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Biden-Xi closeness clearly shows one thing—The goal to undermine regional powers like India

India as a strong votary of multilateralism against competition between two hegemonic powers should be concerned.

Blinken to visit Israel, call for ‘localised’ pauses in fighting to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his second visit to Israel. The White House insisted they would not stop Israel from defending itself, but pauses in action should be localised.

US strikes 2 facilities in Syria following attacks on American troops from Iran-backed groups

US has also warned of additional measures if attacks by Iran’s proxies continue. US forces have been hit over a dozen times in Iraq & Syria in past week by suspected Iran-backed groups.

Asian Americans in California are strongly backing the Democratic Party in upcoming elections

Kamala Harris is badly underperforming the generic ballot, which saw a 51–17 percent Democratic advantage over the Republicans

US must get over its ‘Captain America’ complex in Bangladesh. Dhaka doesn’t need meddling

Dhaka’s America watchers are happy about Democrat senator Robert Menendez’s troubles because he had led the ban on its elite paramilitary force, the Rapid Action Battalion.

‘Deeply concerned’, says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on India-Canada row

At a New York press conference, Blinken also said that US has engaged directly with Indian government and is consulting and coordinating 'very closely' with Canada on this issue.

Delhi achieved 3 things at G20. But don’t exaggerate India’s real, material power from it

Delhi may have evened the scale with China just a bit with its advocacy of the concerns of the emerging economies. But what happens when G20 presidency ends?

US, Japan and South Korea condemn ‘dangerous and aggressive actions’ by China

On Friday, Biden welcomed the South Korean & Japanese leaders at Camp David as the three countries seek to project unity in the face of China's rise and North Korea's nuclear threats.

More Indians see China negatively since 2019. Africa, Latin America see Xi rosier: Pew survey

A new report released by US-based Pew Research Center looks at how 24 countries view China’s global role, its threat to peace and security, and its economic power.

Netanyahu vs judiciary exposed Israel to the most severe crisis. US & allies will stay away

Ten thousand active soldiers have come out against the Israeli government, withdrawing from their voluntary army service, which can get them jail terms.

On Camera

Satyajit Ray to Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — how Martin Scorsese plays patron saint at Oscars

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor, has been shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.