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Amid West Asia turmoil, Quad foreign ministers gather to reinforce Indo-Pacific stability

Quad foreign ministers convene in New Delhi. Discussions will focus on the West Asia crisis and Indo-Pacific security. Cooperation in critical minerals and technology is also on the agenda. The meeting will review ongoing initiatives and recent developments. This gathering sets the stage for a future Quad summit in India.

The Economic Times

India and US discussed strategic partnership and global peace, will continue cooperation for global good: PM Modi

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited New Delhi and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions focused on enhancing the India-US partnership. Key areas included energy security, trade, defense cooperation, and the Indo-Pacific strategy. The US invited Prime Minister Modi for a White House visit. These talks underscore the…

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Energy, economics and old ties: Why Marco Rubio's Modi meeting matters

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Discussions focused on energy security amid a global crisis. India is importing record volumes of American energy. The meeting also covered defense and technology. This visit aims to strengthen ties and India's strategic alignment with the…

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio en route to India for high-profile diplomatic visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is arriving in India for a significant visit. He will engage in discussions on trade, energy security, and defense cooperation. A key event will be the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi. This gathering will focus on the Indo-Pacific region's security. The visit…

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Why Australia’s cuts to news services in the Indo-Pacific are a failure of soft diplomacy

Australia seems intent on missing a vital opportunity to win the hearts and minds of our neighbours in the Indo-Pacific, particularly Southeast Asia, through its continued refusal to guarantee ongoing funding for transnational news services in the region.

The Conversation

India, South Korea sign pact in key areas of defence cooperation

India and South Korea have strengthened their defence ties. MoUs were signed in key areas like defence cyber, training, and UN peacekeeping cooperation. Defence Ministers Rajnath Singh and Ahn Gyu-back held extensive discussions in Seoul. They reviewed existing cooperation and explored expansion in industry, maritime security, and emerging technologies. Both…

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PM Narendra Modi and PM Giorgia Meloni outline Indo-Mediterranean vision to deepen India-Italy ties

India and Italy are shaping an Indo-Mediterranean partnership focused on trade, AI, defence, clean energy and connectivity, with Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni pitching a shared vision for a changing global order.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays homage to Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Hanoi, Vietnam. He paid tribute to Ho Chi Minh on his birth anniversary. Singh held important discussions to boost defence cooperation and strategic ties between India and Vietnam. The visit also included talks on potential BrahMos missile system supply. This trip is part of a…

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India set to host Quad foreign ministerial meeting next week

New Delhi will host a crucial Quad foreign ministers' meeting next week. The gathering will focus on pressing global issues, including the West Asia crisis and the Indo-Pacific's evolving security landscape. Discussions will also cover cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, addressing increasing Chinese assertiveness. This meeting sets the stage for…

The Economic Times

Defence Minister begins Vietnam, South Korea visit to boost defence, Indo-Pacific cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh embarks on a crucial visit to Vietnam and South Korea. The trip aims to bolster strategic military ties and defense industry collaborations. Discussions will focus on enhancing maritime security and promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific region. This visit follows recent agreements with Vietnam and South Korea,…

The Economic Times

India-Netherlands engagement deepens as EAM Jaishankar meets Dutch counterpart

India and the Netherlands have elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen. The leaders discussed trade, innovation, and people-to-people connections. They also addressed the Ukraine war and the situation in West Asia. The Netherlands will join the Indo-Pacific Oceans…

The Economic Times

'No possible use other than military': China closes huge airspace zone off Shanghai for 40 days; offers no explanation

China has imposed a 40-day ban on civil aviation over a vast airspace near Shanghai, sparking speculation about military activities. The extensive, unexplained restriction, covering over 73,000 sq km, is unusual in its scale and duration, with experts suggesting it's for military exercises. This move is seen as part of…

The Times of India

Strong earthquake strikes Indonesia's Sumatra island

A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted off Indonesia's Sumatra island on Tuesday, a region situated on a major tectonic collision zone. This seismic activity is characteristic of the Pacific "Ring of Fire." While a previous 6.3-magnitude quake in November 2025 near Aceh caused no tsunami, the region remains prone to such…

The Times of India

Bid to undermine Dhaka's cooperation with Beijing doomed to failure: China

China affirmed its readiness to boost cooperation with Bangladesh's new government, warning that attempts to disrupt their partnership are destined to fail. This comes amid US concerns over Chinese influence in South Asia and a US emphasis on a free and open Indo-Pacific. Beijing also expressed hope for progress on…

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New Delhi to counter China? US panel weighs India role to tilt Indo-Pacific power balance

A US commission will hold a hearing next month on India's role in the Indo-Pacific. The session will assess India's relations with China and the US. It will cover geopolitical, military, economic, and technological aspects. The hearing aims to understand India's influence on regional power dynamics. This comes as major…

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Australia and Indonesia confirm new security treaty

Negotiations have concluded in a security agreement between Australia and Indonesia, which could see the two nations assist one another to deal with threats.

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At Sydney’s mighty arms convention, weapons are sold as ‘solutions’. No one mentions the people they will target

As protesters outside condemn war, inside the Indo-Pacific International Maritime Exposition the defence minister praises the ‘beautiful, menacing and extremely cool’ technology on show

Euronews

What we know about China's first domestically made aircraft carrier, the Fujian

Beijing commissioned its first home-built aircraft carrier, the Fujian, highlighting Beijing's push to modernise its military and contest US influence in the Indo-Pacific.

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Costa Rica prioritises Indo-Pacific trade over EU-Mercosur, says trade minister

Costa Rica sees the Indo-Pacific area as a priority over other regional trade deals, such as EU-Mercosur. An Indo-Pacific trade group, the CPTPP, could become the largest trading bloc in terms of GDP if new members — such as the EU — join.

AAP

Australia urged to lasso US back to Indo-Pacific region

Australia should use its close relationship with the US to convince it to devote more time and attention to the Indo-Pacific, a former senior official says.

AAP

Australia, Indonesia urged to deepen ties amid threats

Australia and Indonesia should take their relationship to the next level to combat a trio of key threats, with the aim to include other nations in the region.

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'Free and safe' Indo-Pacific eyed in trilateral deal

Australia, the United States and Japan have signed a trilateral deal that "sends a message" to any nation threatening safety in the Indo-Pacific.

The Conversation

‘Deadly’ sports diplomacy: why Australia’s Indigenous people must be a part of our sports strategy

Since coming to power in 2022, the Albanese government has focused strongly on the Indo-Pacific.

Euronews

Most NATO members endorse Trump's demand to up defence spending to 5% of GDP, Mark Rutte says

US President Donald Trump insists that US allies should spend at least 5% so America can focus on security priorities elsewhere, mostly in the Indo-Pacific and on its own borders.

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Op Sindoor global blitz: Loud at home, lost overseas

Fifty-nine politicians. Thirty-two countries. A high-profile tour funded by crores in taxpayers’ money.

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