Russia and Saudi Arabia, major oil producers, are strengthening ties through OPEC+ and joint ventures, despite Western sanctions on Russia and UAE's exit from OPEC. Their alliance aims to stabilize oil prices and explore economic diversification, though underlying tensions and differing strategic goals persist.
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi, emphasizing the 'Make in India' approach for defense cooperation and discussing energy security, trade, nuclear energy, critical minerals, AI, and global conflicts.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata for a four-day visit to India, aiming to strengthen ties amid ongoing strains over US tariffs, the Iran war's energy crisis, and Pakistan relations. He is scheduled to meet PM Modi and discuss Quad alliance matters.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India for a meeting with counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan (the Quad). The visit aims to stabilize relations after tariff disputes and will include a tour of several cities and a Quad ministerial meeting focused on China's actions in the South China Sea.
SCMP reports on the Iran conflict impacting Chinese investors, Li Ka-shing's philanthropy, and deepened China-Russia strategic cooperation following Xi Jinping's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Beijing.
Russia's State Duma approves a treaty with South Ossetia to enhance strategic alliance through coordinated policies, socio-economic development, and infrastructure integration.
