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China and Russia Reaffirm Strategic Alliance at SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit to reaffirm their strategic alliance. The meeting took place as the regional security and economic grouping…

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7 sources across 7 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Meduza Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

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  • Centre
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  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Putin and Xi Meet in Kyrgyzstan for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks on Monday in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, during a two day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The meeting, which marks the 25th anniversary of the bloc, focused on deepening strategic…

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4 sources across 4 countries · Hong Kong · Japan · Philippines · South Korea

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


World Leaders Gather in Kyrgyzstan for 25th Anniversary SCO Summit

Leaders from China, Russia, India, Iran, and Pakistan gathered in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday for the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. The event marks the 25th anniversary of the bloc, which includes ten member states and several dialogue partners.…

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11 sources across 10 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

World Leaders Gather in Bishkek for 25th Anniversary SCO Summit

World leaders are gathering in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State meeting to mark the 25th anniversary of the bloc. The SCO currently comprises 10 member states, including China, Russia, Pakistan, India, Iran, Belarus,…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Pakistan

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


World Leaders to Gather in Kyrgyzstan for 25th Anniversary of SCO Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are expected to attend a two day summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday. The event marks 25 years of the Shanghai Cooperation Group (SCO), a regional bloc that includes…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Pakistan · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Prime Minister Modi to Visit Central Asia for SCO Summit and Bilateral Talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1, 2026. The visit includes a state visit to Uzbekistan at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and attendance at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)…

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4 sources across 2 countries · India · United States

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Prime Minister Modi to Visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a four day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic starting August 29. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Modi will visit Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 for a state visit to Tashkent. During this time, he will…

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3 sources across 2 countries · India · Germany

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


President Xi Jinping to Visit Kyrgyzstan and Egypt

Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from August 30 to September 3, according to Beijing's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Xi is scheduled to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, where he will meet with Kyrgyz President…

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4 sources across 4 countries · Hong Kong · Qatar · United Kingdom · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Banks in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan Raise Fees for Cash Ruble Deposits

Banks in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan have significantly increased fees for nonresidents depositing cash Russian rubles into their accounts. According to a review of bank websites, at least 10 institutions have tightened their terms since the beginning of August. Fees…

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2 sources · Latvia

Who reported this

  • Meduza Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom
  • Novaya Gazeta Europe Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Latvia.

· morning