Morning Digest | Revised statement from Modi, Macron drops key points on defence deals; China tells India ‘specific issues’ shouldn’t define ties, and more
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Morning Digest, July 16, 2023 | India-France revise joint statement, omissions on defence deals; after Manipur govt. order, Kukis and Meiteis stick to regions; China tells India ‘specific issues’ shouldn’t define ties — here is a select list of stories to start the day
Revised joint statement post Modi-Macron talks drops key points on defence deals
India and France have revised the joint statement initially released after bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, with the new version released on Friday omitting key details on defence deals which are in the works. These omissions included references to a roadmap on the joint development of a combat aircraft engine, and the construction of three additional Scorpene submarines.
In Gujarat, illegal migration to U.S. persists unabated
Six months after Bharat Rabari left Gujarat on his journey to the United States via the Caribbean, his wife Chetna Rabari on Wednesday approached local police in Prantij with a complaint — that her husband has been missing since February 4. She accused two agents, Mahendra Patel and his aide Johny Patel alias Divyesh, of sending people to the U.S. via various illegal routes and claimed that her husband was the latest victim of their work.
‘Specific issues’ shouldn’t define ties, China tells India
In a reflection of continuing differences in how India and China view taking ties forward, Beijing’s top diplomat Wang Yi told External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Jakarta that “specific issues” shouldn’t “define the overall relationship”. In Friday’s talks, which the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday had been held at India’s request, Mr. Jaishankar said both sides had “discussed outstanding issues related to peace & tranquillity in border areas.”
After Manipur government order, Kukis and Meiteis stick to their regions while rejoining work
Zelenskyy announces potential peace proposals for Ukraine-Russia conflict could be finalized soon, despite unresolved territorial issues.
Taiwan's military can swiftly respond to any sudden Chinese attack, readying all units for decentralized command and combat.
U.K. launches a BBC funding review amidst challenges, including a $10 billion lawsuit from Trump and declining licence holders.
China demands Japan retract PM Takaichi's comments on Taiwan, citing heightened diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
Three Indian students were injured in the Bondi Beach shooting, part of a terrorist attack leaving multiple casualties.
Russia rejects any territorial concessions in Ukraine war negotiations, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
Philippines confirms alleged Bondi gunmen's visit amid terrorism concerns, raising alarms about foreign nationals' movements and security risks.
Pakistan and Russia are negotiating an oil deal and refinery upgrades, enhancing energy cooperation amid evolving market dynamics.
Search for the Brown University shooter intensifies amid growing concerns about campus security following a tragic attack.
India criticizes Pakistan's governance at the UNSC, highlighting jailing of leaders and military immunity as signs of oppression.
U.S. military strikes three vessels in the Pacific, targeting drug smuggling as part of a broader campaign against narco-trafficking.
Australian police confirm Bondi Beach mass shooting was a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State, resulting in 15 deaths.
Ukraine's "Sub Sea Baby" drones strike a Russian submarine in a historic underwater attack at Novorossiysk port.