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Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 (ANI): 227 Indian nationals have been recruited into the Russian armed forces, of whom 139 have been discharged while 51 have passed away, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday, underlining that New Delhi is in constant discussions with Moscow for the release and repatriation of those who remain.He made the remarks […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 (ANI): 227 Indian nationals have been recruited into the Russian armed forces, of whom 139 have been discharged while 51 have passed away, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday, underlining that New Delhi is in constant discussions with Moscow for the release and repatriation of those who remain.He made the remarks […]

With a summit in Bishkek, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is turning 25 at a moment of extraordinary tension that touches directly on many of the increasingly sprawling regional group's members.Iran is at war with the United States, Russia's war on Ukraine continues to rage with no sign of a let-up, China faces mounting US pressure over trade, […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena and greeted the Indian contingent participating in the event.The Indian contingent, comprising 87 members, including 73 athletes, 10 cultural representatives and four participants in the scientific […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'personal attention' and leadership in strengthening India-Russia ties. As the two nations approach the 80th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, Putin credited their strong personal rapport for further deepening the 'special and […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan capital Bishkek and told the Russian President that India supports all efforts towards peace in Ukraine and urged for an end to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, saying that every […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the summit in Bishkek, where he delivered a powerful message of peace, asserting that the world must transition from an era of 'endless wars' to the 'end of war.'The high-level meeting reaffirmed the enduring strength […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, held a meeting with Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, the capital of the Central Asian country Kyrgyzstan. PM Modi shared details about the 'very fruitful meeting' and said that he had […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.In a post on X, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the two leaders held a bilateral meeting. 'On August 31, President of […]

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 31 (ANI): A specialised tunnel search and rescue team from India, working in coordination with the Nepali Army, continues to conduct intensive rescue operations across disaster-affected hydropower tunnel sites in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Monday.A specialised tunnel search and rescue team from India joined […]

Munich [Germany], August 31 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has raised fresh concerns over the fate of Uyghurs who have disappeared into what it described as a vast system of internment camps, prisons and other forms of arbitrary detention across East Turkistan since 2017.In a post shared on X, the WUC stated that the Uyghur intellectuals, academics, […]

GYIRONG, Xizang, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers using heavy machinery are working round the clock to reopen a major highway leading to the mudslide-stricken Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang, facilitating entry of key equipment, personnel and supplies into the disaster area.The G216, a national highway to the port, had been restored to within 1.1 […]

GYIRONG, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- A deadly mudslide, caused by an ice-rock avalanche in Nepal, hit Gyirong Port in China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug. 26, claiming 16 lives and leaving 546 others missing at the border port as of 6 p.m. Saturday, according to the regional government. It swept through the area and destroyed buildings, power supplies and a […]

BISHKEK, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov here on Monday.Xi arrived in Bishkek on Sunday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan.

BISHKEK, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that, under his and Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategic guidance and through the joint efforts of both sides, the foundation of China-Russia relations will become ever stronger, their progress ever steadier, and their future ever brighter.Xi made the remarks in a meeting with […]

BISHKEK, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China is ready to work with Mongolia to foster more areas of growth for mutually beneficial cooperation and advance hand in hand along the respective paths of modernization.Xi made the remarks in a meeting with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on the sidelines of the Shanghai […]

New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): The bilateral engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian carries 'very special chemistry' against the backdrop of changing geopolitical dynamics in West Asia, particularly following the recent Mecca Pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, according to former Union […]

Taipei [Taiwan], August 31 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has warned citizens to exercise heightened caution when travelling to China after a Taiwanese man alleged that his son was subjected to six hours of questioning in Shanghai over his previous employment with Amnesty International, as reported by The Taipei Times.According to The Taipei […]

BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- In the face of tragic disasters, the Chinese side rejects malicious speculation that has no factual basis, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a daily news briefing in response to some foreign media's inappropriate remarks regarding the causes of the severe mudslide […]

BISHKEK, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin here on Monday.Xi arrived in Bishkek on Sunday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2026 and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan.

BISHKEK, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh here on Monday.Xi arrived in Bishkek on Sunday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2026 and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan.

BISHKEK, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev here on Monday.Xi arrived in Bishkek on Sunday for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2026 and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan.

BISHKEK, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China stands ready to work with Uzbekistan to usher in a new "golden decade" for bilateral relations, as the two sides celebrate the 10th anniversary of the China-Uzbekistan comprehensive strategic partnership.Xi made the remarks in a meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek and urged the protection of commercial shipping and insisting that seafarers and civilians must not be harmed amid the ongoing West Asia […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek on Monday as part of his official visit to Kyrgyzstan.PM Modi arrived in Bishkek on Sunday, the second leg of his two-country visit after concluding his state visit to Uzbekistan. During his stay, the Prime Minister […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the Strategic Partnership between India and the Kyrgyz Republic.Meeting on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, both leaders agreed to enhance […]

Nuwakot [Nepal], August 31 (ANI): As devastating flash floods continue to affect parts of Nepal, local organisations and NGOs have also stepped up efforts to provide relief material and essential supplies to survivors in Nuwakot district.Small trucks were seen transporting relief material to flood-affected areas, with volunteers engaged in distributing […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underscored the imperative for diplomatic resolution in West Asia during high-level bilateral talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.Meeting on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, PM Modi reiterated India's firm stance that […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, marking the first meeting between the two leaders in two years. India reiterated its backing for all efforts for long-standing peace and […]

(260831) -- BISHKEK, Aug. 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Aug. 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

(260831) -- BISHKEK, Aug. 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Aug. 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

(260831) -- BISHKEK, Aug. 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Aug. 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

During his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Chinese President Xi Jinping noted that uncertain factors in international landscape are on notable rise.Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Around a hundred patrons packed a bar in Central on Monday night to raise funds for victims of catastrophic flash floods and mudslides in Nepal, as members of Hong Kong’s Nepalese community rallied to support relief efforts for their homeland. The death toll in Nepal had risen to 919 as of 1pm on Monday, with 4,247 people still missing, Chinese state […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Kyrgyzstan's President, Sadyr Japarov. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George were also present during the talks. Earlier, PM Modi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian […]

VMPLNew Delhi [India], August 31: Chungreng Koren's Road to UFC Season 5 run came to an end in Shanghai on Friday after the Manipuri fighter lost his bantamweight semifinal to Japan's Ryo Tajima by unanimous decision.The 28-year-old, known as 'The Indian Rhino', entered the UFC's Asia-Pacific talent tournament as a short-notice replacement in May. His […]

DUBAI/CAIRO: Iranian leaders are increasingly warning about the serious economic damage caused by the six-month war with the United States, as the country faces high inflation, falling trade and tougher American sanctions. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called on the government to take action to ease the economic hardship. President Masoud Pezeshkian […]

Moscow is making every effort to end the hostilities as soon as possible, the Russian president told Indian PM Narendra ModiRussia is actively seeking to end the Ukraine conflict, President Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan on […]

Moscow is taking every effort to end hostilities as soon as possible, the Russian president told PM ModiMoscow is actively seeking to end the Ukraine conflict, President Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.The two leaders discussed the Ukraine […]

By Vishu AdhanaTrishuli [Nepal], August 31 (ANI): As floodwaters tore through parts of Nepal's Trishuli region, sweeping away homes, shops and vehicles, a mint-green, two-storey house stood nearly untouched amid the destruction, becoming a striking reminder of the devastation that survivors are now struggling to comprehend.Around the house, which is now […]

New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited the Nepal embassy in New Delhi and expressed solidarity with the victims of the devastating flash floods in Nepal, assuring the neighbouring country of India's continued support in this difficult hour.The Defence Minister visited the embassy and conveyed his […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, the capital of KyrgyzstanEarlier today, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Armenian counterpart Nikol Pashinyan. The two leaders discussed ways to […]

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including defence, economic ties, pharmaceuticals, science and […]

The two leaders also reviewed growing Russia-India economic and trade ties on the sidelines of the SCO summit in BishkekIndia Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated for a peaceful end to the Ukraine conflict as he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan, where the two […]

In a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Beijing is willing to work with Moscow and various sides to jointly chart the course for the development of the SCO, and help ensure its steady and sustained progress.Produced by […]