Philippines calls for India to join ‘squad’ alliance to counter China in Indo-Pacific | India News – The Times of India

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr with armed forces chief Gen Romeo Brawner Jr NEW DELHI: Bearing the brunt of China’s aggressive expansionist tactics in the South China Sea, the Philippines now wants India to join the relatively new ‘Squad’ strategic alliance it has forged with the US, Australia and Japan to counter such threats in…

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Eye on China, Rajnath Singh calls for talks to resolve global disputes | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: China’s expansionist muscle-flexing and ‘grey zone’ tactics in the Indo-Pacific continue to figure prominently on the radar screens of the ‘Quad‘ and other countries, with defence minister Rajnath Singh once again stressing India firmly stands for freedom of navigation and overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce and adherence to international law for peace and prosperity…

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