China has reported a sharp surge in its trade surplus, reaching a record nearly $1.2 trillion, even as exports to the United States declined under President Donald Trump’s higher tariffs. Official data shows Chinese exports rose 5.5 percent last year to $3.77 trillion, while imports remained largely flat. The result pushed China’s trade surplus well beyond previous records, highlighting how exporters shifted away from the US market.
14 January,2026 07:29 PM IST
The US Defense Department has confirmed that Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok will begin operating inside the Pentagon network later this month, joining Google’s generative AI tools as part of a major military technology shift. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon plans to feed large volumes of military and intelligence data into AI systems to speed up analysis, decision-making, and battlefield readiness. The move signals a far more aggressive approach to artificial intelligence than previous administrations.
14 January,2026 12:54 AM IST
A high-stakes military and political storm is unfolding on Capitol Hill as a U.S. Navy admiral formally rejects claims that Pete Hegseth ordered a controversial second strike on a Venezuelan drug vessel. The dispute has triggered intense scrutiny across Washington, raising new questions over rules of engagement, use of force and the handling of classified operational details. After a series of closed-door briefings and reviews of the double-strike footage, Congress moved swiftly to back Admiral Frank Bradley, who is at the center of the operation. Lawmakers describe the video as "deeply troubling". The House is now pushing for the public release of the footage. WATCH
07 December,2025 07:31 PM IST
The Israeli military has disputed Hamas’ claims of a “Starvation Campaign” in Gaza, saying an internal review found no evidence of widespread famine. Gaza’s Ministry of Health says more than 133 people died from malnutrition in July alone, but Israel says only a few cases could be verified, many linked to pre-existing conditions. Rights groups and international bodies continue to call for unrestricted aid access, as the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains a matter of urgent concern.
12 August,2025 07:24 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
