Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025. The summit, hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping, will also gather Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking a significant assembly of global leaders amidst a geopolitically tense environment. This will be the fifth SCO summit hosted by China, underscoring India’s pivotal role in the regional grouping, having joined in 2017.
The SCO, an organisation of 10 member countries including India, China, Russia, and Pakistan, was originally founded to combat the "three evils" of terrorism, separatism, and extremism. It remains a vital platform for regional security and cooperation across Eurasia. Prime Minister Modi is expected to contribute actively to discussions on enhancing regional cooperation, economic integration, and collective action to counter security threats, with leaders also set to approve a development strategy for the SCO for the next 10 years.
On the sidelines, Prime Minister Modi will engage in several bilateral meetings with other SCO leaders to strengthen ties, advance regional stability, and promote trade and economic partnerships. Xi Jinping's hosting of Modi and Putin is widely regarded as a significant demonstration of Global South solidarity during a period marked by tariff pressures and geopolitical challenges posed by the Trump administration.
Iran has demanded a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remains open to peace with Iran if regional security interests are protected.
At least 164 people have died and 971 have been injured after powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, triggering a state of emergency and a major international relief effort.
At least 32 people have died and more than 700 have been injured after powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, triggering a state of emergency and international offers of aid.
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after twin earthquakes killed at least 32 people, causing building collapses, injuries, and widespread disruption across affected regions.
Iran has warned that ships entering the Strait of Hormuz without authorization could face action, raising concerns over shipping security and global energy supplies in the Gulf region.
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after twin powerful earthquakes struck near its Caribbean coast, causing building collapses, widespread panic, and ongoing aftershocks.
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Iran has hailed the U.S.-Iran agreement as a victory for Tehran, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tours Gulf nations to reassure allies about the fragile regional peace framework.
Iranian President Pezeshkian said Tehran’s missile and deterrence capabilities are non-negotiable, signaling that any future deal with the U.S. will not include restrictions on Iran’s defense program.
President Trump criticized Keir Starmer following his resignation announcement, linking the move to disagreements over energy, immigration, and broader policy decisions.
The U.S. Senate approved a War Powers resolution seeking to limit military action against Iran without congressional approval, marking a significant political setback for President Trump.
India is helping build Mongolia’s first oil refinery through a $1.7 billion project, a major step toward boosting Mongolia’s energy security and strengthening bilateral ties.
Iran says it will decide how to use its unfrozen assets while maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz, signaling its intention to shape the terms of any long-term agreement with Washington.
Lebanon-Israel talks are set to resume as Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions. The developments come as U.S.-Iran negotiations continue under a fragile regional ceasefire framework.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions, signaling its intention to play a direct role in the future management of one of the world's most critical shipping routes.
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