Beijing pushes back after US adds Alibaba, Baidu and other Chinese tech firms to blacklist

Beijing pushes back after US adds Alibaba, Baidu and other Chinese tech firms to blacklist

China has strongly criticised the United States after Washington expanded its list of companies allegedly linked to China’s military, adding major tech players such as Alibaba and Baidu. The move has further strained already fragile relations between the world’s two largest economies. According to the US Department of Defense, the updated list includes around 80 […]

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Putin Forced to Pay $250,000 in Cash for Jet Fuel in Alaska Amid Sanctions: A Glimpse Into Geopolitical Realities

Putin Forced to Pay $250,000 in Cash for Jet Fuel in Alaska Amid Sanctions: A Glimpse Into Geopolitical Realities

In an unusual moment that reveals the real-world consequences of geopolitical tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin found himself reaching deep into his pocket — quite literally. During a recent high-level visit to the United States, Putin had to pay nearly $250,000 in cash (about ₹2.2 crore) just to refuel his aircraft while making a brief stop in […]

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