Ahead of Modi visit, Russia says US sanctions won’t affect time-tested India ties
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Vladivostok, Russia has underlined that unilateral sanctions by the US can’t impact “time-tested” relations with India, indicating that it is confident of the S-400 deal going through in the face of threats by Washington. “Russia-India relations are time-tested and it cannot he stopped by sanctions…,” Roman Babushkin, […]
Chandrayaan-2 launch: India’s Moon dreams soar high
In a shining moment that brought cheer to millions of Indians, India launched its second moon mission Chandrayaan-2 from its most powerful rocket with the rover expected to land on September 7 in the unexplored lunar south pole. Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) erupted in spontaneous cheers as Chandrayaan-2 lifted off successfully […]
JAI Ho! Balancing JAI with RIC
OSAKA: JAI Ho! Amid sharpening power games in the region, India engaged in a smart diplomatic balancing act by holding two separate set of trilateral meetings with the leaders of Japan and America (JAI), and with the leaders of Russia and China (RIC). Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second day in Osaka began with a trilateral […]
Modi, Trump try to reset India-US ties: Focus on resolving trade, Iran tensions
OSAKA: Amid differing perceptions over a host of economic and geopolitical issues, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump agreed to resolve trade irritants and converged on handling the Iranian issue for the sake of peace and stability in the region. The leaders of the world’s two largest democracies met on the […]
Modi at G20 summit: What to expect in Osaka
OSAKA (JAPAN): Buoyed by a spectacular electoral victory which has made him one of the world’s most powerful democratic leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek global support from the world’s most advanced economies to fructify his dream of achieving the target of $5 trillion economy and creating a “New India” at the G20 summit […]
China to US: Door open for talks, but no bullying please
SINGAPORE: The escalating rivalry between the US and China is set for a long haul. A day after US Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan accused China of eroding the rules-based international order, Chinese Defence Minister and State Councilor General Wei Fenghe sent a strong message across that China is ready to fight the US on […]
US bats for free & open Indo-Pacific, warns (China) against eroding others’ sovereignty
SINGAPORE: Underlining the US’ enduring commitment to shape a free and open Indo-Pacific region to avert domination attempts by any one nation, US acting Secretary of Defence Patrick Shanahan warned against “behaviour that erodes other nations’ sovereignty and sows distrust of China’s intentions.” In a veiled swipe at China, he drew the world’s attention to […]
Singapore PM’s advice to China: Use diplomacy, not force to resolve South China Sea
SINGAPORE: Diplomacy, not force – this is the overarching message of Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to China amid growing global concerns about reported militarisation of the South China Sea. In a nuanced keynote speech at the 2019 Shangri-la Dialogue, Mr Lee also told defence ministers and strategic experts at Asia’s premier security forum […]
Amid challenging US & China ties, ex-diplomat Jaishankar is India’s foreign minister
With India looking to upscale and reconfigure its ties with the world’s leading powers, the Modi government has appointed Dr S. Jaishankar, a former foreign secretary and ex-envoy to the US and China, as the foreign minister of the country. This is the first time a professional diplomat will assume the chare of India’s external […]
South China Sea situation, US-China spat top Shangri La agenda
SINGAPORE: Against the backdrop of the escalating trade war between the US and China and growing concerns in the region sparked by reported militarisation of the South China Sea islands, the 18th edition of the Shangri La Dialogue, Asia’s premier security forum, will focus on shaping a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Predictably, all eyes […]