China’s BRI projects fail in implementation across South Asia: Report

IANS | November 11, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is facing more challenges across South Asia over economic, political, security and geographical constraints, as evident from China Merchants Port Holdings' withdrawal from $392 million joint venture to develop a logistics hub in Sri Lanka’s Port of Colombo, a new report has said.

Jensen Huang scandal casts uncertainty over S. Korea's AI ties with Nvidia

IANS | November 11, 2026 10:38 AM

Seoul, Nov 11 (IANS) When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited South Korea in June and shared soju and grilled pork belly with the heads of the country's technology giants, the high-profile gathering symbolised their deepening ties in artificial intelligence (AI), spanning semiconductors, robotics and autonomous driving.

Rights group accuses Pak of exploiting Balochistan's resources, calls it 'mineral colonialism'

IANS | November 11, 2026 9:04 AM

Quetta, Nov 11 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) on Wednesday has raised serious concerns over the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum (PMIF26), scheduled to be held in Islamabad on November 12–13, alleging that the government is seeking to turn the exploitation of Balochistan's natural resources into an international economic enterprise by involving foreign investors and multinational corporations.

US extends 178 China tariff exclusions to January 9

IANS | November 11, 2026 8:55 AM

Washington, Nov 11 (IANS) The United States has extended exemptions from additional tariffs on 178 categories of Chinese goods until January 9, 2027, as Washington and Beijing continue negotiations over trade commitments.

US senators push tougher China AI chip curbs

IANS | November 11, 2026 8:23 AM

Washington, Nov 11 (IANS) Senior US lawmakers from both parties are pressing for tighter controls on the export of advanced American artificial intelligence chips to China, warning that allegations involving Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang have heightened national security concerns.