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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence has reported detecting Chinese naval vessels and aircraft around the island over several days, sharing updates on social media. The reports include the latest detection of two PLA aircraft sorties, seven PLAN vessels, and two official ships.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit to attend the 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the India-China boundary issue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The talks come ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to India for the BRICS summit, with both sides emphasizing the importance of border peace for the wider relationship.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te visited Kinmen on Sunday to mark the 68th anniversary of the 1958 battle with Chinese forces, stating that peace is secured through strength and that not an inch of territory can be sacrificed. The visit highlighted ongoing tensions with China, which continues to claim Taiwan as its own territory and has denounced Lai as a 'separatist.'
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te marked the 68th anniversary of the 1958 Kinmen battle, saying peace is secured through strength. He also highlighted Taiwan's record defence budget and reiterated his offer of talks with China while rejecting Beijing's sovereignty claims.
Nomura's analysis indicates AI has created more jobs than it has destroyed in India so far, but a significant decline in entry-level hiring highlights a growing squeeze for freshers. Surveys and staffing data reveal a K-shaped labor market, with junior roles most affected.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Brazil, Argentina, and Chile from August 24-28 to chair joint trade meetings, push forward Chile FTA negotiations, and discuss expanding the Mercosur PTA. Talks with Chile are at an advanced stage with only a few issues—market access and critical minerals—remaining, while the India-Brazil sugar dispute may also come up.
A Panama-flagged bulk carrier sank off India's eastern coast, leaving 22 crew members missing despite a joint search-and-rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard and Navy. Two Chinese nationals were rescued, and officials warn that survival chances diminish sharply after 12 hours.
Kazakhstan's pro-presidential Adilet party has won a landslide in parliamentary elections, according to exit polls, in a vote expected to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's grip on power. The election followed a constitutional overhaul that has drawn both support and criticism.
The US State Department's September 2026 Visa Bulletin brings large jumps in family-sponsored green card dates for India, but employment-based categories remain stuck, with EB-2 and EB-5 unreserved unavailable for Indians and a warning that EB-1 could run out before the fiscal year ends.
A study published in Economics Letters estimates India's 2025 cost of delivering a kilogram to low Earth orbit at $13,302, the highest among major space powers, compared with a global average of $3,868. Indian space officials dispute the methodology, arguing per-kilogram costs overlook the full economics of a launch.
Starbucks India, operated by Tata Starbucks, will resume aggressive store expansion following an 18-24 month recalibration of its business model, CEO Sunil D'Souza announced. The company has reported four consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth and plans to increase store density in existing cities while targeting long-term scale comparable to China's.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won India's first women's doubles medal at the BWF World Championships since 2011, securing bronze after a semifinal loss to the world No. 1 Chinese pair in New Delhi. The unseeded duo's spirited run ended a 15-year wait, with both players reflecting on the achievement and looking ahead to the Asian Games.
At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, a Chinese robot named Tiangong Ultra ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's world record, while another robot cleared 2.88 meters in the high jump, beating human records. The event showcased China's robotics prowess amidst geopolitical tensions and expert skepticism about the practical significance of such feats.
After a week of marginal losses, Indian benchmark indices are expected to remain volatile as investors weigh escalating US-Iran tensions, a key Federal Reserve speech, and movements in crude oil prices. Analysts point to defensive sentiment and technical resistance levels, while broader markets show resilience in small-caps.
The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, with the federal deficit reaching a record $432 billion in July. Brokerage Jefferies warns that deteriorating fiscal conditions could keep upward pressure on long-term Treasury yields, posing risks to equities and the Federal Reserve's flexibility. Meanwhile, Pimco argues current yields look attractive by historical standards, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's bond buyback plan saw only short-lived relief.
A Nuvama research report warns that a slowdown in the global AI investment boom could reverse capital flows, sending Asian savings home and shifting balance-of-payments pressures to the US, potentially weakening the dollar and keeping Treasury yields elevated. The report notes a two-speed global recovery, with chip-producing economies outpacing others.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman concluded a two-day state visit to France, meeting with President Emmanuel Macron amid agreements on health, transport, and energy, and discussions on regional security and a Dragon Ball-themed park.
The BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting 2026 concluded in Visakhapatnam with the adoption of a joint declaration, as India advanced initiatives on sports technology and manufacturing. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also led a BRICS Friendship cycling event, promoting the Fit India Movement and urging fitness for a developed nation.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods after walking away from trade negotiations, prompting new 50% US tariffs on Canadian exports. President Trump responded with fresh criticism on Truth Social, while US officials warned Canada faces 'devastating' consequences.
Iran's parliament speaker says Tehran has received messages from neighbouring nations about shaping new security and economic cooperation in the region, while a top security official warns countries against joining a US-led 'economic war'. The statements come amid ongoing conflict and threats of new sanctions.