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A viral video from the SCO summit shows Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif fumbling with his translation earpiece, a moment that left Russian President Vladimir Putin laughing. Beijing/Tianjin: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif found himself in an awkward situation once again during his visit to China. While meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, Sharif fumbled with his earphones, and the moment has gone viral on social media. The Russian leader was seen smiling and, at one point, trying to show his Pakistani counterpart how to put on headphones. Watch…

China: A vast crowd gathered in well-organised sections across the square bordering the parade route, waving small red flags in unison. Patriotic choirs filled the air with stirring songs such as “Defend the Yellow River” and “No New China without the Communist Party of China”. Beijing: China staged an unprecedented military parade on Wednesday (September 3), in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The grand event blended solemn wartime remembrance with a striking demonstration of China’s modern military strength and global ambitions. Xi Jinping’s call for peace and reflection on history…

Donald Trump hit out at Xi Jinping for hosting Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un during Beijing's World War II parade, accusing China of conspiring against the US. The parade displayed advanced weaponry and outlined Beijing's growing military power. Washington: US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday for hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during Beijing's grand military parade. In a sarcastic remark, Trump asked Jinping to convey his "warm regards" to both leaders while accusing China of plotting to "conspire against the United States…

Dmitry Shugayev, head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, stated that India already operates the S-400 and discussions are underway for new deliveries. Moscow: India and Russia are in talks for more supplies of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems, TASS news agency said, citing a senior Russian defence export official. Dmitry Shugayev, head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, stated that India already operates the S-400 and discussions are underway for new deliveries. It should be noted that India has already signed a $5.5 billion agreement with Russia in 2018 for five S-400 Triumf systems, meant to counter China’s…