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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky declares Russian airspace ‘completely unsafe’ in warning to airlines and passengers

Putin said the warning sounded like “state terrorism” and vowed to respond

The Independent UK

Panda Diplomacy: A Mayor’s Quest To Bring Pandas From China To Hawaiʻi

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is working to bring pandas to the Honolulu Zoo

The Independent UK

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…

France 24

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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…

Euronews

‘Uncertainties’ rising: Xi Jinping calls for stronger China-Russia cooperation in meeting with Putin at SCO summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the SCO summit. They discussed strengthening bilateral ties and international regional issues. Cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital innovation was also a key topic. Russia proposed making the bilateral visa-free regime permanent for Chinese citizens. The leaders also touched…

The Times of India

Modi-Xi-Putin together again: What will the Bishkek photo-op tell?

India’s next Modi-Xi-Putin photograph at the SCO summit in Bishkek is likely to carry geopolitical weight, but it should not be read as evidence of a new India-China-Russia alliance.

The Economic Times

Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence

The leaders of China, Russia and India are among the heads of state gathering at a meeting billed as a counterweight to U.S. global influence

The Independent UK

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Putin and Xi rally allies at Kyrgyzstan summit to counter US influence

Leaders from more than a dozen countries, including Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi and Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, gathered in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a group billed as a counterweight to US influence.

France 24

Iran crisis puts Xi-Putin’s anti-US bloc to the test, with PM Narendra Modi in the mix

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit convenes amid US economic pressure on Iran. Chinese and Russian presidents will meet with Iran's leader at the summit. The bloc's ability to act coherently faces scrutiny due to internal rivalries. Leaders are expected to offer symbolic solidarity with Tehran. The summit highlights the evolving…

The Economic Times

Nepal floods expose stark contrast as China keeps tight lid on information

Catastrophic flash floods struck villages along the Nepal-China border after a glacier broke. Nepal's death toll reached 538, while China reported only five deaths. China's tight information control in Tibet hampers disaster assessment and rescue coordination efforts. Independent reporting from Tibet is severely restricted due to its sensitive status. The…

The Times of India

Putin, Xi set for Central Asia summit as Russia and China seek to counter Western influence

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for a two-day summit, joined by the leaders of Iran and India. The gathering comes as the group seeks to project a united front amid wars in Ukraine and Iran and growing tensions with the…

France 24

Galwan, Doklam general axed by Xi: Zhao Zongqi removed from China's top advisory body

Chinese general Zhao Zongqi, who commanded the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Western Theatre Command during the 2017 Doklam standoff and the 2020 Galwan Valley clash with India, has been removed from China's top political advisory body.

The Times of India

China removes two top generals from supreme military command body

China removed two senior military officers from its supreme command body. These removals follow investigations into suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were removed from the state Central Military Commission. Their removal leaves only two active members on the formerly seven-member commission. This action…

The Economic Times

Faster, higher, funnier: what we learned from China’s robot games

Five-day showcase reveals leaps Beijing has made in humanoid tech, but also its limitations as US rivals come up from the rear

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Chinese control of information hampers assessment of Tibet flood damage

Scale of devastation emerges in Nepal as reporters reach disaster area, but Chinese state media focus more on rescue efforts

The Economic Times

China says flash flood disaster caused by high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal

China suggests a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal caused the devastating flash flood. This disaster killed hundreds in Nepal and three people in Tibet. Chinese officials confirmed evacuations of tourists and pilgrims from Gyirong County. President Xi Jinping sent condolences to Nepal's president over the tragedy.

The Economic Times

Xi chairs meeting to review rescue efforts following Nepal-Tibet flash floods

Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired a meeting on devastating flash floods impacting the Tibet-Nepal border. Hundreds have died and many remain missing after the disaster struck Gyirong County. Emergency rescue operations are underway, and efforts focus on resettling affected populations. Search plans will be formulated scientifically to find all missing…

The Economic Times

PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan from August 29-30, attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan from August 31

Prime Minister Modi will visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO summit. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to attend the important summit. This visit occurs as India and China work to improve bilateral relations. Discussions will focus…

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The Independent UK

Chinese foreign minister calls for US and China to 'overcome obstacles' ahead of presidential summit

China’s foreign minister says his country and the United States need to overcome obstacles between the nations ahead of an expected September summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping

The Economic Times

Now Chinese firms eyeing entry into Semicon India 2026

Surging component imports drawing Chinese companies to Indian govt's flagship event

The Economic Times

Xi Jinping to attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan

President Xi Jinping is set to participate in the upcoming SCO summit in Bishkek next week, marking a significant engagement for China as the outgoing Chair. Following the summit, he will embark on a state visit to Kyrgyzstan before heading to Egypt. Notably, Kyrgyzstan will assume the SCO Presidency post-summit.…

Euronews

At least 160 dead and hundreds missing after floods strike Nepal-China border

Monsoon rains from June to September regularly trigger deadly floods and landslides across South Asia.

The Guardian - UK

Bill Gates calls for ‘human-reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover

In 6,000-word essay Microsoft co-founder also expresses concern governments not prepared for technology’s impact

The Economic Times

Disquiet grows over AI's dangers: Gates sets tone for pivotal one-on-one with Xi as a race against time begins

AI risks: A key proposal Bill Gates plans to raise is international monitoring of AI systems capable of designing molecules or assisting biological attacks. He believes such oversight could be structured without restricting legitimate technological development.

The Economic Times

Bill Gates, alarmed by AI, has policy ideas he wants to discuss with China's Xi Jinping

The Microsoft cofounder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates told Reuters in an interview that he believes China might agree to restricting potentially dangerous AI model releases if the US took initiative on that first.

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