based on its own national interests would be the right approach.

China condemns US move to add multiple firms to its export control list, vows action

The United States on Friday added 105 Russian and Chinese firms to a trade restriction list over their alleged support of the Russian military.

Nurturing ties with time-tested friend & China factor — strategic importance of Modi’s Russia visit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to pick Russia for his first official visit overseas since assuming a third term is strategically important...

Why China accessing East Sea through Russia-North Korea border river can ring alarm bells

Beijing's relentless pressure on allies to allow it to navigate Tumen & access Rajin port seems to have finally worked. But, river deal comes with its share of geopolitical tension.

India must sharpen its balancing act. Russia’s ‘no limits’ friendship with China changes things

Putin's visit to China underscores the shifting dynamics of the international order.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.