US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends the 19th East Asia Summit during the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summits in Vientiane, Laos, on Friday. Reuters.

US accuses Russia and China Block Consensus Statement at East Asia Summit Over South China Sea

Russia and China jointly blocked a proposed consensus statement at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Laos, citing objections over specific language on the disputed South China Sea. The draft, prepared by Southeast Asian nations, was a product of extensive...
Narendra Modi Biden- Joe Biden

India-US Relations: Biden Administration; Defense to Clean Energy, Non-Transactional Approach Elevates India-US Strategic Partnership

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States in September 2024, marked by high-level bilateral meetings and his participation in the 2024 Quad Summit, was a major moment in the evolving relationship between India and the United States....
South Korea and Philippines Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership Amid Regional Security Challenges

South Korea and Philippines Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership Amid Regional Security Challenges

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Monday a significant elevation of their bilateral relationship to a "strategic partnership." During President Yoon's state visit to Manila, the two leaders agreed to bolster defense...
Kim Jong-un, Xi Jinping

75 Years of China-North Korea Relations: Xi Jinping Promises Increased Cooperation in Message to Kim Jong-un

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un exchanged congratulatory messages today, reaffirming their nations’ long-standing friendship and pledging to deepen diplomatic cooperation. This exchange marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and...
Narendra Modi-Mohamed Muizzu

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s Crucial India Visit: A Bid to Secure Bailout Amid Economic Crisis

The Maldives, a small island nation in the Indian Ocean, is on the brink of an economic crisis, with its president, Mohamed Muizzu, turning to India for help during a critical bilateral visit this week. This is Muizzu's first official...
Bangladesh-Pakistan

Bangladesh Recalls Envoy Amid Diplomatic Shuffle and Growing Ties with Pakistan

Bangladesh has recalled its envoy from New Delhi, marking a sharp downturn in the already strained relations between the two neighboring countries. This move is part of a broader reshuffle undertaken by Bangladesh’s interim government, which has also recalled four...
Donald Trump-Kamala Harris

Trump and Harris Promise Manufacturing Renaissance: Can the U.S. Stay Ahead of China’s Industrial Might?

As the 2024 U.S. presidential race heats up, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are focusing on an issue critical to the country’s economic future: the revival of American manufacturing. Each candidate promises a renaissance, aiming to boost industrial growth,...
India Foreign Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar

India’s Foreign Minister to Visit Pakistan on October 15: A Landmark Diplomatic Step Amid Strained Relations

India's Foreign Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will attend a crucial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Pakistan this month. This visit, which marks the first time a high-ranking Indian minister has traveled to Pakistan in nearly a decade,...
New Delhi

Indian-Iranian Naval Drills Signal Growing Regional Tensions, as Israel Warns New Delhi

India has found itself in a delicate position, balancing its strategic partnerships with key nations while navigating the complexities of global diplomacy. With an increasing number of geopolitical tensions—from the Middle East to Eastern Europe—India’s ability to maintain good relations...
Joe Biden, Muhammad Yunus

Bay of Bengal: Bangladesh at Crossroads in US Indo-Pacific Strategy

Bangladesh, a rapidly growing economy on the Bay of Bengal, and the United States' Indo-Pacific strategy. This evolving partnership seeks to deepen American involvement in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) amid a significant shift in international politics. The intersection of...
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