China’s Missile Test in the Pacific to Show its Might | Vantage with Palki Sharma China said it test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, firing it into the Pacific Ocean in its first such exercise in decades. The launch sparked protests from other countries in the region, with nations expressing “serious concern” about Beijing’s military build-up. […]
China Fights US Dollar: Exposes Chinese Banks to Losses | Vantage with Palki Sharma China’s covert strategy to support the yuan using foreign-exchange swaps is putting its banks at risk of billions in losses while creating easy profits for savvy investors. State-run Chinese banks have built over $100 billion in short positions on the dollar […]
Biden Defiant Despite Gaffes at “Big Boy” NATO Press Conference | Vantage with Palki Sharma More democrats have called on US President Joe Biden to step aside and make way for a new face after yesterday’s press conference at the NATO summit 2024. Addressing the media, President Biden mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Zelensky as “Putin”. […]
Mysterious Pneumonia Spreads in China: Cases Surge | Vantage with Palki Sharma China’s pediatric hospitals are rapidly filling with children suffering from a mysterious infection. Health experts are not sure about the origin of this unexplained pneumonia. As cases surge, how is Beijing handling this outbreak? Palki Sharma brings you the full story. — China […]
Why Israel Has Gone Missing from China’s Maps | Vantage with Palki Sharma Israel has been removed from China’s maps. It has sparked a debate online. Beijing has issued a vague response on this matter. It says the “relevant countries” are on China’s standard maps. Is this a software bug or a political message? Palki […]
Sweden Allows Quran Burning, Turkish Fury Could Risk NATO Bid | Vantage with Palki Sharma Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced Sweden for allowing a protest during which a man burned pages from the Quran, further clouding the Nordic nation’s chances of quickly joining NATO. Is Sweden mistaking hate speech for freedom of expression? Will […]
China Helping Pakistan Along LoC: Should India be Worried? | Vantage with Palki Sharma China has been helping the Pakistan Army build its defence infrastructure along the LoC, like supplying Pakistan with SH-15 truck-mounted howitzer guns, building underground bunkers, setting up communication towers and laying underground cables. Should India be worried? Palki Sharma tells you. […]
Tesla Is Eyeing the Indian Market. Here What Elon Musk Needs to do | Vantage with Palki Sharma In a major move to potentially tap into India’s vast consumer market, a delegation of Tesla executives recently visited the country to discuss potential local sourcing of components and incentives. Reports say plans for a domestic factory […]
Russia Ukraine War: Has Vladimir Putin Been Betrayed? | Vantage with Palki Sharma The Chief of Russia’s mercenary force – the Wagner group says Russia has been “routed” in Bakhmut. Reports say – Putin’s ally Yevgeny Prigozhin offered to reveal Russian military positions in exchange for a Ukrainian withdrawal. Palki Sharma tells you more. Russia […]
NATO Plans to Take on China in Asia. Here’s How | Vantage with Palki Sharma NATO is opening its first liaison office in Japan. This office is said to be a hub for NATO’s Pacific partners. What does NATO’s entry into Asia mean for China? Palki Sharma explains NATO | China | Asia | Japan […]