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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif faced a diplomatic setback at the SCO Summit but was later joined by Army Chief Asim Munir in damage control. Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting with Sharif, signaling Beijing’s continued backing despite Islamabad’s weakened position.

At Semicon India 2025, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the first fully Made-in-India Vikram 32-bit microprocessor to PM Modi. Developed by ISRO’s Semiconductor Lab, the chip is qualified for use in harsh conditions like launch vehicles. Vaishnaw praised India’s rapid strides in the semiconductor mission.

India immediately sent crucial relief aid to Afghanistan following the devastating earthquake that killed over 800 people and injured thousands. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) strongly condemned the April Pahalgam attack in Jammu & Kashmir but has yet to enforce significant sanctions. In this exclusive interview, Mariam Solaimankhil, Member of Afghanistan’s Parliament in Exile, discusses the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the international community’s response.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the SCO Summit in Tianjin, stressing the need for a fair and inclusive world order. He urged reforms in the United Nations, highlighting representation for the Global South. Modi also emphasized connectivity projects like Chabahar Port for regional stability and growth.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accused the United States of plotting regime change by increasing its naval presence near the country’s waters. He called the move an act of intimidation, claiming Washington is trying to destabilize Venezuela’s sovereignty amid already strained diplomatic ties.

Trump advisor Peter Navarro lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the SCO Summit, claiming India should engage more with the U.S. on trade and global issues. Navarro’s comments sparked political buzz as he linked Modi’s diplomatic stance with Trump-era tariffs and strained U.S.-India ties.

SCO Member States at the Tianjin Summit issued a strong declaration condemning the Pahalgam terror attack. The statement extended condolences, called for justice, and reaffirmed commitment against terrorism in all its forms. Double standards in tackling terrorism were rejected, and cross-border terror movements were highlighted as a global threat.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed damage at the fourth Tawi bridge in Jammu, partly washed away after heavy rains and floods. J&K CM Omar Abdullah and LG Manoj Sinha joined the inspection. The visit signals urgency in flood relief and infrastructure safety measures across the region.

At Tianjin, Russian President Vladimir Putin told PM Modi he felt 'very happy' meeting him, calling the SCO a bridge for Global South and East unity. He recalled December 21, 2025, as the 15th anniversary of India-Russia’s ‘Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership,’ stressing ties are strong and multi-faceted.

PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived for their bilateral meeting in the same car for the SCO Summit in Tianjin. It highlighted their strong camaraderie. Xi Jinping welcomed them at the opening ceremony, where the three leaders were seen sharing jokes and laughter.