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Donald Trump may visit India early next year, hope to finalise trade deal soon, says Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed plans for President Donald Trump's visit to India early next year, highlighting strengthening India-US relations. This comes as both nations are nearing a bilateral trade agreement. Rubio also indicated his own travel to India before year-end to lay groundwork for the presidential trip,…

The Economic Times

Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain stranglehold

India and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion in mining and processing. This move aims to counter China's dominance in rare earths, crucial for clean energy and defense technologies. While India possesses significant reserves, developing…

The Economic Times

The 'Indo' exit: Pentagon's PACOM reset raises questions about India's place in Trump's Asia calculus

Washington's decision to rename the US Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked debate over India's strategic importance. Despite assurances from President Trump, analysts view the move as a symbolic downgrading, occurring amidst existing bilateral friction and concerns about US policy in Asia.

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Hollywood to Bollywood no more: US makes a move in India's backyard

The United States has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command. This change signals a strategic shift away from broad alliances towards more transactional partnerships. Regional allies, including India, are reassessing their strategies. This move suggests a narrower US focus, potentially impacting collective security efforts against China. India may…

The Economic Times

US drops Indo, keeps the Pacific: Pentagon renaming deepens unease as Donald Trump assures 'we are there for India'

The Pentagon has reverted the Indo-Pacific Command to its former name, Pacific Command, sparking concerns about India's strategic standing. While officials claim no mission change, analysts interpret the move, coinciding with a less warm Trump-Modi meeting, as a potential recalibration of US Asia policy and diminished enthusiasm for the Quad…

The Times of India

India-Australia ties hold 'key role' in Indo-Pacific calculus, ex-PM Scott Morrison says

Former Australian PM Scott Morrison highlighted the Indo-Pacific as the world's center, emphasizing the Australia-India partnership's crucial role in regional progress and countering authoritarianism. He praised PM Modi's vision for the Global South, offering democratic and free-market alternatives for developing nations. The upcoming visit of PM Modi to Australia is…

The Economic Times

India trusted partner in quantum computing, supply chains: US official

India is a trusted partner for the US in key technology areas like quantum computing and supply chains. US Under Secretary of State Sarah Rogers highlighted this during her visit to the region. She noted productive collaboration between American and Indian companies. The TRUST initiative is a significant deliverable advancing…

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What is ‘strategic autonomy’ – and why is everyone suddenly reaching for it?

Strategic autonomy is having a moment.

The Conversation

'Quad is about doing projects for benefit of people in Indo-Pacific': MEA on China's bloc confrontation remark

India's Ministry of External Affairs has clarified the Quad's purpose. The four-nation bloc is focused on developmental outcomes in the Indo-Pacific. It aims to address regional challenges through practical initiatives. Cooperation spans climate action, healthcare, and disaster management. The Quad's agenda is broad, benefiting member countries and the wider region.

The Economic Times

India, US hold talks on Indo-Pacific security challenges on sidelines of Singapore summit

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held significant talks with US Indo-Pacific Command chief Admiral Samuel J Paparo in Singapore, focusing on bolstering military cooperation and addressing regional security challenges. These discussions, held during the Shangri-La Dialogue, underscored India and the US's shared commitment to a stable Indo-Pacific amidst growing global…

The Economic Times

Is the ‘Quad’ dying a slow death? Even with Trump, it still has a vital role to play

Analysts have tried to make sense of US President Donald Trump’s second term with countless, sometimes contradictory, labels. He’s isolationist and transactional. He’s a populist. Or, more recently, a neoconservative.

The Conversation

‘Will never happen’: North Korea rejects Quad’s call for denuclearisation

North Korea has vehemently rejected the Quad's call for its denuclearisation, vowing "never" to give up its nuclear weapons. The foreign ministry accused the grouping of being a US tool and interfering in its affairs. The Quad nations, including India, had reiterated their commitment to Pyongyang's denuclearisation and condemned its…

The Times of India

China asks Quad to stop meddling in maritime affairs in its neighbourhood

China has strongly reacted to a Quad Ministerial meeting. The meeting expressed serious concerns over the East and South China Sea situations. China stated that the situation in these seas is generally stable. Beijing urged certain countries to stop interfering in its neighborhood maritime affairs. China opposes exclusive groupings and…

The Economic Times

Labor MP tells Coalition to ‘stop running scare campaigns’ over CGT changes – as it happened

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Marco Rubio’s world stage moment turned into a deeply embarrassing scene that a U.S. Ambassador had to step in and fix

Not exactly a mic-drop moment.

The Economic Times

We've seen number of positive developments: EAM Jaishankar to Australia FM on bilateral ties

India and Australia are strengthening their partnership. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Australian counterpart Penny Wong in Delhi. They discussed enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and defense. Both nations are committed to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This meeting follows recent high-level interactions and aims to build on…

The Economic Times

Aiming at China, Quad announces massive USD 20 bn critical minerals framework

The Quad nations have launched a critical minerals cooperation framework. This initiative pledges up to USD 20 billion in capital to strengthen supply chains. The grouping expressed concerns over economic coercion. This move aims to ensure diversified and reliable access to vital minerals for advanced technologies and economic growth.

The Economic Times

'Seriously concerned': Quad joint statement flags water cannons, blocked ships in South and East China Seas

India, US, Japan, and Australia foreign ministers met in New Delhi. They voiced serious concerns over the South China and East China Seas. The group also condemned terrorism and North Korea's actions. New frameworks for critical minerals, energy security, and maritime surveillance were launched. The ministers also addressed online scams…

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Quad allies launch energy security initiative amid global fallout from Strait of Hormuz crisis

China criticises grouping’s first joint infrastructure plan to develop port in Fiji as representing ‘bloc confrontation’

The Economic Times

Is Quad the Asian NATO or ocean foam? What Delhi meet reveals

Quad foreign ministers met in Delhi focusing on practical cooperation. New initiatives target critical minerals, maritime surveillance, and energy security. The grouping is shifting towards economic and technological coordination. This pragmatic approach aims for resilience rather than deterrence. The Quad's future hinges on US strategic consistency and its ability to…

The Economic Times

Quad vows to invest $20 billion towards critical minerals supply chains

India, Australia, Japan, and the US are pooling up to $20 billion to bolster critical minerals supply chains. This initiative aims to reduce import reliance and boost local industries by supporting mining, processing, and recycling. The Quad partners will identify and back projects crucial for advanced technologies and regional economic…

AAP

Quad nations target Indo-Pacific security and energy

The Quad, consisting of Australia, India, Japan, and the US, has agreed on new initiatives for maritime security, critical minerals, ports and energy security.

Euronews

Rubio says US ready to mediate peace as Moscow steps up threats to strike Kyiv

Russia's weekend barrage, involving dozens of drones and missiles, killed four people and caused widespread damage across the Ukrainian capital.

The Economic Times

India, US seal critical minerals and rare earths pact amid global supply chain race

India and the US on Tuesday signed a critical minerals and rare earths agreement aimed at strengthening supply chains for key industrial resources used in clean energy, electronics and defence sectors. The pact comes amid intensifying global efforts to diversify sourcing and reduce dependence on China’s dominance in rare earth…

The Economic Times

Quad’s 5-step push for Indo-Pacific cooperation unveiled at Delhi meeting

The Quad grouping has launched five new initiatives for enhanced cooperation. These focus on maritime surveillance, port infrastructure, energy security, critical minerals, and regional maritime coordination. The aim is to move beyond discussions to coordinated action. This marks a significant step for the Quad in addressing shared strategic priorities in…

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