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Taiwan's National Security Council thanks US for calling for restraint ami
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X.com, formerly Twitter, Wu said China's recent drills were aimed at intimidation and coercion, warning that such actions are destabilizing for the Indo-Pacific. "China's military exercises toward Taiwan and others in the region were designed to intimidate and coerce countries i
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American Samoa, Niue Island become last inhabited regions to enter 2026
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
With every country in the world already ushering in the new calendar year, American Samoa and Niue Island became the last inhabited regions in the world to welcome the new year as they officially entered 2026.
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China's military encirclement of Taiwan triggers global condemnation, heig
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
China's latest round of large-scale military drills surrounding Taiwan has drawn sharp international criticism, with governments and lawmakers warning that China's actions risk destabilising the Indo-Pacific and escalating regional tensions. The two-day exercise, which concluded on Dec. 31,
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From bonhomie to brinkmanship: India-US relations face test in Trump 2.0 e
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
India-US ties in 2025 saw public warmth coexist with sharp trade disputes and uncertainty under President Trump. While strategic engagement continued and leaders reaffirmed a "special" partnership, tariffs, differences over Pakistan, and geopolitical pressures strained relations, highlightin
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From bonhomie to brinkmanship: India-US relations face test in Trump 2.0 e
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India-US relations in 2025 were marked by mixed signals, with public warmth between leaders overshadowed by rising trade disputes, tariff hikes, and disagreements over mediation claims, even as both sides continued strategic engagement and described the partnership as "special."
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China's drills around Taiwan prompt global alarm, lawmakers urge swift res
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China held a second day of military drills with live-fire exercises around Taiwan, prompting lawmakers from the US, Germany and other democracies to warn of rising tensions and urge urgent support for Taiwan amid concerns over regional stability.
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Pacific Holiday World to Review and Revamp Membership Plan in 2026
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 30: Pacific Holiday World, a prominent player in the vacation ownership and holiday membership segment, has announced plans to review and revamp its membership offerings in 2026. According to recent Pacific Holiday reviews and customer feedback, travelers are incr
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MiN NEW YORK Collaborates with Nippon KIZ to Strengthen Presence in India
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 30: MiN NEW YORK, the globally acclaimed niche fragrance house founded by Chad Murawczyk, today announced a strategic collaboration with Nippon KIZ, an experienced partner in building and scaling premium consumer brands in India and select global markets. This col
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Quad Ambassadors reaffirm grouping's role for "free and open" Indo-Pacific
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US Ambassador to China, David Perdue, on Tuesday reaffirmed the Quad's role in maintaining a "free and open" Indo-Pacific during a meeting with Quad ambassadors in Beijing, highlighting the strength of the US-Australia-India-Japan partnership amid ongoing large-scale Chinese military exer
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US strike on alleged drug boat kills two in Eastern Pacific
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"On Dec. 29, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes i
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Taiwan must boost defence to deter China, says President Lai
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai stated the island must strengthen its defence to deter China, stressing that peace depends on strength. He highlighted growing global concern over Taiwan's security and said his government is boosting defence spending and domestic capabilities to safeguard Taiwan
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Jefferies shifts weightage from China and Indonesia to India and Taiwan
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Global investment bank Jefferies has increased its allocation to India and Taiwan in its Asia Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio, while trimming exposure to China and Indonesia, citing evolving macroeconomic conditions and relative growth prospects across the region.
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