Washington, June 4 (IANS) Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that concerns over China’s dominance in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and strategic supply chains have become a central feature of virtually every major US diplomatic engagement, underscoring how competition with Beijing increasingly shapes American foreign policy worldwide. In separate testimonies before both the Senate Appropriations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesda…
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Washington, June 3 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States is intensifying efforts to counter China’s expanding influence across Latin America, arguing that decades of American neglect allowed Beijing to establish a significant presence in sectors ranging from ports and telecommunications to critical minerals and infrastructure.Testifying before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, Rubio described China…
Washington, June 3 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio vigorously defended the Trump administration’s restructuring of US foreign assistance programmes, rejecting Democratic criticism that cuts to aid and the dismantling of parts of the foreign aid bureaucracy have weakened America’s global influence and contributed to humanitarian suffering.Appearing before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, Rubio argued that the administra…
Washington, June 2 (IANS) Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure lawmakers on Tuesday that U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged, despite concerns raised by President Donald Trump’s recent comments that arms sales to Taipei could be used as a negotiating tool in discussions with China. Appearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio said Washington continues to support preserving the status quo across the Taiwan Strait and dismissed suggestions that the administra…
Singapore, May 31 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on America’s allies in the Indo-Pacific region to increase defence spending and strengthen military preparedness to counter China’s growing influence and military expansion, according to a report. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth stressed that maintaining regional stability would require stronger deterrence, deeper security cooperation and greater contributions from US allies.According to a report by M…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Amid concerns surrounding the valuations of AI-related stocks and the concentration risk involved in investing in a few stocks in this segment, FII flows into this segment might decline and India may again start attracting FII flows, according to analysts.Total FII selling stood at Rs 32,963 crore (up to May 30), taking the total selling for 2026, so far, to Rs 224,932 crore. This year, so far, FIIs have invested Rs 15,497 crore through the primary market. Poor earnings …
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Due to India’s macroeconomic resilience, a neutral stance on Indian equities is warranted, with a relative ‘overweight’ stance on mid and small caps, a report has said.The report from Motilal Oswal Private Wealth recommended a portfolio allocation of roughly 50 per cent hybrid or large caps, 40 per cent small and mid-caps (SMIDs) and 10 per cent global exposure.The firm recommended lump-sum deployment in hybrid strategies and a staggered approach for pure equity-orient…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) India’s design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme is showing good results, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said, hailing the country’s first flagship AI system on chip (SOC) ‘A2000’ at 12nm technology node designed by Thiruvananthapuram-based fabless semiconductor startup Netrasemi.The chip has now achieves successful silicon Bringup and getting ready for commercial production.“Netrasemi has designed India’s first Edge AI System-on-Chip (SoC) ‘NETRA A2000’, at…
Tel Aviv, May 29 (IANS) China’s approach to global conflicts is not aimed at ending them all but at determining which remain strategically useful and which pose strategic risks. Ukraine, in this context, is seen as useful to Beijing as it diverts Western attention and increases Russia’s dependence.By contrast, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and North Korea’s alignment with Moscow are viewed as increasingly dangerous given their implications for energy security and China’s core geop…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) India delivered an impressive performance at the Taipei Capital Cup 2026, with Team India securing two Silver Medals and three Merit Awards at the prestigious international skilling competition held in Taipei, Taiwan, from May 26 to 28, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said on Friday. Competing against participants from 15 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania, the Indian contingent showcased strong technical expertise across multi…