Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Global Roundup: SCO, Israel-Iran, Trade, and Peace Agreements
This week, India didn't agree to an SCO statement because it didn't mention a recent terror attack.
Meanwhile, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran is shaky, and the US is trying to broker deals.
NATO countries have decided to spend more on defense.
India and the US are working on a trade agreement.
Finally, Rwanda and Congo signed a peace deal to end a long-running conflict.
India refused to sign an SCO draft statement due to omission of Pahalgam attack.
Uncertainty persists in West Asia amid a fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire.
NATO leaders agreed to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035.
India and the US are holding final trade talks before the July 9 deadline.
Rwanda and Congo signed a peace deal to end decades of fighting.
- Who
- Involves India, US, Iran, Israel, NATO members, Rwanda, and Congo.
- What
- Various international events including SCO meeting, Israel-Iran ceasefire, NATO spending agreement, trade talks, and peace deal.
- When
- Reported this week.
- Where
- Across multiple regions globally.
- Why
- Due to terrorism, geopolitical tensions, and economic and political objectives.
International Cooperation
Geopolitical tensions
SCO Stance on Terrorism
International Cooperation
India seeks to address cross-border terrorism through SCO and the inclusion of the Pahalgam attack.
Geopolitical tensions
SCO draft statement does not mention the Pahalgam attack and also mentioned other disturbances.
Gaza Ceasefire
International Cooperation
Hamas demands an end to the war on Gaza, withdrawal of Israeli military and guarantees for future negotiations with US involvement.
Geopolitical tensions
Israel seeks a ceasefire but has conditions for normalizing relationships with Arab states.
- Key Events
- SCO meeting, Israel-Iran Ceasefire, Trade talks, Peace Deal
- Key Players
- India, US, Iran, Israel, NATO, Rwanda, Congo
- NATO Defense Spending Target
- 5% of GDP by 2035
- Location of Peace Deal
- Washington, D.C.
- Conflict duration
- Decades-old
Sources
Trump dominates NATO summit: 3 takeaways from the meeting
Berlin to simplify rules in bid to speed up defence surge, draft law says
Why Russia is Planning to Cut Military Spending While NATO Inches Towards Cold War-Level Defence Pledge?
The Statesman
Russia Will No Longer Play One-sided Games With West: Russian President Putin