Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

The Chinese cook, Xi Jinping and a different vision for the Middle East

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (right) welcomes his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping (centre) at the Cairo International Airport on Sept 1.

Putin, Xi hold talks in Kyrgyzstan as regional summit begins

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shaking hands on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug 31.

Putin intends to meet Modi at forum in Kyrgyzstan

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) met with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (right) at a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Aug 24.

China urges deeper security cooperation with Belarus, Uzbekistan

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during the Opening Statement of the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with China, at the Philippine International Convention Centre in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 22, 2026. ROLEX DELA PENA/Pool via REUTERS REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT

Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban

Taliban soldiers load a rocket launcher in a vehicle, following exchanges of fire between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces, near Torkham border in Afghanistan, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Iran willing to share defensive capabilities with Asian partners, deputy defence minister says

A Shahed drone on display during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran February 11, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US must woo India back

Chinese President Xi Jinping with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, on Sept 1.

As Trump cools US-India ties, Modi warms to China and Russia

FILE PHOTO: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Centre in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025. SUO TAKEKUMA/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

News analysis

A meeting of equals? Putin is feted in China but Xi remains key to Russia’s economy

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (left) walks with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on Sept 3.

Xi, Putin and Modi huddle in Tianjin as China pitches SCO unity against shifting US order

(From left) Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin on Sept 1.

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