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India hosts BRICS summit as Iran war tests bloc unity

India hosts the BRICS Leaders' Summit this weekend seeking to boost its global profile. The summit faces challenges due to the Iran-UAE conflict, which has divided members. Leaders will attempt to find common ground on the Middle East crisis for a joint declaration. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President…

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India-China thaw: Five things to know as Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Delhi

Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to India for a summit on Saturday that could mark the biggest step in a cautious thaw after years of hostility between the two countries. "The very fact that President Xi is coming to India does indicate that... even if it's because of the turbulence…

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Summer of Summitry: India’s Global South credentials get a new test

India's SCO participation signaled opposition to the US-Israel war on Iran. This move aimed to burnish global south credentials and protect economic interests. The Chabahar port bombing highlighted strategic investment risks and strained US relations. India's statement echoed previous condemnations of military strikes on Iran. This diplomatic posture aligns with…

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Xi, Putin and Modi looking in different directions as Shanghai Cooperation Organisation marks 25th anniversary

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) marked its 25th anniversary in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, with all the trappings a diplomatic milestone demands.

The Conversation

US draws a red line on PM Modi’s Iran meeting

TOI correspondent from Washington: US secretary of state Marco Rubio has sought to draw a red line between India’s right to conduct its own diplomacy and Washington’s determination to prevent Iran from rebuilding the economic lifelines strangled by US sanctions.

The Times of India

India ready to help end Russia-Ukraine war, says foreign minister on visit to Kyiv

Indian foreign minister’s visit to Kyiv comes days after Modi told Putin ‘we must move away from endless war’ on sidelines of SCO summit

The Independent UK

China’s paper-tiger alliance shows the US can’t isolate Iran

Donald Trump's economic strategy against Iran faces significant global challenges. Treasury Secretary Bessent's "with us or against us" stance echoes past policies. However, the world in 2026 is different from 2001, with shifting alliances. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization now balances US power and supports Iran. This new global order means…

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As PM Modi pushes India-Iran trade at SCO, Rubio warns of sanctions for helping Tehran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied trade deal talks between India and Iran. He warned countries aiding Tehran to evade sanctions could face penalties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss bilateral ties. They reiterated commitment to strengthening friendship and expanding trade relations. Both leaders…

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View: Leveraging monetary policy for India’s youth

Q1 GDP: The release of the latest data coincided with the significant assertion at the SCO meet, of India’s vision of ‘transforming shared geography into shared opportunities through the three pillars off Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity’.

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Putin and XI Declare Ties 'More Solid' as Trump Warns Moscow and Beijing Against Arming Iran

Putin and Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties at the SCO summit, amidst Trump's Iran warnings. Discussions focused on economic ties, with implications for global politics and the US-Iran conflict.

International Business Times UK

PM Modi at SCO: Shun double standards on terror, choose dialogue & diplomacy to resolve conflicts

In a powerful address, Prime Minister Modi called on the SCO to take a firm stand against nations that leverage terrorism for state agenda. He emphasized the need to dismantle the networks that support terrorism and eliminate the hypocrisy surrounding counter-terrorism efforts. Modi also highlighted the importance of dialogue and…

The Economic Times

SCO Summit: India's priorities on terror, security reflected in Bishkek Declaration

India's priorities found reflection in the SCO Bishkek Declaration adopted Tuesday. The declaration emphasized combating terrorism and strengthening scientific cooperation among members. New Delhi highlighted thirteen key outcomes, including a center for countering security threats. Prime Minister Modi urged confronting nations using terrorism as state policy. This summit strengthened India's…

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'Double standards' in fight against terrorism 'unacceptable': SCO declaration

In a united front, the SCO countries dismissed double standards in addressing terrorism and cross-border movements, expressing their profound worries about the situation in West Asia and condemning US military actions against Iran. The member nations strongly promoted political and diplomatic avenues to resolve conflicts in the region and underscored…

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SCO challenges West as diverse group of nations pursues multipolar future

The summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which represents almost half of the world’s population, ended with an aim to signal the rise of a global powerhouse challenging the West. Yet the SCO's diversity also revealed significant disagreements and divergent interests.

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President Tokayev urges ‘concrete initiatives’ as SCO trade nears $1 trillion

The SCO Council of Heads of State met in Bishkek, bringing together leaders of its ten member countries. With SCO trade approaching $1 trillion, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed new initiatives on security, trade, connectivity and technology.

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India highlights 13 outcomes from SCO summit; Centre for security threats among key decisions

India highlighted key Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit outcomes on Tuesday. Measures to strengthen security cooperation and counter transnational threats were emphasized. A Universal Centre for Countering Challenges and Threats was approved by members. India also secured a platform to articulate its regional security positions. Several MoUs were signed to enhance…

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PM Modi concludes two-nation visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his productive two-nation visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. He attended the annual SCO summit in Bishkek, calling for dismantling terrorism's entire ecosystem. In Uzbekistan, ties were elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership with new agreements signed. Modi also met with leaders including Vladimir Putin and…

The Times of India

Pak PM scrambles for damage control after his office edits leaders out of SCO summit photo

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appeared to go into damage-control mode on Tuesday after his office shared an edited version of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit’s family photograph, cropping out several world leaders while keeping Sharif prominently at the centre of the frame.

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What PM Modi said at SCO Summit: 10 key action points on terrorism, connectivity, peace

Prime Minister Modi proposed ten actions for SCO cooperation. He urged a unified approach to combat terrorism and its financing. Reliable and inclusive connectivity was emphasized, respecting national sovereignty. People-to-people ties and exchanges were highlighted for tangible citizen opportunities.

The Economic Times

‘Wait for me!’? Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif runs to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at SCO Summit in Bishkek: Watch viral video

A viral video from the SCO Summit in Bishkek shows Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif quickly approaching Russian President Vladimir Putin after the leaders' group photograph. The moment has sparked online attention, while PM Narendra Modi was also seen sharing warm interactions with Putin and a brief exchange with Chinese President…

The Independent UK

Modi tells visibly tense Putin to end Ukraine war ‘for humanity’s sake’

India is one of the ⁠biggest buyers of Russian oil and that trade is helping Moscow replenish its budget despite Western sanctions

The Economic Times

SCO Summit: PM Modi warns against ‘double standards’ on terrorism, pitches open trade

Modi warned against “double standards” on terrorism at the SCO summit in Bishkek and said wars and conflicts must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. He also backed efforts to connect markets and facilitate trade to drive development.

France 24

'Sea change: Much of the world's economic GDP has moved to the Asia-Pacific region'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Rana Mitter, historian, author and ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School. He discusses the significance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as it pertains to the evolution of a changing international system, this as the bloc holds a summit…

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Xi, Putin hold talks ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin are among the heads of state attending a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit taking place in Kyrgyzstan. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is also in attendance, where he held bilateral talks with India's Narendra Modi. Marking its 25th anniversary this year, the SCO…

Euronews

Eurasian nations gather in Bishkek to forge stronger ties, new alliances

Heads of 21 global and rising powers gather in Bishkek for the SCO summit as wars strain the global order. China and Russia have previously used the SCO to project their influence and their stand against the West, but the middle powers are now there to seek new economic and…

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