US outlines hard-edged defence posture to deter China in Indo-Pacific
Washington, Dec 7 (IANS) The United States has outlined a more rigid defence posture to counter China’s growing military and economic influence in the Indo-Pacific. In its new National Security Strategy, the Trump administration calls the region “one of the next century’s key economic and geopolitical battlegrounds” and says the US must be prepared to […]
South Korean President Lee nominates human rights lawyer as chief state auditor
Seoul, Dec 7 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated human rights lawyer Kim Ho-cheol as the new chief of the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI), the presidential office said on Sunday. Kim, an attorney at the law firm KlassHankyul, previously served as chairman of the Korean National Police Commission and co-representative […]
Top US official Hooker to visit India, hold crucial talks with Foreign Secretary Misri
Washington, Dec 7 (IANS) US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker will be on a visit to India from December 7-11, during which she is scheduled to meet Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other officials and discuss regional security, economic cooperation, and shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific. Apart from New Delhi, Hooker […]
Propertional election process begins in Nepal
Kathmandu, Dec 7 (IANS) Registration of political parties to contest the parliamentary elections scheduled for March 5 next year under the proportional representation (PR) system began in Nepal on Sunday. Nepal elects members of the House of Representatives through both the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) and PR systems. In the 275-member lower house, 165 members are elected […]
South Korea sets up task forces for working-level talks with US on nuclear subs, uranium rights
Seoul, Dec 7 (IANS) The South Korean presidential office said Sunday it has established task force teams to support South Korea’s working-level negotiations with the United States on nuclear-powered submarines, uranium enrichment and South Korea’s share of defence costs. Deputy National Security Adviser Kim Hyun-jong said the Office of National Security has been drawing up […]
EAM Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties, evolving world order at India-Japan Forum
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the evolving world order and the imperative of India-Japan cooperation at the opening session of the India-Japan Forum here on Sunday. “Pleased to participate in the opening session of #IndiaJapanForum in New Delhi. Discussed the evolving world order and the imperative of deeper India-Japan […]
South Korea not mulling joint drills as leverage for inter-Korean talks: official
Seoul, Dec 7 (IANS) South Korea is not considering adjusting its joint military drills with the United States as part of efforts to resume stalled talks with North Korea, National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac said Sunday. Wi made the remarks when asked whether Seoul might review the regular exercises with Washington to help revive the […]
Bangladesh: Mobile phone traders, students hold protest in Dhaka
Dhaka, Dec 7 (IANS) Bangladesh’s mobile phone traders and students held a protest here on Sunday, causing traffic congestion in several parts of the capital, including the Science Laboratory, Shahbagh, Agargaon and outside the Education Building, local media reported. Mobile phone traders held a sit-in in front of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) building […]
Op Sagar Bandhu: Over 2000 patients receive treatment in India’s field hospital in Sri Lanka’s Mahiyanganaya
Colombo, Dec 7 (IANS) Amid India’s relentless relief and rescue efforts under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, the field hospital set up by it in Sri Lanka’s Mahiyanganaya near Kandy has provided medical care to over 2200 patients affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The Indian medical team has successfully conducted 67 minor procedures and three operations […]
‘New horizons in India-China ties’: Indian envoy inaugurates new Chancery premises of Shanghai Consulate
Beijing, Dec 7 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, and Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, on Sunday inaugurated the new Chancery of the Consulate General of India in Shanghai at the Dawning Centre in Changning district, marking the first relocation of its office premises in over 32 years. The Consulate General said […]
