India-U.S trade relations
The State Department reacted to India’s announcement of retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. imports, reiterating U.S. President Donald Trump’s message of reciprocal trade and the strength of U.S.-India ties.
U.S. deploys more troops to West Asia
China and Russia warned about escalating West Asian tensions after Washington said it would deploy 1,000 more troops to the region and renewed accusations that Iran was behind a tanker attack.
Iran to breach uranium stockpile limit
Iran said that it would surpass from June 27 its uranium stockpile limit set under the nuclear deal with world powers.
Doklam issue
Recently, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Lotay Tshering called for China to maintain status quo in the Doklam region.
U.S.-Iran tensions
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed that the U.S. will guarantee free passage through the vital Strait of Hormuz, as he accused Iran of recent attacks on oil tankers and the downing of a U.S. drone.
India-Pakistan relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistan counterpart Imran Khan exchanged greetings during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit
In a recent address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, Prime Minister Modi hit out at unilateralism and trade protectionism.
India-China boundary talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to expedite the dialogue on the India-China boundary issue for securing a “fair” solution.
US open to talks on GSP with India
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo hinted that it was possible to reinstate the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), a program for preferential access to certain goods markets in the U.S., for India.
U.S role in South Asia
South Asia budget of U.S. is set to fall. The overall budget request of $1.07 billion is 16% below the FY2019 request.