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Colombo, March 21. Pakistan, excluded from the high-end of the Western defense market, turned to China not solely due to strategic alignment, but also due to limited choices, an arrangement that Beijing has deliberately cultivated. The continued expansion of the relationship despite combat...

Beijing, March 21 Over 100 people, including members of the diplomatic corps and friends of India, watched a special screening of a popular Hindi film showcasing its ability to build bridges at the Culture Centre of the Indian Consulate in Shanghai."Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara," directed by Zoya...

Washington, March 21 – As Pakistan’s trajectory mirrors North Korea’s path of sanctions, isolation, and nuclear expansion, the risks are mounting for the US, making Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s recent warning especially timely, a report details.Gabbard has placed Pakistan...

Washington, March 21 – Alarmed by China’s growing financial influence in South Asia, US lawmakers have pointed to mounting debt in countries like Pakistan and Sri Lanka as they pushed to strengthen American tools to compete with Beijing’s global lending.During a congressional hearing this week...

Washington, March 21 – On Friday night, the United States issued a narrow, short-term authorization allowing the sale of Iranian oil that is currently stranded at sea. The Trump administration says this move will quickly boost global supply while maintaining pressure on Tehran, according to the...

Washington, March 21 – US President Donald Trump has said that his administration is considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, while calling on South Korea, China, Japan, and other countries to get involved in efforts to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.Trump made the...

Washington, March 20 – The ongoing conflict in Iran is beginning to unsettle US strategic commitments in the Indo-Pacific, as Washington is diverting military assets and leadership attention back to the Middle East, a former senior official from the Biden administration said on Friday."One of...

March 20, New Delhi — In Washington, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on Friday that her country is ready to support United States efforts to promote peace and prosperity globally.Following talks with US President Donald Trump, the two leaders agreed to maintain close coordination...

March 20, New Delhi – Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan made professional snooker history on Friday by crafting the highest break ever of 153 at the World Open in China.The 50-year-old Englishman achieved this feat against Ryan Day of Wales, securing his place in the semifinals in...

March 20, New Delhi — Governments around the world are implementing measures to protect consumers from the rising cost of energy, which has been driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. These measures range from tax cuts and subsidies to adjustments in supply.Germany is exploring...

Naypyidaw, March 20 Vietnam's resistance to Chinese hegemony in the South China Sea represents both a national defense of sovereignty and a struggle to uphold international law. The deterioration of relations between the two countries indicates a risky trajectory – one where China's...

Beijing, March 20 India's newly appointed Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, has a Chinese name: Wei Jiameng, which signifies a fortunate or commendable ally.Doraiswami, a 1992-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), was appointed as India's new envoy to China on Thursday...

Beijing, March 20 China on Friday welcomed the appointment of veteran diplomat Vikram Doraiswami as the new Indian Ambassador, expressing hope that he will make a positive contribution to the sustained improvement of Sino-India ties.Doraiswami, a 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS)...

Beijing, March 20: China welcomed the appointment of Vikram Doraiswami as India's Ambassador to China on Friday, stating that it looks forward to his positive role in the continuous improvement and growth of bilateral ties.Speaking at a regular media briefing in Beijing on Friday, Chinese...

Beijing, March 20 China on Friday welcomed the appointment of veteran diplomat Vikram Doraiswami as the new Indian Ambassador, expressing hope that he will make a positive contribution to the sustained improvement of Sino-India ties.Doraiswami, a 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS)...

New Delhi, March 20 The government on Friday invited bids for setting up manufacturing facilities for 6,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of magnets under the Rs 7,280-crore Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet.The heavy industries ministry has issued a...

Washington, March 20 – The United States is urging Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defense, even as it maintains a strong military presence on the continent. This shift has direct implications for India, as Washington focuses more on China and the Indo-Pacific.At a hearing of...

Washington, March 20 – As US intelligence officials presented a stark assessment of rising global threats, a congressional hearing revealed a deeper fracture in Washington – over whether the war with Iran was driven by evidence or political judgment.Top intelligence officials told lawmakers...

Washington, March 20 – US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded a day of meetings at the White House with a carefully staged display of warmth, personal praise, and allied purpose, using a bilateral visit shadowed by war in the Middle East to underscore the...

Washington, March 20 – President Donald Trump’s attempt to defend the US’s strikes on Iran by invoking the Pearl Harbor attack appeared to unsettle Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during their meeting at the White House, creating an awkward moment in an otherwise warm display of alliance...