Secretary of State Marco Rubio sparked a sharp rebuke from Beijing over his comments on the South China Sea in one of his first foreign policy statements since taking office.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila and condemned Beijing for its "dangerous and destabilising" actions in the Sea, in his first phone call with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo.

Indonesian President Sukarno was the chief guest at the first Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi in 1950. With President Prabowo Subianto invited as the guest this year, here is a look at the highs and lows of India-Indonesia ties.