Diplomacy

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, expressed concern during a media briefing, accusing the US of stretching the bounds of national security to cancel visas and ban Chinese students without credible proof. Mao pointed to incidents at Washington Dulles Airport and Dallas Airport, where Chinese students and scholars allegedly faced interrogation and deportation, severely disrupting bilateral exchanges.

Amid escalating global outcry following the tragic killing of six aid workers affiliated with Spanish-American chef and humanitarian Jose Andres's World Central Kitchen, President Biden stressed the imperative of an "immediate ceasefire" to alleviate the dire humanitarian circumstances prevailing in the region.

During a State Department briefing, spokesperson Matthew Miller addressed the issue, stating that the US closely monitors developments, including Kejriwal's arrest. He refrained from divulging details of private diplomatic discussions but reiterated the US stance on advocating fair legal processes.

Jaishankar conveyed warm regards from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, underscoring the significance of their engagement. He commended Anwar Ibrahim's forward-looking approach to enhancing the India-Malaysia relationship, spanning both traditional and contemporary domains. Emphasizing the need for an ambitious agenda, Jaishankar acknowledged the invaluable guidance and insights provided by Anwar Ibrahim on regional developments.

Jaishankar embarked on a three-day sojourn to Singapore, arriving on Saturday, where he engaged with the Indian diaspora on Sunday and convened with investors a day earlier. Apart from Balakrishnan, Jaishankar held distinct meetings with Minister of Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong and Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean.

Having lost to Muizzu in the presidential election held last September, Solih expressed his views at a gathering in Male’ aimed at garnering support for Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidates contesting parliamentary seats in Maafannu. Solih noted reports indicating Muizzu's willingness to discuss debt restructuring with India but stressed that the nation's financial woes stem primarily from debts owed to China, not India.

Speaking at the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) during his three-day visit to Singapore, Jaishankar responded to inquiries following a lecture on his book 'Why Bharat Matters.' When asked about India's perspective on the situation in Israel and Palestine, given its amicable relations with both sides, Jaishankar emphasized the necessity of condemning terrorism unequivocally, citing the events of October 7th of the previous year as an example.

Expressing his intentions, West conveyed, "I will be undertaking visits to India and the UAE this week to engage with our partners regarding our joint endeavors aimed at assisting the Afghan people," as shared in a statement on a reputable platform.

The NSC, running through Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and further down to India, is viewed as an alternative to Western routes for trade.

The cipher case revolves around a piece of paper, purportedly a diplomatic cable, brandished by Khan at a public rally on March 27, 2022