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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicWinter Olympics

Topic: Winter Olympics

Ban on Ukraine athlete over tribute helmet sparks debate on free expression at Winter Olympics

Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych’s removal from competition over his 'helmet of memory' spotlights IOC’s interpretation of neutrality, even as his accreditation remains and appeal moves forward.

Claudia Riegler is proof that age is just a number. How the 52-year-old Olympian did it

The Internet's latest 'hero', Claudia Riegler, 52 years old, has wowed the world with her performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Shanghai residents can’t post about ‘food crisis’ and China fears US may nuke it some day

Almost 26 million residents of Shanghai have been put under a lockdown amid an emerging food crisis. Even billionaire Kathy Xu Xin has struggled to buy milk and bread.

China’s concern on Afghanistan increases and a top Beijing watcher advises CCP on ‘war’

Beijing’s support to Taliban was initially a surprise. But China is back to dealing with an old problem in Afghanistan – the East Turkestan Islamic Movement.

Will China buckle under pressure at Olympics? It has Covid-19, protests against Xi coming

Whatever the outcome, the Chinese govt will revel in its ability to hold a prestigious international event under difficult conditions.

China’s Winter Olympics isn’t a sporting extravaganza. It’s invitation to an exclusive ‘club’

The conditions to join Xi Jinping's 'club' require one to support the ‘China model’ and avoid even thinking about its human rights record.

China’s tech decoupling with the US is trouble. It’s one of their ‘top 10 risks in 2022’

As the US-China tech war rages on, China is dealing with uncovering of its ‘centres for political thought’.

India and China share a grey relationship. It all hinges on ‘waiting for the right time’

The Klaxon report on PLA's Galwan Valley deaths gives India enough ammunition to slam China. But its silence is both simple and complicated.

‘New Olympic disciplines’ at Beijing 2022, and big brother’s support for Israel

The best international cartoons of the week, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Beijing Olympics 2022 is Xi’s way of showing the world that CCP can achieve ‘Chinese Dream’

When global audiences cheer for their winter heroes at the Games, they will also be cheering for the CCP – whether they like that or not.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.