China’s top diplomat Wang Yi wrapped up his South Korea trip without giving Seoul what it really wanted: backing for peace talks with the North. Both sides insisted relations were “fully recovered,” but Wang’s real message was blunt—stop leaning on the US, and start acting with genuine strategic autonomy instead. Source: South China Morning Post…
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on 20 August 2026. The two sides discussed strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing strategic partnerships, and advancing collaboration in areas of mutual interest, reaffirming India and Japan’s commitment to regional peace, stability, and security. Source: PIB Press Release…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged faster reforms and greater ease of living. He expressed confidence that a stable India will contribute to world stability. India has been an oasis of political stability amidst global fluctuations. The government is committed to uplifting the youth, farmers, and the poor. Reforms are shifting from ‘prohibited unless permitted’ to…