Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro on Monday said he “would constitutionally declare a republic in arms” if the South American country were attacked by forces that the United States government has deployed to the Caribbean.

At the SCO summit, PM Modi condemned terrorism, highlighting the Pahalgam attack and urging members to avoid double standards. He emphasized security, connectivity respecting sovereignty, and opportunity through cooperation. India did not endorse China’s BRI due to the CPEC. Modi advocated for UN reforms and proposed a Civilizational Dialogue Forum to strengthen ties, underscoring India’s active role in the SCO.

Amid escalating attacks on Ukraine, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that all options are on the table, including further sanctions against Russia. He downplayed the significance of the SCO summit and criticized India’s purchase and resale of Russian oil, accusing them of financing the war.