US sets up ‘China House’

US sets up ‘China House’

Washington: The Biden administration setup ‘China House’ to make the stand of the United States more comprehensive and sharper against arch-rival China. This will help the United States take a consistent stance regarding China, claimed the US State Department. Underlining the threat posed by China to US security, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there […]

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Indian EAM and US State Secretary hold talks in Cambodia

Indian EAM and US State Secretary hold talks in Cambodia

Phnom Penh: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G-20 summit in Indonesia. He is expected to hold bilateral talks with US President Joe Biden. There are indications that discussions between the foreign ministers of Cambodia, India and the United States […]

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India will become the voice for small and middle income countries – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures

India will become the voice for small and middle income countries – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures

New Delhi: Preparations for the ‘G-20 conference to be held in India next year have started in a big way and India has decided its priorities for this. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured that India would act as the voice of small and medium-income countries at this conference. Finance Minister Sitharaman claimed that India […]

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Strengthening of USD is a problem for other economies – IMF warns

Strengthening of USD is a problem for other economies – IMF warns

Washington: The USD is currently at its highest level in two decades and the rest of the world’s economies are suffering the consequences. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the USD’s strength is becoming problematic and its effects are beginning to show. This warning from the IMF is getting support from other countries […]

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IMF praises India, says its social welfare programmes are a ‘Logistical Marvel’

IMF praises India, says its social welfare programmes are a ‘Logistical Marvel’

Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised India for its economic performance calling it a shining star, while the entire world is reeling under the shadows of economic recession. However, the chief economic advisor at the IMF suggested that to achieve a goal of a ten trillion-dollar economy, India would need to make structural […]

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India-Pakistan ‘back channel’ talks fail – Pakistani newspaper report

India-Pakistan ‘back channel’ talks fail – Pakistani newspaper report

Islamabad: Back channel, i.e. undeclared talks had started between India and Pakistan. But the discussion failed as a consensus could not be reached on the Kashmir issue. A Pakistani newspaper also claimed that political instability in Pakistan impacted the talks. The newspaper reported this, citing sources in the Pakistan government. This has not been confirmed […]

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Japan and Indonesia to increase naval cooperation

Japan and Indonesia to increase naval cooperation

Tokyo: Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited Japan on Wednesday and met Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The two countries discussed naval cooperation. Besides, the Japanese army will participate in Indonesia’s ‘Garuda Shield’ exercise for the first time next month. Moreover, there is a need to strengthen Indonesia’s maritime power to maintain peace and security in the […]

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Indian External Affairs Minister and his Chinese counterpart hold talks in Indonesia

Indian External Affairs Minister and his Chinese counterpart hold talks in Indonesia

New Delhi: On the sidelines of the ongoing G-20 Summit in Indonesia, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. During the hour-long discussion, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar outlined India’s position on the LAC in Ladakh. At that time, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar pointed out that it was imperative to […]

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