US President Donald Trump on Saturday (August 30) said a trilateral meeting between himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “will happen,” but cautioned that it likely won’t take place until the war continues “a little longer.” “A tri would happen. A bi, I don’t know about, but a tri will happen,”…
STORY: :: World leaders gather for a family photo at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China :: August 31, 2025 :: Tianjin, China President Xi Jinping will host about 20 world leaders in Tianjin, also including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the two-day summit, the largest gathering since the…
Summit in China shoulders mission of building consensus among parties and stimulating momentum in cooperation, Xi says. Published On 31 Aug 202531 Aug 2025 The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) security forum now bears “greater responsibility” for safeguarding regional peace and stability, Chinese President Xi Jinping has told about 20 world leaders he hosted for a…
This year the summit will focus largely on U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. Trump has slapped 50 percent tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi’s continued purchases of Russian oil. Putin meanwhile is facing fresh Western sanctions tied to his ongoing war in Ukraine. “How in the hell did Trump so alienate Modi that…
It’s the start of a very big week for China, and there is a clear sense they know the world is watching. Amidst a fractious time for the world order, as wars rage and previously trusted international norms are cast into doubt, China is playing a calculated diplomatic game, and this week is about showing…
China is about to host an extraordinary military gathering with some of the world’s most powerful leaders, but United States President Donald Trump isn’t on the guest list. On September 3, the streets of Beijing will be transformed into a parade ground for a mammoth military march showcasing China’s newest hardware. The spectacle will include…
China and the US should manage their differences and expand cooperation through “equal dialogue and consultation”, senior Chinese trade negotiator Li Chenggang said during a visit to the United States amid a trade war truce between the two powers. Li wrapped up his three-day visit on Friday after meeting with officials from the US Department…
Xi Jinping, PM Modi (C), Putin (R) China’s port city of Tianjin is set to become the stage for high-stakes diplomacy as world leaders gather for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, hosted by President Xi Jinping. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among the most closely watched attendees, marking PM…
Russian President Vladimir Putin lashed out against the “discriminatory” sanctions imposed by the US and the European Union on Moscow due to the country’s war against Ukraine. Vladimir Putin stated that the relationship between Russia and China has reached an “unprecedented level.”(via REUTERS) In an interview with the Xinhua News Agency ahead of the Shanghai…
Russian leader calls for reform of World Bank, International Monetary Fund ahead of talks with China’s Xi Jinping. Published On 30 Aug 202530 Aug 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin has denounced “discriminatory” Western sanctions abetted by an unfair financial system as his country’s economy teeters on the brink of recession, wounded by trade restrictions and…