Prabowo strengthens US ties, but not without political cost
With Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto’s vision of a more military-capable Indonesia, analysts are pointing to the inevitability of cosier defence relations, albeit not without…
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Women members of Indian diaspora tie ‘Rakhi’ to PM Modi in Johannesburg
PM Modi said that he looks forward to holding bilateral meetings with “some of the leaders present in Johannesburg”.
All Talk, No Dialogue on Asian Security
A robust bilateral dialogue between the US and China is almost nonexistent at the ministerial level, with military-to-military contact even more limited, notes the writer.
Blinken to be in Beijing for talks on June 18: US official
In February, Washington's top diplomat scrapped a planned trip to Beijing over a suspected Chinese spy balloon that flew over the United States.
Philippines, Japan, United States, and Australia agree to step up cooperation in South China Sea
The agreement will allow the countries to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific amid China’s increasing assertiveness in the region.
US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin arrives in Delhi to strengthen defence partnership with India
Austin’s New Delhi visit will prominently focus on advancing India-US new defence innovation
China’s commerce minister meets with US ambassador to China
The two sides exchanged views on China-US economic and trade relations.
No notice over Biden’s possible absence of G7: Japan Cabinet Secy
Japan “has not received any notice from the United States,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said.
The secret to success following the Korea-US summit
The writer cautions against consequences of divisions over President Yoon's visit to the United States.
“We’re family’: PH, US boost intel sharing
Both sides will consult each other on policies, practices and procedures related to the protection of defence and military classified information.