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Although 'China' was not categorically mentioned during the whole state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States, there was a 'strong' signal sent to Beijing, in a quiet and subtle way, Ellen Nakashima wrote in the Washington Post. "Joint statements issued by the United States and India over...
It is easy to understand what African rulers see in the mercenary group Wagner. Its fighters can be deployed quickly. It brings sophisticated arms with it and can apply force speedily and ruthlessly. Alternative sources of military muscle have flaws: United Nations missions lack robust mandates...
Russia accuses Wagner chief of urging 'armed rebellion.' Amb. William Taylor says "this is a potential coup"...
A glitzy visit to Washington by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that came to a close Friday was a reminder that when strategic interests align, U.S. leaders can find ways to minimize differences on human rights and democratic values, even for a nation where minority groups say they find themselves...
Islamabad has rejected a joint call by the U.S. and India for Pakistan to act against perpetrators of cross-border terrorism, calling it “unwarranted, one-sided and misleading.” In a joint statement issued by the White House on Thursday after talks between U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington for a state visit this week. Beyond the black-tie dinner at the White House and a speech to Congress, there have been a lot of arms deals. Jets, drones, cyber capabilities, and more. It’s a significant list, and builds on an expanding military partnership...
U.S. President Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announcing new trade and military deals meant to contain the power of China despite Mr. Modi’s own authoritarian tendencies and India’s role propping up Russia’s economy amid the invasion of Ukraine...
Joe Biden will welcome the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, to the White House on Thursday for the second day of the Indian leader’s first official state visit. A day dressed with pomp and circumstance, an official state visit is the highest-ranked diplomatic invitation extended to a foreign leader and is a sign of...
The prime minister of what is now the world's most populous nation was received with the fanfare of a state visit at the White House. India's Narendra Modi visits the United States at a crucial moment as the U.S. seeks to marshal democracies to confront China and support Ukraine. But Modi's own conduct is also under...
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Congress in a state visit to the U.S. as President Biden looks to bolster the country’s alliance with India to counter Russia and China. Vikram Singh and NBC News’ Mike Memoli discuss Modi’s controversial visit amid human rights concerns and U.S.-India relations...