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Beyond the clutter: India-US ties transcend ongoing differences
India explained why oil imports from Moscow are necessary to preserve global oil market stability, similarly Chabahar deal is also for regional stability which is valued by the US.
South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?
An escalating diplomatic row and maritime incidents between China and the Philippines have heightened tensions in the South China Sea. China's assertive claims over disputed features within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, despite an international court ruling against them, have led to confrontations, including dangerous encounters at sea. International condemnation of China's actions has prompted the Philippines to adopt a firm stance and seek support from allies like the United States and Japan, while refraining from invoking the Mutual Defense Treaty to avoid escalating the conflict.
Antony Blinken meets with China's President Xi as US, China spar over bilateral and global issues
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials, stressing the importance of "responsibly managing" the differences between the United States and China as the two sides butted heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues.
War and trade: As Iran-Israel conflict intensifies, India’s trade vulnerability rises
The Israel-Hamas conflict had already inflated freight cost from $1,000 to $6,000. Now with Iran directly entering the conflict, India’s MSME sector is staring at an economic bloodbath as freight costs are likely to rise to $9,000-12,000, say small traders.
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Chairman Xi Jinping's hardening stance against the Philippines has led to increased aggression by the China Coast Guard (CCG) in the South China Sea, particularly at Second Thomas Shoal. The CCG has been harassing Philippine resupply missions to a garrison there, with incidents including water cannon use and ramming. The Philippines has protested these actions, stating they violate international law. Despite efforts to resolve differences peacefully, China's actions continue to escalate tensions in the region. The Philippines seeks wider international support against China's aggressive expansionist tactics.
Chinese coast guard blasts Philippine boat with water cannon in disputed sea for 2nd time this month
Chinese coast guard ships fired at a Philippine supply boat near a disputed South China Sea shoal, causing heavy damage. The damaged boat attempted to deliver supplies to Philippine forces at Second Thomas Shoal. Tensions rise as territorial disputes involve China, the Philippines, and other nations in the region.
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Jaishankar bats for deeper engagement among IOR nations; flags instances of disregard to maritime laws, long-standing pacts
Jaishankar stressed the need for greater consultation, cooperation, and collective self-reliance among the Indian Ocean countries to address challenges such as safeguarding sovereignty and dealing with maritime law violations. He emphasized the importance of implementing UNCLOS 1982 and addressing concerns over China's military assertiveness in the South China Sea.
China’s new global initiatives mask an intrusive agenda
China has introduced three new initiatives, namely the Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative (GSI), and Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI), as part of its foreign policy under President Xi Jinping. These initiatives aim to establish China as a leader in global governance and offer alternatives to the Western-led global order.
Nations haggle over targets to cut shipping’s huge emissions
While shipping's climate impact hardly gets the same focus as cars or airplanes, it still accounts for nearly 3% of manmade CO2 emissions.
Japan’s new national security strategy places India as key partner
India and Japan is planning joint fighter jets exercises. And there is a possibility that India will import Japan’s UNICORN for their naval ships.
India will be happy to join France in launching global initiative on single-use plastic: Modi
"Today our security and prosperity are linked to the oceans. India's Indo Pacific Ocean initiative contains marine resources as a key pillar. India supports the French initiative of a high ambition coalition on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. We hope for a legally binding international treaty this year," Modi said.
National selfishness delaying global oceans deal: UN chief Antonio Guterres
The U.N. chief was with senior officials and scientists from more than 120 countries attending a five-day U.N. Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Also present were activists frustrated by the failure to come up with international rules that might ensure ocean sustainability.
Focused on improving Indo-Dutch trade relations: Sigrid Kaag, Netherlands Minister
Netherlands' minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Sigrid Kaag talks to ET about her country's plans for leveraging Indo-Dutch relations for the greater good and trade plans - including major partnerships in major cities of the subcontinent.
International Community must watch China's penchant for “setting up a different kitchen”
China is not compromising on controversial projects like CPEC despite India's protest.
Indo-Japan partnership aimed at counter balancing China: Chinese daily
"Behind this special partnership is the ambition of the two countries to become regional powers and even global powers," the daily said.
US should supplement TPP by inking treaties with China, India: Former US diplomat
Feingenbaum, who also played a key role in negotiations over the India-US civilian nuclear deal, also said that instead of repealing TPP, the incoming Trump Administration should supplement it with a direct trade deal with both India and China.
PM Narendra Modi to visit Japan on November 11-12
All efforts were being made to stitch a pact during Modi's visit that would pave the way for Japan to export nuclear power plant technology to the fast- growing Asian economy.
India, Africa vow to step up investment, trade ties
India and African nations today pledged to continue promoting investment and trade through opening of new markets and raising the level of economic partnership between the two sides.
Obama's India visit: Indo-US relation a 'natural global partnership', says PM Narendra Modi
In a joint statement with Obama, Modi said, "We have decided to give this critical partnership a new thrust and sustained attention. For this, we have agreed that India and the US must have regular summits at greater frequency."
2014: A politically eventful year for India
The states of Jharkahand, Maharashtra and Haryana witnessed a regime change and Jammu and Kashmir saw a hung Parliament in the recent elections.
US, China talks hit the wall on cybersecurity, maritime dispute
To Beijing's discomfort, Washington indicted five PLA officials in May for hacking into US companies.
French firm Louis Dreyfus Armateurs serves global arbitration notice on India
The company has invoked bilateral investment promotion and protection agreement (BIPPA) and the notice was served on March 31.
Marines issue bilateral: says UN chief Ban Ki-moon; fury in Italy
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has asked Rome to resolve the marines issue with India bilaterally.
Manmohan Singh to seek nuclear deal, investments during Japan visit
Manmohan Singh left today on a two-nation five-day visit to Japan and Thailand aiming to give a "new meaning" to India's 'Look East' policy
US seeks strong investor protection rules in bilateral pact
The Clean Energy Finance Center in New Delhi which represents US agencies has mobilised over $1.7 billion for projects in India.
China should form maritime coop forum with India, US
China should form a maritime cooperation forum with India and US to focus on maritime border security management.
Behind Mumbai's oil slicks, a tale of lax rules, inaction & graft
The recent sinking of the cargo ship MV Rak Carrier off Mumbai’s coast, and the following oil slick, has brought to the fore, yet again, the huge price that India keeps paying for not being a signatory to many global maritime treaties.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's India visit: Despite nuclear liability clause, Indo-US ties on the credit side
Clinton focussed on the need to deepen trade ties, increase security cooperation and resolve the pending issues surrounding the deal.
Taliban threatens to hit 9 more key installations in Pakistan
A top Taliban commander has threatened to carry out attacks on nine more key installations in Pakistan to avenge the death of Osama bin Laden.
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