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Protect rights of people of all faiths: US to Bangladesh

The protection of the human rights of all Bangladeshi citizens, irrespective of religion, figured in a phone conversation between US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and interim government chief Muhammad Yunus against the backdrop of attacks on Bangladesh’s Hindu minority. The White House readout said Sullivan thanked Yunus for his leadership of Bangladesh “during a challenging period”. “Sullivan also thanked …

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U.S. NSA Sullivan and Yunus express commitment to protect human rights in Bangladesh

The Hindu

Amid growing outrage here about the large-scale attack on minority Hindus and their places of worship in Bangladesh, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday spoke with the Bangladesh interim government’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and both leaders expressed commitment to protect human rights in the troubled South Asian nation. “Both leaders expressed their commitment to respecting and protecting …

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S Jaishankar to visit US from December 24; discuss key bilateral, regional and global issues with Antony Blinken

Live Mint

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay a six-day visit to the US from Tuesday, in the first high-level trip from India after Donald Trump won the US presidential election. An official readout said Jaishankar will meet his counterparts to discuss key bilateral, regional and global issues. "External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the United States of America from …

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Biden calls alliance with South Korea 'linchpin for peace' in region

The Hindu

President Joe Biden underscored the strength of the U.S. relationship with South Korea during a call Saturday with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became acting president after the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol. "President Biden expressed his confidence that the Alliance will remain the linchpin for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region during Acting President Han's tenure," the White …

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Metal stocks tumble up to 5% amid lack of clear details on China’s stimulus plan

Live Mint

Metal stocks came under significant selling pressure in Friday's trading session, December 13, following a lack of specific details from a key Chinese economic conference, which led to disappointment among investors. Despite these moves, economists caution that more direct fiscal stimulus targeting domestic consumption will be necessary to fully revitalize the economy, especially amid concerns over a potential escalation in …

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China pledges more borrowing and interest rate cuts to counter Trump’s tariff threats

CNN

China pledged Thursday to increase the budget deficit, borrow more and loosen monetary policy to maintain stable economic growth as it girds for more trade tensions with the United States where Donald Trump is returning as president. A separate readout from state news agency Xinhua, watched by financial markets for references to the yuan currency, kept a pledge to “maintain …

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Rajnath meets Putin in Moscow, hails Indo-Russian ties as 'higher than highest mountain'

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: India's friendship with Russia is "higher than the highest mountain and deeper than the deepest ocean," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday. "During the meeting, Rajnath Singh said 'friendship between our countries is higher than the highest mountain and deeper than the deepest ocean,'" the Defence Ministry …

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China signals more forceful stimulus to come next year

Live Mint

China’s leaders signaled a more forceful policy approach for next year to boost domestic demand, as the world’s second-largest economy braces for escalating trade tensions with the incoming Trump administration. The 24-member Politburo, China’s top decision-making body, pledged Monday in a meeting to implement more proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy for next year. Meanwhile, the mention of …

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China vows to ramp up moves to spur economic growth in 2025

CNN

China will adopt an “appropriately loose” monetary policy next year, alongside a more proactive fiscal policy to spur economic growth, the Politburo was quoted as saying Monday. “A more proactive fiscal policy and an appropriately loose monetary policy should be implemented, enhancing and refining the policy toolkit, strengthening extraordinary counter-cyclical adjustments,” the readout said. “We think it points to strong …

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Rajnath to begin 3-day visit to Russia on December 8, witness commissioning of Indian naval warship

The Hindu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a three-day trip to Russia on Sunday to witness the commissioning of a stealth warship into the Indian Navy and hold talks with his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov on the expansion of bilateral cooperation in co-production of Military hardware. It said that Defence Minister Singh and Mr. Belousov will co-chair the 21st meeting …

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‘Concerned but confident’: Blinken dials South Korean counterpart amid Yoon impeachment push – Firstpost

Firstpost

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to his South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yul, welcomed the lifting of martial law and said he expected the democratic process to prevail in the country Amid the heightened political tension in South Korea, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken dialled his South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yul and expressed “deep concerns” about the declaration …

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India, China hold 1st diplomatic dialogue since disengagement

Hindustan Times

New Delhi India and China on Thursday held the first meeting of a key mechanism for handling border affairs since the disengagement at Demchok and Depsang, and agreed to maintain peace and tranquillity on the disputed frontier in line with bilateral agreements and protocols. Both sides “agreed on the need for effective border management and maintenance of peace and tranquillity …

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At 1st WMCC meet after disengagement, India and China reflect on lessons learnt

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: India and China on Thursday held the first meeting of a key mechanism for handling border affairs since the disengagement at Demchok and Depsang and agreed to maintain peace and tranquillity on the disputed frontier in line with bilateral agreements and protocols. Indian army soldier stands on a snow-covered road near Zojila mountain pass that connects Srinagar to …

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US-India discuss ‘close cooperation’ on global security challenges, Blinken says ‘stronger when working together…’

Live Mint

Talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on the sidelines of the G7 meet in Fiuggi, Italy on November 26, led to discussions on the two world power “closely cooperating on global security”. In a post on the social media platform X, Blinken posted a photo with Jaishankar and wrote, “The US …

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Biden, Macron discuss Lebanon-Israel ceasefire efforts and Russia-Ukraine war

Firstpost

White confirmed that the two leaders spoke on Friday evening and also reviewed developments in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and Lebanon ceasefire deal French President Emmanuel Macron meets with US President Joe Biden during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on September 25, 2024. AP Amid the brewing …

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From BRICS to APEC: Chinese charm offensive and Xi Jinping's renewed outreach

Firstpost

China’s economic slowdown and the impending Trump presidency have prompted a shift in its diplomatic approach, marked by a rework in tone, which has been somehow braced by the outgoing Biden administration and traditional US allies, like Japan On November 15, Chinese President Xi Jinping met Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit …

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India, United Kingdom to resume FTA talks in 2025

Hindustan Times

India and the UK will resume talks on a trade deal early next year to address the remaining issues and finalise a balanced and forward-looking free trade agreement following a pause of several months due to elections in both countries. Modi also raised the issue of extraditing economic offenders wanted by India with Starmer, and announced that two new Indian …

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Xi Jinping lays out four red lines US must not challenge in meeting with Joe Biden

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Xi Jinping used his final …

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US dy secretary of state Kurt Campbell to participate in 1st Indian Ocean Dialogue

Hindustan Times

US deputy secretary of state Kurt Campbell will participate this week in the first India-US Indian Ocean Dialogue in New Delhi that will focus on efforts to promote security and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific region, according to an official readout from the US State department. At the dialogue, Campbell will join US principal deputy national security advisor Jon Finer and …

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Starmer and Macron's crisis talks on Trump: PM and president scramble to put Ukraine in 'strongest possible position' after US election as they meet in Paris

Daily Mail

Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron pledged to put Ukraine in the 'strongest possible position' today as they held talks after Donald Trump's bombshell election win. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron pledged to put Ukraine in the 'strongest possible position' today as they held talks after Donald Trump's bombshell election win Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron stand before the Tomb of …

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Harris and Trump discuss peaceful transition

ABC

Sabra Lane: Our North America correspondent Barbara Miller is at Kamala Harris' campaign headquarters at Howard University in Washington, DC. And then the Trump campaign saying that President Trump acknowledged Vice President Harris on her strength, professionalism and tenacity throughout the campaign. And we might expect her to call on her supporters to also accept that result and to have …

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Trump and European leaders get on the phone to talk Ukraine, Middle East

Politico

The French and U.S. leaders agreed to stay in "close contact," according to the French readout of the call. The two leaders spoke for 25 minutes in what a French official described as "a warm conversation" and "a very good exchange," a warmth based on the "proximity" of their relationship during Trump's first term. French officials have been arguing for …

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Rachel Reeves warns of ‘difficult’ tax choices at the Budget

The Telegraph

Rachel Reeves has warned of “difficult” tax choices coming up at her first Budget at the end of the month. The Chancellor told a meeting of Sir Keir Starmer’s political Cabinet that it would take more than just one Budget to fix the public finances as she signalled harsh spending, welfare and tax decisions. A Labour spokesman said: “The Chancellor …

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Bangladesh hosts high-level U.S. diplomats, seeks assistance for completing post-Hasina reforms

The Hindu

Bangladesh on Sunday sought assistance from the United States to implement the reform-related agenda of the interim government. Chief Adviser Prof Mohammed Yunus conveyed the requirements of the interim government to a multiagency delegation led by U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Finance and Development Brent Neiman and Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and …

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Protect rights of people of all faiths: US to Bangladesh

U.S. NSA Sullivan and Yunus express commitment to protect human rights in Bangladesh

S Jaishankar to visit US from December 24; discuss key bilateral, regional and global issues with Antony Blinken

Biden calls alliance with South Korea 'linchpin for peace' in region

Metal stocks tumble up to 5% amid lack of clear details on China’s stimulus plan

China pledges more borrowing and interest rate cuts to counter Trump’s tariff threats

Rajnath meets Putin in Moscow, hails Indo-Russian ties as 'higher than highest mountain'

China signals more forceful stimulus to come next year

China vows to ramp up moves to spur economic growth in 2025

Rajnath to begin 3-day visit to Russia on December 8, witness commissioning of Indian naval warship

‘Concerned but confident’: Blinken dials South Korean counterpart amid Yoon impeachment push – Firstpost

India, China hold 1st diplomatic dialogue since disengagement

At 1st WMCC meet after disengagement, India and China reflect on lessons learnt

US-India discuss ‘close cooperation’ on global security challenges, Blinken says ‘stronger when working together…’

Biden, Macron discuss Lebanon-Israel ceasefire efforts and Russia-Ukraine war

From BRICS to APEC: Chinese charm offensive and Xi Jinping's renewed outreach

India, United Kingdom to resume FTA talks in 2025

Xi Jinping lays out four red lines US must not challenge in meeting with Joe Biden

US dy secretary of state Kurt Campbell to participate in 1st Indian Ocean Dialogue

Starmer and Macron's crisis talks on Trump: PM and president scramble to put Ukraine in 'strongest possible position' after US election as they meet in Paris

Harris and Trump discuss peaceful transition

Trump and European leaders get on the phone to talk Ukraine, Middle East

Rachel Reeves warns of ‘difficult’ tax choices at the Budget

Bangladesh hosts high-level U.S. diplomats, seeks assistance for completing post-Hasina reforms