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Last update: 37 minutes agoUS-India Reset: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off a four-day India visit and invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House, calling the India-US partnership a “cornerstone” of America’s Indo-Pacific strategy while pushing deeper trade, defense, and critical tech ties. Energy Pressure: Rubio’s message was blunt: the US wants to help diversify India’s energy supply as the Iran war tightens flows through the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington also urging it won’t let Iran “hold the global energy market hostage.” Visa & Business Signals: Rubio also announced an “America First” visa schedule prioritizing business professionals, aiming to keep economic engagement moving even as tariff frictions and visa restrictions have strained relations. Japan Angle: Japan’s role in the Indo-Pacific is echoed by the upcoming Quad meeting (US-Japan-Australia-India), while Japan-China trade chiefs held brief talks at APEC amid the wider diplomatic row. Local Industry Stress: Japan’s small builders are suspending projects due to shortages of paint and other finishing materials tied to Middle East-linked supply strains. Tech & Culture: AnyMind Group launched an AI retail platform for Japan, and Crunchyroll’s 10th Anime Awards crowned My Hero Academia as Anime of the Year.
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