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Most NATO members endorse Trump's demand to up defence spending to 5% of GDP, Mark Rutte says Most NATO members endorse Trump's demand to up defence spending to 5% of GDP, Mark Rutte says US President Donald Trump insists that US allies should spend at least 5% so America can focus on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:32Published 4 days ago

South China Sea SHOCKER: EU & Philippines FORGE Defense Pact to FIGHT China’s Indo-Pacific Threats The EU and the Philippines have initiated a groundbreaking security and defense dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. With growing concerns over emerging threats,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published 2 weeks ago

Russia Accuses Quad Nations Of ‘Forcing’ India Into Military Bloc, Urges Revival Of RIC Alliance Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Quad nations — the US, Japan, and Australia — of dragging India into a de facto military alliance, despite Delhi’s stated focus on economic.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 2 weeks ago

‘Hegseth touted the cold war…’ China BLASTS U.S In Response To Pete Hegseth's Speech In Singapore China has lashed out at U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth following his remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where he warned that China could imminently use military force against Taiwan... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 2 weeks ago

“We’ll show peace through strength…” US Defence Sec’s BIG WARNING to China \| Shangri-La Dialogue U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a dramatic warning of potential war with China, yet claimed the U.S. seeks no conflict. In a speech filled with paradoxes and Pentagon code, Hegseth promised.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:30Published 2 weeks ago

‘China Won’t Invade Taiwan Under Trump…’, Says Pentagon Chief Hegseth, Warns Of Imminent Threat At the Shangri-La Dialogue, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that China would not dare invade Taiwan while Donald Trump remains in office, warning that Beijing poses a real and possibly.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:13Published 2 weeks ago

Macron warns US and the Indo-Pacific not to abandon Ukraine at the expense of focusing on China Macron warns US and the Indo-Pacific not to abandon Ukraine at the expense of focusing on China Macron said that any shifts to developing a more hard-line deterrent stance in the Indo-Pacific is.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

‘We Can’t Change Our Geography’ \| Canada SHOCKS World, Plans On Joining US Golden Dome Defense Plan Canada is weighing joining the US in President Donald Trump’s ambitious “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative, aimed at shielding against threats like ballistic and hypersonic missiles. Chief.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:44Published 2 weeks ago

IRONIC! After getting ‘SHOVED IN FACE’ by Wife, Macron delivers lesson on ‘IMPULSIVE’ Superpowers French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a pointed lesson to Vietnamese students in Hanoi, warning of the dangers posed by impulsive superpowers like China and the U.S. Macron criticized Beijing’s.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published 3 weeks ago

Macron's vow to respect sovereignty of Indo-Pacific partners inscribed in French strategy for years Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:49Published 3 weeks ago

Macron’s BIG MESSAGE To China\| Begins Southeast Asia Tour In Vietnam, Aims To Rival US And China French President Emmanuel Macron has landed in Vietnam for the first leg of a bold Southeast Asia tour aimed at positioning France as a third force between China and the US. Visiting Vietnam,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 3 weeks ago

Trump Ousts 100+ NSC Staffers In Major Deep State Shake-Up, Rubio Leads Sweeping Overhaul The Trump administration has fired over 100 National Security Council (NSC) staffers in a surprise Memorial Day shake-up, reportedly aimed at dismantling what insiders call the “Deep State.”.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published 3 weeks ago

NATO Warship Confronts China in South China Sea Showdown—HMS Spey Dares Beijing in NavigationMission Tensions flare in the South China Sea as British warship HMS Spey boldly challenges China's sweeping territorial claims. In a direct confrontation backed by NATO principles, the Royal Navy asserts.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:15Published on May 19, 2025

China Fumes as U.S Ally Australia Sends Warship to South China Sea\| South China Sea Tensions Explode Australia has deployed its warship, HMAS Sydney, to the South China Sea as part of a three-month Indo-Pacific mission, further escalating tensions in the region. This move follows a series of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:38Published on April 30, 2025

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh set to visit UK to consolidate strategic-defence ties India and the UK plan to strengthen their strategic ties through defence-industrial collaboration and the development of electric propulsion for warships. During Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh's.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2024
US deploys cutting-edge military capabilities in Indo-Pacific, supports India's defence modernization plans The United States is deploying cutting-edge military capabilities to allies in the Indo-Pacific region to maintain deterrence and support India's defence modernisation plans. The US Department of.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 28, 2023
US hosts Quad meet to boost terror fight in Indo-Pacific The United States hosted a meeting of the Quad Counter-Terrorism Working Group, comprising the U.S., Australia, India, and Japan. The event focused on enhancing Quad cooperation in responding to.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 23, 2023

US has deepened partnership with India; elevated cooperation through Quad: Antony Blinken US State Secretary Antony Blinken stated that the US has deepened its partnership with India and elevated cooperation through the Quad with India, Japan, and Australia. The US has strengthened its.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 21, 2023
India to provide USD 250 million LoC to Kenya for modernisation of its agri sector Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces India's decision to provide USD 250 million to Kenya for the modernisation of its agriculture sector. The announcement follows talks with Kenyan President.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 5, 2023
INS Kadmatt enters Japan for Operational Turnaround, set to celebrate Navy Day in Yokosuka INS Kadmatt, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, arrived in Yokosuka, Japan for an Operational Turnaround. The ship will celebrate India's Navy Day with the Indian diaspora. Planned activities include.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 3, 2023

S Jaishankar highlights broadening partnership at 6th India-Japan Indo-Pacific forum External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the broadening India-Japan partnership, including the Quad, supply chain resilience initiative, clean energy partnership, semiconductor supply chain.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 24, 2023
India, Australia to kick off defence drill in Perth today Soon after India and Australia decided to further crank up their defence ties with an eye firmly on China’s aggressive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific, the two countries are all set to kick off the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 23, 2023
India to host ‘Quad’ meet next year as China’s influence grows New Delhi will host a meeting of the Quad early next year to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The partnership, consisting of Japan, India, US and Australia, aims to find.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 21, 2023
China modernising its military at unprecedented scale, ties with India key for 'balance of power': Australia Australian foreign minister Penny Wong emphasized the importance of Australia's strategic ties with India amid China's military expansion. Wong warned that China's military modernization is.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 21, 2023

Hiring staff to hasten visa process: US envoy The India-US joint statement from the 2+2 ministerial dialogue emphasized their commitment to promoting a rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region through mechanisms like the Quad... IndiaTimes - Published on November 20, 2023
China looming large, India & Australia crank up defence partnership India and Australia have held their second two-plus-two ministerial dialogue, focusing on strengthening defence and security partnerships, boosting trade and investment ties, and enhancing Indo-Pacific.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 20, 2023
'Defence important pillar of India-Australia partnership for overall security of Indo-Pacific': Rajnath Singh at 2+2 Dialogue The defence partnership between India and Australia is a crucial pillar of their strategic partnership, according to Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He emphasized that the partnership will.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 20, 2023	Second Ind-Aus 2+2 tomorrow, focus on Indo-Pacific & Quad India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are scheduled to hold the second India-Australia 2+2 Defence and Foreign Ministerial Dialogue on Monday. The meeting.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 18, 2023
External affairs minister S jaishankar, David Cameron discuss India-UK relations, Israel-Hamas conflict India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, met with the new UK Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, to discuss bilateral cooperation and various issues such as the Israel-Hamas conflict and.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 13, 2023	Indo-Pacific in focus as Rajnath holds talks with UK counterpart IndiaTimes - Published on November 13, 2023
EAM Jaishankar meets newly-appointed UK foreign secretary Cameron; discusses Indo-Pacific situation External affairs minister S Jaishankar met the newly appointed British foreign secretary David Cameron on Monday and exchanged views on the situation in West Asia, the Ukraine conflict and the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 13, 2023	US, India forge stronger ties for open, secure Indo-Pacific future IndiaTimes - Published on November 11, 2023
At 2+2 meeting, India, US support humanitarian pauses in West Asia During the 2+2 talks between India and the US, several topics were discussed including Indo-Pacific cooperation, Chinese assertiveness, counterterrorism, and connectivity. The Israel-Hamas conflict was.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 10, 2023	Amid threat from expansionist China, India & US to jointly produce Stryker fighting vehicles India and the US have agreed to counter China's aggressive behavior in the Indo-Pacific region, with a focus on maintaining regional and global security. The two countries have also decided to jointly.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 10, 2023
India, US back Israel on terror, diss 'China’s aggression'; in a first, no mention of Pakistan in 2+2 joint statement India and the US held talks in their 5th 2+2 ministerial to strengthen their partnership in defense, security, trade, and technology. They reaffirmed their commitment to a free and inclusive.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 10, 2023	India, US decide to expand strategic ties; discuss increasing security challenges posed by China India and the US have pledged to strengthen their strategic partnership by enhancing defense and security ties and increasing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The two countries also announced.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 10, 2023
Jaishankar, Blinken discuss strategic ties, Indo-Pacific, Israel-Hamas war at India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that both countries are boosting partnerships in international security and working to promote rules-based order. DNA - Published on November 10, 2023	US-India cooperation stronger than ever, based on shared values: US defence secretary Lloyd Austin US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has stated that the defence cooperation between the US and India is stronger than ever, and goes beyond the challenges posed by China. During the India-US 2+2.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 10, 2023
'Indo-US partnership critical for rules based Indo Pacific': Rajnath Singh at 2+2 dialogue IndiaTimes - Published on November 10, 2023	US made tremendous forward strides in defence partnership with India: Lloyd Austin at 2+2 dialogue with Rajnath US Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, has praised the progress made in the India-US defence partnership over the past year, including the US-India Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap. Austin.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 10, 2023
EAM Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Blinken discuss situation in West Asia, Indo-Pacific IndiaTimes - Published on November 10, 2023	US State Secretary arrives in New Delhi, will participate in 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in New Delhi for the 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. The visit aims to deepen security cooperation and address critical bilateral and global.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 9, 2023
India, US to focus on defence, tech ties in 2+2 talks tomorrow India and the US are set to discuss defense technology transfer and co-production, strategic technology collaborations, nuclear cooperation, and people-to-people ties in their 5th 2+2 ministerial.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 8, 2023	Top US officials Blinken, Austin to visit India for Indo-Pacific talks US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are set to hold talks with India to discuss security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region and concerns over China. The talks,.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 8, 2023
EAM S Jaishankar, Malaysian foreign minister discuss West Asia situation Foreign minister S Jaishankar discussed cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and also the situation in West Asia with his visiting Malaysian counterpart Zambry Abdul Kadir. Jaishankar, who co-chaired the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 8, 2023	Jaishankar co-chairs India-Malaysia Joint Commission meeting, reaffirms defence and maritime cooperation The 6th India-Malaysia Joint Commission meeting was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Malaysian counterpart Zambry Abdul Kadir in New Delhi. The meeting focused on various.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 7, 2023
'2+2 Dialogue key part of Blinken's visit to Asia': US official US Assistant Secretary for Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu said that the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue is a "key part" of State Secy Antony Blinken's upcoming visit and major focus of the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 3, 2023	India-US share goal of preventing spread of current conflict in Middle East: State dept official During the upcoming 2+2 ministerial meeting between India and the US, preventing the spread of conflict in the Middle East will be a key topic of discussion, according to a senior State Department.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 2, 2023
India-US 2+2 on November 10 but PM Modi likely to skip APEC US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will travel to India for the 5th 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. The visit aims to reaffirm the commitment to global partnership and.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 1, 2023	Victory markers will be on land, but integration of forces important: General Manoj Pande Army Chief General Manoj Pande stated that the operational situation on the border with China is currently stable, despite the ongoing military confrontation in eastern Ladakh. He emphasized India's.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 27, 2023
Land warfare will remain 'extremely important' in India's case: Army chief The Chief of Army Staff in India, Gen Manoj Pande, stated that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict highlights the importance of land warfare, which will remain crucial for India and other countries.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 26, 2023	EU eyes stronger India ties by posting military attache The European Union (EU) plans to appoint a military attache in India to strengthen security and defense ties and support its Indo-Pacific strategy. The move is part of the EU's efforts to play a more.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 25, 2023
In a first, EU to appoint military adviser in India The European Union (EU) will appoint a military attaché in India for the first time to strengthen security and defense ties with the country. This move is part of the EU's Indo-Pacific strategy and.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 25, 2023	PM Modi meets IAEA chief, explore avenues for expanding role of nuclear energy Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi to discuss expanding the role of nuclear energy to meet net zero commitments. Both the.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 23, 2023
France Navy Ship 'Languedoc' concludes its Mumbai visit French Navy Ship 'Languedoc' visited Mumbai from 13 to 18 October, engaging in professional exchanges with the Indian Navy. The Aquitaine class frigate, commanded by Captain Christine Ribbe, conducted.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 19, 2023	US accuses China's fighter jets of 'dangerous' manoeuvres against its military aircraft The US has accused China of conducting hundreds of "coercive and risky" air force manoeuvres against US military planes - and those of its allies - in international airspace in the Indo-Pacific. Sky News - Published on October 18, 2023
India slams ‘disgraceful incident’ at Gurdwara, UK says places of worship must be open to all The UK's minister for Indo-Pacific has expressed concern over the safety and security of foreign diplomats after Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami was prevented from entering a gurdwara in.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 30, 2023	Concept of Indo-Pacific embraced by many, contested by few: EAM Jaishankar in US He said the idea of India making significant contributions to the Indo-Pacific order is something that truly reflects the current global rebalancing. DNA - Published on September 29, 2023
Canada still committed to building closer ties with India: Justin Trudeau amid diplomatic row "It is extremely important that Canada and its allies continue to engage with India constructively and seriously with India given its growing importance on the world stage," he said at a press.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 29, 2023	United to ensure peace in Indo-Pacific: Army chief General Manoj Pande IndiaTimes - Published on September 28, 2023
Expansionist China looms large over Indo-Pacific army chiefs’ conclave The need for greater collaboration to address China's aggressive expansionist behavior in the Indo-Pacific region was emphasized at a military conference in New Delhi. While there was no direct.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2023	India's outlook for Indo-Pacific emphasises peaceful resolution of disputes: Army chief "India's vision for Indo-Pacific emphasises peaceful resolution of disputes, avoidance of use of force, and adherence to international laws," chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande said while.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2023
PM Modi gave mantra for Indo-Pacific: Defence minister Rajnath Singh IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2023	Partnership between US, India vital for stability in Indo-Pacific: US Army Chief Gen Randy George The partnership between the US and Indian Army is crucial for stability in the Indo-Pacific, according to US Army's Chief of Staff General Randy George. He stated that the relationship between the.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2023

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