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Malaysian Prime Minister fears AUKUS security pact could trigger nuclear r
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], September 18 (ANI/Sputnik): The tripartite security partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS), under which Canberra plans to create a nuclear submarine fleet, could trigger a nuclear arms race in the Indo-Pacific region, Malaysian Pri
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Taiwan calls EU for trade talks amid rising Chinese threats
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan] September 17 (ANI): Taiwan on Friday called on the European Union (EU) for trade talks after the bloc wanted to bolster its trade relationship with the Indo-Pacific region, local media reported.
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US, Australia deliberately 'defaming' us: China
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 17 (ANI): Criticising the US and Australia for deliberately "defaming" China, the Chinese government on Friday urged the two countries to stop interfering in China's internal affairs and making waves in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Territorial tensions becoming more challenging in South China Sea, Taiwan:
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Amid growing competition in the Indo-Pacific region, Australian High Commissioner Barry O'Farrell on Friday said territorial tensions are becoming more challenging in places like the South China Sea, Taiwan and elsewhere in the region.
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China submits application to joint TPP trade deal: Report
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 16 (ANI): China has submitted an application to become a member of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade deal, in a bid to increase its clout in the Asia-Pacific region.
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China warns against 'exclusionary blocs' after US launches trilateral secu
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], September 16 (ANI): China opposes the creation of "exclusionary blocs" that may harm the interests of third parties, the Chinese Embassy in Washington said on Wednesday after the US, UK and Australia launched a trilateral security partnership that will focus on Indo-Pacif
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US, UK, Australia announce trilateral security partnership AUKUS
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 16 (ANI): Australia, the UK and the US on Wednesday (local time) announced an enhanced trilateral security partnership called "AUKUS" to deepen diplomatic, security, and defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Japan, Vietnam should work together to address various regional security i
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Hanoi [Vietnam], September 13 (ANI): Japan and Vietnam should work together to address various regional security issues amid the present "harsh reality", Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said on Sunday as China has escalated military activity in the South China Sea.
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Japan, Vietnam ink defence deal amid China threat
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], September 12 (ANI): Amid rising Chinese aggressiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan and Vietnam signed a deal on Saturday enabling the export of Japanese-made defence equipment and technology to the Southeast Asian country.
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India, Australia must reflect on common outlook that forms basis of cooper
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Noting the different facets of cooperation with India, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said that both countries have made substantial progress in the first year of the strategic partnership adding that they should reflect on common ground th
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India-US defence ties on firm footing: KPMG-AMCHAM
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 3 (ANI): Geopolitical changes together with recent political disturbances appear to have set the stage for a defining partnership between India and the United States in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a new report by KPMG and American Chamber of Commerce in India
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India-US hold 2+2 Inter-sessional meeting, discuss inclusive Indo-Pacific
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US] September 2 (ANI): India and the US held a bilateral 2+2 Inter-sessional meeting on Wednesday in Washington DC and exchanged assessments on developments in South Asia, the Indo-Pacific region and the Western Indian Ocean.
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