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A man in Indianapolis, on a digging spree around his house to remove a rock poking out of the ground, stumbled upon a piece of history. He was stunned to see that he was living on top of an Ice Age rock, that was easily 12,000 to 15,000 years old. Brendan Dudas was unable to properly mow his lawn because of this hindrance, and so decided to remove the piece once and for all. He told People magazine that he was motivated by seeing a guy on TikTok called @TheLawnTools who was always digging out boulders. So he decided to bring in a tractor and started the job. But he was not prepared for what soon started to unravel. He noticed that the rock was bigger than he had imagined. Dudas continued to dig around it, but did not find the edges. Stumped to see an unending rock, he knew that it needed some heavy lifting. He even asked people on social media for solutions, who suggested he get a crane to lift it.&nbsp;However, Dudas wasn't sure how far the rock extended, and if it ran under the foundation of his house and his neighbour's, then that would weaken the structures. He decided to get into the crane company, which suggested a safer way. Dudas went with it, and the crane surprisingly pulled out a 4,672 kg boulder. An analysis showed the rock was at least 12,000 years old, and could even be much older. It is believed to belong to the last major Ice Age. This was the Last Glacial Period, and occurred approximately 115,000 to 11,700 years ago.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/you-won-t-believe-what-hyderabad-is-building-for-225-crore-hint-it-ll-have-sand-water-and-holiday-vibes-1756537525266">You won’t believe what Hyderabad is building for ₹225 crore! Hint: It'll have sand, water and holiday vibes</a>&nbsp;<h2>Digging for historical pieces</h2>Dudas has now placed the boulder on his front lawn, adding more plants and soil around it. He has now extended his mission and is redoing his entire house, and plans on making "the yard the envy of the neighbourhood." His historic discovery has led to others around him also digging up their yards to see if a piece of treasure resides under their house.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A massive boulder from around the end of the last Ice Age was discovered in Indianapolis by a man digging through his yard. What he thought would be a small digging job turned into a major endeavour, which revealed the rock. 

A man in Indianapolis, on a digging spree around his house to remove a rock poking out of the ground, stumbled upon a piece of history. He was stunned to see that he was living on top of an Ice Age rock, that was easily 12,000 to 15,000 years old. Brendan Dudas was unable to properly mow his lawn because of this hindrance, and so decided to remove the piece once and for all. He told People magazine that he was motivated by seeing a guy on TikTok called @TheLawnTools who was always digging out boulders. So he decided to bring in a tractor and started the job. But he was not prepared for what soon started to unravel. He noticed that the rock was bigger than he had imagined. Dudas continued to dig around it, but did not find the edges. Stumped to see an unending rock, he knew that it needed some heavy lifting. He even asked people on social media for solutions, who suggested he get a crane to lift it. However, Dudas wasn't sure how far the rock extended, and if it ran under the foundation of his house and his neighbour's, then that would weaken the structures. He decided to get into the crane company, which suggested a safer way. Dudas went with it, and the crane surprisingly pulled out a 4,672 kg boulder. An analysis showed the rock was at least 12,000 years old, and could even be much older. It is believed to belong to the last major Ice Age. This was the Last Glacial Period, and occurred approximately 115,000 to 11,700 years ago. Also Read: You won’t believe what Hyderabad is building for ₹225 crore! Hint: It'll have sand, water and holiday vibes Digging for historical pieces Dudas has now placed the boulder on his front lawn, adding more plants and soil around it. He has now extended his mission and is redoing his entire house, and plans on making "the yard the envy of the neighbourhood." His historic discovery has led to others around him also digging up their yards to see if a piece of treasure resides under their house.

A massive boulder from around the end of the last Ice Age was discovered in Indianapolis by a man digging through his yard. What he thought would be a small digging job turned into a major endeavour, which revealed the rock.&nbsp;

Indiana man tries to dig up a rock in his yard—Uncovers a 15,000-years-old Ice Age boulder

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit 2025 is being held in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, where top leaders like PM Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Putin, among other prominent leaders, were part of the meeting. But surprisingly, a visual of PM Modi ignoring Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif surfaced from the event, which is making the rounds on the internet.&nbsp;A visual of the event shared on the social media platform X shows PM Modi having a conversation with Russian President Putin as they walk past Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif is seen glancing at them, seemingly anticipating a greeting or acknowledgement, but both leaders continue ahead without offering him any attention.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Watch: Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif looks on as PM Modi, Russian President Putin walks past him at the SCO summit <a href="https://t.co/aqIMQBuI6v">pic.twitter.com/aqIMQBuI6v</a>&mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant/status/1962345522066321526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The sense of distance was also evident during the customary SCO leaders' group photograph, where Modi and Sharif stood noticeably apart.&nbsp;Tension between India and Pakistan remains high after Operation Sindoor, India’s May 7 cross-border strike carried out in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which has kept India–Pakistan relations on edge in recent months.&nbsp;The SCO deliberations unfolded against a backdrop of global trade turbulence triggered by US President Donald Trump’s tariff moves. His administration has slapped a universal 10 percent tariff and steep China-specific duties, with a temporary truce in place until November 10.<h3>Netizens respond to viral post</h3>Meanwhile, WION shared a screenshot of the visual on X, in which Modi and Putin are seen talking, and Shehbaz Sharif can be seen gazing at them. WION asked netizens, “A glance speaks louder than words? Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif watches as Indian PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk past him at the SCO summit. What do you think is going through his mind?”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A glance speaks louder than words? Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif watches as Indian PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk past him at the SCO summit. What do you think is going through his mind? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIONatSCO2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WIONatSCO2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/g7YDKQBoHG">pic.twitter.com/g7YDKQBoHG</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1962350171611947255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On this, visual netizens flooded the comment sections with mixed opinions and sarcasms.&nbsp;One of the netizens responded to the visual, "I will report this to Asim Munir."&nbsp;The next said, "Modi to Putin - Ye Baaju me jo khada hai na usko ham logo ne kuch din pahale mast pela hai."&nbsp;Another said, "This will be a lifelong embarrassment photo for the pigs."&nbsp;"How do Pakistanis live with this constant embarassment? The sheer humiliation everyday morning as they wake up. Every single Phucking day— Day in Day Out," the next also said.&nbsp;Another also said, "Modi to Putin : S-400 worked great , ask this guy on my left."

During the summit, Sharif is seen glancing at Modi and Putin, seemingly anticipating a greeting or acknowledgement, but both leaders continue ahead without offering him any attention.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit 2025 is being held in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, where top leaders like PM Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Putin, among other prominent leaders, were part of the meeting. But surprisingly, a visual of PM Modi ignoring Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif surfaced from the event, which is making the rounds on the internet. A visual of the event shared on the social media platform X shows PM Modi having a conversation with Russian President Putin as they walk past Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif is seen glancing at them, seemingly anticipating a greeting or acknowledgement, but both leaders continue ahead without offering him any attention.

During the summit, Sharif is seen glancing at Modi and Putin, seemingly anticipating a greeting or acknowledgement, but both leaders continue ahead without offering him any attention.

PM Modi ignored Shehbaz Sharif at SCO summit? Netizens troll Pak PM on social media | WATCH

At the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin defends his country's offensive on Ukraine, instead blames the West for the conflict. He backs his claims by saying the crisis in Ukraine was triggered because of an ongoing coup in the country, which the West fueled. He also cited that the crisis is not dousing because the West keeps dragging Ukraine into NATO. “This crisis wasn't triggered by Russia's attack on Ukraine, but was a result of a coup in Ukraine, which was supported and provoked by the West,” Putin said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-2025-pm-modi-delivers-opening-remarks-at-sco-1756714458398/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-2025-pm-modi-delivers-opening-remarks-at-sco-1756714458398/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;A brief recap of the episode would be US President Donald Trump's statement, in which he referred to the conflict as his predecessor Joe Biden's war. “This is Biden's war, and we're working very hard to get us out. I stopped five wars in the last five months, actually, and I'd like this to be the sixth, frankly...”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-tell-navarro-to-stop-being-racist-us-embassy-posts-on-india-us-ties-exactly-as-modi-putin-meet-at-sco-desperate-step-or-stern-warning-1756711005999">US Embassy posts on India–US ties exactly as Modi–Putin meet at SCO. But why?</a>&nbsp;"The other ones I stopped with in a matter of days, almost every one of them, including India and Pakistan. And I could go over the whole list, but you know the list as well as I do..." he added. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Mentioning the Alaska summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that understandings reached during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at a summit in August. He noted it had opened a way to find a resolution to the crisis in Ukraine. "In this regard, we highly appreciate the efforts and proposals from China and India aimed at facilitating the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis," Putin said at the SCO summit in Tianjin, China.&nbsp;&nbsp;

At the SCO summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin defends his country's offensive on Ukraine, instead blames the West for the conflict. 

At the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin defends his country's offensive on Ukraine, instead blames the West for the conflict. He backs his claims by saying the crisis in Ukraine was triggered because of an ongoing coup in the country, which the West fueled. He also cited that the crisis is not dousing because the West keeps dragging Ukraine into NATO. “This crisis wasn't triggered by Russia's attack on Ukraine, but was a result of a coup in Ukraine, which was supported and provoked by the West,” Putin said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-2025-pm-modi-delivers-opening-remarks-at-sco-1756714458398/embed A brief recap of the episode would be US President Donald Trump's statement, in which he referred to the conflict as his predecessor Joe Biden's war. “This is Biden's war, and we're working very hard to get us out. I stopped five wars in the last five months, actually, and I'd like this to be the sixth, frankly...” Also read: US Embassy posts on India–US ties exactly as Modi–Putin meet at SCO. But why? "The other ones I stopped with in a matter of days, almost every one of them, including India and Pakistan. And I could go over the whole list, but you know the list as well as I do..." he added. Mentioning the Alaska summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that understandings reached during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at a summit in August. He noted it had opened a way to find a resolution to the crisis in Ukraine. "In this regard, we highly appreciate the efforts and proposals from China and India aimed at facilitating the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis," Putin said at the SCO summit in Tianjin, China.

At the SCO summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin defends his country's offensive on Ukraine, instead blames the West for the conflict.&nbsp;

Putin defends Ukraine offensive at SCO Summit, blames West for fueling the war

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders' session in Tianjin, stressed that India's vision and policy for the bloc was guided by three pillars — Security, Connectivity and Opportunity. Lauding his nation's role in the grouping, Modi noted that "India has played a very positive role as a member of the SCO. India's vision and policy for the SCO is based on three important pillars: S - Security, C- Connectivity and O - Opportunity".<h2>Modi on terrorism</h2>On terrorism, Modi issued a strong warning against selective approaches. "No double standards on terrorism are acceptable to us," he said, adding that India has been fighting groups like Al-Qaeda for decades.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-world-s-largest-regional-bloc-xi-jinping-urges-cooperation-pitches-sco-as-30-trillion-powerhouse-1756697037886">‘World’s largest regional bloc’: Xi Jinping urges cooperation, pitches SCO as $30 trillion powerhouse</a>"India has been bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades. Recently, we saw the worst side of it in Pahalgam. I express my gratitude to the friendly country that stood with us in this hour of grief," the Prime Minister said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sharing my remarks during the SCO Summit in Tianjin. <a href="https://t.co/nfrigReW8M">https://t.co/nfrigReW8M</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1962364868251750430?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In April of this year, 26 people were killed in a terror attack in India's Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Following the heinous terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor. During the military operation, India conducted precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK and repelled subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases.<h2>Modi on connectivity</h2>The Indian PM said that New Delhi backs better connectivity because it not only boosts trade but also builds stronger bonds among nations. He proposed that the bloc create a dedicated SCO dialogue forum to allow members to raise and discuss issues openly.<h2>&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;

During his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India has been "bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades" and thanked the countries that "stood by us" during the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders' session in Tianjin, stressed that India's vision and policy for the bloc was guided by three pillars — Security, Connectivity and Opportunity. Lauding his nation's role in the grouping, Modi noted that "India has played a very positive role as a member of the SCO. India's vision and policy for the SCO is based on three important pillars: S - Security, C- Connectivity and O - Opportunity". Modi on terrorism On terrorism, Modi issued a strong warning against selective approaches. "No double standards on terrorism are acceptable to us," he said, adding that India has been fighting groups like Al-Qaeda for decades. Also read | ‘World’s largest regional bloc’: Xi Jinping urges cooperation, pitches SCO as $30 trillion powerhouse "India has been bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades. Recently, we saw the worst side of it in Pahalgam. I express my gratitude to the friendly country that stood with us in this hour of grief," the Prime Minister said.

During his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India has been "bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades" and thanked the countries that "stood by us" during the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

PM Modi at SCO Summit says India 'bearing brunt of terrorism for last four decades,' thanks countries that 'stood by us' during Pahalgam terror attack

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at the SCO summit in China's Tianjin delivered a strong message against terrorism and countries harbouring such activities. He said that any support extended by "certain nations" to terror outfits should not be tolerated.&nbsp;“Terrorism and extremism are a joint challenge for humanity. No country or society can consider itself safe as long as these threats persist,” PM Modi said addressing the summit.&nbsp;Pointing towards the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in which 26 people were killed, PM Modi said that India has been a victim of terrorist attacks on a number of occasions and thanked those countries that stood by it during the difficult times.&nbsp;“India has been bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades. Recently, we saw the worst side of terrorism in Pahalgam. I express my gratitude to the friendly country that stood with us in this hour of grief,” said Modi at the summit.&nbsp;Council of Heads of State back Modi&nbsp;After Modi brought up the issue of terrorism and urged cooperation from the member countries, the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) condemned the Pahalgam attack.&nbsp;"The Member States strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. They expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the dead and the wounded. They further stated that perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of such attacks must be brought to justice," read the declaration

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tianjin Declaration of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) &quot;The Member States strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. They expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the dead and the… <a href="https://t.co/Wz6xyZDXjm">pic.twitter.com/Wz6xyZDXjm</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1962380890895745050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

PM Modi said that any support extended by certain nations to terror outfits should not be tolerated.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at the SCO summit in China's Tianjin delivered a strong message against terrorism and countries harbouring such activities. He said that any support extended by "certain nations" to terror outfits should not be tolerated. “Terrorism and extremism are a joint challenge for humanity. No country or society can consider itself safe as long as these threats persist,” PM Modi said addressing the summit. Pointing towards the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in which 26 people were killed, PM Modi said that India has been a victim of terrorist attacks on a number of occasions and thanked those countries that stood by it during the difficult times. “India has been bearing the brunt of terrorism for the last four decades. Recently, we saw the worst side of terrorism in Pahalgam. I express my gratitude to the friendly country that stood with us in this hour of grief,” said Modi at the summit. Council of Heads of State back Modi After Modi brought up the issue of terrorism and urged cooperation from the member countries, the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) condemned the Pahalgam attack. "The Member States strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. They expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the dead and the wounded. They further stated that perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of such attacks must be brought to justice," read the declaration

PM Modi said that any support extended by "certain nations" to terror outfits should not be tolerated.

SCO summit: PM Modi slams 'certain nations' backing terrorism as Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif watches on

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday (Sep 1) urged member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to "make the pie of cooperation bigger" and strengthen solidarity amid global challenges. Addressing the summit in Tianjin, Xi said the SCO has grown into the world's largest regional organisation, with 26 participating countries, cooperation in over 50 fields, and a combined economic output of nearly USD 30 trillion. Its international influence, he noted, was "increasing day by day.""Looking back, we have weathered storms on our journey, and emerged stronger because we have adhered to the Shanghai spirit," Xi said. "Looking ahead, we should carry forward the Shanghai spirit in a world fraught with challenges and changes," he added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/live-updates/world/pm-modi-china-visit-sco-summit-2025-tianjin-xi-jinping-putin-india-china-relations-russia-us-tariffs-bilateral-talks-trade-crude-oil-1756687315958">SCO Summit 2025 Day 2: Xi Jinping pushes for unity in Tianjin, warns of global challenges ahead</a><h2>SCO members must seek 'common ground'</h2>Calling on members to seek common ground while setting aside differences, Xi said, "SCO member states are all friends and partners. We should respect our differences, maintain strategic communication, build up consensus and strengthen solidarity and collaboration," he said.Xi added that "We should make the pie of cooperation bigger," and said that expanding cooperation would allow member nations to "fully utilise the endowment of every country". He said this would help member states "fulfill our responsibility for peace, stability, development and prosperity in the region".

Chinese President Xi Jinping, addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, has called on member states to "make the pie of cooperation bigger" and strengthen solidarity.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday (Sep 1) urged member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to "make the pie of cooperation bigger" and strengthen solidarity amid global challenges. Addressing the summit in Tianjin, Xi said the SCO has grown into the world's largest regional organisation, with 26 participating countries, cooperation in over 50 fields, and a combined economic output of nearly USD 30 trillion. Its international influence, he noted, was "increasing day by day." "Looking back, we have weathered storms on our journey, and emerged stronger because we have adhered to the Shanghai spirit," Xi said. "Looking ahead, we should carry forward the Shanghai spirit in a world fraught with challenges and changes," he added. Also read | SCO Summit 2025 Day 2: Xi Jinping pushes for unity in Tianjin, warns of global challenges ahead SCO members must seek 'common ground' Calling on members to seek common ground while setting aside differences, Xi said, "SCO member states are all friends and partners. We should respect our differences, maintain strategic communication, build up consensus and strengthen solidarity and collaboration," he said. Xi added that "We should make the pie of cooperation bigger," and said that expanding cooperation would allow member nations to "fully utilise the endowment of every country". He said this would help member states "fulfill our responsibility for peace, stability, development and prosperity in the region".

Chinese President Xi Jinping, addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, has called on member states to "make the pie of cooperation bigger" and strengthen solidarity.

‘World’s largest regional bloc’: Xi Jinping urges cooperation, pitches SCO as $30 trillion powerhouse

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White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro has ignited a new controversy by making a crude, caste-based remark to justify the 50% US tariff on Indian imports. Here's what he said.



US President Donald Trump's White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro has once again sought to justify the POTUS's excessive 50 per cent tariff on imports from India. Making a crude, caste based remark, Navarro, on Sunday (Aug 31) blamed India for the war between Ukraine and Russia, accusing Brahmins of the country of “profiteering at the expense of the Indian people.” What did Navarro say? White House trade adviser Peter Navarro doubled down on his defense of US President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports, this time drawing controversy with a caste-related remark. In an interview with Fox News on Monday (Sep 1), Navarro accused India of enabling trade imbalances and geopolitical alliances that counter American interests. While accusing India’s Brahmin community of "profiteering at the expense of the Indian people" he described India as nothing but a "laundromat for the Kremlin," alleging that New Delhi was helping Russia bypass sanctions through oil trade. Also read | Modi rejected Trump's Nobel prize fantasy during call, reveals shocking report — 50% tariff the price of POTUS' bruised ego? Modi a 'great leader' but... Navarro called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "great leader," but accused him of "getting in bed with Putin". He warned that India's ties with Russia and China undermine its image as the world's largest democracy. "So, you know, look, Modi's a great leader... But I don't understand why he's getting into bed with Putin and Xi Jinping...when he's the leader of the biggest democracy in the world. I would just simply say to the Indian people. Please, understand what's going on here. You've got Brahmins profiteering at the expense of the Indian people. We need that to stop," he added. Also read | ‘Satanic’ Trump White House portrait sets internet on fire—netizens call it his most honest image yet, compare POTUS to Hitler

White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro has ignited a new controversy by making a crude, caste-based remark to justify the 50% US tariff on Indian imports. Here's what he said.

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In the last week of August, US President Donald Trump sported for the first time a revised version of the ubiquitous red Make America Great Again baseball hat. The bold white lettering on the front says TRUMP WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING. &nbsp;&nbsp;The new hat, which leaves no doubt about how the American president thinks of himself, is not yet for sale on the website of the official Trump store but private sellers were quick to market the MAGA update for a range of prices, from &nbsp;$14 up.&nbsp;Trump’s new hat slogan brings to mind the famous assertion “l’etat, c’est moi”, Louis XIV, the ‘Sun King’ who ruled France from 1634 to 1715, told parliament in Paris in 1655. The phrase translates as “I am the State” and reflects the monarch’s absolute power.&nbsp;Trump’s Democratic critics say the president is dreaming of the power wielded by monarchs and cite his campaign to extend the power of the executive by weakening the other two pillars of the US government’s separation of powers, the legislative and the judicial. &nbsp;&nbsp;The Democratic opposition has been slow in reacting to the new hat’s slogan, though it provides plenty of ammunition for mocking it, not least Trump’s often-repeated assertion during his campaign for the presidency that he could end the war between Russia and Ukraine in a day. &nbsp;&nbsp;The first time Donald Trump assured the world that he could end Russia’s devastating all-out war on Ukraine in a day was on March 5, 2023, when he was running for re-election to a second term. “Before I even arrive at the Oval Office, I will have the war settled. It will take no longer than one day,” he told a cheering crowd. &nbsp;&nbsp;By the end of August, seven months into his second term, that was 891 days ago, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has ignored his American counterpart’s suggestions for a ceasefire to stop the enormous casualties on both sides. &nbsp;&nbsp;A made-for-television summit between the two men in Alaska this month was followed by a sharp increase in Russian bombings.&nbsp;Trump has long boasted of his good relations with Putin, whom he has called “dear Vlad” but they have made no dent in the Russian’s insistence that the “root causes” of the conflict must be addressed before any ceasefire. In essence, the root causes mean the existence of an independent pro-Western state bordering on Russia.&nbsp;Though TRUMP WAS RIGHT ON EVERYTHING is open for debate on a long string of events, most of the president’s core supporters stand by him even though some of them are angered by his administration’s failure to provide full information on the “Epstein files” relating to the sex crimes of the late convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. &nbsp;&nbsp;For those whose support has not been diminished, there is a vast array of merchandise to show their backing in public. The most widely displayed are red MAGA hats, but for those seeking variations, the Trump store offers 96 models in a range of colours, including green. &nbsp;&nbsp;There are also T-shirts, tote bags, hoodies, pickleball paddles, coffee mugs, a variety of Trump ankle socks, tumblers with the logo of Mar-a-Lago, the president’s Florida home, needlepoint Trump coaster sets, and a newly arrived Trump dog bow tie. &nbsp;&nbsp;According to campaign aides, the shop has sold more than two million MAGA hats since the beginning of 2023, when the campaign gathered steam. There are no figures on sales since Trump’s re-election, but there clearly is no shortage of merchandise other than red hats. &nbsp;&nbsp;The hat slogan, MAGA, turned into a movement. Turning TRUMP WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING into a catchy acronym appears to be as difficult as ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Or Israel’s assault on Gaza city.&nbsp;Trump presided over a meeting of that conflict on August 27 that brought together his son-in-law Jared Kushner, his special envoy Steve Witkoff and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The White House was uncharacteristically tight-lipped about the meeting.&nbsp;Witkoff told a television interviewer that the administration was putting together “a very comprehensive plan” for the region. No details were given. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has matched Putin in ignoring US suggestions, pressed on with a full-scale offensive to take over Gaza City, home to a million Palestinians.&nbsp;Another Trump policy which clashes with the slogan on his hat is the imposition of tariffs on countries around the world, a move which upended the global trading system.&nbsp;The highest import tariffs on a major US trading partner took effect on August 27 – 50 per cent on India, including 25 per cent to punish the world’s most populous country for purchasing oil from Russia. The Trump administration argues that those imports prop up the Russian economy and allow Putin to press on with his war of aggression.&nbsp;However, just two days after the levies on India took effect, a federal court ruled that many of the tariffs were illegal because Trump lacked the authority to impose tariffs on nearly all imports to the United States.&nbsp;The decision undercuts a core tenet of Trump’s economic agenda, but the judges allowed the tariffs to remain in force to allow the administration to take the case to the Supreme Court, probably in mid-October. The outcome of the court’s decision is uncertain.&nbsp;What is certain is that America’s trade partners have been watching the tariff decisions with a mixture of bafflement, irritation and anger over Trump’s apparent assumption that his power has no limits. &nbsp;&nbsp;The most vocal critic of the American president has been his Brazilian counterpart, Luis Inacio Lula de Silva, whose country faces as steep a tariff rate as India. In an interview with the US network CNN, he said:&nbsp;“I’ve been saying publicly that we will use all the words that exist in the dictionary in trying to negotiate. That’s how the trade world works. What we cannot have is President Trump forgetting that he was elected to govern the US. He was not elected to be the emperor of the world.”

Trump’s new hat slogan brings to mind the famous assertion “l’etat, c’est moi”, Louis XIV, the ‘Sun King’ who ruled France from 1634 to 1715, told parliament in Paris in 1655. The phrase translates as “I am the State” and reflects the monarch’s absolute power.

In the last week of August, US President Donald Trump sported for the first time a revised version of the ubiquitous red Make America Great Again baseball hat. The bold white lettering on the front says TRUMP WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING. The new hat, which leaves no doubt about how the American president thinks of himself, is not yet for sale on the website of the official Trump store but private sellers were quick to market the MAGA update for a range of prices, from $14 up. Trump’s new hat slogan brings to mind the famous assertion “l’etat, c’est moi”, Louis XIV, the ‘Sun King’ who ruled France from 1634 to 1715, told parliament in Paris in 1655. The phrase translates as “I am the State” and reflects the monarch’s absolute power. Trump’s Democratic critics say the president is dreaming of the power wielded by monarchs and cite his campaign to extend the power of the executive by weakening the other two pillars of the US government’s separation of powers, the legislative and the judicial. The Democratic opposition has been slow in reacting to the new hat’s slogan, though it provides plenty of ammunition for mocking it, not least Trump’s often-repeated assertion during his campaign for the presidency that he could end the war between Russia and Ukraine in a day. The first time Donald Trump assured the world that he could end Russia’s devastating all-out war on Ukraine in a day was on March 5, 2023, when he was running for re-election to a second term. “Before I even arrive at the Oval Office, I will have the war settled. It will take no longer than one day,” he told a cheering crowd. By the end of August, seven months into his second term, that was 891 days ago, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has ignored his American counterpart’s suggestions for a ceasefire to stop the enormous casualties on both sides. A made-for-television summit between the two men in Alaska this month was followed by a sharp increase in Russian bombings. Trump has long boasted of his good relations with Putin, whom he has called “dear Vlad” but they have made no dent in the Russian’s insistence that the “root causes” of the conflict must be addressed before any ceasefire. In essence, the root causes mean the existence of an independent pro-Western state bordering on Russia. Though TRUMP WAS RIGHT ON EVERYTHING is open for debate on a long string of events, most of the president’s core supporters stand by him even though some of them are angered by his administration’s failure to provide full information on the “Epstein files” relating to the sex crimes of the late convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. For those whose support has not been diminished, there is a vast array of merchandise to show their backing in public. The most widely displayed are red MAGA hats, but for those seeking variations, the Trump store offers 96 models in a range of colours, including green. There are also T-shirts, tote bags, hoodies, pickleball paddles, coffee mugs, a variety of Trump ankle socks, tumblers with the logo of Mar-a-Lago, the president’s Florida home, needlepoint Trump coaster sets, and a newly arrived Trump dog bow tie. According to campaign aides, the shop has sold more than two million MAGA hats since the beginning of 2023, when the campaign gathered steam. There are no figures on sales since Trump’s re-election, but there clearly is no shortage of merchandise other than red hats. The hat slogan, MAGA, turned into a movement. Turning TRUMP WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING into a catchy acronym appears to be as difficult as ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Or Israel’s assault on Gaza city. Trump presided over a meeting of that conflict on August 27 that brought together his son-in-law Jared Kushner, his special envoy Steve Witkoff and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The White House was uncharacteristically tight-lipped about the meeting. Witkoff told a television interviewer that the administration was putting together “a very comprehensive plan” for the region. No details were given. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has matched Putin in ignoring US suggestions, pressed on with a full-scale offensive to take over Gaza City, home to a million Palestinians. Another Trump policy which clashes with the slogan on his hat is the imposition of tariffs on countries around the world, a move which upended the global trading system. The highest import tariffs on a major US trading partner took effect on August 27 – 50 per cent on India, including 25 per cent to punish the world’s most populous country for purchasing oil from Russia. The Trump administration argues that those imports prop up the Russian economy and allow Putin to press on with his war of aggression. However, just two days after the levies on India took effect, a federal court ruled that many of the tariffs were illegal because Trump lacked the authority to impose tariffs on nearly all imports to the United States. The decision undercuts a core tenet of Trump’s economic agenda, but the judges allowed the tariffs to remain in force to allow the administration to take the case to the Supreme Court, probably in mid-October. The outcome of the court’s decision is uncertain. What is certain is that America’s trade partners have been watching the tariff decisions with a mixture of bafflement, irritation and anger over Trump’s apparent assumption that his power has no limits. The most vocal critic of the American president has been his Brazilian counterpart, Luis Inacio Lula de Silva, whose country faces as steep a tariff rate as India. In an interview with the US network CNN, he said: “I’ve been saying publicly that we will use all the words that exist in the dictionary in trying to negotiate. That’s how the trade world works. What we cannot have is President Trump forgetting that he was elected to govern the US. He was not elected to be the emperor of the world.”

Trump’s new hat slogan brings to mind the famous assertion “l’etat, c’est moi”, Louis XIV, the ‘Sun King’ who ruled France from 1634 to 1715, told parliament in Paris in 1655. The phrase translates as “I am the State” and reflects the monarch’s absolute power.

Trump 2.0 – A revealing message on a red hat

A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday (Aug 31), killing at least two children and injuring more than a dozen others, local officials said. The death toll may be higher, Reuters, citing Ajmal Darwaish, spokesperson for the Nangarhar province’s health department, reports that at least nine people were killed and 25 were injured.&nbsp;<h2>What happened?</h2>The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake struck at 11:47 pm local time (1917 GMT), with its epicentre about 27 kilometres northeast of Jalalabad in Nangarhar Province. The tremors originated at a shallow depth of eight kilometres, amplifying their impact. Just 20 minutes later, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit the same region, according to USGS. It was then followed by another aftershock, this one of 5.2 magnitude. Both the aftershocks happened at a depth of 10km (6.21 miles).&nbsp;Provincial authorities said the two children died when the roof of their home collapsed. At least 15 others were injured, with damage reported across several districts.&nbsp;The quake was felt hundreds of kilometres away, shaking buildings in Kabul and even Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, which is around 370 kilometres from the epicentre, according to AFP.<h2>Taliban confirms human casualties</h2>On X, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said, "Sadly, tonight's earthquake has caused loss of life and property damage in some of our eastern provinces." He added that "Local officials and residents are currently engaged in rescue efforts for the affected people. Support teams from the center and nearby provinces are also on their way, and all available resources will be utilised to save lives."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sadly, tonight&#39;s earthquake has caused loss of life and property damage in some of our eastern provinces. Local officials and residents are currently engaged in rescue efforts for the affected people. Support teams from the center and nearby provinces are also on their way,&mdash; Zabihullah (..ذبـــــیح الله م ) (@Zabehulah_M33) <a href="https://twitter.com/Zabehulah_M33/status/1962271404436369530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

An orange alert has been issued by the USGS PAGER system, which predicts economic and human loss after earthquakes. It said that "Significant casualties are likely and the disaster is potentially widespread. Past events with this alert level have required a regional or national level response".&nbsp;Earthquakes are common in Afghanistan, particularly near the Hindu Kush mountains where major tectonic plates converge. The country's vulnerability is worsened by poor infrastructure, which often leads to high casualties during strong tremors.&nbsp;The disaster came just a day after flash floods in Nangarhar killed five people and destroyed farmland and property, piling further strain on local communities.

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border, killing at least 9 people and injuring over 115. The shallow quake, which hit late Sunday, was centred near Jalalabad in Nangarhar province and was followed by multiple aftershocks.

A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday (Aug 31), killing at least two children and injuring more than a dozen others, local officials said. The death toll may be higher, Reuters, citing Ajmal Darwaish, spokesperson for the Nangarhar province’s health department, reports that at least nine people were killed and 25 were injured. What happened? The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake struck at 11:47 pm local time (1917 GMT), with its epicentre about 27 kilometres northeast of Jalalabad in Nangarhar Province. The tremors originated at a shallow depth of eight kilometres, amplifying their impact. Just 20 minutes later, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit the same region, according to USGS. It was then followed by another aftershock, this one of 5.2 magnitude. Both the aftershocks happened at a depth of 10km (6.21 miles). Provincial authorities said the two children died when the roof of their home collapsed. At least 15 others were injured, with damage reported across several districts. The quake was felt hundreds of kilometres away, shaking buildings in Kabul and even Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, which is around 370 kilometres from the epicentre, according to AFP. Taliban confirms human casualties On X, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said, "Sadly, tonight's earthquake has caused loss of life and property damage in some of our eastern provinces." He added that "Local officials and residents are currently engaged in rescue efforts for the affected people. Support teams from the center and nearby provinces are also on their way, and all available resources will be utilised to save lives."

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border, killing at least 9 people and injuring over 115. The shallow quake, which hit late Sunday, was centred near Jalalabad in Nangarhar province and was followed by multiple aftershocks.

Deadly 6.0 earthquake rocks Afghanistan; At least 9 killed, including 2 children

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.<h2>Key bilateral meetings on the sidelines</h2>During the summit, Modi held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He also met Russian President Vladimir Putin. Alongside these meetings, Modi participated in the main SCO deliberations. It was PM Modi's first visit to China following the Galwan Valley clashes in 2020.<h2>Why does the summit matter?</h2>The timing is significant. The summit comes just weeks after US President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, including a 25 per cent duty tied to New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian crude. For India, the SCO platform offers not just regional engagement but also an opportunity to balance its global energy and trade interests.<h2>Stay connected with WION for all LIVE updates on the SCO Summit 2025</h2>

PM Modi said on his social media platform X, “Concluding a productive visit to China, where I attended the SCO Summit and interacted with various world leaders. Also emphasised India’s stand on key global issues. Thankful to President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government and people for the successful organisation of this Summit.”

PM Modi lauds China and President Xi Jinping for successful organisation of the SCO Summit 2025

After concluding his visit to China for the SCO summit, PM Modi took to X to write, “Concluding a productive visit to China, where I attended the SCO Summit and interacted with various world leaders. Also emphasised India’s stand on key global issues. Thankful to President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government and people for the successful organisation of this Summit.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs from Tianjin, China, 

"We have been in continued discussion, we welcome all recently introduced peace efforts in that area. We hope all parties will move ahead constructively. It is pertinent to find a way to end the conflict and permanent peace," said Modi.

Modi calls for peace in Ukraine as he meets Putin 

“India and Russia have always stood shoulder to shoulder even in the most difficult situations. Our close cooperation is important not only for the people of both countries but also for global peace, stability and prosperity”, said PM Modi at meeting with Putin.&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&amp;quot;India and Russia have always stood shoulder to shoulder even in the most difficult situations. Our close cooperation is important not only for the people of both countries but also for global peace, stability and prosperity...&amp;quot;: Indian PM Narendra Modi during meeting with… &lt;a href="https://t.co/NYmqczgL5x"&gt;pic.twitter.com/NYmqczgL5x&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; WION (@WIONews) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1962405226482413849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

PM Modi hails India-Russia partnership, close cooperation

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Tianjin, China.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(Source: ANI/DD News) &lt;a href="https://t.co/zmNI9iiYDH"&gt;pic.twitter.com/zmNI9iiYDH&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1962402223306297353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

PM Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Russian President Putin in Tianjin, China

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;After the proceedings at the SCO Summit venue, President Putin and I travelled together to the venue of our bilateral meeting. Conversations with him are always insightful. &lt;a href="https://t.co/oYZVGDLxtc"&gt;pic.twitter.com/oYZVGDLxtc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1962386368337998092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Conversations with President Putin are always insightful: PM Modi

At the SCO Summit, Member States have taken a strong stance against terrorism; they have condemned the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 that claimed 26 innocent lives. In a joint statement, they expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences’ to the families of the dead and the wounded.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sco-member-states-strongly-condemn-pahalgam-attack-in-declaration-1756703113579">SCO Member States strongly condemn Pahalgam terror attack in declaration</a>

SCO Member States strongly condemn Pahalgam terror attack in declaration

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Tianjin Declaration of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&amp;quot;The Member States strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. They expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the dead and the… &lt;a href="https://t.co/Wz6xyZDXjm"&gt;pic.twitter.com/Wz6xyZDXjm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1962380890895745050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

 Member States strongly condemned the terrorist attack in India's Pahalgam on 22 April 2025: Tianjin Declaration

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | At the Shanghai Cooperation Council (SCO) Members Session in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, &amp;quot;Security, peace and stability are the basis of development of any country. But terrorism, separatism and extremism are big challenges in this path. Terrorism… &lt;a href="https://t.co/BCEm6JfJFj"&gt;pic.twitter.com/BCEm6JfJFj&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1962368912550752336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

India took the initiative to fight Al Qaeda: PM Modi

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | &amp;quot;We have to say clearly and unanimously that no double standards are acceptable on terrorism...&amp;quot; says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Council (SCO) Members Session in Tianjin, China&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;PM Modi says, &amp;quot;... This attack was an open challenge to every… &lt;a href="https://t.co/n9LlMc91Kq"&gt;https://t.co/n9LlMc91Kq&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://t.co/UtlvwlHo5B"&gt;pic.twitter.com/UtlvwlHo5B&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1962368521402487158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

No double standards are acceptable on terrorism: PM Modi

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WATCH&lt;/a&gt; | At the Shanghai Cooperation Council (SCO) Members Session in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, &amp;quot;Security, peace and stability are the basis of development of any country. But terrorism, separatism and extremism are big challenges in this path. Terrorism… &lt;a href="https://t.co/BCEm6JfJFj"&gt;pic.twitter.com/BCEm6JfJFj&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1962368912550752336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

'Security, peace and stability basis of developmnet of any country': PM Modi

In what was clearly a dig at Pakistan, Indian PM Narendra Modi, while speaking at SCO said, “No double standards acceptable on terrorism&nbsp;to&nbsp;us”

Modi slams Pakistan at SCO Summit

PM Modi thanks SCO members for standing with India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror summit.

PM Modi mentions Pahalgam terror attack at SCO

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to provide 2 billion yuan (about 281 million US dollars) in grant to member states of the SCO within this year.

Chian pledges $281 million to member states

Speaking during the SCO plenary session, Indian PM Modi said," Today is the Independence Day of Uzbekistan. Yesterday was the National day of Kyrgyzstan. I want to extend my best wishes&nbsp;to&nbsp;both&nbsp;nations."

PM Modi extends Independence day wishes to Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Always a delight to meet President Putin! &lt;a href="https://t.co/XtDSyWEmtw"&gt;pic.twitter.com/XtDSyWEmtw&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1962344632085545397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Always a delight to meet President Putin!: PM Modi

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;A glance speaks louder than words?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif watches as Indian PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk past him at the SCO summit.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What do you think is going through his mind? &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIONatSCO2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#WIONatSCO2025&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://t.co/g7YDKQBoHG"&gt;pic.twitter.com/g7YDKQBoHG&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— WION (@WIONews) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1962350171611947255?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

Pak PM Shahbaz Sharif struck by FOMO?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi closes his SCO address, which runs about 10 minutes. &nbsp;

PM Modi's SCO address ends

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping shared light moments ahead of the SCO Summit's plenary session. The leaders were seen holding discussions and having a conversation in a pull aside. President Putin and Prime Minister Modi greeted each other with a warm hug, after which they walked towards the stage for a family photo of the SCO members.

PM Modi, Putin, Xi share bonhomie ahead of SCO plenary session

&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Interactions in Tianjin continue! Exchanging perspectives with President Putin and President Xi during the SCO Summit. &lt;a href="https://t.co/K1eKVoHCvv"&gt;pic.twitter.com/K1eKVoHCvv&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1962345355045158979?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;September 1, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

PM Modi posts pictures with China's Xi, and Russia's Putin

In a statement on Sunday (Aug 31), Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said, "Let me say through your channel that I'm looking forward to attending SCO Summit tomorrow [Monday]. Number one, Eurasia will be connected with central and south Asia. And it will promote the Shanghai Spirit. [With] President Xi Jinping in the chair, I'm sure it will have a very positive result. And Pakistan, as a member state of this organization and a true friend of China, will contribute whatever we can to make the summit a roaring success."&nbsp;

Pakistani PM says hoping for even closer connectivity across Eurasia through SCO Tianjin Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the ‘elephant and dragon must come together.’ The remark signals Beijing’s call for cooperation with India amid ongoing regional tensions and global challenges<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sco-summit-2025-xi-jinping-to-modi-elephant-and-dragon-should-dance-together-1756692817391">Watch video here</a> &nbsp;

SCO Summit 2025: Xi Jinping to Modi: 'Elephant and Dragon Should Dance Together'

The opening ceremony of Day 2 of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has begun, and world leaders, including Indian PM Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and others, are in attendance. &nbsp;

Leaders attend SCO opening ceremony in Tianjin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the plenary session of the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Council summit today in Tianjin, following which he will hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin."Prime Minister will be addressing the plenary session of the Summit, where he will outline India's approach to fostering regional cooperation under the SCO umbrella," confirmed Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Sunday.

PM Modi to address plenary session of SCO summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, in their meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, discussed ways to increase and balance the bilateral ties between their countries. At a press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that the two leaders exchanged views on how to increase and balance trade, strengthen people-to-people ties, and manage trans-border rivers.Misri noted that both leaders recognised the crucial role their economies play in stabilising global trade. "Both leaders underlined the need once again to proceed from a political and strategic direction to reduce their bilateral trade deficit, facilitate bilateral trade and investment ties in both directions, and increase policy transparency and predictability," Misri said.They also touched on the border issue, with Modi emphasising that peace and tranquillity are essential for the smooth development of bilateral relations.

Modi and Xi discussed balancing trade and border peace at SCO Summit: MEA

PM Modi is in China for his first visit since 2020 to attend the SCO Summit. On Day 1 of the summit, he held vital bilateral talks with President Xi Jinping. Today, on Day 2, he will be undertaking high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Stay tuned to WION for all LIVE updates.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Key bilateral meetings on the sidelines During the summit, Modi held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He also met Russian President Vladimir Putin. Alongside these meetings, Modi participated in the main SCO deliberations. It was PM Modi's first visit to China following the Galwan Valley clashes in 2020. Why does the summit matter? The timing is significant. The summit comes just weeks after US President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, including a 25 per cent duty tied to New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian crude. For India, the SCO platform offers not just regional engagement but also an opportunity to balance its global energy and trade interests. Stay connected with WION for all LIVE updates on the SCO Summit 2025

PM Modi was in China for his first visit since 2020 to attend the SCO Summit. On Day 1 of the summit, he held bilateral talks with President Xi Jinping. Today, on Day 2, he undertook high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp;

SCO Summit 2025 Day 2 Highlights: PM Modi wraps up event after meeting top leaders

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto cancelled his China trip amid nationwide protests over proposed new housing allowance for parliament members. Demonstrators looted the Finance Minister’s house. The unrest reflects growing public dissatisfaction over political and economic issues.

Indonesia in chaos as anti-govt protest intensifies: President cancels China visit, protesters loot minister’s house - What's happening

&nbsp;&nbsp;Pope Leo XIV on Sunday prayed for the victims of a shooting at a Catholic school Mass in the United States and called for an end to the “pandemic of arms, large and small.” The first pope from the US spoke in English as he condemned the attack and the “logic of weapons” fuelling wars around the world during his Sunday noon blessing from his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square.“Our prayers for the victims of the tragic shooting during a school Mass in the American state of Minnesota,” said the Chicago-born Leo.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We hold in our prayers the countless children killed and injured every day around the world. Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms, large and small, which infects our world.”&nbsp;Two children, Fletcher Merkel, eight, and Harper Moyski, 10, were killed in the shooting on Wednesday while praying at the Annunciation Catholic school church in Minneapolis, and 18 people were injured. The shooter fired 116 rifle rounds through the church’s glass windows before he died by suicide.&nbsp;The killing of children in the shooting reignited the debate over gun control in America. The US witnesses more mass shootings than other countries around the world.Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, had long criticised the proliferation of arms and denounced gun manufacturers as “merchants of death.” In his historic 2015 speech to the US Congress, the Argentine pope asked the lawmakers why weapons were being sold purely to kill.“Sadly, the answer, as we all know, is simply for money: money that is drenched in blood, often innocent blood,” Francis said then.&nbsp;Leo opened his appeal Sunday by demanding an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and a “serious commitment to dialogue” from the warring sides.“It’s time that those responsible renounce the logic of weapons and take the path of negotiations and peace, with the support of the international community,” he said. “The voice of weapons must be silenced, while the voice of fraternity and justice must rise.”

The killing of children in the shooting reignited the debate over gun control in America. The US witnesses more mass shootings than other countries. Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, had long criticised the proliferation of arms and denounced gun manufacturers as “merchants of death.”

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday prayed for the victims of a shooting at a Catholic school Mass in the United States and called for an end to the “pandemic of arms, large and small.” The first pope from the US spoke in English as he condemned the attack and the “logic of weapons” fuelling wars around the world during his Sunday noon blessing from his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square. “Our prayers for the victims of the tragic shooting during a school Mass in the American state of Minnesota,” said the Chicago-born Leo. “We hold in our prayers the countless children killed and injured every day around the world. Let us plead God to stop the pandemic of arms, large and small, which infects our world.” Two children, Fletcher Merkel, eight, and Harper Moyski, 10, were killed in the shooting on Wednesday while praying at the Annunciation Catholic school church in Minneapolis, and 18 people were injured. The shooter fired 116 rifle rounds through the church’s glass windows before he died by suicide. The killing of children in the shooting reignited the debate over gun control in America. The US witnesses more mass shootings than other countries around the world. Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, had long criticised the proliferation of arms and denounced gun manufacturers as “merchants of death.” In his historic 2015 speech to the US Congress, the Argentine pope asked the lawmakers why weapons were being sold purely to kill. “Sadly, the answer, as we all know, is simply for money: money that is drenched in blood, often innocent blood,” Francis said then. Leo opened his appeal Sunday by demanding an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and a “serious commitment to dialogue” from the warring sides. “It’s time that those responsible renounce the logic of weapons and take the path of negotiations and peace, with the support of the international community,” he said. “The voice of weapons must be silenced, while the voice of fraternity and justice must rise.”

The killing of children in the shooting reignited the debate over gun control in America. The US witnesses more mass shootings than other countries. Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, had long criticised the proliferation of arms and denounced gun manufacturers as “merchants of death.”

‘End the pandemic of arms’: Pope prays for Minnesota school shooting victims

Ukraine’s military said on 31 August that Russia’s 2025 spring, summer campaign had failed, despite Moscow’s repeated claims of battlefield progress. “After three and a half years of full-scale Kremlin aggression, yet another of its ‘seasonal’ offensives has ended in almost nothing,” the General Staff said in a post on Facebook, calling Moscow’s declarations “wishful thinking” and “outright lies.” The statement came a day after Russia’s top general, Valery Gerasimov, claimed his forces held the upper hand and insisted the war would continue.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-trump-s-alive-russia-s-unstoppable-medvedev-mocks-europe-says-he-has-two-bad-news-for-merz-and-macron-1756662748156">‘Trump’s alive, Russia’s unstoppable’: Medvedev mocks Europe, says he has TWO bad news for Merz and Macron</a><h2>Heavy losses for Russian forces</h2>Ukraine’s General Staff rejected Russian figures on captured territory, saying the only verifiable outcome for Moscow was its own mounting casualties. “The only 100% verified result achieved by Russia since the beginning of 2025 is its own losses, over 291,000 soldiers killed and wounded,” the statement read. It added that Russia had also lost 2,174 armoured fighting vehicles, 1,201 tanks, 7,303 artillery systems and 157 multiple launch rocket systems.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-party-of-war-kremlin-says-europe-not-russia-is-blocking-trump-s-ukraine-peace-plan-1756658905791">‘Party of war’: Kremlin says Europe, not Russia, is blocking Trump’s Ukraine peace plan</a>President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on social media that Russia’s heaviest defeats came in Donetsk Oblast, particularly around Pokrovsk, where Moscow had concentrated its main push. “They failed to achieve any of their strategic objectives,” he said.<h2>No major cities captured</h2>Kyiv noted that in 2025, Russia had not taken full control of any major Ukrainian city, despite months of offensives. Gerasimov, however, defended Moscow’s campaign, saying “targeted massive fire strikes continue,” in reference to Russia’s regular missile and drone attacks. He claimed they were aimed only at military facilities, though evidence shows civilian sites are often hit.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-missile-drone-strikes-russia-mocks-trump-s-deadline-says-ukraine-war-will-continue-army-chief-warns-1756645748035">More missile, drone strikes? Russia mocks Trump’s deadline, says Ukraine war will continue, army chief warns</a><h2>Strikes continue to kill civilians</h2>On 28 August, a Russian strike on Kyiv killed 25 people, including four children aged 2, 14 and 17. More than 20 locations were damaged, among them a shopping centre, the British Council building, and the EU mission to Ukraine. Ukraine’s military said Moscow’s claims of “precision strikes” ring hollow.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-stupidly-keep-fighting-trump-admits-putin-summit-flopped-says-i-thought-i-had-it-done-1756643336744">'Stupidly, keep fighting': Trump admits Putin summit flopped, says 'I thought I had it done'</a>“As for the aggressor state’s claims of ‘precision strikes only against military targets, ’ thousands of Ukrainian civilians know the real price of such boasts, losing their homes, relatives, and loved ones every day,” the General Staff said. It added, “Wherever a Russian ‘Iskander’ missile falls, a so-called ‘UAF command post’ or ‘foreign mercenary base’ is declared. The consequence of Russia’s constant violations of international humanitarian law is human lives.”

Ukraine’s military dismissed Russia’s claims of progress, calling its 2025 summer offensive a failure. Kyiv said Moscow achieved “almost nothing” except heavy losses: over 291,000 troops, thousands of tanks, vehicles and artillery destroyed.

Ukraine’s military said on 31 August that Russia’s 2025 spring, summer campaign had failed, despite Moscow’s repeated claims of battlefield progress. “After three and a half years of full-scale Kremlin aggression, yet another of its ‘seasonal’ offensives has ended in almost nothing,” the General Staff said in a post on Facebook, calling Moscow’s declarations “wishful thinking” and “outright lies.” The statement came a day after Russia’s top general, Valery Gerasimov, claimed his forces held the upper hand and insisted the war would continue. Also read: ‘Trump’s alive, Russia’s unstoppable’: Medvedev mocks Europe, says he has TWO bad news for Merz and Macron Heavy losses for Russian forces Ukraine’s General Staff rejected Russian figures on captured territory, saying the only verifiable outcome for Moscow was its own mounting casualties. “The only 100% verified result achieved by Russia since the beginning of 2025 is its own losses, over 291,000 soldiers killed and wounded,” the statement read. It added that Russia had also lost 2,174 armoured fighting vehicles, 1,201 tanks, 7,303 artillery systems and 157 multiple launch rocket systems. Also read: ‘Party of war’: Kremlin says Europe, not Russia, is blocking Trump’s Ukraine peace plan President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on social media that Russia’s heaviest defeats came in Donetsk Oblast, particularly around Pokrovsk, where Moscow had concentrated its main push. “They failed to achieve any of their strategic objectives,” he said. No major cities captured Kyiv noted that in 2025, Russia had not taken full control of any major Ukrainian city, despite months of offensives. Gerasimov, however, defended Moscow’s campaign, saying “targeted massive fire strikes continue,” in reference to Russia’s regular missile and drone attacks. He claimed they were aimed only at military facilities, though evidence shows civilian sites are often hit. Also read: More missile, drone strikes? Russia mocks Trump’s deadline, says Ukraine war will continue, army chief warns Strikes continue to kill civilians On 28 August, a Russian strike on Kyiv killed 25 people, including four children aged 2, 14 and 17. More than 20 locations were damaged, among them a shopping centre, the British Council building, and the EU mission to Ukraine. Ukraine’s military said Moscow’s claims of “precision strikes” ring hollow. Also read: 'Stupidly, keep fighting': Trump admits Putin summit flopped, says 'I thought I had it done' “As for the aggressor state’s claims of ‘precision strikes only against military targets, ’ thousands of Ukrainian civilians know the real price of such boasts, losing their homes, relatives, and loved ones every day,” the General Staff said. It added, “Wherever a Russian ‘Iskander’ missile falls, a so-called ‘UAF command post’ or ‘foreign mercenary base’ is declared. The consequence of Russia’s constant violations of international humanitarian law is human lives.”

Ukraine’s military dismissed Russia’s claims of progress, calling its 2025 summer offensive a failure. Kyiv said Moscow achieved “almost nothing” except heavy losses: over 291,000 troops, thousands of tanks, vehicles and artillery destroyed.

'Wishful thinking, outright lies': Ukraine slams Russia’s war boasts, says Moscow's summer offensive achieved 'nothing'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s official visits to East Asia, Japan and China, from 29 August to 1 September, should be viewed as part of a well-considered strategic approach to reconnect India with important players in the multipolar world of the 21st century. The year 2025 is turning out to be a memorable milestone in this journey. His meeting with the US president in February in Washington and his interaction with G7 leaders, including Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, at the Kananaskis Summit in May have now been followed by his visits to Japan, and later to China to participate in the SCO Summit in Tianjin. If all goes well, the year could end with Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump visiting India before the year ends.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sco-summit-2025-can-sco-and-brics-become-a-genuine-counterweight-to-western-alliances-such-as-nato-g7-and-eu-1756554676724">SCO Summit 2025: Can SCO and BRICS become a genuine counterweight to Western alliances such as NATO, G7 and EU?</a><h2>The context</h2>In this global context, Japan continues to enjoy a position of exceptional significance for India, A fellow Asian democracy, a valued source of trade, technology and investment, and a nation with a long memory of positive links with India, Japan has acquired even greater weight as an Indo-Pacific power working closely with its other partners, the US, Australia, and India.At a time when US-India ties are under exceptional strain due to the tariff and other issues, legitimate doubts have been raised about the immediate future of the Quad. In his pre-PM visit media briefing on 26 August. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri sought to dispel these doubts by stressing that further development of the Quad cooperation would figure in the talks in Tokyo. “Both our countries attach high value to this forum and this partnership,” he said.The continuing faith in the in the relevance of the Quad was reinforced from the other end of the Indian Ocean by Penny Wong, the Australian foreign minister, who told a group of visiting Indian journalists on 27 August that India and her country were “strong partners of the Quad” because “we have those shared strategic objectives,” The Japanese government too has been on the same page.Scholars observing the evolution of India-Japan relations in recent years have been in broad agreement that ties continue to make progress, despite the frequent change of prime ministers in Japan. PM Modi has had to deal with four PMs since 2014, namely Shinzo Abe, Yoshihide Suga, Fumio Kishida, and Shigeru Ishiba. This results from a deep convergence of interests, as Sanjay Kumar Verma, a former Indian ambassador to Japan, pointed out. The two sides have also been conscious of the challenges facing the relationship. These include Japanese frustration over “India’s regulatory complexity” and India’s concerns about “Japan’s slowing economy.”This stand-alone Modi visit for the 15th annual summit with Japan was the first since 2018, though he has visited the country since then for multilateral engagements. Besides, this was the eighth time Modi had visited Japan since becoming PM in 2014. It is well known that, even as the chief minister of Gujarat, he frequently visited China and Japan, reflecting the importance he attached to relations with the two Asian powers. Experts believe that the visit to Japan and then to China represented a shrewd endeavour at balancing several priorities of Indian foreign policy.<h2>What the two leaders said</h2>In his statement upon departure from Delhi and in the speeches and remarks he delivered while in Japan, PM Modi emphasised the importance of the India-Japan partnership for the two countries and beyond. “As two of the largest economies and vibrant democracies of the world, their partnership is extremely important, not just for the two countries but for global peace and stability as well,” he observed. He called Japan “a tech powerhouse” and India “a talent powerhouse,” suggesting that constructive collaboration between the two would help them lead the revolution in green energy, mobility, and logistics infrastructure. Ishiba agreed, adding, “We need to take advantage of each other’s strengths, to bring solutions to our challenges and to help each other.”In a crisp joint statement issued after the visit’s conclusion, the two PMs recalled the long-standing friendship linking their nations, which is rooted in “civilizational ties, shared values and interests, common strategic outlook and mutual respect for each other.” Appreciating the progress and cooperation in bilateral relations, they resolved to advance the Special Strategic and Global Partnership further.<h2>Key outcomes</h2>The success of Modi’s visit to Japan should be measured by analysing its tangible outcomes. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted over a dozen of them by listing the important documents signed, in addition to the joint statement. This list includes the following: India-Japan Joint Vision for the Next Decade; Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation, which presents a comprehensive framework to evolve defence and security cooperation as a response to contemporary security challenges; Action Plan for India-Japan Human Resource Exchange; MOUs on Mineral Resources and Digital Partnership 2.0; and the Joint Declaration on Clean Hydrogen and Ammonia.The announcement of other outcomes covered, inter alia, the ambitious target of JPY 10 trillion ($67 billion) as private Japanese investment in India in the next decade, the launch of AI Initiative and the next generation mobility partnership as well as the Forum of Small and Medium Enterprises to strengthen collaboration among SMEs of the countries as “the engines of our respective economies,” and high-level exchanges between Indian states and Japanese prefectures.The joint statement provides detailed information about the three pillars of partnership: defence and security, economic cooperation, and collaboration in various other domains. It made a polite reference to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail, which has been delayed, emphasising its importance and agreeing to commence operations “at the earliest” while acknowledging the need to introduce the latest Japanese Shinkansen technology in India.Two other points may be mentioned here. First, the two governments reaffirmed their commitment to the development of India’s North Eastern Region (NER) by enhancing “hard, soft, and people-to-people connectivity” and continuing their work through the Act East Forum. Second, they welcomed more bilateral cooperation for Africa’s sustainable economic development by establishing “an industrial hub” for trade and investment with Africa. The Indian side showed much interest in PM Ishiba‘s announcement of ‘the economic region initiative’ for the Indian Ocean – Africa region made at TICAD-9.<h2>Assessment</h2>The Indian side has obviously judged the Modi visit as a notable success, given that significant decisions of far-reaching importance have been taken. The impression aptly created was that, despite India’s current difficulties with the US, Japan remains bullish and seriously interested in taking forward the relationship in bilateral,regional, and global domains. This sent out a meaningful signal of its own to China, Modi’s next stop.Both sides expressed their continuing interest in strengthening their cooperation within the Quad, despite continuing (or even increasing) uncertainty about President Trump‘s plan to attend the summit to be hosted by India in 2025. They positively projected the evolution of the Quad into “a vital and enduring regional grouping” and added that they looked forward to the summit later in the year. Modi extended an invitation to his host to visit India for the summit, which was accepted. It was not revealed if they considered a Plan B in the event the US president fails to attend the summit. Finally, they also welcomed close cooperation between the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) and the Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative (IPOI). On the Myanmar question, they found notable convergence on the way forward.Overall, this visit has strengthened not only the India-Japan partnership but also India’s position in Asia and on the global stage.

PM Narendra Modi’s visits to Japan and China highlight India’s strategy to engage key powers. Earlier, he met G7 leaders and the US president, with Putin and Trump possibly visiting India later.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s official visits to East Asia, Japan and China, from 29 August to 1 September, should be viewed as part of a well-considered strategic approach to reconnect India with important players in the multipolar world of the 21st century. The year 2025 is turning out to be a memorable milestone in this journey. His meeting with the US president in February in Washington and his interaction with G7 leaders, including Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, at the Kananaskis Summit in May have now been followed by his visits to Japan, and later to China to participate in the SCO Summit in Tianjin. If all goes well, the year could end with Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump visiting India before the year ends. Also read: SCO Summit 2025: Can SCO and BRICS become a genuine counterweight to Western alliances such as NATO, G7 and EU? The context In this global context, Japan continues to enjoy a position of exceptional significance for India, A fellow Asian democracy, a valued source of trade, technology and investment, and a nation with a long memory of positive links with India, Japan has acquired even greater weight as an Indo-Pacific power working closely with its other partners, the US, Australia, and India. At a time when US-India ties are under exceptional strain due to the tariff and other issues, legitimate doubts have been raised about the immediate future of the Quad. In his pre-PM visit media briefing on 26 August. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri sought to dispel these doubts by stressing that further development of the Quad cooperation would figure in the talks in Tokyo. “Both our countries attach high value to this forum and this partnership,” he said. The continuing faith in the in the relevance of the Quad was reinforced from the other end of the Indian Ocean by Penny Wong, the Australian foreign minister, who told a group of visiting Indian journalists on 27 August that India and her country were “strong partners of the Quad” because “we have those shared strategic objectives,” The Japanese government too has been on the same page. Scholars observing the evolution of India-Japan relations in recent years have been in broad agreement that ties continue to make progress, despite the frequent change of prime ministers in Japan. PM Modi has had to deal with four PMs since 2014, namely Shinzo Abe, Yoshihide Suga, Fumio Kishida, and Shigeru Ishiba. This results from a deep convergence of interests, as Sanjay Kumar Verma, a former Indian ambassador to Japan, pointed out. The two sides have also been conscious of the challenges facing the relationship. These include Japanese frustration over “India’s regulatory complexity” and India’s concerns about “Japan’s slowing economy.” This stand-alone Modi visit for the 15th annual summit with Japan was the first since 2018, though he has visited the country since then for multilateral engagements. Besides, this was the eighth time Modi had visited Japan since becoming PM in 2014. It is well known that, even as the chief minister of Gujarat, he frequently visited China and Japan, reflecting the importance he attached to relations with the two Asian powers. Experts believe that the visit to Japan and then to China represented a shrewd endeavour at balancing several priorities of Indian foreign policy. What the two leaders said In his statement upon departure from Delhi and in the speeches and remarks he delivered while in Japan, PM Modi emphasised the importance of the India-Japan partnership for the two countries and beyond. “As two of the largest economies and vibrant democracies of the world, their partnership is extremely important, not just for the two countries but for global peace and stability as well,” he observed. He called Japan “a tech powerhouse” and India “a talent powerhouse,” suggesting that constructive collaboration between the two would help them lead the revolution in green energy, mobility, and logistics infrastructure. Ishiba agreed, adding, “We need to take advantage of each other’s strengths, to bring solutions to our challenges and to help each other.” In a crisp joint statement issued after the visit’s conclusion, the two PMs recalled the long-standing friendship linking their nations, which is rooted in “civilizational ties, shared values and interests, common strategic outlook and mutual respect for each other.” Appreciating the progress and cooperation in bilateral relations, they resolved to advance the Special Strategic and Global Partnership further. Key outcomes The success of Modi’s visit to Japan should be measured by analysing its tangible outcomes. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted over a dozen of them by listing the important documents signed, in addition to the joint statement. This list includes the following: India-Japan Joint Vision for the Next Decade; Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation, which presents a comprehensive framework to evolve defence and security cooperation as a response to contemporary security challenges; Action Plan for India-Japan Human Resource Exchange; MOUs on Mineral Resources and Digital Partnership 2.0; and the Joint Declaration on Clean Hydrogen and Ammonia. The announcement of other outcomes covered, inter alia, the ambitious target of JPY 10 trillion ($67 billion) as private Japanese investment in India in the next decade, the launch of AI Initiative and the next generation mobility partnership as well as the Forum of Small and Medium Enterprises to strengthen collaboration among SMEs of the countries as “the engines of our respective economies,” and high-level exchanges between Indian states and Japanese prefectures. The joint statement provides detailed information about the three pillars of partnership: defence and security, economic cooperation, and collaboration in various other domains. It made a polite reference to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail, which has been delayed, emphasising its importance and agreeing to commence operations “at the earliest” while acknowledging the need to introduce the latest Japanese Shinkansen technology in India. Two other points may be mentioned here. First, the two governments reaffirmed their commitment to the development of India’s North Eastern Region (NER) by enhancing “hard, soft, and people-to-people connectivity” and continuing their work through the Act East Forum. Second, they welcomed more bilateral cooperation for Africa’s sustainable economic development by establishing “an industrial hub” for trade and investment with Africa. The Indian side showed much interest in PM Ishiba‘s announcement of ‘the economic region initiative’ for the Indian Ocean – Africa region made at TICAD-9. Assessment The Indian side has obviously judged the Modi visit as a notable success, given that significant decisions of far-reaching importance have been taken. The impression aptly created was that, despite India’s current difficulties with the US, Japan remains bullish and seriously interested in taking forward the relationship in bilateral, regional, and global domains. This sent out a meaningful signal of its own to China, Modi’s next stop. Both sides expressed their continuing interest in strengthening their cooperation within the Quad, despite continuing (or even increasing) uncertainty about President Trump‘s plan to attend the summit to be hosted by India in 2025. They positively projected the evolution of the Quad into “a vital and enduring regional grouping” and added that they looked forward to the summit later in the year. Modi extended an invitation to his host to visit India for the summit, which was accepted. It was not revealed if they considered a Plan B in the event the US president fails to attend the summit. Finally, they also welcomed close cooperation between the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) and the Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative (IPOI). On the Myanmar question, they found notable convergence on the way forward. Overall, this visit has strengthened not only the India-Japan partnership but also India’s position in Asia and on the global stage.

PM Narendra Modi’s visits to Japan and China highlight India’s strategy to engage key powers. Earlier, he met G7 leaders and the US president, with Putin and Trump possibly visiting India later.

PM Modi in Japan, on a larger Asia mission

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev issued a sharp warning to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron, suggesting they could “end up being identified by their teeth” like in 1945. “The two fraternal twins, Merz and Macron, are rare freaks. One thirsts for revenge. The other, a rooster, is afraid of the ‘predator’ at the gate and is blackmailing [United States President Donald] Trump with [Russian President Vladimir] Putin. They have completely forgotten the lessons of WWII,” Medvedev wrote.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-did-trump-prove-he-s-not-dead-a-10-hour-truth-social-marathon-with-40-posts-about-tariffs-rose-garden-and-blue-slips-1756661167755">How did Trump prove he’s ‘not dead’? A 10-hour Truth Social marathon with 40 posts about tariffs, Rose Garden and blue slips</a>He added he had two pieces of “bad news” for the pair, “Trump is alive,” and “Russia is advancing.” Medvedev and other Kremlin officials claim that Europe is stalling efforts to end the war. They argue that Ukrainian demands, influenced by European leaders, are unrealistic and prolonging the conflict.<h2>How did Trump death rumours spread?</h2>Speculation about Donald Trump’s health spiked on Friday night after he vanished from public view for two days. Online commentators pointed out that this was unusual for the 79-year-old president, leading to trending hashtags such as #whereistrump and #TRUMPDIED on X.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-missile-drone-strikes-russia-mocks-trump-s-deadline-says-ukraine-war-will-continue-army-chief-warns-1756645748035">More missile, drone strikes? Russia mocks Trump’s deadline, says Ukraine war will continue, army chief warns</a>By Saturday morning, #whereistrump was the sixth most discussed topic in the United States. But the rumours quickly collapsed when images appeared of Mr Trump playing golf at his club in Sterling, Virginia.<h2>What did JD Vance say about Trump’s health?</h2>The chatter about Trump’s condition followed an interview with Vice President JD Vance, who said he was ready to step in if a “terrible tragedy” struck. Vance stressed that his boss was still in “good shape,” adding, “He’s the last person making phone calls at night, and the first in the morning.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-stupidly-keep-fighting-trump-admits-putin-summit-flopped-says-i-thought-i-had-it-done-1756643336744">'Stupidly, keep fighting': Trump admits Putin summit flopped, says 'I thought I had it done'</a>“Yes, terrible tragedies happen,” Mr Vance admitted. “But I feel very confident the president of the United States is in good shape, is going to serve out the remainder of his term and do great things for the American people. And if, God forbid, there’s a terrible tragedy, I can’t think of better on-the-job training than what I’ve gotten over the last 200 days,” he added.

Dmitry Medvedev warned German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron they could be “identified by their teeth” like in 1945, mocking them as freaks and declaring: “Trump is alive, Russia advancing.”

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev issued a sharp warning to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron, suggesting they could “end up being identified by their teeth” like in 1945. “The two fraternal twins, Merz and Macron, are rare freaks. One thirsts for revenge. The other, a rooster, is afraid of the ‘predator’ at the gate and is blackmailing [United States President Donald] Trump with [Russian President Vladimir] Putin. They have completely forgotten the lessons of WWII,” Medvedev wrote. Also read: How did Trump prove he’s ‘not dead’? A 10-hour Truth Social marathon with 40 posts about tariffs, Rose Garden and blue slips He added he had two pieces of “bad news” for the pair, “Trump is alive,” and “Russia is advancing.” Medvedev and other Kremlin officials claim that Europe is stalling efforts to end the war. They argue that Ukrainian demands, influenced by European leaders, are unrealistic and prolonging the conflict. How did Trump death rumours spread? Speculation about Donald Trump’s health spiked on Friday night after he vanished from public view for two days. Online commentators pointed out that this was unusual for the 79-year-old president, leading to trending hashtags such as #whereistrump and #TRUMPDIED on X. Also read: More missile, drone strikes? Russia mocks Trump’s deadline, says Ukraine war will continue, army chief warns By Saturday morning, #whereistrump was the sixth most discussed topic in the United States. But the rumours quickly collapsed when images appeared of Mr Trump playing golf at his club in Sterling, Virginia. What did JD Vance say about Trump’s health? The chatter about Trump’s condition followed an interview with Vice President JD Vance, who said he was ready to step in if a “terrible tragedy” struck. Vance stressed that his boss was still in “good shape,” adding, “He’s the last person making phone calls at night, and the first in the morning.” Also read: 'Stupidly, keep fighting': Trump admits Putin summit flopped, says 'I thought I had it done' “Yes, terrible tragedies happen,” Mr Vance admitted. “But I feel very confident the president of the United States is in good shape, is going to serve out the remainder of his term and do great things for the American people. And if, God forbid, there’s a terrible tragedy, I can’t think of better on-the-job training than what I’ve gotten over the last 200 days,” he added.

Dmitry Medvedev warned German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron they could be “identified by their teeth” like in 1945, mocking them as freaks and declaring: “Trump is alive, Russia advancing.”

‘Trump’s alive, Russia’s unstoppable’: Medvedev mocks Europe, says he has TWO bad news for Merz and Macron

US President Donald Trump has re-emerged online after a four-day absence that fuelled rumours about his health and even claims of his death. The speculation grew after recent appearances where the 79-year-old was seen with swollen ankles, bruised hands and struggling to walk.<h2>Trump floods Truth Social with posts</h2>Late on Saturday night, the president launched into a marathon posting spree on Truth Social, sharing more than 40 posts in just 10 hours. He covered a wide range of subjects, from the “Russia Hoax” and crime in Washington, DC, to a Chicago shooting, veteran suicides and the passing of wrestling star Hulk Hogan.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-stupidly-keep-fighting-trump-admits-putin-summit-flopped-says-i-thought-i-had-it-done-1756643336744">'Stupidly, keep fighting': Trump admits Putin summit flopped, says 'I thought I had it done'</a>“A big year ahead for the USA, maybe the BEST EVER, if the Tariffs are finally approved by the courts!!!” he wrote in one post. In another, he insisted, “Voter I.D. Must Be a Part of Every Single Vote … NO EXCEPTIONS!” Trump also demanded “‘Blue Slips’ need to go, bad for the Republican Party, and our Country!”&nbsp;<h2>Bizarre AI images and Rose Garden rant</h2>Alongside political messages, Trump shared AI-generated images of himself dressed as a police officer, a SWAT commando and even a cosmic overlord. But his most detailed post was a lengthy rant about damage to Rose Garden stonework. “I used, at the White House, the most beautiful marble and stone available anywhere,” he wrote, before describing how he spotted “a huge gash in the limestone that extended more than 25 yards long.”He claimed video cameras caught a subcontractor at fault. “Now, I’ll replace the stone, charge the contractor, and never let that contractor work at the White House again, But, how great is the video equipment? We caught them, cold. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump added.<h2>What the WAlso read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-all-bulls-white-house-says-europe-is-secretly-roadblocking-end-to-russia-ukraine-war-here-s-how-1756575964803">'It’s all bulls***': White House says Europe is secretly roadblocking end to Russia-Ukraine war – Here’s how</a>hite House says about his health</h2>Trump’s doctors maintain he has “excellent cognitive health,” though the White House has admitted he suffers from chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that restricts blood flow and can cause swollen ankles. Officials also blamed bruising on his hands on aspirin use and frequent handshakes. The condition is usually mild and can be managed with exercise and weight control.

Donald Trump resurfaced online after health rumours, launching a 10-hour Truth Social spree with 40+ posts on tariffs, voter ID, crime, Chicago violence, veteran suicides and Hulk Hogan’s death.

US President Donald Trump has re-emerged online after a four-day absence that fuelled rumours about his health and even claims of his death. The speculation grew after recent appearances where the 79-year-old was seen with swollen ankles, bruised hands and struggling to walk. Trump floods Truth Social with posts Late on Saturday night, the president launched into a marathon posting spree on Truth Social, sharing more than 40 posts in just 10 hours. He covered a wide range of subjects, from the “Russia Hoax” and crime in Washington, DC, to a Chicago shooting, veteran suicides and the passing of wrestling star Hulk Hogan. Also read: 'Stupidly, keep fighting': Trump admits Putin summit flopped, says 'I thought I had it done' “A big year ahead for the USA, maybe the BEST EVER, if the Tariffs are finally approved by the courts!!!” he wrote in one post. In another, he insisted, “Voter I.D. Must Be a Part of Every Single Vote … NO EXCEPTIONS!” Trump also demanded “‘Blue Slips’ need to go, bad for the Republican Party, and our Country!” Bizarre AI images and Rose Garden rant Alongside political messages, Trump shared AI-generated images of himself dressed as a police officer, a SWAT commando and even a cosmic overlord. But his most detailed post was a lengthy rant about damage to Rose Garden stonework. “I used, at the White House, the most beautiful marble and stone available anywhere,” he wrote, before describing how he spotted “a huge gash in the limestone that extended more than 25 yards long.” He claimed video cameras caught a subcontractor at fault. “Now, I’ll replace the stone, charge the contractor, and never let that contractor work at the White House again, But, how great is the video equipment? We caught them, cold. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump added. What the WAlso read: 'It’s all bulls***': White House says Europe is secretly roadblocking end to Russia-Ukraine war – Here’s howhite House says about his health Trump’s doctors maintain he has “excellent cognitive health,” though the White House has admitted he suffers from chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that restricts blood flow and can cause swollen ankles. Officials also blamed bruising on his hands on aspirin use and frequent handshakes. The condition is usually mild and can be managed with exercise and weight control.

Donald Trump resurfaced online after health rumours, launching a 10-hour Truth Social spree with 40+ posts on tariffs, voter ID, crime, Chicago violence, veteran suicides and Hulk Hogan’s death.

How did Trump prove he’s ‘not dead’? A 10-hour Truth Social marathon with 40 posts about tariffs, Rose Garden and blue slips

The Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, Eyal Zamir, vowed Sunday to target the remaining Hamas leaders abroad after the military killed Abu Obeida, spokesman for the group’s military wing, in Gaza the day before. “In the Gaza Strip, yesterday we struck one of Hamas’s senior leaders, Abu Obeida. This is not the end, most of Hamas’s leadership is abroad, and we will reach them as well,” Zamir said. He was speaking during a situational assessment at the army’s Northern Command centre, said a statement released by the military.Israel had also killed top Houthi leadership, including Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi and his senior associates.&nbsp;“The IDF is acting offensively, with initiative and operational superiority across all arenas and at all times,” Zamir said while reviewing intelligence and operational plans for the continuation of the Gaza campaign.The strike on Hamas spokesman Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, more commonly known as Abu Obeida, “joins a series of significant IDF strikes in Yemen, Lebanon, Syria and other arenas,” Zamir said further, adding that “this is not the end.”&nbsp;“The bulk of Hamas’s ruling leadership that remains is abroad, and we will reach them too,” he warned.Israel assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴ELIMINATED: Hudahaifa Kahlout “Abu Obaidah”, Head of Hamas’ Military Wing Propaganda Apparatus Kahlout was one of the last remaining senior terrorists of Hamas’ Military Wing from before Oct. 7, 2023. He led propaganda and psychological terror campaigns, spreading footage of… <a href="https://t.co/5r4w1Wl2Px">https://t.co/5r4w1Wl2Px</a>&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDF/status/1962158539717140628?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Referring to the IDF’s recent recovery of the mortal remains of slain hostages Idan Shtivi and Ilan Weiss, Zamir said, “We continue our efforts and operations to return all the hostages, both living and the fallen.”Zamir thanked the reservists who will report for duty ahead of the security cabinet-approved plan “to deepen the fighting against Hamas” by conquering Gaza City in October and said, “The mission is not yet complete.”He also promises security for citizens in the north, noting that some of the younger residents will return to school “for the first time since the start of the war” tomorrow and that the Northern Command “continues to strike and destroy threats in their early stages.” <h2>Abu Obeida killed in Gaza airstrike</h2> Israel declared on Sunday that notorious Hamas spokesman Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, alias Abu Obeida, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip a day earlier.

The IDF and Shin Bet earlier said that a strike had targeted a senior Hamas operative who was then identified as the spokesman of the terror group. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed on Sunday that the strike had been successful. Katz wrote in a post on X that the spokesman “was sent to meet all the eliminated members of the axis of evil from Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen at the bottom of hell.” “Soon, as the campaign over Gaza intensifies,” he promised, “he will meet many more of his partners in crime there—Hamas murderers and rapists.” The IDF also issued a statement confirming that Abu Obeida, whom it called “the face of the terrorist organisation,” had indeed been the target of Saturday’s strike.

The Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, Eyal Zamir, said on Sunday that the bulk of Hamas’s ruling leadership is abroad, and warned that the Israeli military will eliminate them too. Israel had killed top Houthi leadership, including Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi, in a strike in Yemen.

The Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, Eyal Zamir, vowed Sunday to target the remaining Hamas leaders abroad after the military killed Abu Obeida, spokesman for the group’s military wing, in Gaza the day before. “In the Gaza Strip, yesterday we struck one of Hamas’s senior leaders, Abu Obeida. This is not the end, most of Hamas’s leadership is abroad, and we will reach them as well,” Zamir said. He was speaking during a situational assessment at the army’s Northern Command centre, said a statement released by the military. Israel had also killed top Houthi leadership, including Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi and his senior associates. “The IDF is acting offensively, with initiative and operational superiority across all arenas and at all times,” Zamir said while reviewing intelligence and operational plans for the continuation of the Gaza campaign. The strike on Hamas spokesman Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, more commonly known as Abu Obeida, “joins a series of significant IDF strikes in Yemen, Lebanon, Syria and other arenas,” Zamir said further, adding that “this is not the end.” “The bulk of Hamas’s ruling leadership that remains is abroad, and we will reach them too,” he warned. Israel assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July 2024.

The Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, Eyal Zamir, said on Sunday that the bulk of Hamas’s ruling leadership is abroad, and warned that the Israeli military will eliminate them too. Israel had killed top Houthi leadership, including Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi, in a strike in Yemen.

‘We will reach them too’: IDF chief vows to eliminate Hamas leaders abroad

The Kremlin has accused European powers of blocking US President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring peace to Ukraine. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian state media that the “European party of war” was standing in the way of progress. “We are ready to resolve the problem by political and diplomatic means. But so far, we do not see reciprocity from Kyiv in this. So we shall continue the special military operation,” Peskov said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sco-summit-2025-can-sco-and-brics-become-a-genuine-counterweight-to-western-alliances-such-as-nato-g7-and-eu-1756554676724">SCO Summit 2025: Can SCO and BRICS become a genuine counterweight to Western alliances such as NATO, G7 and EU?</a><h2>Russia’s stance on the war</h2>Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion in February 2022 after years of fighting in eastern Ukraine. Russia now controls nearly one-fifth of Ukraine. Western officials say more than 1.2 million people have been killed or injured since the conflict began. Putin insists he is open to talks but has made clear that Moscow will not give up any of the land it has seized. European governments, however, say they doubt he truly wants peace.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-missile-drone-strikes-russia-mocks-trump-s-deadline-says-ukraine-war-will-continue-army-chief-warns-1756645748035">More missile, drone strikes? Russia mocks Trump’s deadline, says Ukraine war will continue, army chief warns</a><h2>Moscow says its advance is gaining speed</h2>Defence Minister Andrei Belousov claimed the Russian army is now capturing 600–700 square kilometres a month, nearly double the pace from the start of the year.<h2>US frustration with Europe</h2>Two weeks after Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin, Washington is growing impatient. According to Axios, senior White House aides believe some European leaders are quietly undermining peace efforts, even as they publicly back Trump. “The Europeans don’t get to prolong this war and backdoor unreasonable expectations, while also expecting America to bear the cost,” a senior official said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-stupidly-keep-fighting-trump-admits-putin-summit-flopped-says-i-thought-i-had-it-done-1756643336744">'Stupidly, keep fighting': Trump admits Putin summit flopped, says 'I thought I had it done'</a><h2>What Europe and Ukraine want</h2>US officials say some European capitals are urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to hold out for bigger concessions from Moscow, something Washington views as unrealistic. “Getting to a deal is an art of the possible. But some of the Europeans continue to operate in a fairy-tale land that ignores the fact it takes two to tango,” another senior official told Axios. While the White House sees Britain and France as constructive, it accuses others of leaving the US to bear most of the financial and military burden.

The Kremlin accused Europe of blocking Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace push, with Dmitry Peskov calling it the “European party of war,” while reaffirming Russia’s intent to continue its military operation despite talks.

The Kremlin has accused European powers of blocking US President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring peace to Ukraine. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian state media that the “European party of war” was standing in the way of progress. “We are ready to resolve the problem by political and diplomatic means. But so far, we do not see reciprocity from Kyiv in this. So we shall continue the special military operation,” Peskov said. Also read: SCO Summit 2025: Can SCO and BRICS become a genuine counterweight to Western alliances such as NATO, G7 and EU? Russia’s stance on the war Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion in February 2022 after years of fighting in eastern Ukraine. Russia now controls nearly one-fifth of Ukraine. Western officials say more than 1.2 million people have been killed or injured since the conflict began. Putin insists he is open to talks but has made clear that Moscow will not give up any of the land it has seized. European governments, however, say they doubt he truly wants peace. Also read: More missile, drone strikes? Russia mocks Trump’s deadline, says Ukraine war will continue, army chief warns Moscow says its advance is gaining speed Defence Minister Andrei Belousov claimed the Russian army is now capturing 600–700 square kilometres a month, nearly double the pace from the start of the year. US frustration with Europe Two weeks after Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin, Washington is growing impatient. According to Axios, senior White House aides believe some European leaders are quietly undermining peace efforts, even as they publicly back Trump. “The Europeans don’t get to prolong this war and backdoor unreasonable expectations, while also expecting America to bear the cost,” a senior official said. Also read: 'Stupidly, keep fighting': Trump admits Putin summit flopped, says 'I thought I had it done' What Europe and Ukraine want US officials say some European capitals are urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to hold out for bigger concessions from Moscow, something Washington views as unrealistic. “Getting to a deal is an art of the possible. But some of the Europeans continue to operate in a fairy-tale land that ignores the fact it takes two to tango,” another senior official told Axios. While the White House sees Britain and France as constructive, it accuses others of leaving the US to bear most of the financial and military burden.

The Kremlin accused Europe of blocking Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace push, with Dmitry Peskov calling it the “European party of war,” while reaffirming Russia’s intent to continue its military operation despite talks.

‘Party of war’: Kremlin says Europe, not Russia, is blocking Trump’s Ukraine peace plan

The Norwegian government has selected the United Kingdom as a strategic partner for the acquisition of new frigates and has chosen BAE Systems to build five to six frigates as part of its strategic partnership with Britain, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store announced Sunday. The purchase of British frigates will be the largest Norwegian defence capability investment to date. Delivery of the British Type-26 frigates to Norway will start in 2030. The contract is worth an estimated 100 billion kroner (£10 billion), according to media reports. BAE beat out competing bids for the frigates from French, German and US groups.UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had all travelled to Norway in recent months to push for their respective offers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Norway will procure British Type-26 frigates 🇳🇴🇬🇧 The Norwegian government has selected The United Kingdom as a strategic partner, and will procure British frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy. This will be the largest procurement for the Norwegian Armed Forces ever PM… <a href="https://t.co/QJ4L8n4vdR">pic.twitter.com/QJ4L8n4vdR</a>&mdash; Norwegian Ministry of Defence (@Forsvarsdep) <a href="https://twitter.com/Forsvarsdep/status/1962100195266634084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Their capabilities and the closeness of our partnership supported our common belief that the British frigate is the best, as well the very strong integration between the Norwegian and British navies over the years,” Store said.“We’ve just agreed a £10 billion deal with Norway to export our world-leading Type 26 frigates. Supporting thousands of UK jobs, from apprentices to engineers,” Starmer said, in a social media post.&nbsp;The deal will pump billions of pounds into the UK economy and secure thousands of jobs in Britain for years to come.Norway’s defence deal will see a combined fleet of 13 Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates—eight British and at least five Norwegian—operate jointly in Northern Europe, significantly strengthening NATO’s northern flank.The deal will support 4,000 jobs across the UK supply chain until well into the 2030s, including more than 2,000 at BAE Systems’ Glasgow shipyards.Australia and Canada have also selected the design for Type 26 for their Navies.&nbsp;Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, “This £10 billion deal is what our Plan for Change is about – creating jobs, driving growth and protecting national security for working people.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We’ve just agreed a £10 billion deal with Norway to export our world-leading Type 26 frigates. Supporting thousands of UK jobs, from apprentices to engineers. This is our Plan for Change in action: creating jobs, driving growth, and protecting national security.&mdash; Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/Keir_Starmer/status/1962105651733131497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Støre said, “Norway and the United Kingdom are close allies, with common interests and strong bilateral ties. I am confident that the strategic partnership with the UK for purchasing, developing and operating frigates is the right decision. This partnership enables Norway to reach the strategic objectives our Parliament set out in the current Long-Term Plan on Defence.”Norway remains one of the United Kingdom’s most valued strategic allies, serving as the only nation participating in the UK Carrier Strike Group’s complete 2025 deployment whilst also collaborating with the UK and NATO partners in safeguarding critical undersea infrastructure in Northern Europe. The Type 26 features sophisticated weapons, advanced sensors, and cutting-edge communications, with a flexible design that enables future upgrades to counter emerging threats.

As per reports, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had all travelled to Norway in the recent months to push for their respective offers. BAE beat out competing bids for the frigates from French, German, and US groups.

The Norwegian government has selected the United Kingdom as a strategic partner for the acquisition of new frigates and has chosen BAE Systems to build five to six frigates as part of its strategic partnership with Britain, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store announced Sunday. The purchase of British frigates will be the largest Norwegian defence capability investment to date. Delivery of the British Type-26 frigates to Norway will start in 2030. The contract is worth an estimated 100 billion kroner (£10 billion), according to media reports. BAE beat out competing bids for the frigates from French, German and US groups. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had all travelled to Norway in recent months to push for their respective offers.

As per reports, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had all travelled to Norway in the recent months to push for their respective offers. BAE beat out competing bids for the frigates from French, German, and US groups.

Norway inks £10 billion deal, to acquire British Type-26 frigates for defence upgrade

Russia’s military chief has said the country will continue its full-scale war in Ukraine, despite US President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure peace. Valery Gerasimov, head of the Russian General Staff, said on 30 August that Moscow would keep launching both frontline offensives and large-scale missile and drone strikes.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-stupidly-keep-fighting-trump-admits-putin-summit-flopped-says-i-thought-i-had-it-done-1756643336744">'Stupidly, keep fighting': Trump admits Putin summit flopped, says 'I thought I had it done'</a>“The implementation of the tasks of the (full-scale invasion of Ukraine) by the Joint Group of Troops will continue by conducting offensive actions,” Gerasimov said, according to Russia’s Defence Ministry. He added that Russian commanders were setting “tasks of the troop groups in the directions for the autumn period.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-all-bulls-white-house-says-europe-is-secretly-roadblocking-end-to-russia-ukraine-war-here-s-how-1756575964803">'It’s all bulls***': White House says Europe is secretly roadblocking end to Russia-Ukraine war – Here’s how</a><h2>Trump’s peace deadline mocked</h2>The statement came less than two weeks after Trump warned that time was running out for diplomacy. “We will know in within two weeks whether there will be peace in Ukraine. After that, we will have to maybe take a different tack,” Trump said on 21 August. But Gerasimov’s words made clear that Moscow had no plans to stop.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-fixer-steve-witkoff-s-rogue-diplomacy-is-frustrating-some-in-washington-europe-here-why-1756484301352">'He visits Putin, and f*** off to his life': Trump's fixer Steve Witkoff’s 'rogue diplomacy' is frustrating some in Washington, Europe - Here why</a><h2>Civilian toll rises in Kyiv strike</h2>Russia has continued to claim its missiles target only military facilities, but recent attacks have killed scores of civilians. On 28 August, a missile barrage on Kyiv killed 25 people, including four children aged 2, 14 and 17. More than 20 locations were damaged, among them a shopping centre in the city centre. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that the blasts also struck near the EU’s mission in Ukraine. “Two missiles hit within a distance of 50 metres of the delegation within 15 seconds,” she said, adding that no staff were hurt. Just two days later, on 30 August, overnight strikes killed at least three more civilians and left 47 injured, regional officials reported.<h2>Zelensky still open to talks</h2>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly said he is ready to meet Putin for peace talks. But the Kremlin has dismissed calls for an unconditional ceasefire, instead stepping up missile and drone assaults on Ukrainian cities.

Russia’s military chief Valery Gerasimov said Moscow will press ahead with its Ukraine war, continuing offensives and large-scale missile and drone strikes, despite President Trump’s attempts to broker peace.

Russia’s military chief has said the country will continue its full-scale war in Ukraine, despite US President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure peace. Valery Gerasimov, head of the Russian General Staff, said on 30 August that Moscow would keep launching both frontline offensives and large-scale missile and drone strikes. Also read: 'Stupidly, keep fighting': Trump admits Putin summit flopped, says 'I thought I had it done' “The implementation of the tasks of the (full-scale invasion of Ukraine) by the Joint Group of Troops will continue by conducting offensive actions,” Gerasimov said, according to Russia’s Defence Ministry. He added that Russian commanders were setting “tasks of the troop groups in the directions for the autumn period.” Also read: 'It’s all bulls***': White House says Europe is secretly roadblocking end to Russia-Ukraine war – Here’s how Trump’s peace deadline mocked The statement came less than two weeks after Trump warned that time was running out for diplomacy. “We will know in within two weeks whether there will be peace in Ukraine. After that, we will have to maybe take a different tack,” Trump said on 21 August. But Gerasimov’s words made clear that Moscow had no plans to stop. Also read: 'He visits Putin, and f*** off to his life': Trump's fixer Steve Witkoff’s 'rogue diplomacy' is frustrating some in Washington, Europe - Here why Civilian toll rises in Kyiv strike Russia has continued to claim its missiles target only military facilities, but recent attacks have killed scores of civilians. On 28 August, a missile barrage on Kyiv killed 25 people, including four children aged 2, 14 and 17. More than 20 locations were damaged, among them a shopping centre in the city centre. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that the blasts also struck near the EU’s mission in Ukraine. “Two missiles hit within a distance of 50 metres of the delegation within 15 seconds,” she said, adding that no staff were hurt. Just two days later, on 30 August, overnight strikes killed at least three more civilians and left 47 injured, regional officials reported. Zelensky still open to talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly said he is ready to meet Putin for peace talks. But the Kremlin has dismissed calls for an unconditional ceasefire, instead stepping up missile and drone assaults on Ukrainian cities.

Russia’s military chief, Valery Gerasimov, said Moscow will press ahead with its Ukraine war, continuing offensives and large-scale missile and drone strikes, despite President Trump’s attempts to broker peace.

More missile, drone strikes? Russia mocks Trump’s deadline, says Ukraine war will continue, army chief warns

US President Donald Trump seemingly admitted his high-profile summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin did not produce the ceasefire he had hoped for in Ukraine. Speaking in the Oval Office to Reagan Reese of the Daily Caller, Trump said he believed he had been close to securing a deal but came away empty-handed. “We’re talking about a lot of lives. We’re not talking about something that I started. I inherited this war. And all I’m trying to do is put out the flame, you know. And I thought I had it done,” Trump said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sco-summit-2025-can-sco-and-brics-become-a-genuine-counterweight-to-western-alliances-such-as-nato-g7-and-eu-1756554676724">SCO Summit 2025: Can SCO and BRICS become a genuine counterweight to Western alliances such as NATO, G7 and EU?</a><h2>Claim that he “ended” other wars</h2>The US president repeated his claim that he had previously ended “seven wars,” despite doubts raised by multiple reports. “I did it with wars that were tougher than this in terms of nobody. So three of those wars are going on for more than 30 years, and I got them all done. This war is just, it’s been very difficult. It’s been a difficult war,” he told Reese.<h2>Frustration with lack of progress</h2>Trump has frequently hit back at critics who argue his meeting with Putin failed to move the Russian leader towards peace. But he now admitted that a direct meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky looks unlikely for the foreseeable future. “That’s why I really thought we would have this done. I would have loved to have had it done. Maybe they have to fight a little longer. You know, just keep fighting, stupidly, keep fighting,” Trump said.<h2>Trump leans on ties with Putin</h2>Trump suggested that his “good relationship” with Putin would have been enough to reach a settlement, but acknowledged that it had not worked out. Even so, he insisted he would not commit American troops to Ukraine. “If I could stop that and have a plane flying around the air every once in a while, it’s going to be mostly the Europeans, but we, we’d help them. They, you know, they sort of need it, and we’d help them if we could get something done,” he said.<h2>Interview sparks health rumours jab</h2>Reese promoted her interview by addressing speculation about Trump’s health. Sharing a photo of herself on a walk with him, she wrote on social media, “He’s very much alive! More coming soon.” Trump, however, kept his focus firmly on the war, repeating his belief that peace is still possible, though not on the timeline he&nbsp;once&nbsp;imagined.

Donald Trump admitted his summit with Vladimir Putin failed to secure a Ukraine ceasefire, saying he “thought I had it done.” He repeated disputed claims of ending seven other wars.

US President Donald Trump seemingly admitted his high-profile summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin did not produce the ceasefire he had hoped for in Ukraine. Speaking in the Oval Office to Reagan Reese of the Daily Caller, Trump said he believed he had been close to securing a deal but came away empty-handed. “We’re talking about a lot of lives. We’re not talking about something that I started. I inherited this war. And all I’m trying to do is put out the flame, you know. And I thought I had it done,” Trump said. Also read: SCO Summit 2025: Can SCO and BRICS become a genuine counterweight to Western alliances such as NATO, G7 and EU? Claim that he “ended” other wars The US president repeated his claim that he had previously ended “seven wars,” despite doubts raised by multiple reports. “I did it with wars that were tougher than this in terms of nobody. So three of those wars are going on for more than 30 years, and I got them all done. This war is just, it’s been very difficult. It’s been a difficult war,” he told Reese. Frustration with lack of progress Trump has frequently hit back at critics who argue his meeting with Putin failed to move the Russian leader towards peace. But he now admitted that a direct meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky looks unlikely for the foreseeable future. “That’s why I really thought we would have this done. I would have loved to have had it done. Maybe they have to fight a little longer. You know, just keep fighting, stupidly, keep fighting,” Trump said. Trump leans on ties with Putin Trump suggested that his “good relationship” with Putin would have been enough to reach a settlement, but acknowledged that it had not worked out. Even so, he insisted he would not commit American troops to Ukraine. “If I could stop that and have a plane flying around the air every once in a while, it’s going to be mostly the Europeans, but we, we’d help them. They, you know, they sort of need it, and we’d help them if we could get something done,” he said. Interview sparks health rumours jab Reese promoted her interview by addressing speculation about Trump’s health. Sharing a photo of herself on a walk with him, she wrote on social media, “He’s very much alive! More coming soon.” Trump, however, kept his focus firmly on the war, repeating his belief that peace is still possible, though not on the timeline he once imagined.

Donald Trump admitted his summit with Vladimir Putin failed to secure a Ukraine ceasefire, saying he “thought I had it done.” He repeated disputed claims of ending seven other wars.

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