FGN43 SCO-JAISHANKAR-TERRORISM
* SCO must take 'uncompromising' position on combating terrorism: EAM Jaishankar
Tianjin (China): The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) needs to remain true to its founding objective of combating terrorism and extremism and take an "uncompromising" position on combating the challenges, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at a conclave of the grouping on Tuesday while strongly justifying India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. *
FGN13: JAISHANKAR-SCO-XI
*EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese Prez along with other SCO foreign ministers
Beijing: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his counterparts from the SCO member nations on Tuesday met Chinese President Xi Jinping.
FGN25: CHINA-SCO-XI
SCO should improve mechanisms to respond to security threats: Chinese Prez Xi
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday told the foreign ministers of the SCO member states that the grouping should improve mechanisms to respond to security threats and challenges, and build a solid security barrier.
FGN46 PAK-CHINA-LD DAR
* Pak Foreign Minister Dar meets Chinese President Xi; reaffirms commitment to strengthen bilateral ties
Lahore/Beijing: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday reaffirmed Islamabad's commitment to deepening its "enduring friendship" with China and advancing shared regional goals as he called on Chinese President Xi Jinping along with other Foreign Ministers of the SCO member states in Beijing. *
FGN44 UN-INDIA-IMMUNISATION
* India accounts for 6.4% of global zero-dose children in 2024: UN
United Nations: India constituted 6.4 per cent of the global population of children who did not receive a single dose of any vaccine in 2024, according to a United Nations report. *
FGN49 RUSSIA-EUROPE-WAR
* Kremlin accuses Europe of continuation of war against Russia
Moscow: The Kremlin on Tuesday accused Europe of planning to continue the war against Russia in Ukraine while taking a softer approach towards the US, highlighting Washington's desire to put an end to fighting and a peaceful dialogue between Kiev and Moscow. *
FGN8: US-NASSCOM-FORUM
Nasscom launches US CEO Forum to boost India-US tech ties
New York: Industry body Nasscom has launched a special forum to deepen India–US technology collaboration and provide a platform to reinforce the bilateral tech corridor as a foundation for global digital transformation and inclusive economic growth.
FGN45 PAK-RAINS
* 5 more killed in Pak due to torrential rains, toll reaches 116
Islamabad: Five more people were killed in Pakistan due to torrential rains, with the death toll reaching 116, according to the country’s top disaster-control body on Tuesday. *
FGN20: SAFRICA-G20
G20 has responsibility to address issues of multilateralism: Senior S African official
Johannesburg: The G20 members have a responsibility to address the challenges of the multilateral system for ensuring global recovery and advancing inclusive and sustainable development, a senior South African official has said.*