China has extended the repayment period of a $2.4 billion loan to Pakistan by two years, offering critical financial relief as the country navigates ongoing economic difficulties.

Donald Trump to visit China within 100 days of taking office and plans a trip to India later this year, aiming to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.

On October 22, 2024, India’s Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, and Singapore’s Minister of Defence, Dr. Ng Eng Hen, co-chaired the sixth India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi. Both leaders acknowledged the enduring and strong bilateral defence relationship, which is grounded in a shared commitment to regional peace, stability, and security.