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During the SCO Summit, PM Modi and Xi Jinping underscored the need for collective action against terrorism, particularly cross-border threats. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif faced embarrassment as the Pahalgam attack was strongly condemned, highlighting Islamabad’s isolation on security issues.

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province late Sunday, killing at least 250 and injuring over 500. The shallow quake, centred near Jalalabad, caused severe damage across multiple districts, prompting urgent disaster response efforts.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the SCO Summit in Tianjin, condemned countries that support terrorism, recalled the Pahalgam terror attack, and highlighted India’s leadership in combating extremist groups, urging SCO members to unite for security, connectivity, and shared opportunity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared images of light interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit in Tianjin. The informal moments reflect growing India-China engagement and a collaborative stance amid global geopolitical pressures.

PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin to discuss trade, defence, and investment. India reiterates its support for a peaceful resolution in Ukraine while strengthening its strategic partnership with Moscow.

Trump’s policies towards India — from deportations, tariffs to siding with Pakistan — exposed the risks of overreliance on any one power

Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunning 83rd-minute free-kick to secure Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Arsenal, maintaining their perfect Premier League start and extending their scoring streak to 37 consecutive matches

It is an undeniable fact that neither country benefits from letting the freeze continue, but for India, the long-standing frustration over Canadian tolerance of pro-Khalistan groups will not vanish

Brighton came from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in the Premier League, with Erling Haaland's first-half goal undone by a penalty and a late strike from Brajan Gruda

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships after losing 19-21, 21-18, 12-21 to Chen Boyang and Liu Yi in the semifinals

Swiatek rallies from a 5-1 deficit to defeat Kalinskaya 7-6 (2), 6-4 and reach the US Open Round of 16. Osaka also progresses with a win, setting up a clash with Gauff

India secured a 3-2 win over Japan in the Hockey Asia Cup, advancing to the Super 4s. Harmanpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh were key scorers as Japan's Kawabe netted twice

Despite a 3-4 loss to Bangladesh in their final match, India’s Young Tigresses secured the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship title with five wins and one loss, topping the points table

India’s economy continues to grow robustly despite US tariffs, with domestic consumption driving 68% of GDP. Corporate investments, like Apple’s $2.5 billion India expansion, signal confidence, highlighting risks that Trump’s confrontational trade stance could weaken America’s long-term strategic and economic position.

A Chinese philosophy student with valid U.S. documents was detained, interrogated, and deported from Texas despite no tech ties, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of Chinese students amid shifting Trump-era policies and rising tensions over academic access and national security concerns

A Filipino priest, an Indian education activist, and a Maldivian diver won the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awards for transformative service in human rights, girls’ education, and environmental protection, embodying compassion, resilience, and community leadership across Asia

During the SCO summit in Tianjin, PM Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing that India-China cooperation benefits all humanity. The leaders discussed border protocols, bilateral ties, and economic issues, marking a breakthrough in easing four-year tensions along the LAC.

The White House confirmed plans to rename the Department of Defence to the Department of War, reviving its historic title. President Trump cited a shift toward offensive military priorities and symbolic ties to past U.S. victories as reasons for the change

PM Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin to review India-China economic ties and explore measures to normalise relations following the eastern Ladakh border tensions. Discussions emphasised stability, cooperation, and regional and global economic resilience amid ongoing trade challenges.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will make his multilateral diplomatic debut by attending a military parade in Beijing with Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. The visit underscores Pyongyang’s alignment with Moscow and Beijing while signaling cautious positioning vis-à-vis the US and South Korea.

India’s Mehak Sharma won silver in women’s +86kg and Lovepreet Singh bronze in men’s +110kg as India finished with 13 medals at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad

Bruno Fernandes converted a stoppage-time penalty as Manchester United beat Burnley 3-2 in the Premier League. Despite defensive lapses, the win relieved pressure on Ruben Amorim after United’s midweek cup exit

Chelsea beat Fulham 2-0 in the Premier League, helped by contentious VAR decisions. Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez scored, while Fulham boss Marco Silva criticised refereeing after his side’s disallowed goal

India’s Young Tigresses sealed the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025 title with a game to spare, but coach Joakim Alexandersson and midfielder Bonifilia Shullai insist the job is not finished yet