India will decide on IPEF only after clarification on contentious issues – Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

India will decide on IPEF only after clarification on contentious issues – Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Los Angeles: India has objected to the points proposed by the ‘IPEF’ (Indo-Pacific Economic Framework), which was set up to expand trade cooperation among 14 countries in the Indo-Pacific region. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal clarified that India would take a decision only after getting detailed information on the point it objected to. At the same […]

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Border tensions must not obstruct Indo-China cooperation – Chinese Foreign Ministry demands

Border tensions must not obstruct Indo-China cooperation – Chinese Foreign Ministry demands

Beijing: Indian External Affairs Minister had recently said that this century could not be known as the century of Asia unless cooperation is established between India and China. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China has also confirmed it. But to establish this cooperation between the two countries, India needs to make efforts in the […]

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India cannot suddenly withdraw from its relations with Russia – US State Department warns

India cannot suddenly withdraw from its relations with Russia – US State Department warns

Washington: As fuel prices are rising tremendously, India must buy fuel from Russia. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar had recently claimed that India had convinced the United States about it and the US had accepted it. Thus, the US State Department has reacted to it. India cannot suddenly withdraw from its relations with Russia. The United […]

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India-China relations are currently strained: Foreign Minister Jaishankar

India-China relations are currently strained: Foreign Minister Jaishankar

Bangkok: India desires an independent, open, and free Indo-Pacific region within the framework of international regulations. The QUAD arrangement of India, America, Japan, and Australia has been established for this purpose. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar targeted China for singularly opposing the QUAD. At the same time, Jaishankar also clarified that the relations between India and […]

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India has managed to convince US the significance of Russian oil – EAM S Jaishankar

India has managed to convince US the significance of Russian oil – EAM S Jaishankar

Bangkok: India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr S Jaishankar claims that India has convinced the US about its decision to source oil from Russia. The US had registered its displeasure about buying Russian fuel. However, India decided not to be defensive about its choices. While the oil prices are soaring in the international market, India’s […]

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India completely supports the strong, united and prosperous ASEAN: MEA S. Jaishankar

India completely supports the strong, united and prosperous ASEAN: MEA S. Jaishankar

New Delhi: Foreign Ministers of ASEAN countries are in India for a special meeting with India, and they met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Indian External Affairs Minister announced that India fully supports a strong, united, prosperous ASEAN. He also said that a meaningful and comprehensive partnership is necessary between India and the ASEAN […]

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Saudi to cutdown fuel supplies to China

Saudi to cutdown fuel supplies to China

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will be cutting down the fuel supplies to China. Saudi fuel company ARAMCO announced it. The ARAMCO officials clarified that there would be no change in the quantities supplied to India, Japan, South Korea and Thailand. Western countries have imposed harsh sanctions against Russia, given the invasion of Ukraine. During this period, […]

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US President Joe Biden announces Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

US President Joe Biden announces Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Tokyo: The US President announced the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) to challenge the aggressive Chinese expansionist activities in the Indo-Pacific sector. This 21st-century economic front will be working to define the framework for the digital economy in the Indo-Pacific sector, ensuring the safety of the supply chain and increasing investment in green and renewable energy. […]

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Japan and Philippines hold Two-Plus-Two talks; focus upon Chinese activities and Defence agreement

Japan and Philippines hold Two-Plus-Two talks; focus upon Chinese activities and Defence agreement

Tokyo/Manila: Japan and the Philippines have indicated strengthening defence-related cooperation due to the increasing Chinese hegemonic activities. Moreover, officials from both countries informed that these issues were discussed during the Japan-Philippines Two-Plus-Two talks held in Japan’s capital, Tokyo. Japan has started efforts to strengthen the anti-China front through the medium of Two-Plus-Two talks. Japan has […]

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Global Central Banks purchase Gold at large; Gold reserves at the highest level in three decades

Global Central Banks purchase Gold at large; Gold reserves at the highest level in three decades

Tokyo / Washington – The world’s central banks have increased gold purchases in the face of declining dollar value in the global economy, rising inflation and the corona crisis. This year, various central banks worldwide added more than 400 tonnes of gold to their reserves. These include Thailand, Brazil, India, Singapore, Uzbekistan and Hungary. Thailand’s […]

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