In a message to US, Chinese President cautions against 'cold war mentality and bullying' at SCO Summit

IANS | September 1, 2025 12:54 PM

Tianjin, September 1 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for promoting a correct view of second world war history and opposing cold war mentality, block confrontation and bullying, a statement seen as sending message to the United States over its unilateral imposition of tariffs on other nations including China. He stated that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states must advocate for equal and orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalisation.

Bangladesh: Chief Advisor Yunus warns nation at risk without February 2026 elections

IANS | September 1, 2025 12:29 PM

Dhaka, Sep 1 (IANS) Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh, has emphasised that the February 2026 general elections must proceed as scheduled, warning that any attempt to derail or delay the democratic process could pose a serious risk to national stability, according to local media reports.

PM Modi slams double standards on terror, recalls Pahalgam attack at SCO Summit

IANS | September 1, 2025 10:11 AM

Tianjin, Sep 1 (IANS) With Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the room, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday raised the Pahalgam terror attack during the SCO Summit in Tianjin and expressed gratitude to "friends" for standing with India, while slamming the double standards of certain countries that openly support terrorism.

As PM Modi, Putin walk past happily, Shehbaz Sharif seen alone in a corner

IANS | September 1, 2025 9:16 AM

Tianjin, Sep 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin were seen walking past Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday, who appeared isolated, as both leaders engaged in an informal conversation on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin.

All eyes on Tianjin as PM Modi and Putin set to hold key meeting

IANS | September 1, 2025 7:57 AM

Tianjin, Sep 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a crucial meeting at the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin as New Delhi and Moscow continue to further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership amid ongoing global turmoil.