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From infrastructure to military drills, China deepens footprint in Egypt as Xi visits Cairo

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s return to Cairo comes as Egypt and China push their relationship beyond infrastructure and trade into technology, defence and a broader strategic partnership with regional implications.

Euronews

Scott Bessent exposes China as sole nation resisting the global plan to block cheap exports

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that 19 of the members of the G20 had agreed to address streams of “cheap exports”

The Independent UK

Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed 'cheap exports' are unsustainable, but China dissented

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated nineteen G20 members agreed to address cheap exports. China dissented from this agreement, which aims to curb global economic imbalances. Bessent urged other nations to adopt measures similar to the Trump administration's trade policies. He also previewed upcoming discussions between President Trump and President Xi…

The Economic Times

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Barring access and promoting ‘positive’ news: how the Chinese government has controlled the narrative during the Tibet floods

As rescue efforts have continued on both sides of the border following the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, a fight over how the disaster is being reported has been growing in intensity on social media.

The Conversation

UN chief Antonio Guterres to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. India is hosting this significant international gathering on September 12-13 as the current chair. Leaders from BRICS member and partner nations will convene for discussions and cooperation. The summit's theme focuses on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and…

The Economic Times

Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast

China’s President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade

The Independent UK

Chinese Shipping Giant COSCO Accused of Spying for Beijing. U.S. Officials Say Ships Used Concealed Equipment.

U.S. officials said that COSCO has had an intelligence-gathering relationship with the Chinese government for decades.

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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

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.

Euronews

Jimmy Lai’s son tells Burnham: Help save my father, before it’s too late

In a personal letter to Andy Burnham, Sebastien Lai demands an urgent meeting with the PM to secure the release of his father after almost six years in solitary confinement in Hong Kong.

The Independent UK

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.

The Times of India

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

Xi’s busiest travel itinerary in seven years is all about Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on his busiest foreign travel schedule in more than seven years, visiting Central Asia and Egypt and expected to attend the BRICS summit in India before meeting Donald Trump in Washington, as Beijing seeks to expand its global influence.

The Economic Times

SCO Summit 2026: Power trio reunites as PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at Bishkek meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, reviving a closely watched three-way diplomatic moment. The encounter comes amid a cautious India-China thaw, renewed border-management efforts and ahead of India’s upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi.

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Trump says Xi to visit Washington this month for high-stakes summit

President Trump announced President Xi Jinping will visit Washington for a summit. The leaders will discuss global security, trade, and human rights issues. Both nations are navigating economic tensions and a temporary trade truce. The meeting aims to manage strategic friction points responsibly. Unresolved issues like tariffs and regional disputes…

The Independent UK

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

France 24

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…

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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…

The Times of India

‘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 Economic Times

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 Independent UK

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

France 24

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.

The Economic Times

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 Times of India

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…

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