Manila, July 22 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar agreed on Wednesday to accelerate work on key defence agreements and conclude an interim bilateral trade deal that Washington said is “almost complete”, signalling fresh momentum in the strategic partnership between the two countries. The two leaders met in Manila on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ meetings, where they also reviewed developments in the Middle East and the Indo-…
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New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The rapid expansion of global financial networks, digital transactions and transnational funding mechanisms has created new governance challenges relating to financial transparency, foreign influence and protection of democratic institutions. Consequently, regulation of foreign financial flows has emerged as an accepted feature of modern governance in many democracies, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.”The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCR…
Manila, July 22 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday stressed the importance of Washington’s ties with India, terming them as “vitally important”. Rubio made the statement following his meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the ongoing multilateral Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) events in the Philippines. US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and other officials …
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Ashes rivalry is set to enter a new chapter in 2027 with England and Australia scheduled to contest the first-ever Mixed Disability Ashes, marking a landmark moment in the continued evolution of disability cricket.Australia’s Men’s Mixed Disability team will travel to England for a T20I series, with the inaugural contest forming part of England’s 2027 Ashes summer. While the schedule and venues are yet to be announced, the series will ensure that the men’s, women’s …
Manila, July 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, in Manila on Wednesday. Stressing that the cooperation between India and Canada has been growing, EAM Jaishankar said that his talks with Anita Anand focused on achieving the goals for the relationship set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney.”Appreciate the discussion with Canada FM Anita Anand this afternoon. India-Canada cooperation has been ste…
Manila, July 22 (IANS) Reaffirming their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, the Quad Foreign Ministers on Wednesday underlined their strong support for ASEAN’s unity and centrality in the region. In a joint statement, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscored the Quad’s strong resolve for the Indo-Pacific region’s prosperity and its cooperation with…
Manila, July 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila, reviewing key priority areas under the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, while also exchanging views on regional, global and multilateral issues of shared interest. Following the meeting, the EAM took to X and said, “Pleased to meet Secretary Marco Rubio of the USA here in Manila. Our meeting focused on areas which are priority for the …
Glasgow, July 22 (IANS) A galaxy of sporting stars, including Olympians and world champions, gathers in Glasgow for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, starting from July 23 and running till August 2. Olympic medallists Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will headline the Indian contingent. The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will feature just 10 sports, nine fewer than at Birmingham 2022, and six incredible Para sports with competitions spread across four venues within an eight-…
Melbourne, July 22 (IANS) Australia’s chief selector George Bailey believes a highly motivated Steve Smith remains central to his team’s transition in the longer format as they embark on a defining 12-month red-ball cycle. Smith, with 123 Test caps so far, still remains a critical figure for Australia ahead of a packed international calendar featuring at least 20 Tests, including three high-profile overseas trips. Despite speculation surrounding Smith’s long-term future in recent years, Bailey r…
Sydney, July 22 (IANS) The Sydney Sixers have appointed Matthew Mott as Big Bash League head coach for the next two seasons after the four-time World Cup-winning coach left the club’s WBBL coach position. Mott returned to familiar territory, having previously served as a Sixers BBL assistant coach, and he will now transition to lead the Sixers’ BBL program, with a new WBBL head coach appointed and set to be announced this week. “I’ve been part of the Sixers family for a long time, so to have the…