Time to take forward ties ‘without backsliding’, says China’s Foreign Minister  The HinduCementing the Foundation for BRICS Cooperation and Bolstering the Strength of the Global South  fmprc.gov.cnModi raised India’s concerns with Xi, told Chinese President ‘3 mutuals’ should guide ties: MEA  theprint.inOpinion | India-China Are Suddenly Getting Along. But What’s On Offer?  NDTVChina’s 5-point BRICS 2027 plan: Why it could be a nightmare for India  The Times of India  Read More

Quietly, BRICS Starts Assembling a New Trade Finance System  SwarajyaThe View From India newsletter: brics a strategic balancer  The HinduOpinion | India, And A New BRICS Era of Cooperation And Reform  NDTVDiplomacy breaks BRICS walls; praise for India amid concern over China’s ‘double standard’  Telegraph IndiaBrick by BRICS: Extracting Consensus from Conflict  orfonline.org  Read More

Mecca Put On Air Raid Alert For First Time In History As Houthis Target Saudi  NDTVWest Asia war updates: Saudi Arabia warns it will react ‘firmly’ to Houthi attacks  The HinduSaudi Arabia promises to respond to Houthi attacks ‘firmly’  Al Jazeera‘Threatens freedom of navigation through Bab-el-Mandeb’: India condemns Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia  The Times of IndiaWarning sounded in Mecca as Houthis rain missiles on Saudi Arabia’s west coast  India Today  Read More

Meta to report child abuse material directly to Indian authorities  BBCMeta agrees to report CSAM directly to Indian authorities  The Times of IndiaMeta to share child safety information directly with Indian agencies  The HinduChild safety ‘non-negotiable’: Meta agrees to report sexual abuse cases to law enforcement, Centre says  Telegraph IndiaMeta India Head Summoned For 3rd Time Over Child Abuse Advertisements  NDTV  Read More

Saudi seeks Israel’s help amid attacks by Iran-backed Houthis? Report says Riyadh sought intel aid | World News  hindustantimes.comSaudi crown prince urged Trump to strike Houthis amid Red Sea threat  axios.comSaudi seeks Israel’s help as Pakistan keeps troops out of Houthi conflict  The Times of IndiaDitched by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia rushes to Israel for help to fight Houthis  India TodayReports: US mediating Israel-Saudi contacts over intel on Houthis; IDF said to advise staying out of fighting  The Times of Israel  Read More

NEWSLETTER: Advantage China in New Delhi’s BRICS summit?  ReutersThe View From India newsletter: brics a strategic balancer  The HinduOpinion | India, And A New BRICS Era of Cooperation And Reform  NDTVDiplomacy breaks BRICS walls; praise for India amid concern over China’s ‘double standard’  Telegraph IndiaBrick by BRICS: Extracting Consensus from Conflict  orfonline.org  Read More

China urges U.S. to ‘stop preparing for war in outer space’  The HinduWhat weapon could the US have put into space?  BBCUS confirms for first time it has deployed weapons in space  The GuardianUS military has ‘on-orbit’ space weapons, Air Force Secretary reveals  Defense OneUS orbital weapons acknowledgment a landmark moment, US Space Command official says  Reuters  Read More

‘Our father being slowly killed’: Imran Khan’s sons accuse Pakistan’s Asim Munir of vendetta  The Times of IndiaImran Khan’s sons accuse Pakistani army chief of vendetta against imprisoned father  The GuardianLondon Diary: Is Pakistan plotting to kill Imran Khan?  National Herald‘Tiny 6x8ft cell, no human contact’: Imran Khan’s sons claim he’s being ‘slowly killed’ in jail,…  Moneycontrol.comImran Khan’s sons accuse Munir of ‘personal vendetta’, say jailed father is being ‘slowly killed’  Firstpost  Read More

Ditched by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia rushes to Israel for help to fight Houthis  India TodaySaudi crown prince urged Trump to strike Houthis amid Red Sea threat  AxiosSaudi seeks Israel’s help as Pakistan keeps troops out of Houthi conflict  The Times of IndiaIsrael-Saudi ties unlikely to improve amid Houthi threat, expert warns  The Jerusalem PostReports: US mediating Israel-Saudi contacts over intel on Houthis; IDF said to advise staying out of fighting  The Times of Israel  Read More

Iran strikes damaged US bases, embassies across 8 countries: Pentagon watchdog  The Times of IndiaDozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed  Al JazeeraIran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms  BBCU.S. military says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall  The HinduPentagon inspector general says $22.3B spent on Iran war munitions has caused “strategic inventory shortfalls”  CBS News  Read More