India hopes for early end to Ukraine conflict: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he will share perspectives with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict in his nation…
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Indonesia, Australia hail ‘vital’ defence agreement amid regional tensions
The new defense pact is “vital” for both nations, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said after a meeting with President-elect Prabowo on Tuesday, as it allowed their…
Philippines to process ‘limited number’ of Afghans seeking US visas
Under the deal, Washington will support “necessary services” including food, housing, security, medical, and transport during their stay in the country.
PM Modi to visit Ukraine, Poland
The PM’s visit to Ukraine is being seen as an attempt by India to balance its ties with the war-ravaged nation, weeks after Kyiv condemned him for hugging President Vladimir…
PM Kishida to Visit US in September to attend UN Assembly
A meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, who has withdrawn from the ongoing U.S. presidential race, is also being arranged. The planned visit will likely give Kishida an…
Leaders of South Korea, US, Japan vow unity on ‘greatest challenges’
Leaders highlight continuity, indispensability of trilateral cooperation ahead of elections in US and Japan.
US soldier sold defence info to China, including on Philippine drills
According to the charging documents, Sgt. Korbein Schultz provided dozens of sensitive US military documents to an individual living in Hong Kong who he believed to be associated…
China-US financial group set to meet in Shanghai
The talks are expected to take place on Thursday and Friday through the platform of the China-US Financial Working Group, with discussions planned on maintaining economic and…
We will be able to work with whoever wins US presidential poll: India External Minister
“I’m an optimistic person and generally tend to think of solutions to problems rather than the problems that come out of solutions. But I would say with a great deal of…
Vietnam Defence Minister starts working trip to Russia
During the visit from August 10-14, the Vietnamese defence chief will hold talks with his counterpart Andrey Belousov.