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politics13 hours ago•102 min saved

Rubio’s Quad mic mishap steals the New Delhi spotlight

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio battled a malfunctioning microphone during a Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi; after Ambassador Sergio Gor pressed the mic to fix it, Rubio pressed on, praising the Quad’s work on port infrastructure and maritime surveillance. The visit also spotlighted tensions over anti-India comments linked to Donald Trump’s Truth Social posts, which Rubio downplayed by saying there are “stupid people” everywhere and prompting a deleted State Department post.

via The Daily Beast|

#india #marco-rubio #mic

world1 day ago•16 min saved

Rubio's India trip aims for trade gains, Quad unity, and sightseeing

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to push trade talks with New Delhi, reinforce Quad security cooperation, and fit in sightseeing stops such as Agra, signaling a multi-pronged approach to strengthening bilateral relations.

via AP News|

#india #quad #rubio

world1 day ago•5 min saved

Rubio's India trip aims to reset trust amid trade tensions

Rubio's first official visit to India seeks to rebuild trust and deepen the U.S.-India strategic partnership amid tariff tensions, energy diversification, and ongoing Quad cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

via PBS|

#jaishankar #quad #rubio

world4 days ago•5 min saved

Rubio’s India visit signals a reset in US-India ties ahead of Quad talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India for three days (Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, Delhi) to discuss energy security, trade and defense with Indian officials ahead of the Quad foreign ministers meeting, seen as an effort to repair tense Modi-Trump-era ties and reaffirm Indo-Pacific commitments; the backdrop includes the DOJ dropping charges against Adani and a 30-day extension of a Russian oil waiver, moves viewed as boosting India relations amid ongoing energy and regional tensions (including India-Pakistan dynamics).

via Al Jazeera|

#energy-security #india #quad

world5 months ago•4 min saved

US's Quad Initiative Faces Challenges Amid Political and Diplomatic Strains

The Quad alliance, originally formed to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific, is now weakening due to US policy shifts under Trump and Biden, including strained relations with India and Japan, and a focus on short-term economic gains over strategic unity, risking its effectiveness against China's expanding power.

via The Hill|

#alliances #china #indo-pacific

world5 months ago•7 min saved

Trump Tariffs and Rising India-China Ties Dampen Quad Alliance

The Quad partnership between the US, India, Australia, and Japan is currently paralyzed due to tensions over tariffs, trade disputes, and shifting geopolitical alignments, particularly between India and the US, and India's warming relations with China. Despite ongoing commitments, the alliance faces challenges from economic and strategic disagreements, but there remains cautious optimism for future cooperation if political and economic conditions improve.

via The Conversation|

#china #india #quad

world9 months ago•2 min saved

US-India Trade Tensions Rise Amid New Tariffs

The US and India are experiencing a diplomatic downturn as new tariffs, including a 50% tariff on Indian goods, strain their relationship, potentially impacting strategic alliances like the Quad and India's ties with Russia.

via Politico|

#geopolitics #quad #russia-oil

world9 months ago•9 min saved

India-China Relations: A Shift in Regional Dynamics and US Implications

The article discusses the recent thaw in India-China relations amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, including India's efforts to balance its ties with China and the US, and the impact of US tariffs and policies under Trump. It highlights how improved India-China relations could influence regional trade, strategic alliances like the Quad, and US influence in Asia, while also noting ongoing challenges and the complex interplay of strategic autonomy and regional power plays.

via Al Jazeera|

#geopolitics #india-china-relations #quad

world10 months ago•5 min saved

US and Indo-Pacific Partners Boost Critical Minerals and Maritime Cooperation

The US, Australia, India, and Japan launched the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative to diversify supply chains and counter China's dominance in critical minerals, amid strained relations due to trade frictions and geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.

via Reuters|

#china #indo-pacific #minerals

world10 months ago•6 min saved

Quad Allies Commit to Diversifying Critical Mineral Supplies Amid China Concerns

The Quad foreign ministers reaffirm their commitment to a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific, emphasizing cooperation on maritime security, economic resilience, technology, and humanitarian aid, while addressing regional challenges such as China's assertiveness, North Korea's missile tests, Myanmar's crisis, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

via U.S. Department of State (.gov)|

#critical-minerals #indo-pacific #maritime-disputes

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Boosting Strategic Cooperation: Australia and India Commit to Respecting Sovereignty in Quad

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasizes the importance of the Quad alliance in maintaining a balanced power dynamic in Southeast Asia and promoting a shared vision of a peaceful and prosperous region where sovereignty is respected. She clarifies that the Quad is not an "anti-China alliance" but rather a group of countries committed to upholding the international system, rule of law, and fair trading arrangements. Wong highlights Australia's focus on the observance of international law and the need for countries like India and Australia to assert agreed-upon rules and norms. Trade talks between India and Australia are expected to be discussed at the next Quad meeting in January.

via NDTV|

#australia #china #india

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Lydia Ko's Disastrous Tee Shot Sets Tone for Challenging US Women's Open at Pebble Beach"

Lydia Ko's tee shot at the U.S. Women's Open went so far left that her ball was lost in a group of bushes, resulting in a quad bogey on the fifth hole.

via Golf Channel|

#golf #lydia-ko #quad

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Narendra Modi's Popularity Soars in Australia and India.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by around 20,000 cheering fans at a Sydney stadium during his second visit to Australia as his country’s leader. Modi expects trade between the two countries will double in the next five years and wants to take India’s relationship with Australia to the “next level,” including closer defense and security ties to help ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Australia will host naval exercises involving India, the United States and Japan called Malabar for the first time this year in another sign of a deepening commitment to the Quad. Negotiations on a free trade deal between India and Australia are expected to be completed before the end of the year.

via The Associated Press|

#australia #narendra-modi #politics

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Australia's Endorsement of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Gains Momentum.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by around 20,000 cheering fans at a Sydney stadium during his second visit to Australia as his country's leader. Modi told the audience he expected trade between the two countries will double in the next five years. The Indian diaspora accounts for only 3% of Australia’s population but is the nation’s fastest-growing ethnic minority. Modi is the only leader of the so-called Quad nations to continue with his scheduled visit to Australia after U.S. President Joe Biden pulled out of a planned meeting of the group in Sydney to return to Washington to focus on debt limit talks.

via Yahoo News|

#australia #india #narendra-modi

international-relations3 years ago•2 min saved

Biden Expresses Frustration with PM Modi's Popularity During QUAD Meeting

US President Joe Biden praised Indian PM Narendra Modi for his popularity in the US and his influence in the Indo-Pacific, during a meeting at the G7 summit. Biden also expressed his difficulty in managing requests for invitations to a dinner he has scheduled in honour of Modi during his state visit to the US in June. The US president also commended Modi for India's deepening engagement with the Quad and his efforts towards climate change.

via Indiatimes.com|

#indo-pacific #international-relations #joe-biden