Diego Garcia vital for Indo-Pacific security, countering China, says US
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) Underscoring the strategic importance of the US naval support facility at Diego Garcia, lawmakers and a senior State Department official have said that safeguarding Indian Ocean sea lanes is central to countering China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific. During a House subcommittee hearing on South and Central Asia, Congressman Bill Huizenga […]
India reducing Russian oil buys, claims US
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) The United States has claimed India has been “reducing” its purchases of Russian oil and diversifying energy imports, as lawmakers pressed the State Department on enforcement challenges tied to Moscow’s war in Ukraine. During a House subcommittee hearing on South and Central Asia on Wednesday (local time), Republican Rep. Keith Self […]
South Korea, US hold talks on joint military logistics cooperation
Seoul, Feb 11 (IANS) Senior defence officials of South Korea and the United States held talks in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss ways to advance their combined sustainment capabilities, the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. The meeting between Koo Sang-mo, the JCS’ chief director of military support, and Mark Simerly, director of the […]
US, Bangladesh sign reciprocal trade pact
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) The United States and Bangladesh signed a legally binding agreement on reciprocal trade, setting tariff schedules and broad commitments on market access, labor standards, and digital trade, US officials said. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer signed the pact with Bangladesh’s adviser for commerce, textiles and jute, and civil aviation and tourism, […]
US slowing down and reversing China’s advance in Latin America: Report
Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) China has lost its influence over two strategic ports in Panama this year, a report stated while highlighting what it said appears like a bad start to the year for the Chinese Communist Party in Latin America. “What’s more, the Cuban dictatorship began to crumble, and Latin America is generally slamming […]
India–US deal to remove trade uncertainties and support foreign inflows: SEBI Chairman
Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Wednesday said the India–US trade deal would help remove uncertainties in trade, bring more stability to the economy, and encourage higher investments into the country. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of an outreach programme on corporate bonds, […]
US resumes food aid to Somalia
NAIROBI(RAHNUMA): The United States on Thursday announced the resumption of food distribution in Somalia, weeks after the destruction of a US-funded World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse at Mogadishu’s port. In early January, Washington suspended aid to Somalia over reports of theft and government interference, saying Somali officials had “illegally seized 76 metric tons of donor-funded […]
South Korea holds talks with US, Japan over North Korea missile launch
Seoul, Jan 28 (IANS) South Korea, the United States and Japan discussed North Korea’s latest missile launch and coordination efforts in three-way phone talks the previous day, Seoul’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Baek Yong-jin, director general for the Korean Peninsula policy, spoke by phone with Dan Cintron, acting US deputy assistant secretary of state, […]
Iran says it did not request negotiations with US
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said he had not been in contact with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days or requesting negotiations, state media reported on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday another “armada” is floating toward Iran and that he hopes Tehran would make a deal with Washington. The […]
US, UAE back India corridor, expand AI ties
Washington, Jan 27, (IANS) The US and the UAE have reaffirmed support for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor while deepening cooperation on trade, investment, and artificial intelligence at their latest Economic Policy Dialogue held in Abu Dhabi early this month. The two sides said the corridor, known as IMEC, is a priority for boosting regional […]
