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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicLai Ching-te

Topic: Lai Ching-te

Why China has launched mega military drills around Taiwan and what do these entail

Taiwanese President in a speech had said Beijing & Taipei are not 'subordinate' to each other & that he's 'determined to defend' Taiwan's 'national sovereignty', drawing China's ire.

China can’t stand Taiwan President’s independence speech. Beijing’s using it to hinder peace

Beijing won't engage with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-Te because it perceives him as a separatist and an agitator.

US Congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan following China’s 2-day military drills

Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul said the visit 'sends a signal to the Chinese Communist Party that the United States stands with the people of Taiwan.'

‘Will defend values of freedom & democracy,’ says Taiwan’s new president in face of Chinese threat

President Lai Ching-te pledges to stand side by side with military and safeguard Taiwan, hours after China Thursday launched 2 days of military exercises surrounding Taiwan.

Taiwan vice-president’s win was unexpected, unwanted in China. He must brace for a hard time

Beijing is expected to intensify economic coercion, diplomatic poaching and intimidation through grey zone activities against Lai’s Taiwan.

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The Indian diaspora is under attack. What has gone wrong?

From Indian-origin people being kicked out of Uganda overnight to facing racism in Canada and the UK today, these instances offer lessons for the Indian diaspora.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.