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PM Modi meets Xi Jinping in Tianjin on sidelines of SCO summit amid focus on tariffs and border tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Tianjin, with discussions focusing on border tensions, trade concerns, and India’s relations with Russia amid global geopolitical shifts.

Modi pitches state–prefecture partnerships to take cooperation beyond Tokyo and Delhi.

PM Modi, Ishiba ride bullet train as India-Japan ties shift gear

Modi pitches state–prefecture partnerships to take cooperation beyond Tokyo and Delhi.

Trump administration proposes fixed-duration visas for foreign students, exchange visitors, and journalists

The Trump administration has proposed fixed-term visas for international students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists, replacing the “duration of status” system and imposing specific maximum stays, with a 30-day public comment period announced by DHS.

Unraveling the Mind of Robin Westman: The shooter behind the Minneapolis Catholic School tragedy

Robin Westman, the 23-year-old perpetrator of the Minneapolis Annunciation Catholic School shooting, left behind disturbing online videos and manifestos, prompting FBI investigation into domestic terrorism and hate crime motives targeting Catholics.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick advocates for overhaul of H-1B Visa and Green Card systems

Lutnick proposes a merit-based immigration model, introducing a $5 million "Gold Card" for affluent foreign nationals seeking US residency.

China to host Modi and Putin at SCO in show of Global South unity amid Trump tariffs

Chinese President Xi Jinping will convene Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin next week, spotlighting Global South solidarity as a counterpoint to US trade pressures.

AP and Reuters issue joint letter demanding explanation for Gaza hospital strike that killed journalists

The Associated Press and Reuters have issued a joint letter to Israeli officials demanding accountability and transparency following an airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis that killed five journalists among at least 20 people—including rescuers and civilians.