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Modi-Xi-Putin Handshake at SCO Summit: Is a New Geopolitical Equation Emerging?

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Modi-Xi-Putin Handshake at SCO Summit: Is a New Geopolitical Equation Emerging? Published: September 1, 2026 | Category: India, China, Russia, SCO A highly watched diplomatic moment unfolded in Bishkek on September 1 as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were seen together during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The three leaders shared a brief handshake and exchanged words before the official family photograph. Although the moment was largely symbolic, it attracted significant international attention because India, China and Russia are three major powers with very different relationships with the United States and with each other. The meeting should not automatically be interpreted as the creation of a new alliance. Instead, it highlights the increasingly complex diplomatic environment in which major countries are attempting to maintain...
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US-China Trade War Enters a New Phase: Washington Pushes G20 to Confront China's Trade Surplus

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US-China Trade War Enters a New Phase: Washington Pushes G20 to Confront China's Trade Surplus Published: September 1, 2026 | Category: US-China, Global Economy, G20 The economic rivalry between the United States and China is entering another important phase as Washington pushes G20 countries to address global trade and fiscal imbalances. The issue is particularly focused on China's large trade surplus, industrial exports and the impact of Chinese manufacturing on other economies. The debate demonstrates that the US-China rivalry is no longer limited to tariffs. It increasingly involves industrial policy, technology, critical minerals, supply chains and the structure of the international economy. What Is Washington Asking For? US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has argued that countries affected by China's large exports should reconsider their trade relationships with Beijing. Washington ...
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Russia Strikes Kyiv Again: 12 Killed as Ukraine Faces Sixth Straight Day of Intense Attacks

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Russia Strikes Kyiv Again: 12 Killed as Ukraine Faces Sixth Straight Day of Intense Attacks Published: September 1, 2026 | Category: Russia-Ukraine War, Europe Russia launched another major wave of missile and drone attacks against Kyiv and surrounding areas on September 1, killing at least 12 people and injuring many others, according to Ukrainian authorities cited by Reuters. The latest attack came after several consecutive days of intense strikes against the Ukrainian capital and surrounding region, highlighting the continued military pressure on Ukraine despite international diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. What Happened in Kyiv? Ukrainian authorities reported casualties in Kyiv and the surrounding region following the overnight attacks. The strikes affected residential areas and infrastructure, while emergency workers were deployed to deal with fires, damaged buildings and debris. Reut...
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Nepal Flood Disaster Deepens: India and China Join Rescue Efforts as Himalayan Crisis Takes a Geopolitical Turn

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Nepal Flood Disaster Deepens: India and China Join Rescue Efforts as Himalayan Crisis Takes a Geopolitical Turn Published: August 30, 2026 Category: South Asia | India | China | Nepal | Geopolitics Introduction Nepal is facing one of the most serious natural disasters in its recent history after catastrophic flash floods and landslides struck areas around the Nepal-Tibet border and major Himalayan river systems. What began primarily as a humanitarian disaster is increasingly developing into a significant regional issue involving Nepal, India and China . Rescue operations are taking place in extremely difficult Himalayan terrain, while hydropower facilities, roads, bridges and communication infrastructure have suffered major damage. The situation has also produced an unusual form of cooperation between India and China. Both countries have sent specialised expertise to Nepal to help with tunnel rescue operations, even as their br...
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US-China Economic War Enters a New Phase: Tariffs, Iran Sanctions and the Battle for Global Trade

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US-China Economic War Enters a New Phase: Tariffs, Iran Sanctions and the Battle for Global Trade Published: August 30, 2026 Category: United States | China | Global Economy | Geopolitics Introduction The rivalry between the United States and China is increasingly moving beyond traditional military and diplomatic competition. Trade, tariffs, financial restrictions, industrial policy and sanctions have become major instruments of geopolitical power. Washington is attempting to reduce trade imbalances and pressure countries that maintain economic relationships with Iran, while China continues to defend its industrial and export model. The upcoming G20 discussions provide another important arena for this competition. Why the G20 Matters The G20 brings together the world's major economies. Its importance comes from the fact that many of the countries affected by US-China economic policies are members of the group. The U...
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Putin and Xi Meet at SCO Summit: Russia-China Partnership Faces a New Strategic Test in Central Asia

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Putin and Xi Meet at SCO Summit: Russia-China Partnership Faces a New Strategic Test in Central Asia Published: August 30, 2026 Category: Russia | China | India | SCO | Geopolitics Introduction Central Asia is becoming the centre of an important geopolitical gathering as leaders from Russia, China, India, Iran and other countries prepare to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Kyrgyzstan for the summit, while Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to participate in the meetings. The two leaders are scheduled to hold bilateral discussions on August 31. Their meeting comes at a crucial moment for Russia-China relations. Why Putin and Xi's Meeting Matters Russia and China have developed one of the most important strategic relationships outside the traditional Western alliance system. Moscow needs major markets for energy exports, w...
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Nepal Disaster 2026: Death Toll Reaches 389 as Catastrophic Himalayan Floods Leave More Than 1,000 Missing

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Nepal Disaster 2026: Death Toll Reaches 389 as Catastrophic Himalayan Floods Leave More Than 1,000 Missing.   Latest update — 27 August 2026: Nepal Police has reported 389 confirmed deaths following the catastrophic flash floods and debris flows that struck northern Nepal. Rescue and recovery operations remain underway, while more than 1,000 people are still reported missing across the wider Nepal–Tibet disaster zone. Because the situation is developing rapidly, casualty figures may change. Introduction Nepal is facing one of the most devastating natural disasters in its recent history after a catastrophic flash-flood event swept through communities, transport routes and infrastructure along the Nepal–China border region. The disaster, which began on 26 August 2026, rapidly transformed from a local flooding emergency into a major Himalayan humanitarian crisis. The latest figures show the scale of the tragedy. Nepal Police has reported that the number of confirmed deaths in Nepa...
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Nepal's Himalayan Disaster of 27 August 2026: The India-China Strategic Angle

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Nepal's Himalayan Disaster of 27 August 2026: The India-China Strategic Angle Nepal's Himalayan Disaster of 27 August 2026: The India-China Strategic Angle The catastrophic flash floods and landslides that struck Nepal's northern Rasuwa region on 26 August 2026 and continued to dominate the news on 27 August have become much more than a humanitarian emergency. The disaster has exposed the extreme vulnerability of the Himalayan borderlands while simultaneously bringing Nepal, India and China into a shared crisis-management environment. The immediate story is about lives lost, people missing, destroyed bridges, damaged roads, disrupted communications and a desperate search for survivors. But beneath that humanitarian crisis lies a much larger strategic story. The affected region sits close to one of the most sensitive areas in Asia: the Nepal-China frontier, the Tibetan plateau, the Himalayan river systems and the routes connecting Nepal with Tibet and China. Fo...
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