The Philippines has deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea, where it accuses China of building an artificial island. The coast guard is monitoring the activities while investigating the alleged illegal activities of China. China claims almost all of the South China Sea, causing tension with other claimants and concern with the international community.
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Diplomats loyal to the previous Afghan government announced the closure of the embassy, but the Afghan consul general in Mumbai and acting consul general in Hyderabad have assured that there will be no disruption of consular services for Afghan nationals. They urged Afghan nationals to ignore the fraudulent communication and stated that the diplomats making these claims have no authority in the internal affairs of the Afghanistan embassy.
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Canada has recalled 41 of its diplomats from India after the Indian government threatened to revoke their diplomatic immunity. The move comes as a result of a dispute over the killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada, with Canada alleging that India may have been involved. India has denied the allegation and accused Canada of harbouring separatists. The decision to remove diplomatic immunity is seen as a violation of international law and Geneva Convention on diplomatic relations. India’s action will impact the level of services to citizens of both countries. Tensions between Canada and India have escalated in recent months, with cancelled trade missions and frosty encounters between the leaders of the two countries. The United States is also concerned about the fallout from the allegations, which could impact its relationship with India. The killing of the Sikh separatist is believed to be linked to the Khalistan movement, which seeks an independent Sikh homeland. Canada is home to a large Sikh diaspora, many of whom have ties to Punjab, the Indian state where the movement originated.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed concern over the cases of threats, violence, and intimidation faced by Indian diplomats and missions in Canada. He questioned the normalisation of this situation and emphasized that the reaction would have been different if a similar incident had happened in any other country. He called for attention to be drawn to the ongoing situation in Canada and stressed that it should not be normalized.
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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar discusses concerns over the diplomatic row with Canada during meetings with US NSA Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He addresses Canadian allegations and expresses India’s willingness to examine specific information. Jaishankar also highlights the presence of organised crime, secessionism, violence, and terrorism in Canada, posing a threat to Indian diplomats. The article explores the geopolitical dynamics and contrasts India’s rising global stature and strategic importance with Canada’s limited global power.
