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Washington: Despite escalating tensions with Beijing, US President Joe Biden is still hopeful of meeting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping later this year, CNN reported on Friday (local time).Notably, the two leaders are expected to meet in November this year, on the sidelines of an Asian leaders summit hosted by Biden.Biden told CNN on Friday that he hopes to follow up on last year’s meeting
Tahawwur Rana has filed an appeal against the order and sought a stay on his extradition to India till the time his appeal in the Ninth Circuit Court is heard. Tahawwur Rana is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Los AngelesWashington: A US court has denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, paving the way for US
In a development that has ignited controversy and raised questions about objectivity, it has come to light that US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s visit to Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in 2022 was sponsored by the Pakistani government, as revealed in her annual House financial disclosure. Omar, a prominent figure within the Democratic Party, is known for her outspoken views and marked
The Biden administration has tightened controls on the export of materials and components for nuclear power plants to China, saying it would ensure the items were used only for peaceful purposes and not the proliferation of atomic weapons.The steps are among the latest signs of strained relations between Washington and Beijing, which have clashed over spying allegations, human rights, China’s
At the opening session of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Post Ministerial Conference in Jakarta on July 13, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasised how ASEAN’s importance remains undeniable in New Delhi’s Act East policy and its strategic outlook for the Indo-PacificIndia has come a long way with its relations with Southeast Asian countries – from a period of
Washington: US Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C Fick will start his India visit on Thursday.According to the statement released by US State Department, the ambassador will be in India from August 17 to 20 with his delegation and will participate in G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting in Bangalore.He will highlight the US views on digital economy topics
India is not just boosting its military and deterrence but also deepening cooperation with Quad nations, ASEAN and the Pacific islands. But with India still no match for China, it is likely to work on increasing collective pressure while avoiding military measures that would invite a Beijing blowbackOn August 10, Chinese warship Hai Yang 24 Hao, a surveillance vessel, called at the Sri Lankan
New Delhi: Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Wednesday held a meeting with US Congressional delegation in Delhi.Taking to X, formerly known as X, Ministry of Defence Principal Spokesperson A Bharat Bhushan Babu stated., "Defence Secretary Shri @giridhararamane, today held a meeting with the US Congressional Delegation in South Block, New Delhi."The US Congressional delegation included US
Washington: The security has been beefed up outside the Indian Embassy in the US in the wake of protests called out by Khalistan supporters.The visuals showed a large number of police personnel deployed outside the premises of the embassy. A large number of police vehicles were also lined up in the area. A number of makeshift barriers could also be seen on the premise.Pro-Khalistan groups have
Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday. The country plans to launch further lunar missions, including exploring the possibility of a joint Russian-Chinese crewed mission and even a lunar base. Major powers such as the US, China, and India aim to discover more about the moon, its water, and minerals such as helium-3 and rare earth metals, which are used in