Kuala Lumpur has long been perceived as pro-Pakistan at international fora. However, the PM's state visit sees a shift in position on cross-border terrorism, trade among others.
PM attends 22nd ASEAN-India summit virtually. A number of international leaders are present in Kuala Lumpur including US President Donald Trump & Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
The latest friction was sparked when Thailand Thursday reported spotting a Cambodian drone & armed soldiers near Ta Muen temple. Matter escalated to Thai airstrikes.
A closer reading of Chinese discourse reveals a sanitised narrative. While the economic and diplomatic themes are amplified, contentious issues—like the South China Sea—are absent.
According to Trump's announcement, six of nine Southeast Asian countries have been targeted with over 30% import duty. He has now announced a 90-day pause before the tariffs are to be implemented.
Other key promises in the budget include AI- and other technology-enabled services for farmers and continuation of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which will have the same outlay.
IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.
Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.
I think India fosters a deep mistrust of foreign capital. We experienced centuries of foreign rule, because the rulers allowed foreigners to own businesses in their territory.
This cultural learning pushes us to make entry into India difficult and exit nigh impossible. The case of general motors journey reflects this.
All these protections must go. Otherwise, we will never learn.
I think India fosters a deep mistrust of foreign capital. We experienced centuries of foreign rule, because the rulers allowed foreigners to own businesses in their territory.
This cultural learning pushes us to make entry into India difficult and exit nigh impossible. The case of general motors journey reflects this.