Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned his Philippine counterpart, Theresa Lazaro, that Manila would face "bitter consequences" if it provoked Beijing with external help, lodging a protest over a recent ramming incident at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.
A political showdown intensified in India over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters, with Parliament disrupted and the opposition demanding the education minister's resignation. The Centre called for dialogue, while activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, seeking assurances for students.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila to manage bilateral tensions ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Discussions covered China's South China Sea conduct, US war against Iran, and US election meddling claims, with Rubio reiterating US defense treaty obligations to the Philippines after a recent maritime incident.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on the 25th day of his hunger strike, demands an unequivocal government assurance that young protesters from the 'Chalo Sansad' march will face no legal action. He vows to continue his fast indefinitely without this commitment, despite being in ICU.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram's ICU while on hunger strike, reported stable by doctors. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) urged him to end his strike due to health concerns but vowed to continue their protest at Jantar Mantar, declining a meeting with Union Health Minister JP Nadda unless held at the protest site.
Top Chinese and American diplomats, Wang Yi and Daniel Kritenbrink, met in the Philippines to discuss President Xi Jinping's planned US trip and the South China Sea dispute. Wang described the meeting as "pragmatic, positive and constructive," urging "strategic stability" and "peaceful coexistence" despite acknowledged differences.
Milhares de manifestantes, liderados pelo movimento satírico CJP e apoiados pela oposição, protestam em Déli contra o governo Modi, exigindo reformas educacionais e a renúncia do ministro Dharmendra Pradhan após um exame cancelado e repressão policial.
Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro and Chinese diplomat Wang held "candid, comprehensive and constructive" talks at the ASEAN meeting, discussing maritime disputes, security, trade, and regional stability, with Lazaro reiterating Manila's protest over China Coast Guard actions near Second Thomas Shoal.
Chinese and Australian diplomats, Wang and Wong, met in Manila, with China urging Australia to uphold non-interference and abandon double standards, while both sides expressed a desire for positive growth in relations despite disagreements.
Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang publicly challenged Google's Gemini model on X, citing a benchmark where Meta's Muse Spark 1.1 surpassed Gemini 3.6 Flash in key AI tasks. This comes as Google launched its updated Gemini 3.6 Flash, highlighting intense competition in the AI sector.
India's Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, declined an urgent hearing on alleged police brutality against students protesting at Jantar Mantar, citing lack of time for video evidence. Protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities turned violent.
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Union ministers JP Nadda and Dr Jitendra Singh visited activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram to inquire about his health. This followed a Delhi High Court order for his immediate transfer from Safdarjung Hospital due to his prolonged hunger strike over the alleged NEET paper leak, with protests continuing.
Former US President Trump stated he would discuss alleged past election interference with China, noting it's 'not a one-way street.' This comes as US Senator Rubio is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Yi in the Philippines, following Trump's recent accusation of China compromising over 200 million US voter records.
The Delhi High Court ordered the immediate transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. This decision comes as Wangchuk continues a prolonged hunger strike, now on its 24th day, protesting the NEET paper leak and demanding the Education Minister's resignation.
The Delhi High Court ordered climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's immediate transfer from Safdarjung to Medanta Hospital for treatment. His wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, had petitioned the court, alleging illegal detention after Wangchuk began a hunger strike over NEET paper leaks.
A European Parliament delegation is on a three-day visit to China to manage strained ties amid escalating trade friction and geopolitical uncertainty. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged strengthening exchanges for a multi-dimensional perspective, while discussions will cover economic imbalances, the Russia-Ukraine war, and human rights.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the ASEAN summit in Southeast Asia, reaffirming U.S. support for freedom of navigation in the South China Sea amid rising tensions with China and global threats from Middle East conflicts and Myanmar's civil war, impacting energy supplies and regional stability.
The U.S. condemned China's "dangerous and aggressive" actions against Philippine navy personnel in the South China Sea, after a Chinese coast guard officer reportedly injured a Filipino sailor. The incident occurred at Second Thomas Shoal ahead of U.S. and Chinese foreign ministers' meetings in Manila.
South Korean national football team midfielder Hwang In-beom has signed a three-year deal with reigning Portuguese champions FC Porto for 4.5 million euros, joining the club after playing in six other countries.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike against the NEET paper leak reached its 24th day, with the Cockroach Janta Party intensifying protests in Delhi and demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The demonstration, joined by prominent personalities, was marred by allegations of police force against protesters, which Delhi Police denied.
Chinese robotics companies are struggling with insufficient data and inadequate "brains" to improve embodied AI interaction with the physical world, according to industry insiders at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh expressed support for student protesters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) after a police crackdown in Delhi, urging authorities to address their demands. He also referenced past criticism for backing farmers' protests, anticipating similar backlash.
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