Rule of law under great challenge in South China Sea: Philippines envoy

IANS | July 22, 2026 8:50 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Philippines Ambassador to India, Josel F Ignacio, said on Wednesday that the rule of law is under "great challenge" in the South China Sea. In an interview with IANS, Ignacio said that the Philippines continues to face challenges illegally in the waters where they have legitimate maritime entitlements. He also expressed the Philippines readiness to resolve the dispute based on the rule of law.

India, UAE agree to deepen cooperation in consular matters

IANS | July 22, 2026 6:29 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India and UAE held the 7th Joint Committee on Consular Affairs meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, where both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in all consular matters, including mobility, extradition and mutual legal assistance.