China may find its aggressive push in the Indo-Pacific region being met with firm opposition from Japan, the Philippines, and the US as they have not only vowed to “resolutely respond” to any attempt by Beijing to unilaterally change the status quo in East and South China Seas, they have also agreed to “strengthen security and defense cooperation through dialogue among defense authorities.”

Lauding India’s development strides, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti recently said if anyone wants to see the future they should come to India.

Coffee is an indispensable drink in the lives of many people, and the whipped coffee craze has to be one of the most appealing to caffeine lovers.

The global appeal to save vulnerable coral reefs against the backdrop of global warming is getting stronger, but the actions of the Chinese government and fishermen appear rather working in the opposite direction-- aggravating the loss of crucial underwater ecosystems. Land reclamation activities and illegal ornament trade by the Chinese have destroyed thousands of acres of coral reefs in the South China Sea.