Sri Lanka will adopt ‘India first approach’: Foreign Secretary Jayanath Colombage
There are regional concerns, mostly from India, that China may make a military presence at Hambantota, located on a key sea international shipping route.
Defence & Diplomacy
Indian Mission at UN exposes ‘five big lies’ of Pakistan
This comes after Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Munir Akram put out a random statement today masquerading it as if the statement was made by him to the United Nations Security Council.
‘Military options’ on the table if talks on Chinese transgressions fail: CDS Bipin Rawat
India and China are engaged in a standoff since April-May over the transgressions by the Chinese Army in multiple areas.
Abraham Accord: Why Israel and the UAE have reached a deal
As the US footprint retreats from West Asia and new players like China enter the fray, Israel and the Gulf monarchies have the perfect opportunity to carve out a regional security architecture
As Trump meets Iraq’s Kadhimi, US troops withdrawal, oil deals loom large on the horizon
Five U.S. firms, including Chevron Corp (CVX.N), signed agreements on Wednesday with the Iraqi government aimed at boosting Iraq’s energy independence from Iran.
China, Pakistan foreign ministers to hold two-day strategic dialogue from Thursday
The foreign ministers of China and Pakistan will hold the second annual strategic dialogue at the island resort of Hainan on Thursday during which they are likely to discuss the bilateral cooperation in various fields including the phase II of the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.
After Pompeo-Hussein meet U.S. Announces Humanitarian Assistance for Iraq
The United States remains the largest single donor of humanitarian assistance in Iraq and globally.
Libya, Turkey, Qatar defense cooperation: will conflict in Libya continue?
As part of the deal, Turkey and Qatar will establish facilities in Libya for military training and consultancy and will send consultants and military personnel to Libya.
India-Saudi strategic partnership continues to flourish
Even during the pandemic, India attracted foreign investment worth more than $20 billion between April and July, including. $1.5 billion invested by the Saudi Public Investment Fund in June 2020 in Reliance’s digital services company Jio Platforms.
India to be key American partner in Biden administration: Top campaign official
A Biden administration would be an advocate for India to play a leading role in international institutions, including helping it get a seat on a reformed UN Security Council, a top campaign official has said, asserting that New Delhi has to be a key American partner in engaging China from a position of strength.