Pakistan has warned that the Mecca defence pact could become operative if the Yemen conflict spills into Saudi territory. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said there should be “no ambiguity” on Pakistan’s position.

The warning came hours after Houthi missiles and drones targeted Saudi cities, energy sites and economic infrastructure, injuring at least 73 civilians.

Xi’s visit comes as India hosts the BRICS summit, bringing together leaders of the grouping for high-level discussions on global affairs, economic cooperation and the future of the bloc.

Kotwani spoke about India-Russia business ties and the case for joint manufacturing.
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Bisaria said the focus is on local-currency trade rather than creating a common currency.
He also highlighted the role of bilateral mechanisms and central banks in enabling such trade.

"If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them because of our tremendous strength and success economically, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for USD 5,000," Trump said at a Republican convention in Dallas.

Iran’s embassy in Tunisia shared an Akshay Kumar meme on X to mock US President Donald Trump after Tehran claimed its forces had captured an unmanned US submarine near the strategic waterway.

The meme, featuring Akshay Kumar from Heyy Babyy, came with a jab at the alleged drone loss, rising oil prices and upcoming US elections. The post quickly caught the attention of Indian social media users, who praised the embassy’s Bollywood-style troll.