Under Biden, US Reimagines Asian Alliances As ‘Lattice’ Fence – Analysis

Biden Sets Terms for Rafah Operation Backing to Netanyahu, Urges Humanitarian Assistance | Oneindia

US President Biden reaffirmed opposition to Israel's planned invasion of Gaza's Rafah during a call with PM Netanyahu. International pressure mounts for a ceasefire amid concerns for over a million Palestinians. Qatar mediates, urging sincerity. Hamas releases videos, urging Israel's concessions. Biden urges enhanced humanitarian aid delivery. #USPresident #JoeBiden #Gaza #GazaInvasion #Qatar #BenjaminNetanyahu #RafahInvasion #rafahnews #Worldnews #Oneinda #Oneindia news ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.101~

Biden calls for release of journalist at Correspondents' dinner

At a media dinner in Washington on Saturday night, US President Joe Biden used his opportunity at the podium to to call on foreign governments to release detained journalists and roast his presumptive Republican running-mate Donald Trump over his age and literary tastes.

From military to moon landings, Biden and Japan's Kishida forge new partnership

Japanese PM to address Congress amid stalled US support

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address the Republican-led US Congress on Thursday amid continued scepticism of the role of the US in international conflicts such as the Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars.

Philippines president says summit with U.S., Japan to include South China Sea cooperation | Oneindia

On Wednesday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the forthcoming trilateral summit involving the United States, Philippines, and Japan will entail an agreement to uphold security and ensure freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. Marcos departed for Washington in the afternoon to engage in discussions with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Earlier in the day, the Philippine leader informed reporters that while there would be a focus on addressing South China Sea concerns, the primary objective of the summit remains enhancing economic cooperation among the three allied nations. #Philippines #Summit #SouthChinaSea #Cooperation #FumioKishida #JoeBiden #FerdinandMarcosJr #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #Geopolitics ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.123~

Japanese PM Kishida Visits US Seeking Defense Alliance Upgrade, Raising Concerns in China| Oneindia

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's historic state visit to the US emphasizes strengthening bilateral ties amidst regional challenges. Discussions include enhancing military coordination, economic cooperation, and addressing issues like North Korea and Chinese assertiveness. The visit underscores the alliance's significance in promoting peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. #Japan #JapanUS #FumioKishida #Kishida #NorthKorea #China #XiJinping #Bidennews #USnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.97~ED.101~

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles During US’ Blinken's Visits Seoul | Oneindia News

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Seoul for a democracy-focused conference. South Korea reported the launches, prompting condemnation from Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The missile tests coincide with ongoing military drills and diplomatic efforts to address regional security concerns. #NorthKorea #Seoul #SouthKorea #USSecretaryofState #AnthonyBlinken #FumioKishida #KimJongUn #YoonSukYeol #NorthKoreaSouthKorean #Koreanwar #Politics #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~GR.121~

Asia most disaster-hit region from climate change in 2023

Mumbai Becomes Asia's Billionaire Capital on Global Rich List

Mumbai Becomes Asia's , Billionaire Capital , on Global Rich List. NBC reports that Mumbai has become the Asian capital with the highest number of billionaires, dethroning Beijing at the top of the exclusive list. . NBC reports that Mumbai has become the Asian capital with the highest number of billionaires, dethroning Beijing at the top of the exclusive list. . According to the Hurun Research Institute's global rich list, India's financial capital registered 92 billionaires in 2024. . Beijing comes in just below Mumbai with 91 billionaires, and Shanghai rounds out the top three with a total of 87 billionaires. Beijing comes in just below Mumbai with 91 billionaires, and Shanghai rounds out the top three with a total of 87 billionaires. The top of the list globally is New York with 119 billionaires, followed by London with a total of 97. . The top of the list globally is New York with 119 billionaires, followed by London with a total of 97. . According to the report, there are a total of 3,279 billionaires globally in 2024, an increase of 5% compared to 2023. . NBC reports that China as a whole still has the most billionaires overall with 814 in 2024, but the country lost 155 billionaires compared to 2023. . China had a bad year. Wealth creation in China has gone through deep changes these last few years, with the wealth of billionaires from real estate and renewables down, Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC. The United States comes in second with 800 billionaires, and India registered a distant third place with 271. The United States comes in second with 800 billionaires, and India registered a distant third place with 271. According to the report, artificial intelligence played a significant role in increasing the number of ultra wealthy people in the U.S. . Whilst [Nvidia CEO] Jensen Huang has grabbed many of the headlines as Nvidia broke through the $2 trillion mark, catapulting him into the Hurun Top 30 as a result, , Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC. Whilst [Nvidia CEO] Jensen Huang has grabbed many of the headlines as Nvidia broke through the $2 trillion mark, catapulting him into the Hurun Top 30 as a result, , Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC. ... the billionaires behind Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Oracle and Meta have seen significant surges in their wealth as investors bet on the value generated by AI, Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC

All You Need To Know About the Top Five Solar Parks Of India| Oneindia News

As global sustainability efforts surge, solar energy emerges as a leading renewable option. Revered since ancient times, the sun now powers modern civilization. India, a solar powerhouse, generates 5,000 trillion kWh annually, ranking third in Asia. Solar parks like Bhadla, Pavagada, Kurnool, NP Kunta, and Rewa drive India's renewable energy transition. #India #GlobalEconomy #Bhadla #Pavagada #Kurnool #NPKunta #Rewa #SolarEnergy #SolarEnergy #SolarPandels #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

Could this pink rice be the food of the future? Scientists say it’s more nutritious than normal rice

A South Korean research team has developed a new hybrid food, an affordable and eco-friendly source of protein, in a bid to develop a sustainable future option.

North Korea fires ballistic missile towards sea off east coast, Japan issues alert | Oneindia

North Korea has fired an unidentified ballistic missile into the sea off South Korea's east coast, Seoul's military said on Monday, the latest in an apparent volley of tests by Pyongyang this year. "North Korea has fired an unidentified missile into the East Sea," South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan. #NorthKorea #BallisticMissile #EastCoast #JapanAlert #SecurityConcern #MilitaryTension #GlobalSecurity #RegionalStability #MissileThreat #InternationalRelations ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.155~GR.121~

South Korea’s Opposition Dominates Parliamentary Elections

South Korea’s Opposition , Dominates Parliamentary Elections. South Korea's Democratic Party won "175 seats in the 300-member single-chamber parliament" on April 10, NPR reports. The ruling right-wing People Power Party became a smaller minority with only 108 seats. . The outcome is considered to be a blow to conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol. The country's prime minister and other presidential officials offered to resign after the crushing defeat. . The country's prime minister and other presidential officials offered to resign after the crushing defeat. . I apologize to the people on behalf of our party, which wasn’t good enough to win the people’s choices, Han Dong-hoon, People Power Party leader, via statement. While Yoon said that he intends to "humbly uphold" the will of the people as indicated by the election results, . it is not known if he will accept his staff's offers to resign. . Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader who is considering running for president again, . said there is a need for both parties to "pull together" to "resolve economic and public livelihood problems.". The results of the parliamentary elections are not the victory by the Democratic Party, but the great victory by our people, Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader. Now, the elections are over. Both the ruling and opposition political parties must pull together all their strength to resolve economic and public livelihood problems, Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party leader. According to the National Election Commission, voter turnout reached its highest level in over three decades for a parliamentary election, NPR reports.

South Korea: President Yoon’s Party Suffers Electoral Defeat, PM Offers Resignation| Oneindia News

The outcome of Wednesday's elections in South Korea dealt President Yoon Suk Yeol a severe political blow, probably delaying his domestic program and putting him in the path of an increasingly aggressive political campaign from his liberal opponents for the remainder of his three-year term in office. #SouthKorea #SouthKoreaElections #YoonSukYeol #HanDongHoon #HanDuckSoo #SouthKoreanews #Philippines #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.282~

Opposition win in South Korea election to deepen policy stalemate for Yoon

Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves | Oneindia

The heads of state from Japan, the Philippines, and the United States have jointly expressed "grave concern" regarding China's conduct in the contested South China Sea. Over recent years, Beijing has intensified its presence in this crucial maritime region, leading to heightened tensions, notably with the Philippines. This nation, among others in Southeast Asia, asserts territorial claims over portions of the sea adjacent to its shores. In response to a recent altercation near Second Thomas Shoal that resulted in injuries to Filipino soldiers and damage to vessels, President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines declared Manila's intention to enact countermeasures against China. The leaders of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States expressed shared concerns over the People's Republic of China's (PRC) provocative actions in the South China Sea during the inaugural summit held in Washington, DC. This joint statement comes amid escalating tensions in the region. #SouthChinaSea #China #Japan #Philippines #US #Tensions #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #SecurityConcerns #GeoPolitics ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.102~

'Support is on the way' says NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Kyiv on Monday.

NATO Warns China Over Growing Support to Russia Amid War with Ukraine | Oneindia News

As China strengthens trade and military ties with Russia amidst Western sanctions, NATO issues a stern warning, urging Beijing to halt its support for Russia's actions in Ukraine if it desires positive relations with the West. Explore the implications of this diplomatic standoff and the escalating tensions in this crucial geopolitical landscape. #RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaChinaRelations #ChinaRussia #RussianStrikes #UkrainianStrikes #RussiaAttacksUkraine #UkraineAttacksRussia #FrontlineRegions #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.155~GR.121~HT.96~

Defence Sec wants ''the most lethal armed forces possible''

Defence secretary Grant Shapps says that Jens Stoltenberg, the secretary general of NATO, is delighted with the UK's commitment to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Rishi Sunak arrives in Berlin to meet German Chancellor

Rishi Sunak has arrived in Berlin where he is set to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for talks on Wednesday. The topics of the meeting at the Chancellery will include mutual relations, the Russian war against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. It comes as Rishi Sunak met in Warsaw, Poland, on Tuesday with Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss security. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Philippines will continue dialogue with China to ease South China Sea tensions| Oneindia

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called on China to talk to prevent more incidents like ramming vessels and the use of water cannons in the South China Sea. The Philippines continues to talk with China, and is exhausting all options to speak to Chinese leadership so as not to heat up tensions in the waterway, Marcos said. He added he hopes the recently concluded joint maritime activity with Japan, Australia, and the United States will reduce incidents at sea with China. #SouthChinaSea #ChinaPhilippinesDialogue #FerdinandMarcosJr #PhilippinesChina #MilitaryDrills #ChinaPatrol #USPhilippinesJapanAustralia #JointDrills #IndoPacificCooperation #NavalOperations #RegionalSecurity #GlobalTensions #InternationalRelations ~PR.152~ED.101~GR.122~

Philippines' Marcos boosts Maritime Security as tensions with China rise| South China Sea | Oneindia

In response to escalating tensions and territorial disputes, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed his government to enhance coordination on maritime security. The directive, issued on Monday and disclosed on Sunday, comes amidst a series of confrontations and accusations concerning a contested area in the South China Sea. Although not explicitly mentioning China, the order reflects the Philippines' resolve to address various challenges to its territorial integrity and maintain peace in the region. #PhilippinesMaritimeSecurity #MarcosAdministration #SouthChinaSeaTensions #PhilippinesChinaConflict #MaritimeSecurity #PhilippinesDefense #Geopolitics #RegionalSecurity #TerritorialDisputes #DiplomaticRelations ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.124~

China-Philippines Row: Philippines ups stake in conflict, vows countermeasures to attacks | Oneindia

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines announced on Thursday that the country would enact countermeasures against what he described as "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks" by China's coastguard in the South China Sea. The tensions have escalated as the Philippines expresses outrage over repeated hostilities by Chinese vessels within Manila's 200-mile exclusive economic zone. The United States has voiced support for its former colony and military ally. #Philippines #China #FerdinandMarcosJr #MarcosSouthChinaSeaConflict #SouthChinaSea #Standoff #Diplomacy #Arbitration #TerritorialDispute #InternationalLaw #PhilippineDiplomacy #Beijing ~HT.99~ED.155~PR.152~

Philippine protesters trample on Xi effigy, condemn China’s maritime ‘aggression’ | Oneindia News

Protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday as they condemned China’s “aggression” against the Philippines in the South China Sea. The protesters marched towards the Chinese consulate in Manila, chanting “China leave!” while others called out China’s “aggression” against Filipino people in the South China Sea. The Philippines and China have had a series of maritime run-ins, including an incident last month where China used water cannons to disrupt a Philippine supply mission to soldiers stationed on a grounded warship in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. #PhilippineProtest #XiEffigyTrampled #ChinaAggression #SouthChinaSea #MaritimeTensions #ProtestAgainstChina #TerritorialDispute #RegionalSecurity #ASEANUnity #InternationalRelations ~PR.152~ED.101~