India making Bay of Bengal into a nuclear launchpad
India is constructing a submarine base in the Bay of Bengal that when completed will provide a sanctuary for its sea-based nuclear deterrent against Pakistan and China.
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Australia as Bangladesh vow to boost trade as foreign ministers meet in Dhaka
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Australia and Bangladesh on Tuesday said that the two countries would work to expand trade and cooperation on areas including security and the Rohingya refugee crisis.
South China Sea: India sends warships as ‘subtle reminder’ to Beijing
Though there is a danger that the ships could provoke an “aggressive response” from China, New Delhi-based observers told This Week in Asia that the region welcomed India’s presence “with open arms”.
Japan's Sega Sammy to sell ocean resort to U.S. investment firm Fortress
TOKYO -- Sega Sammy Holdings plans to sell its Phoenix Seagaia Resort in Japan to U.S.-based Fortress Investment Group as the Japanese amusement company looks to focus resources on video games and other segments, Nikkei has learned
Voting begins for Maldives Parliament, watched by India and China vying for control of Indian Ocean
MALE, Maldives (AP) — Maldivians voted in parliamentary elections Sunday, in a ballot crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu, whose policies are keenly watched by India and China as they vie for influence in the archipelago nation.
Belt & Road: Chinese techno-nationalism in Maldives
The Maldives’ recent turn toward China and away from India has boosted Beijing’s long-term push for regional control and disrupted New Delhi’s ambition to match Chinese strategic competitiveness in the Indo-Pacific.
India losing friends and looking vulnerable
The Ukraine-Russia war and Hamas-Israel conflict have both significantly altered India’s strategic and security calculations.
Malaysia says MH370 search must go on, 10 years after plane vanished
Malaysia is pushing for a renewed search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the transport minister said on Sunday, as the 10th anniversary of its disappearance in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries approaches.