Lobbying firms in Washington are reportedly rushing to drop clients from China as lawmakers look to tighten scrutiny. The push comes in the wake of a surge in Chinese lobbying in recent years and growing concerns about China’s influence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on being sworn in as Pakistan’s PM. In a post on X, PM Modi stated, ’’Congratulations to @CMShehbaz on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.’’
India recently deployed a new technical team to the Maldives, replacing the existing personnel in response to the Maldives’ request to withdraw Indian troops. President Mohamed Muizzu’s party, which came to power in the Maldives, had prioritized the removal of Indian troops, a central theme of their election campaign.
SYDNEY, (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr told the Australian parliament on Thursday he would not allow any foreign power to take ’’one square inch’’ of the country’s territory, and that Manila was firm in defending its sovereignty.
Four Pakistanis have been charged by the US Department of Justice for smuggling advanced weapons to help the Houthis who have been targeting the US naval and merchant ships since the Israel-Hamas conflict. The weapons smugglers were carrying missile parts and other advanced weapons made by Iran to the Houthis.
The Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin and Chad have formally notified the United Nations of their intent to contribute personnel to an international force to help Haitian national police fight armed gangs, a U.N. spokesman said on Thursday.
India and the United States on Wednesday reviewed ongoing cooperation in counter-terrorism and security domains in a day-long Homeland Security Dialogue (HSD), discussing steps to bolster bilateral efforts to combat terrorism and reaffirming their commitment to strengthen the vibrant people-to-people ties between the two countries by taking steps to enable safe and legal migration.
India, one of the global leaders in the medical tourism industry, has emerged as one of the most cost-efficient and fastest-growing medical tourism destinations today for patients worldwide. India plays a leadership role in cross-border bilateral cooperation through healthcare service provision to South Asian countries especially Bangladesh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu, a monumental cable-stayed bridge that spans approximately 2.32 km, connecting the Okha mainland to Beyt Dwarka in Gujarat. This bridge, formerly known as the ’Signature Bridge,’ has been renamed Sudarshan Setu.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has pledged to take legal action against Beijing once it is proven that Chinese boats had used cyanide to “intentionally destroy” the fish-rich Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea.