Facing heat from US, Panama pulls out of China’s Belt and Road initiative – The Times of India

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino (Agencies) Panama on Thursday formally pulled out of China’s ambitious Belt and Road infrastructure program in a move seen as part of the effort to iron out differences with the Donald Trump-led US government.The Trump government was hostile towards the South American nation, citing Beijing’s influence on the Panama Canal.President…

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Who is Shigeru Ishiba? Japan’s next prime minister – Times of India

Shigeru Ishiba (AP file photo) Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba emerged victorious in the race to lead Japan‘s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Friday, positioning him to succeed Fumio Kishida as the country’s next prime minister.Ishiba won the ruling LDP leadership election, securing 215 votes to become Japan’s next leader. The former defence minister…

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S Jaishankar’s clear message on investments from China: ‘India can’t, in the name of open economy…’ – Times of India

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has sent out a clear message on the issue of investments from China, stating that India as a country can’t compromise its national and economic security in the name of opening up the economy. Jaishankar said that India is well within its rights to safeguard the interests of its manufacturers,…

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