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China has officially welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, scheduled in Tianjin on August 31 and September 1, 2025. A Chinese spokesperson described the event as a “summit of friendship” aimed at promoting unity, cooperation, and meaningful outcomes among member nations. Significance of the Invitation
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The United States has reaffirmed that India remains a vital strategic partner, even amid rising tensions over trade. The U.S. State Department emphasized its commitment to maintaining “full and frank dialogue” with India, focusing on resolving disagreements constructively. Trade Tensions Spark Dialogue Recent U.S. tariffs on Indian goods—linked to India’s continued
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is willing to assist Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump in resolving ongoing tensions between India and the United States. His remarks come at a time when trade disputes and policy disagreements have strained relations between the two countries. Netanyahu’s Position Speaking to reporters, […]
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Japan revealed that the United States made a clerical error in calculating the “reciprocal” tariff rate. As a result, the effective rate on Japanese goods entering the U.S. will be lower than initially announced. What Went Wrong Japan’s chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, explained that the original figure overlooked an agreed-upon tariff ceiling for Japan. […]
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China has strongly criticized the Philippines after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his country could be drawn into a conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan due to its closeness and a large Filipino community there. Beijing accused Manila of “playing with fire” and urged the Philippines to respect the one-China principle and avoid […]
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Israel Moves to Control Gaza City Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take military control of Gaza City. This means troops will move into the area and oversee operations there, while also providing help to civilians outside combat zones. Understanding the Plan The plan focuses specifically on Gaza City, the largest urban area […]