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As ASEAN marks its 55th anniversary, its midyear foreign ministers’ meeting (AMM) of 3 August 2022 was as usual accompanied by two important ministerial meetings of ASEAN-centric bodies. The AMM was followed by the 12th East Asia Summit (EAS) foreign ministers meeting and the 29th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) ministerial meeting — both on 5 August. These meetings were chaired by the current ASEAN chairman, Cambodia, through Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. India was represented by Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar had attended the ASEAN-India meeting on 3 August. The ASEAN Regional Forum in this set of meetings is most important because it meets only at the ministerial level. The EAS FMs report into the EAS summit which is held along with the ASEAN summit in November annually. The ARF is mainly a security-related institution and … [Read more...] about The Taiwan Tangle: How US-China Tensions Have Pushed ASEAN into A Corner

A senior U.S. Navy officer described China as a "gorilla in the room" on Tuesday as he argued for pushback against Chinese military drills that would soon create a new status quo around Taiwan. Vice Admiral Karl Thomas, who commands the Seventh Fleet, said Beijing threatened busy commercial shipping lanes around Taiwan when it launched ballistic missiles earlier this month, some of which traveled over the democratically governed island, landing in its surrounding waters. The move was a stated response, which the White House has called an overreaction, to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi 's recent visit to Taiwan. At least five of the projectiles —Taipei said it detected 11 in total—landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone, drawing protests from the U.S. treaty ally that is also home to tens of thousands of American troops. Speaking in Singapore ahead of the Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training naval exercise, commonly known as SEACAT, Thomas said: "It's very important … [Read more...] about U.S. must challenge “gorilla” China over Taiwan missile tests: Official

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday reviewed ongoing bilateral initiatives, including defence collaboration projects and cooperation in civil nuclear energy. During their telephonic conversation, they also discussed important geopolitical challenges, including those related to global food security, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said. India and France have been expressing concern about the risk to global food security and nutrition in light of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In his conversation with Macron, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his solidarity to him for the ongoing drought and wildfires in France, the statement said. The leaders reviewed ongoing bilateral initiatives, including defence cooperation projects and cooperation in civil nuclear energy. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the depth and strength that the India-France Strategic Partnership has acquired in recent years and agreed … [Read more...] about PM Modi, French Prez Macron Discuss Geopolitical Challenges, Cooperation in Civil Nuclear Energy

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Kerala government on an appeal filed by Nagaland challenging the Kerala High Court’s order which upheld the state government’s power to regulate lotteries from other states. The division bench of the high court upheld the amendments brought to Kerala Paper Lotteries (Regulation) Rules in 2018 and said it was within the legislative competence of the State government. The division bench had set aside a single judge’s judgement restraining the Kerala government from interfering with the marketing and sale of lottery tickets of the Nagaland government in the State. An apex court bench of Justices K M Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy issued notice to the Kerala government and others on Nagaland’s appeal challenging the May 21, 2021 order of the high court. Respondent-State may file counter affidavit within a period of three weeks, the bench said. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Nagaland, submitted that the issue broadly … [Read more...] about SC Notice to Kerala on Plea Challenging Power of State Govt to Regulate Lotteries from Other States

Gender discrimination, delayed promotions and pay inequity are among the hurdles faced by women pulmonologists, a Study on Women in Pulmonary Medicine in India has indicated. The study, which was carried out by Uma Maheshwari Krishnaswamy, Professor, Pulmonary Medicine, St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, included the perspectives from 143 practising women pulmonologists and pulmonary medicine trainees from across the country. As many as 38% of women surveyed indicated that they had faced uncomfortable questions in job interviews related to career gaps and had faced discrimination in scientific meetings. Around 30% of women said that they had lesser opportunities for research compared to men and a pay inequity. “There is often a discussion among women pulmonologists about how they are sidelined when compared to men. Among the challenges faced by them during training, 37% of the women said they had fewer opportunities to do procedures and attend conferences when compared to … [Read more...] about Study on women in pulmonary medicine highlights challenges and hurdles

Republican Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney lost her Tuesday primary challenge from Harriet Hageman, less than a year-and-a-half after she was removed from House GOP leadership for her continued criticisms of former President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. Cheney was one of ten Republicans to vote to impeach Trump in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and one of two Republicans appointed by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to sit on the Select Committee investigating the riot. She is the fourth Republican who voted to impeach Trump to lose their primary, joining South Carolina Rep. Tom Rice, Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer, and Washington Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler. (RELATED: Pro-Impeachment Rep. Dan Newhouse Skates Past Trump-Endorsed Primary Challenge) Elections forecasters called the race at 9:30 pm Eastern time, half-an-hour after voting ended, and with only five percent of votes officially counted . Polls consistently showed Hageman leading … [Read more...] about Rep. Liz Cheney Loses Primary To Trump-Backed Challenger Harriet Hageman

April 25: An elderly Chinese man talks to a child on a street of Daxing district in Beijing, China. China's population is aging rapidly and half the people now live in cities, the government said Thursday, April 28, 2011. The data from a national census carried out late last year will fuel debate about whether China should continue with its "one-child" policy, experts said. (AP2011) NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! China has a problem, a rapidly aging population. It’s a problem that some Asian countries, including Japan, have already faced, and one that is causing persistent struggles as economies continue to stagnate. While it doesn’t seem a problem on the scale of the economic difficulties being faced in the United States right now, it could well have much greater consequences for the world in the longer term. China has created the problem in part, themselves, through its strict one-child policy for families. Its argument has always been … [Read more...] about China’s One-Child Policy Brings the Challenge of an Aging Population

Kerala’s ‘Year of Enterprises’ drive that aims to start one lakh Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is well on target with tremendous achievements within the first quarter itself, State Industries Minister P. Rajeev has said. The State has announced financial year 2022-23 as the Year of Enterprises . In the first four months, work on more than 45,000 MSMEs have started, with an investment of ₹2687.91 crore. They are expected to create nearly a lakh jobs, the Minister said. In an exclusive conversation with The Hindu in the national capital, the Minister said Kerala was building on the international reputation it gained with its uniquely successful management of the Covid pandemic to turn the State into an attractive investment destination. Investors and companies conscious of ESG — Environmental, Social, and Governance — factors, a global trend now, will find Kerala extremely attractive, according to the Minister. “Environmental and social consciousness is very high … [Read more...] about Kerala is a brand, investors are coming: State Industries Minister P. Rajeev

In a special hearing held on the Independence Day on Monday, the Bombay High Court's Aurangabad bench directed the Badminton Association of India (BAI) to include national player Prathamesh Kulkarni's name for wild card entry in an international tournament to be held in Pune . The name of 18-year-old Kulkarni was not included in the list due to a clerical error on part of the BAI. A division bench of Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Arun Pednekar in its order, which was made available on Tuesday, said Kulkrani cannot be faulted as he had submitted his application form online with correct details well before the deadline. The bench also noted that there was “bungling” and “error" committed by the BAI while handling Kulkarni's form. Petitioner Kulkarni had informed the court that on August 15 the exercise of inclusion of names of eligible players for the tournament would conclude. The bench said if there is no impediment, then Kulkarni would be entitled to play in the Pune … [Read more...] about Bombay High Court directs BAI to include shuttler Kulkarni for Pune tournament

A real-life Willy Wonka who ran the "best sweet shop in the world" is selling his entire collection of 1940s-style goodies. Englishman Dave Walker, 50, spent a lifetime scouring flea markets and antique fairs before opening the Edward & Vintage candy store. The time-warp store had an original Victorian-style counter, Bakelite measuring scales, cabinets from English chocolate giants Cadbury's, a 100-year-old cash register, candy jars, scoops, packets of sugar from the 1940s, old bicycles, enamel signs, and a bar of 1920s Bournville chocolate. The candy store attracted thousands of visitors after it opened in the picturesque Derbyshire village of Tissington in central England, in the U.K., in 2012 and was quickly dubbed the "best sweet shop in the world." The store has featured in a number of British TV shows, including Escape to the Country , Country File , The Great Interior Design Challenge as well as on Germany's Ard TV. Despite the success of the nostalgic candy … [Read more...] about Real-life Willy Wonka auctions antique candy store memorabilia