'Quad is about doing projects for benefit of people in Indo-Pacific': MEA on China's bloc confrontation remarkIndia's Ministry of External Affairs has clarified the Quad's purpose. The four-nation bloc is focused on developmental outcomes in the Ind...
29 May, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Shangri-La Dialogue opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concernsAsia's top defense summit convenes amid rising concerns over China's military might and assertiveness. Leaders will discuss America's Indo-...
29 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
China asks Quad to stop meddling in maritime affairs in its neighbourhoodChina has strongly reacted to a Quad Ministerial meeting. The meeting expressed serious concerns over the East and South China Sea situatio...
27 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Opposed to formation of exclusive groupings, China on Quad FMs meetingChina reiterated its opposition to the Quad, citing concerns over exclusive groupings and bloc confrontation. This statement follows the Qu...
26 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Is Quad the Asian NATO or ocean foam? What Delhi meet revealsQuad foreign ministers met in Delhi focusing on practical cooperation. New initiatives target critical minerals, maritime surveillance, and...
26 May, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Quad foreign ministers meet in Delhi to discuss Indo-Pacific security, supply chains and maritime cooperationUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Australian, Indian, and Japanese counterparts in New Delhi. The Quad grouping aims to regain str...
26 May, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
China's expanding maritime tactics raise alarm across Asian watersChina is intensifying its presence in contested Asian waters using large fleets of fishing vessels, coast guard ships, and maritime militia...
16 May, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Alarmed ASEAN leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East warASEAN leaders convened in Cebu, Philippines, to tackle the Iran war's economic fallout. They are developing contingency plans for stable fu...
08 May, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
How long before Iran breaks under crushing US pressure?Iran and the US face a prolonged standoff. The US is intensifying economic pressure on Iran's economy. Iran indicates it can withstand the ...
02 May, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Philippines and US stage counter-landing drills with allies near South China SeaPhilippine and US forces are conducting large-scale military drills in Palawan. These exercises, part of the Balikatan series, involve alli...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
How Asia should deal with the ‘Malacca dilemma’The Iran conflict has shown how easily key sea routes can be used as strategic tools, raising concerns beyond the Strait of Hormuz to other...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games in thick of Mideast conflictAmerican, Philippine, and Japanese forces have commenced joint military exercises in the Philippines. The drills involve thousands of perso...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea vessel clashThe Philippines and China exchanged accusations Sunday after a maritime confrontation near disputed islands in the South China Sea. Manila'...
13 Oct, 2025, 12.10 AM IST
Video: South China Sea tensions flare as Manila accuses Beijing of ramming vessel near Thitu islandTensions flared in the South China Sea as China and the Philippines traded accusations over a maritime collision near Thitu Island. Manila ...
12 Oct, 2025, 11.58 PM IST
'China should respect neighbours' interests, solve disputes'Solving disputes with neighbours means much to China, as it needs to maximise its support and minimise opposition in its endeavour to achie...
27 Sep, 2017, 05.30 PM IST
China ramping-up navy with more ships amid maritime disputesChina is expanding its coast guard fleet to better protect the country's maritime rights, the State Oceanic Administration (SOA) said today.
17 Jan, 2014, 07.06 PM IST
- China should form maritime coop forum with India, US
China should form a maritime cooperation forum with India and US to focus on maritime border security management.
03 Jun, 2012, 08.59 PM IST