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‘We have to do business with China too’: Jaishankar says India can’t ignore Beijing, must become self-reliant

Navigating the complexities of global trade, India aims to foster relationships with all countries, including China, while it builds a robust industrial foundation. With a vision to modernize and compete internationally, the nation is keen on boosting its domestic manufacturing capabilities. Acknowledging the strain with China due to border disputes,…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Iran warns states joining US sanctions will be considered enemies

Iran on Saturday said that any country participating in the United States’ “economic war” against the Islamic republic would be considered “an enemy”. The warning came after President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday the war with the US should end because the world had already accepted that Iran had won, according…

France 24 · Aug 22

Before Xi-Trump talks, US Navy flies through Taiwan Strait, puts China on notice

A US Navy aircraft flew through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, putting one of the most sensitive issues in US-China relations back in focus just weeks before a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The Times of India · Aug 22

Uncertainty continues over Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's visit to India

India and Bangladesh are holding back-channel talks for Tarique Rahman's visit. His planned two-day trip this month was postponed due to contentious issues. The Ministry of External Affairs had invited Rahman for a bilateral visit and BRICS summit. Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met top Bangladeshi officials to foster ties.…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Indonesia and China discuss increasing defense cooperation and energy security

Top ministers for Indonesia and China have discussed increasing defense cooperation and strengthening food and energy security between their countries

The Independent UK · Aug 21

China deploys naval fleet with 700 personnel near strategic Red Sea gateway, Suez Canal; amid Pakistan's push for Somalia defence pact

China has sent its 49th naval escort fleet to the Gulf of Aden as African countries prepare a regional task force against piracy and armed robbery. The developments come amid renewed security concerns around the Western Indian Ocean and Red Sea corridor. China has maintained escort missions in the area…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil leaders convicted of ‘inciting subversion’ in landmark trial

Verdict targets organisers of only large-scale public remembrance of 1989 crackdown on Chinese soil

The Independent UK · Aug 21

North Korea fires 10 missiles amid US scaling back military drills with the South

On Thursday, North Korea fired ten short-range ballistic missiles into eastern waters, a provocative move following the United States' decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. The South Korean military enhanced its monitoring efforts and shared intelligence with its allies. Meanwhile, North Korea dismissed diplomatic outreach from the…

The Times of India · Aug 21

China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security, defence and economic ties

In Jakarta, high-level discussions took place between Chinese defense and foreign ministers and their Indonesian counterparts. Central themes included security, politics, and economic interests, with both parties aiming to elevate military cooperation. Indonesia's strategy to maintain a balance in its relations with China and the United States was also a…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the North

South Korea's Woljeong-ri station project symbolizes peace hopes amid complex inter-Korean relations. President Lee Jae Myung's dovish approach faces hurdles from US actions and North Korea's provocations. Pyongyang ignores Seoul's overtures and labels South Korea its most hostile enemy. The rail project, stalled previously, now inspires skepticism among local residents.…

The Economic Times · Aug 21