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A series of run-ins that China has had with India in the Himalayas—including Doklam and Galwan—is normally viewed in a vacuum. However, these incidents can be traced back to a strategic vision that was born in the formative years of the People’s Republic of China. What is at the center of this strategic vision is the “Five Finger Policy,” which traces its roots back to the vision of Mao…

By WPS News Staff Reporter Dateline: 10 December 2025 In the week leading up to December 6, China’s behavior at sea and along its land frontier followed a familiar pattern: push hard, deny everything, and dare its neighbors to keep up. From the West Philippine Sea to the East China Sea—and even on the Himalayan ridgeline with India—Beijing’s moves raised new questions about how much strain the…

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said India and China are moving toward normalcy after the de-escalation in Eastern Ladakh. He stressed that increased political engagement between the leadership of both nations has significantly improved ground conditions. Highlighting the role of coordinated diplomacy, he said that when political direction aligns with defence diplomacy, it becomes an…

Islamabad: Deadly clashes have erupted along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border as Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visits India, marking one of the most violent escalations between the two neighbors in years. According to Pakistan’s military, intense overnight fighting left at least 23 Pakistani soldiers and over 200 Taliban militants dead. Both sides have traded accusations of provocation, further deepening regional tensions.

Pakistan’s armed forces reported that Afghan troops launched unprovoked attacks across the border, prompting Pakistani retaliation that destroyed 19 Afghan military posts and several militant hideouts. The military statement, quoted by The Hindustan Gazette, said Pakistan acted only after repeated violations of its territory by Afghan forces and Taliban-backed fighters.

Kabul, on the other hand, claimed that Pakistan’s counterstrikes killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and injured 30 more. Afghan officials accused Islamabad of targeting civilian areas, a charge denied by Pakistan’s military. Reports suggest that the violence began just after midnight on October 11–12, when Taliban and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants attacked Pakistani border posts. Pakistan responded with coordinated air and ground operations against Taliban camps, training centers, and ammunition depots.

The clashes come at a delicate time for both nations. Pakistan’s leadership, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, vowed to defend national sovereignty at all costs. PM Sharif praised Army Chief General Asim Munir for his “decisive and effective response,” warning that Pakistan will not tolerate repeated cross-border aggression.

Udaan and Pocket FM count Tencent among their investors, while Vedantu’s Chinese backers include Legend Capital and the TAL Education Group. There has been a recent spike in discussions around Chinese investors looking to pull out, several Indian investorsMintspoke with confirmed separately. “We can expect more block deals within listed startup entities as well, as Chinese investors don’t want to…

Deadly Airstrikes by Pakistan in Eastern Afghanistan On Wednesday, a Taliban government official reported that airstrikes conducted by Pakistan in eastern Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of 46 individuals, the majority of whom were women and children. Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesman for the Taliban, stated that the strikes occurred in Paktika province, which borders Pakistan, and also…