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Taiwan rejects Bangladesh-China joint statement, reaffirms its 'sovereignty'

Taipei, March 31: Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected the joint statement issued by China and Bangladesh after the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. The statement upheld the "one-China principle" and claimed that Taiwan is an "inalienable part of China."

Ukrainian President Zelensky wants to back out of minerals deal: Trump

Washington, March 31: US President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is looking to back out of a critical minerals agreement with the US.

Denmark voices concern over US intentions in Greenland despite scaled-back visit

Nuuk, Greenland, March 27: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen expressed concern over ongoing tensions related to US activities in Greenland, despite the recent scaling back of Vice President JD Vance's planned visit.

From October last year, India-China relationship has seen some improvement: Jaishankar

New Delhi, March 26: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the ties between India and China have seen some improvement since October last year and noted that the two nations are working on different aspects of it.

China urges US not to project its 'hegemonic logic' onto China

Beijing, March 26: China urges the United States not to project its hegemonic logic onto China or view China-US relations through an outdated Cold War mentality, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said in Beijing on Wednesday.

Moscow, Washington committed to settling Ukraine crisis: Kremlin

Moscow, March 24: Moscow and Washington have a mutual desire to move forward with efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

Trump says US to sign rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine 'very shortly'

Washington, March 21: US President Donald Trump said that he will sign a rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine "very shortly."

Gold touches new high for third consecutive day

New Delhi, March 19: Gold prices inched higher on Wednesday, climbing to a new high. According to publicly available data, international gold prices stayed above the physiologically relevant USD 3,000 per ounce mark.

US engages Russia and Ukraine separately in ceasefire talks: Velina Tchakarova

New Delhi, March 19: Geopolitical expert and author Velina Tchakarova has stated that the US administration is making a concerted effort to engage in direct negotiations with Russian leadership, not solely on the Ukraine conflict, but on a broader strategic dialogue between the two nations.

Geopolitical factors, economic uncertainty behind historic USD 3000 gold price surge

New Delhi, March 15: Gold prices touched a historic milestone, hitting USD 3,000 per ounce, reinforcing its role as a safe-haven asset during times of economic uncertainty.

Israeli army to remain at strategic points in southern Lebanon 'indefinitely'

Jerusalem, March 14: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) will maintain its presence at five strategic locations in southern Lebanon "indefinitely," regardless of ongoing negotiations over 13 disputed border points.

Eye on China, Taiwan announces 17 strategies to strengthen national security

Taipei, March 14: Pledging to strengthen national security, Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te has announced 17 strategies to counter growing infiltration efforts and from reinstating the military court system to enhance scrutiny of immigrants from China, Hong Kong, and Macau.

China continues to hike its defense expenditure

Hong Kong, March 11: On 5 March, at this year's 14th National People's Congress, China announced its defense budget for 2025. The latest figure rises 7.2% year on year. Interestingly, Beijing maintained the growth rate of its military expenditure at precisely the same percentage as last year, and the year before, as Chairman Xi Jinping prioritizes development of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles as South Korea, US launch joint military drills

Seoul, March 10: North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Monday, the South Korean military said, as Seoul and Washington launched their annual military drills, marking the North's first known ballistic missile test since US President Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Spanish PM Sanchez urges greater European self-reliance in defence

Madrid, March 10: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reiterated the need for European to enhance its self-reliance in defence, emphasising the continent's security interest amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Why India and Japan should deepen ties amid volatile geographical landscape (IANS Analysis)

New Delhi, March 9: Looking ahead, both nations must leverage their respective strengths -- India's strategic geography and expanding global influence, combined with Japan's technological prowess and diplomatic reach -- to secure the Indo-Pacific's stability.

Japan, Philippines strengthen defence cooperation to counter China's aggression

Manila, March 9: Japan and the Philippines have agreed to strengthen their defence ties in response to China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, as reported by Indo-Pacific Defense Forum.

Continued geo-economic uncertainty is playing in favour of Gold: WGC

New Delhi, March 7: Continued uncertainty in the geo-economic situation indicates the trend of rising inflation, which goes in favour of gold, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).

US report exposes CCP's role in fueling Fentanyl crisis, calls for urgent action

Washington, DC, March 5: A recent inquiry by the House Select Committee focused on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party has brought to light troubling information regarding the CCP's role in exacerbating the fentanyl epidemic in the United States.

Delegates discuss global relations in India-Vietnam Policy Planning Dialogue 2025

New Delhi, March 5: The fourth India-Vietnam Policy Planning Dialogue was held on Tuesday in Delhi, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

US an ally of European continent and it should be same in future: Belgium Foreign Minister

New Delhi, March 4: Belgium Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot said on Tuesday that the US has been an ally of the European continent and should remain so in the future.

China watches from the sidelines as Trump switches allegiance

Hong Kong, March 4: As world respect for the USA plummeted to a new nadir on 28 February, after President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance dressed down Ukraine's leader in a televised White House meeting, the true winners are Moscow and Beijing. The capitulation of the US to tsarist Vladimir Putin's viewpoint is astonishing in its rapidity, and it bodes ill for smaller countries around the world and hotspots like Taiwan.

US think tank warns China is using criminal organisations to influence Palau

Taipei, March 3: A US think tank has raised concerns that China is using transnational criminal organisations to push its political agenda in Palau, potentially damaging the island nation's diplomatic relations with Taiwan, Taipei Times reported.

Japanese destroyer Akizuki sails through Taiwan Strait

Tokyo, Mar 1: The Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force's (MSDF) destroyer Akizuki sailed through the Taiwan Strait recently in an attempt to counter the growing Chinese influence in the region, local media reported on Saturday.

India's GDP remains resilient amid geopolitical challenges: Industry

New Delhi, Feb 28: Despite geopolitical headwinds, India's growth at 6.2 per cent in Q3 FY 2024-25 reflects its resilience and the effectiveness of policies, industry bodies and experts said on Friday.

Planets are aligned EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Europe-India ties

New Delhi, February 28: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday referenced the ongoing unique celestial event to underline the strategic relationship between India and the European Union.

EU, India free trade pact to be world's largest deal: Ursula Von Der Layen

New Delhi, Feb 28: India and the European Union have agreed to go ahead with a free trade agreement this year, which will be "the largest deal of this kind" in the world, European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen said on Friday.

EU chief's meetings in India to boost efforts to sign Free Trade Agreement amid Trump tariff threat

New Delhi, Feb 28: After US President Donald Trump's threat to hit the European Union (EU), a 27-member bloc, with 25 per cent tariffs, a meeting between the top leadership of India and the EU on Friday is expected to give fresh push to efforts to seal an ambitious free trade agreement (FTA).

Inappropriate and counter-productive: Russia over US oil pressure on India

Moscow, February 27: Russia on Thursday slammed the US for its "inappropriate and counter-productive" demands that India stop unloading Russian oil tankers. The US had set a deadline of February 27 for India to comply.

Western elites trying to undermine: Putin says Russia-US talks inspire hope on restoring ties

Moscow, February 27: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia and the US are ready to step up cooperation.

France, Ukraine in months-old talks over minerals: French defence minister

Paris, Feb 27: Paris has been in talks with Kyiv since October about using Ukrainian minerals for France's defence industry, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Thursday.

I never comment on that, Trump when asked if he would bar China from taking over Taiwan

Washington DC, February 27: US President Donald Trump, during his first Cabinet meeting, declined to say on Wednesday if his administration would move to prevent China from taking Taiwan by force, CNN reported.

Zelenskyy to travel US for USD 350 billion deal on Ukraine's rare earth minerals: Report

Washington DC, February 26: Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is likely to travel to the US for a prospective deal that could see Ukraine agreeing to an exchange of its Rare Earth Minerals for USD 350 billion, military equipment and 'the right to fight on', reported CNN.

China provocatively penetrates the South-Pacific

Hong Kong, February 25: Alarm rippled through Australian and New Zealand corridors of power as a Chinese naval task group sailed through waters separating the antipodean nations, firing live rounds and causing commercial jetliners to divert. Simultaneously, China signed an unexpected deal with the Cook Islands to expand its maritime foothold in the South-Pacific.

Threat from China looming, Japan and Philippines begin strategic dialogue

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