Philippines cancels agreement worth $5 billion with China – alleges China is not investing at all

Philippines cancels agreement worth $5 billion with China – alleges China is not investing at all

Manila/Beijing: Accusing that no investments were coming from China, the Philippines withdrew the railway agreements worth USD 5 billion with China. It has been revealed that new Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has taken this decision. This recent Philippine decision is a major jolt for the ambitious Chinese scheme ‘Road and Belt Initiative’. It is […]

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China keen on diplomatic talks with India

China keen on diplomatic talks with India

New Delhi: Meeting of Foreign Ministers of G-20 countries has been organised in Indonesia on the 7th and 8th of July. There is a possibility that Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold discussions during this meeting. This meeting could be significant against the background of the brewing border […]

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Prime Minister Modi visiting Nepal  

Prime Minister Modi visiting Nepal  

New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach Nepal on Monday. Ahead of the visit, the Prime Minister said that India-Nepal relations are incomparable with relations of any other country. It isn’t easy to second example the communication and connection of people between both countries. The bilateral relations have also stood the test of […]

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China to fund Taliban government in Afghanistan

China to fund Taliban government in Afghanistan

Beijing – The United States has frozen nearly USD 9 billion in Afghan assets in its territory since the Taliban took control of the country. A decision to impose sanctions on the Taliban could be taken at the forthcoming G7 meeting. In such a scenario, China has announced to provide financial assistance to Afghanistan. China […]

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Foreign Relations Committee of the US Congress approves bill to strengthen US-India relations   

Foreign Relations Committee of the US Congress approves bill to strengthen US-India relations   

Washington: – The Foreign Relations Committee of the US congress, approved the bill for strengthening the US-India cooperation to stop aggressive Chinese activities. This will make it easier for the United States to provide any assistance required by India against China. No Technical provisions in the US law can come in the way of this […]

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Sri Lanka a priority under Neighbourhood First policy, assures PM Narendra Modi

Sri Lanka a priority under Neighbourhood First policy, assures PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi: – Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured, ‘Confidence is seen in the leadership of Mahinda Rajapaksa. A new chapter in the India-Sri Lanka relations has started with his win. India will always give preference to Sri Lanka under the ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Sagar’ policies.’ A virtual meeting was held between the Indian and Sri […]

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India to develop strategically important airports in Maldives 

India to develop strategically important airports in Maldives 

Male: – India will be developing the strategically important Hanimadhoo International airport, in the Maldives. Following this, larger airplanes like the A-320 and Boing 737 will be able to land on this airstrip. This is considered to be a big and vital infrastructure project in Maldives. This will increase the connectivity between India and Maldives.    […]

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US signs defence cooperation agreement with Maldives

US signs defence cooperation agreement with Maldives

Washington: The United States has signed a defence cooperation agreement with the Indian neighbour, Maldives, given the peace and security of the Indian Ocean region. US President Donald Trump has taken a stand to increase cooperation with the countries in this sector because of the increasing Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific sector. The US defence […]

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China’s ‘BRI’ receives shocks from Myanmar and Pakistan

China’s ‘BRI’ receives shocks from Myanmar and Pakistan

Naypyitaw/Islamabad: – China has woken up from its slumber, with a start, after Myanmar cancelled specific Chinese Projects under the Belt Road Initiative. It has been revealed that Yang Jiechi, a senior official in the Jinping government, has proceeded on an emergency visit to Myanmar. At the same time, BRI is being jolted even in Pakistan. […]

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