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‘No cost too high for China’ — how Beijing is seeking to undermine Taiwanese diplomacy

In the past decade, 10 countries have shifted their diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China. The cost? Almost $2 bn. The loss of Taipei's diplomatic reach also damages the US.

Honduras military takes over prisons after gang fight left 46 women inmates dead

President Castro announced last week she would hand the military police control of the prison system as her administration seeks to stop organised crime activity inside prisons.

‘What happened to my daughter’: Families look for answers after Honduras prison riot leaves 41 dead

Most of those killed at the Centro Femenino de Adaptacion Social, a 900-person women’s penitentiary, were burned to death, while others were shot.

On Honduras President’s first visit, China says it will ‘firmly’ support development

After cutting diplomatic ties with Taiwan, Honduran President Xiomara Castro is on a visit to China to develop bilateral ties and seek investment.

During China visit, Honduras president seeks inclusion in BRISC-led New Development Bank

Castro's office tweeted Friday evening that he met the bank's president Dilma Rousseff in China and presented a formal request to him.

Honduras to launch trade talks with China, months after it ended relations with Taiwan

Coffee will be the first export to Chinese market, Honduran Foreign Minister Reina noted, adding that both countries are evaluating future shipments of shrimp & melon to China.

Taiwan strengthens ties with Guatemala after fallout with Honduras

While visiting Guatemala, Taiwan's President Tsai signed a $4 million agreement to modernize rural areas and promised to promote and increase cooperation between the two countries.

Taiwan welcomes Czech delegation after once-loyal Honduras shifts allegiance to China

Seeking closer relations with Western allies, the delegation arrived in Taipei on Saturday. US allies have been bolstering support for Taiwan even as they only recognise China.

US ‘respects’ Honduras’ decision to establish diplomatic relations with China, says official

The announcement was made by Honduran President Castro. The move risks reducing Taiwan's allies as China does not allow countries with which it has relations to maintain ties with Taiwan.

Japanese princess marries a commoner and right-wing Bolsonaro is Brazil president

American Muslims raise funds for Pittsburgh synagogue attack victims, and a new group joins the US-bound migrant caravan.

On Camera

Where did Ramayana spend Rs 4000 cr budget? Ranbir Kapoor’s de-ageing or copycat rakshasas

The VFX effects are what you’d expect from a run-of-the-mill video game or a mediocre fantasy show. But a film that supposedly cost thousands of crores? The audience deserves more.

RBI trading ban rocks $149 billion-a-day offshore rupee market

The central bank has rolled out some of its toughest measures in more than a decade to curb speculation & support the currency, which has been setting successive record lows this year.

India sharpens foreign media outreach in post Op Sindoor world, new strategy in play

Three-day conflict between India and Pakistan underscored the growing importance of information warfare as a critical domain alongside conventional military operations.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.