Chaotic run-up to U.S.-Iran talks signals steep hurdles ahead

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'Yeh Dil Maange More': How Captain Vikram Batra captured Point 5140 on this day 27 years ago

As the Kargil War intensified in the summer of 1999, the Indian Army scored a major breakthrough by capturing Tololing on June 13. With that strategic victory secured, attention turned to Point 5140 — the highest and most heavily defended feature on the Tololing ridgeline. Standing nearly 17,000 feet above sea level, Point 5140 overlooked the Dras sector and allowed Pakistani troops to direct artillery fire on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, India's critical supply route to Ladakh and the...

How a prize-winning Taiwanese novel could stoke Beijing’s worries over history

Taiwan’s first International Booker Prize-winning novel has reignited debate over the island’s shifting identity, with its portrayal of a distinctly Taiwanese historical experience at odds with narratives long promoted by Beijing. The attention surrounding Taiwan Travelogue comes at a sensitive time in cross-strait relations, as rival interpretations of Taiwan’s history increasingly shape public discussion over the island’s future and its relationship with mainland China. Set in...

China's economy struggles to regain domestic momentum despite export boom: Report

China's domestic economy continues to face significant headwinds despite robust export growth, with consumer spending, property activity and credit demand remaining weak, according to a recent market strategy report by Jefferies. The report said there is "a continuing lack of any evidence of a pickup in domestic demand", underscoring persistent challenges in the world's second-largest economy even as its manufacturing and export sectors remain resilient. Retail sales, a key gauge of consumer...