Trump refused to clearly guarantee a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the US election. (Proceedings) Washington: On Wednesday, President Donald Trump refused to clearly guarantee a peaceful transfer of power should he lose the next US election in November to Joe Biden. “Well, we’ll have to see what …
Read More »India braced for a long road to disengagement, but does not give an inch in Ladakh
Although India and China have agreed to stop sending more troops to the Ladakh front line, New Delhi is prepared for a long series of multiple rounds of diplomatic and military talks before a firm political understanding is reached between the two sides on the total disconnection. “This will be …
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American Indians Have Helped Forge Economic And Cultural Dynamism In America: Joe Biden (Archive) Washington: Indian Americans, with their hard work and entrepreneurial spirit, have fueled America’s economic growth and helped forge cultural dynamism in the country, Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday. Addressing a …
Read More »China doubled its air bases, air defenses and helipads near LAC in three years: report
China began building at least 13 new military positions, including air bases and air defense units, near the Royal Line of Control (LAC) with India after the 2017 clash at Doklam, and work on four helipads began after the current tensions in Ladakh. The details of these military positions are …
Read More »India-China military commanders will meet at least two more times before disengagement begins
The Indian and Chinese military commanders are expected to meet again in a few days after the marathon talks on Monday failed to cover all points of disputes and differences between the two countries over the border confrontation. The outgoing and incoming Ladakh Indian corps commander and the commander of …
Read More »Amid China’s actions in the Indo-Pacific, the second Quad meeting will be held in Tokyo in October
The second ministerial meeting of the Quadrilateral or Quad Security Dialogue is expected to be held in Tokyo early next month, people familiar with the developments said, and the meeting will be held in the context of China’s aggressive actions in the Indo-Pacific. . The meeting will take place at …
Read More »Technological war? China launches mechanism to ‘sanction’ foreign companies the day after US ban on TikTok and WeChat
China on Saturday launched a mechanism that would allow it to sanction foreign companies, upping the ante on a tech war with the United States a day after Washington took steps to curb popular Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat. China’s long-awaited “list of untrustworthy entities” is seen as a weapon …
Read More »Chinese fighter jets in Taiwanese airspace as a US official visits Taiwan
China launched “actual combat” drills near the Taiwan Strait when a senior US official visits Taiwan, which Beijing claims to be a separatist region. Chinese fighter jets appeared in Taiwanese airspace from four directions, Taipei media reports said as Beijing launched airspace and maritime drills near the autonomous island on …
Read More »India prepares for QUAD and 2 plus 2 dialogues, China is an elephant in the room
The United States, India, Australia, and Japan are in conversation to decide the location and date of the QUAD security dialogue next month, which will be followed by the 2-plus-2 dialogue between India and the United States here. As of now, Japan is an option for QUAD dialogue or both …
Read More »India Welcomes Abraham Accords, Calls For Talks On ‘Two-State Solution’
India on Thursday welcomed the signing of the Abraham Accords by the United States, Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and reiterated its call for direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a “two-state solution. ”. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined …
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