The administration of US President Joe Biden has sought to strengthen ties with Africa, in part to offer an alternative to rival powers- China & Russia.
China's top diplomat Wang Yi accuses US of violating global security norms. US V-P Kamala Harris shoots back, calls Beijing's ties with Moscow 'troubling'.
Harris said that China 'flexes' power to intimidate its neighbours, as is being seen in Taiwan. She also stated that the US would continue to operate 'undaunted' in the province.
Japanese coast guard also reported a suspected ballistic missile test. This comes a day before US Vice President Harris is set to arrive in Seoul after visiting Japan.
The visit of the US vice president will underscore the strength of the 'alliance' between Seoul and Washington 'in the face of any threats posed' by North Korea, a US official said.
‘Restoring global alliances’ is the ironic part of Biden’s achievement. If China and Pakistan are the 'partners’, then Quad members must plan an alternative security architecture.
US President made this emphatic assertion Wednesday amid reports alleging that Biden's relationship with Harris has not been nearly as smooth as the two leaders claim publicly.
Biden is the oldest person to be US President, which he did at the age of 77, leading to even more scrutiny of his health. He will undergo procedure day before his 79th birthday.
The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.
Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.
Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.
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