US President Joe Biden met South Korea's new President Yoon Suk-yeol as the two leaders sought to expand military ties in the wake of threats from North Korea. The two leaders discussed ways to "expand the scope and scale of combined military exercises" in the Korean Peninsula.

We are prepared for anything North Korea does, says Biden

In a significant development for the world and the region, the first-ever summit of Quad leaders is being planned and is expected to take place very soon. While no time schedule is known as of now, the meet, expected to be held virtually, will bring together US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Japan's Yoshihide Suga.

First-ever summit of Quad leaders set to take place

Ahead of the Quad foreign minister meeting later today, the Pentagon has said ties with India is a priority and is critical. Watch: Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said, "India is a critical partner especially when you consider all the challenges in the Indo-Pacific region" and US Defence secretary is "prioritizing this relationship, wants to see continuing to grow and develop and to get stronger".

Ahead of Quad meet, Pentagon says relationship with India a 'priority'

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We are prepared for anything North Korea does, says Biden

First-ever summit of Quad leaders set to take place

Ahead of Quad meet, Pentagon says relationship with India a 'priority'