Modi Meets Xi and Putin at SCO Summit Amid Global Tensions – 8/29/2025, 12:25:13 PM

The latest world news as of August 29, 2025, includes major diplomatic developments, ongoing conflicts, and significant international events.

Key international headlines:
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking Modi’s first visit to China in seven years[1][3].
– India and Canada are resetting diplomatic ties with new envoys appointed after a meeting between PM Modi and Mark Carney, Canada’s representative[1].
– Western nations have voiced support for India amid a tariff dispute with former US President Trump[1].
– Russian strikes in Kyiv have killed 19 people, with Russia stating it is “open to talks”[1].
– Thousands in Tel Aviv have rallied to demand the release of hostages held in Gaza, calling for a ceasefire as Israeli government pushes ahead with plans for an assault on Gaza City[2][4].
– North Korea is in the spotlight following a recent speech by Kim Jong-un and ongoing regional tensions[2].
– Bangladesh is closing three land ports along its border with India, a move likely to affect cross-border trade and travel[1].
– France is suing the video platform Kick for alleged negligence after the on-air death of streamer Jean Pormanove[2].
– Deadly flooding and landslides in Southeast Asia have claimed at least eight lives, following Tropical Storm Kajiki’s landfall in Vietnam[2].

Other notable developments:
– The White House announced a new CDC chief, but the outgoing director is refusing to leave[1].
– The US is proposing new rules for international students, barring them from pursuing two Bachelor’s degrees concurrently on an F-1 visa[1].
– Russian oil exports to India are expected to rise in September[1].

For sports:
– Neeraj Chopra won silver, while Julian Weber took gold in a major athletics event[1].
– PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships 2025 by defeating World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi[1].

These summaries reflect the most prominent global developments reported as of August 29, 2025.