India, China to discuss troop withdrawal along LAC
India and China will discuss withdrawing thousands of troops along the LAC amid a prolonged standoff, according to the Indian government. Foreign Ministers Jaishankar and Wang Yi met on July 25 during ASEAN meetings in Laos, stressing the need for an early resolution of issues along the disputed LAC.
Myanmar PM assures India’s NSA Doval of preparations for free and fair elections
Myanmar junta chief General Min Aung Hlaing told Indian NSA Ajit Doval that preparations for a free and fair general election were ongoing. They met in Nay Pyi Taw, discussing friendly ties, Myanmar’s political progress, election preparations, and border stability. Doval led the Indian delegation at the 4th Annual BIMSTEC Security Chiefs Meeting.
PM Modi to visit Ukraine in August
PM Narendra Modi will visit Kyiv in August, marking his first visit to Ukraine since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022. The trip is likely around August 23. Earlier, President Zelensky invited Modi during a phone call. This month, EAM Jaishankar and NSA Doval held telephonic talks with their Ukrainian counterparts, discussing bilateral relations.
Italian PM Meloni arrives in China after last year’s BRI exit
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni arrived in Beijing for a five-day visit, her first since taking office. She will meet President Xi and Premier Li to discuss boosting trade and ending the Ukraine war. State media announced her arrival on July 27. PM Modi met Zelensky in June at the G7 summit, emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy for Ukraine’s conflict resolution.
Rockets from Lebanon kill 10 in Golan Heights; IDF blames Hezbollah
Ten people were killed in Israeli-occupied Golan Heights after rockets from Lebanon hit Majdal Shams. Magen David Adom reported nine deaths and 34 wounded, 17 critically. The IDF confirmed about 30 projectiles were fired from Lebanon, with one hitting Majdal Shams. Hezbollah denied involvement, stating in a Telegram message that it did not target Majdal Shams.
