India-Philippines strategic partnership and changing dynamics in South China Sea

Baidya Bikash Basu | August 8, 2025 8:37 PM

New Delhi/Manila: Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Romualdez Marcos Jr., the 17th President of the Philippines, paid a State Visit to India from August 4-8. President Marcos' visit marked the establishment of Strategic Partnership between India and the Philippines while celebrating the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations. President Marcos was accompanied by 14 ministers, senior officials and a large business delegation during his India visit.

Pakistan mineral deal: Will US learn what China didn’t in Balochistan

Vicky Nanjappa | August 8, 2025 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) After signing a minerals and mining deal with the U.S, Pakistan may be in “seventh heaven.” However, the realities are different, and this deal could in fact further worsen the security concerns in Balochistan.

PM Modi speaks with 'friend' Putin, reaffirms commitment to deepen India-Russia ties

IANS | August 8, 2025 6:56 PM

New Delhi/Moscow, Aug 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a "very good and detailed conversation" with Russian President Vladimir Putin over phone during which both leaders not only vowed to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership but also held detailed discussions on developments concerning Ukraine.

China welcomes PM Modi for SCO meet, says Tianjin Summit will be gathering of solidarity and friendship

IANS | August 8, 2025 4:43 PM

Beijing, Aug 8 (IANS) China on Friday said that it welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit that is scheduled to take place at Tianjin, later this month.

Mike Pence says US companies and consumers paying the cost of Trump’s tariffs

IANS | August 8, 2025 4:00 PM

Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) Former US Vice President Mike Pence, in a scathing attack against President Donald Trump’s trade policy, said on Thursday that American companies and consumers are paying the cost of US tariffs.

US at risk of losing India as strategic partner in Indo-Pacific: Former senior Commerce Dept official (IANS Exclusive)

Nayan Seth | August 8, 2025 2:53 PM

Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) Former US Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and senior foreign policy expert, Christopher Padilla, has warned that the ongoing trade tensions could pose a risk of long-term damage to the India-US relationship.

Singapore envoy celebrates 'ASEAN Day' in New Delhi

IANS | August 8, 2025 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Singapore's High Commissioner in India, Simon Wong on Friday celebrated the 'ASEAN Day' with the ASEAN New Delhi Committee (ANDC). An ASEAN flag raising ceremony was also held following which a video message from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was played.

Israeli PM Netanyahu meets Indian envoy, vows to deepen strategic ties

IANS | August 8, 2025 10:57 AM

Tel Aviv, Aug 8 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with India’s Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, to discuss ways to further strengthen the growing India-Israel Strategic Partnership.

PM Modi, Brazil Prez Lula reaffirm strategic partnership in telephonic conversation

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a telephone call from Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, reaffirming the momentum generated during PM Modi’s recent visit to Brazil and underscoring the shared commitment to deepen the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership.

Putin accords warm welcome to NSA Doval at Kremlin ahead of planned India visit

IANS | August 7, 2025 11:07 PM

Moscow, Aug 7 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday received India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval at the Kremlin, marking a significant moment in the evolving strategic partnership between New Delhi and Moscow.

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India-Philippines strategic partnership and changing dynamics in South China Sea

Pakistan mineral deal: Will US learn what China didn’t in Balochistan

PM Modi speaks with 'friend' Putin, reaffirms commitment to deepen India-Russia ties

China welcomes PM Modi for SCO meet, says Tianjin Summit will be gathering of solidarity and friendship

Mike Pence says US companies and consumers paying the cost of Trump’s tariffs

US at risk of losing India as strategic partner in Indo-Pacific: Former senior Commerce Dept official (IANS Exclusive)

Singapore envoy celebrates 'ASEAN Day' in New Delhi

Israeli PM Netanyahu meets Indian envoy, vows to deepen strategic ties

PM Modi, Brazil Prez Lula reaffirm strategic partnership in telephonic conversation

Putin accords warm welcome to NSA Doval at Kremlin ahead of planned India visit

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