The Quad grouping has condemned all acts of terrorism and violent extremism, expressing condolences to the families of victims and wishing a swift recovery to those injured. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Washington DC. The meeting focused on counterterrorism cooperation and discussed regional and global issues, including India-US strategic partnership and global developments.
https://indiatoday.in/world/story/quad-foreign-ministers-condemn-pahalgam-terror-attack-call-for-justice-glbs-2749236-2025-07-02The US, Japan, India, and Australia are forming a partnership to secure critical minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on China, which has used restrictions as leverage. The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative will focus on diversifying supply chains to prevent economic coercion and price manipulation. The four countries expressed concerns over China's actions in the South China Sea and East China Sea, but did not mention the country by name. India and Japan want a "free and open Indo-Pacific," while the US has been focused on diversifying supply chains under Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/07/02/quad-launches-minerals-initiative-to-curb-chinas-grip-on-critical-supplies/182534The US, Japan, India, and Australia are forming a partnership to secure critical minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on China, which dominates key resources like graphite used in electric vehicles. The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative was announced as the four countries seek to diversify supply chains and counter economic coercion. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed his counterparts, emphasizing the need for progress on this issue. The partnership was first conceived by late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who envisioned an alliance against China's growing influence in Asia. India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar urged the Quad to focus on a "free and open Indo-Pacific," while Japan condemned North Korea's missile launches and called for its complete denuclearization.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/us-japan-india-australia-pledge-mineral-cooperation-on-china-jitters/article_5d348c2b-ef89-5a5b-a0fd-a1ebd8af1d90.htmlUS Senator Rubio, along with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, announced the creation of a "Quad Critical Minerals Initiative" to secure and diversify critical mineral supply chains. They expressed concern over non-market policies and practices for critical minerals, as well as rising tensions in the East and South China Seas, where China's assertive maritime claims are disputed by its neighbors, including the Philippines.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/03/world/asia-oceania/quad-agrees-to-boost-maritime-minerals-cooperation/2142241Singaporean Minister Wong has reaffirmed his country's commitment to deepening cooperation with Cambodia in various sectors, including trade, investment, renewable energy, and agriculture. The two countries aim to build a "greener and more interconnected ASEAN" through initiatives such as importing low-carbon electricity from Cambodia and implementing high-quality carbon markets. This collaboration is expected to benefit both nations, particularly Singapore, which imports almost all its food, and Cambodia, a key agricultural exporter.
https://channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-cambodia-deepen-partnerships-renewable-energy-carbon-markets-pm-lawrence-wong-5216126Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the Constitutional Court on July 1 over a leaked phone call criticizing the army and siding with Cambodia in a border dispute. The suspension raises doubts about her survival, the country's economy, and the future of the Shinawatra dynasty. Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit now leads a shaky coalition as the government faces slow growth, debt, and an imminent threat from Donald Trump's tariffs. The court has 15 days to respond, while Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput is set to leave the central bank on September 30 without a successor named. A prolonged delay in passing the budget bill could deepen the political vacuum, with thousands protesting for her resignation and fears growing of a government collapse before the next budget passes.
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/07/02/thai-leaders-suspension-deals-new-blow-to-battered-economyDonald Trump has stated that the US is "going to have a deal" with India, with "much less" tariffs, amid ongoing trade talks between the two nations.
https://www.livemint.com/news/what-india-need-to-plan-for-in-the-second-test-against-england-11751416579791.htmlUkraine expects Russia to intensify its bombardment on military and civilian targets after US President Donald Trump halted weapons exports to the country, leaving Ukraine without enough air defense missiles to intercept Russian attacks. Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa warned that any delay in supporting Ukraine's defense capabilities would encourage the aggressor to continue war and terror. The halt in supplies was driven by senior Pentagon official Elbridge Colby, who is conducting a review of the AUKUS pact with Australia and Britain, raising concerns of a shift in American policy.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/ukraine-says-trump-weapons-freeze-will-intensify-war-and-terror-as-russia-hails-move-20250703-p5mc44.htmlUkrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa thanked the US for support since Russia's invasion, emphasizing the need for continued defense package delivery, particularly air defense strengthening. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that any delay would encourage Russia to continue fighting, rather than seeking peace. Ukraine supports peace efforts and urges the US to stop killings and end the war. Strengthening Ukraine's defenses and increasing transatlantic pressure on Russia are crucial in these circumstances.
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