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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have reassured each other that their countries are "partners not rivals" as they seek to repair ties amid the fallout from Donald Trump's trade war. The two most populous countries have a history of clashes along
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has embarked on a significant diplomatic journey to China, following an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit aims to fortify bilateral ties and address pressing global concerns, including regional security and climate change. The delegation accompanying the Prime Minister includes Deputy Prime Minister and
Modi, Narendra
India has sharpened its rhetoric against Pakistan, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi declaring that his country will no longer tolerate "nuclear blackmail." This stance comes after the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, which killed 26 civilians. Modi's warning of a response on India's
Modi, Narendra
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a crucial meeting in Tianjin, China on August 31, marking a significant step towards stabilizing one of Asia's most strategically important relationships. The talks took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, where
Modi, Narendra
As the United States imposes sweeping tariffs on Indian exports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signaled a diplomatic shift towards China, committing to advance ties on the basis of mutual respect, trust, and sensitivities. This overture comes at the start of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, where leaders from
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Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is set to visit China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, where he will participate in multilateral engagements, including a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trip is also expected to provide a platform for Oli to raise Nepal'
Modi, Narendra
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tianjin, China on Saturday evening, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking his first visit to China since 2018. This visit comes after securing a $68 billion investment pledge in Japan. The SCO summit will bring together leaders from over 20
Modi, Narendra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in China on Saturday evening to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on August 31 and September 1. The visit assumes greater significance due to the sudden downturn in India-US ties triggered by Washington's policies on trade and tariff.
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As North Korean leader Kim Jong Un prepared to travel to China for a military parade, he unveiled a plan to honor fallen soldiers in the Russia-Ukraine war by building a street in Pyongyang. The "Saebyol Street" (meaning morning star) will be built in the Taesong district, marking
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As Prime Minister Francois Bayrou calls for a vote of confidence on September 8, he has effectively admitted that he does not have the majority to govern and that France's parliament is unprepared to face its yawning public deficit. Bayrou's decision to throw in the towel
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French Prime Minister François Bayrou is facing an ultimatum on September 8, as lawmakers weigh in on his government's proposal to cut 44 billion euros from its 2026 budget. With labour and the left vowing to shut down the country to protest the cuts, France's fate
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French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims that France is fuelling anti-Semitism through its planned recognition of a Palestinian state. The row began when Netanyahu wrote to Macron expressing his concerns over the rise of anti-Semitism in France, which he attributed to
