AI to be 'greatest change since electricity': Keating Former prime minister Paul Keating has called on the federal government to embrace structural change, including the challenges of artificial intelligence. AAP · Sep 2
China's Xi Jinping tells Middle East to be ‘masters of their own destiny’ amid Iran war Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Middle Eastern nations to resist external interference. He called for reshaping the region's security order during talks with Egypt's President Sisi. Both leaders agreed to deepen security and economic cooperation between their nations. China seeks to expand its influence and safeguard vital shipping routes. Egypt… The Times of India · Sep 2
Xi calls on Mideast nations to be ‘masters of their own affairs’ in rare Egypt visit Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on "the people of the Middle East" to oppose "externalinterference" and consider reshaping the region's security order during a visit to Egypt. The rare visit by the Chinese leader comes as Beijing aims to expand its influence in the region as the Iran… France 24 · Sep 2
Iran targets US allies in Gulf after overnight attacks, and other Mideast news Iran has targeted U.S. Gulf allies, firing drones at Kuwait and Bahrain after U.S. airstrikes in Iran The Independent UK · Sep 2
Friends and activists rally behind Hong Kong protest leader Joshua Wong after guilty plea: ‘Outrageous’ The 2014 Umbrella Movement icon was ‘left with few alternatives’, friend says The Independent UK · Sep 2
From infrastructure to military drills, China deepens footprint in Egypt as Xi visits Cairo Chinese President Xi Jinping’s return to Cairo comes as Egypt and China push their relationship beyond infrastructure and trade into technology, defence and a broader strategic partnership with regional implications. Euronews · Sep 2
Scott Bessent exposes China as sole nation resisting the global plan to block cheap exports Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that 19 of the members of the G20 had agreed to address streams of “cheap exports” The Independent UK · Sep 2
Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed 'cheap exports' are unsustainable, but China dissented Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated nineteen G20 members agreed to address cheap exports. China dissented from this agreement, which aims to curb global economic imbalances. Bessent urged other nations to adopt measures similar to the Trump administration's trade policies. He also previewed upcoming discussions between President Trump and President Xi… The Economic Times · Sep 2
Barring access and promoting ‘positive’ news: how the Chinese government has controlled the narrative during the Tibet floods As rescue efforts have continued on both sides of the border following the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, a fight over how the disaster is being reported has been growing in intensity on social media. The Conversation · Sep 2
UN chief Antonio Guterres to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. India is hosting this significant international gathering on September 12-13 as the current chair. Leaders from BRICS member and partner nations will convene for discussions and cooperation. The summit's theme focuses on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and… The Economic Times · Sep 2
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast China’s President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade The Independent UK · Sep 2
Chinese Shipping Giant COSCO Accused of Spying for Beijing. U.S. Officials Say Ships Used Concealed Equipment. U.S. officials said that COSCO has had an intelligence-gathering relationship with the Chinese government for decades. International Business Times · Sep 1
Putin and XI Declare Ties 'More Solid' as Trump Warns Moscow and Beijing Against Arming Iran Putin and Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties at the SCO summit, amidst Trump's Iran warnings. Discussions focused on economic ties, with implications for global politics and the US-Iran conflict. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
SCO challenges West as diverse group of nations pursues multipolar future The summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which represents almost half of the world’s population, ended with an aim to signal the rise of a global powerhouse challenging the West. Yet the SCO's diversity also revealed significant disagreements and divergent interests. Euronews · Sep 1
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Jimmy Lai’s son tells Burnham: Help save my father, before it’s too late In a personal letter to Andy Burnham, Sebastien Lai demands an urgent meeting with the PM to secure the release of his father after almost six years in solitary confinement in Hong Kong.
The Times of India · Sep 1 Pak PM scrambles for damage control after his office edits leaders out of SCO summit photo Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appeared to go into damage-control mode on Tuesday after his office shared an edited version of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit’s family photograph, cropping out several world leaders while keeping Sharif prominently at the centre of the frame.
The Economic Times · Sep 1 What PM Modi said at SCO Summit: 10 key action points on terrorism, connectivity, peace Prime Minister Modi proposed ten actions for SCO cooperation. He urged a unified approach to combat terrorism and its financing. Reliable and inclusive connectivity was emphasized, respecting national sovereignty. People-to-people ties and exchanges were highlighted for tangible citizen opportunities.
The Economic Times · Sep 1 Xi’s busiest travel itinerary in seven years is all about Trump Chinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on his busiest foreign travel schedule in more than seven years, visiting Central Asia and Egypt and expected to attend the BRICS summit in India before meeting Donald Trump in Washington, as Beijing seeks to expand its global influence.
The Economic Times · Sep 1 SCO Summit 2026: Power trio reunites as PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at Bishkek meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, reviving a closely watched three-way diplomatic moment. The encounter comes amid a cautious India-China thaw, renewed border-management efforts and ahead of India’s upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi.
The Economic Times · Sep 1 Trump says Xi to visit Washington this month for high-stakes summit President Trump announced President Xi Jinping will visit Washington for a summit. The leaders will discuss global security, trade, and human rights issues. Both nations are navigating economic tensions and a temporary trade truce. The meeting aims to manage strategic friction points responsibly. Unresolved issues like tariffs and regional disputes…
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky declares Russian airspace ‘completely unsafe’ in warning to airlines and passengers Putin said the warning sounded like “state terrorism” and vowed to respond
The Independent UK · Aug 31 Panda Diplomacy: A Mayor’s Quest To Bring Pandas From China To Hawaiʻi Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is working to bring pandas to the Honolulu Zoo
France 24 · Aug 31 Xi, Putin hold talks ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin are among the heads of state attending a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit taking place in Kyrgyzstan. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is also in attendance, where he held bilateral talks with India's Narendra Modi. Marking its 25th anniversary this year, the SCO…
Euronews · Aug 31 Eurasian nations gather in Bishkek to forge stronger ties, new alliances Heads of 21 global and rising powers gather in Bishkek for the SCO summit as wars strain the global order. China and Russia have previously used the SCO to project their influence and their stand against the West, but the middle powers are now there to seek new economic and…
The Times of India · Aug 31 ‘Uncertainties’ rising: Xi Jinping calls for stronger China-Russia cooperation in meeting with Putin at SCO summit Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the SCO summit. They discussed strengthening bilateral ties and international regional issues. Cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital innovation was also a key topic. Russia proposed making the bilateral visa-free regime permanent for Chinese citizens. The leaders also touched…