A Chinese-Indian Nuclear War Would Ruin the Whole Planet

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The fall out would impact sunlight and crop yields across the globe. Key point: Even a “small” nuclear war is not so small in its impact. Here is how any such conflict could doom all of humanity, not just the combatants. … Read More

Germany’s Maas urges India, China to ‘deescalate’ border tensions

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In a wide-ranging interview with DW, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas urged India and China to “deescalate” their deadly border spat. He also said NATO would endure despite Trump’s plan to trim US troop numbers in Germany. German Foreign Minister Heiko … Read More

The border spat between India and China is turning into an all-out media war

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China and India have been engaged in an ongoing border dispute along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Himalayas. Hong Kong (CNN) China and India’s latest border dispute may have mainly involved scuffles and troop maneuvers on the ground, but … Read More

Chinese and Indian troops exchange blows along Sikkim border leaving several soldiers injured

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India and China share a lengthy border. Credit: PA Several soldiers were injured when hundreds of Chinese and Indian troops reportedly exchanged blows along Nakula border in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim on Saturday. “Four Indian soldiers and seven Chinese … Read More