Talks between US-Taiwan will have grave consequences – China warns US

Talks between US-Taiwan will have grave consequences – China warns US

Beijing – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, visiting Latin American countries, will meet with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy next week. But upset with that, China had already threatened the United States. China has warned the United States that there will be serious consequences if US leaders meet the President of Taiwan. Two days ago, China […]

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Chinese Embassy criticises US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Africa

Chinese Embassy criticises US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Africa

Lusaka/Washington: ‘The US debt crisis threatens the stability of the world economy. Therefore, the US does not have the right to make baseless accusations against other countries just for vested interests’, the Chinese Embassy said as it sternly criticised the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Yellen is currently on tour to Africa, where she commented […]

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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits Africa given rising influence of Russia-China

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits Africa given rising influence of Russia-China

Dakar/ Washington: When China and Russia are trying to increase their influence in the African continent, Janet Yellen, the US Treasury Secretary, has entered Africa. Yellen’s Africa tour is for ten days; during this period, she will visit three countries, namely Senegal, Zambia and South Africa. A few days ago, China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang […]

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Starvation has intensified in Africa due to global inflation – senior IMF official warns

Starvation has intensified in Africa due to global inflation – senior IMF official warns

Johannesburg/London: Before the Coronavirus crisis, eighty million people in sub-Saharan African countries did not have enough food. But the global inflation caused by the Coronavirus outbreak and the fuel shortage and food crisis caused by the Ukraine conflict have taken a significant toll on sub-Saharan African countries. More than 120 million people here are facing […]

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Countries that borrow from China will suffer long-term consequences – The US Treasury warns

Countries that borrow from China will suffer long-term consequences – The US Treasury warns

Washington: China alone has provided more loans to poor and developing countries than the three sizeable financial institutions – the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the Paris Club – have given so far. But China’s lending outside of the conventional system will increase the burden on the economies of these countries. Janet Yellen, […]

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India’s High Commission gave an earful to China in Sri Lanka

India’s High Commission gave an earful to China in Sri Lanka

Colombo – India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka has reprimanded China, saying that Sri Lanka needs assistance, not unnecessary pressure or fueling disputes. The Chinese ambassador had alleged that India was interfering in Sri Lanka regardless of its sovereignty. The High Commission of India reprimanded China while reacting to this. ‘His violation of basic diplomatic […]

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Sri Lanka jolts China by denying permission to Yuan Wang-5

Sri Lanka jolts China by denying permission to Yuan Wang-5

Colombo: ‘Yuan Wang 5’, a Chinese ship capable of capturing sensitive information needed for espionage and attack, was scheduled to visit Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port. This has increased the threat to Defence bases on the southern coast of India and ISRO’s satellite launch base at Chandipur. Therefore, there were reports that India would take serious […]

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Trilateral talks between India, France and UAE on cooperation in Indo-Pacific region

Trilateral talks between India, France and UAE on cooperation in Indo-Pacific region

New Delhi: India, France and UAE held discussions on cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. In this discussion, the three countries decided to cooperate on the most critical issues related to the Indo-Pacific region, such as maritime security, regional connectivity projects, energy and food security, and strong supply chains. The Ministry of External Affairs of India […]

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India provides loans worth $14.27 billion to neighbouring nations – Union State Minister for External Affairs informs

India provides loans worth $14.27 billion to neighbouring nations – Union State Minister for External Affairs informs

New Delhi: India has announced a loan of $14.27 billion for around 162 projects in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Maldives. It has also declared an additional loan worth $14.07 billion for projects across 42 African countries. Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan gave this information. Moreover, India’s neighbouring countries and other […]

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