The talks focussed on thinning the buildup of troops and weaponry in Depsang plains where the forward deployment of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army has disrupted the Indian Army’s patrolling patterns, people familiar with the developments said. … [Read more...] about Important points from defence minister Rajnath Singh’s 10 am announcement
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U.S. formally withdraws from INF arms treaty
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Washington’s formal withdrawal in a prepared statement at the ASEAN meet in Bangkok, minutes after Russia pronounced the treaty to be “dead”. … [Read more...] about U.S. formally withdraws from INF arms treaty
Japan unsuccessful in lifting auto tariffs early in UK trade deal
auto tariffs for a post-Brexit trade agreement in 2026 despite Japan's push to lift the tariffs earlier, the Nikkei Asian Review reported on Sunday.Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is currently in negotiations with British Trade Minister Liz Truss in London.British Trade Minister Lizz Truss said in a statement that they "have reached consensus on the major elements of a deal," and both have announced that they will agree on the principles of a trade deal by the end of August.However, despite reassurances that the two countries had by and large reached an agreement, auto tariffs and agricultural products have proven to be a sticking point in the negotiations.Japan had hoped to lift tariffs on auto and auto parts earlier than in the current trade deal between the EU and Japan, which will phase out import tariffs on Japanese vehicles by 2026."Japan agreed to phasing auto tariffs on Japanese vehicles out in 2026 in line with the EU trade deal, despite asking to hasten the … [Read more...] about Japan unsuccessful in lifting auto tariffs early in UK trade deal
U.S. begins highest level Taiwan visit in decades
"This trip is a recognition of Taiwan's success in combating COVID-19 and a testament to the shared beliefs that open and democratic societies are best equipped to combating disease threats like COVID-19," a health and human services department official told reporters ahead of the visit. … [Read more...] about U.S. begins highest level Taiwan visit in decades
Rajnath announces import embargo on 101 items
"MoD has also bifurcated the capital procurement budget for 2020-21 between domestic and foreign capital procurement routes. A separate budget head has been created with an outlay of nearly Rs 52,000 crore for domestic capital procurement in the current financial year," he tweeted. … [Read more...] about Rajnath announces import embargo on 101 items
