Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu in Moscow on Sunday, praising the “very productive” visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping last month and noting that relations between Russia and China are developing well in all areas. Li Shangfu said that the relations between Moscow and Beijing “have very strong relations, that far surpass the military-political alliances of the Cold War.” The meeting is the latest sign of the deepening ties between Russia and China, which have increased their military cooperation in recent years.
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Christine Lagarde expressed her “huge confidence” that the US will not default on its debt during an interview on CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday. She noted that if a debt default did occur, it would have a “very, very negative impact” both in the US and around the world. Lagarde discussed the global recovery and said that the US is a major leader in economic growth around the world and that it is important for the US to address the debt crisis in order to ensure a successful recovery.
The United States, Russia, and China have all called for an end to the violence in Sudan, where officials have reported dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. The UN has expressed its concern and urged all parties to cease hostilities and engage in dialogue. The Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces have yet to agree to a ceasefire.
Two brothers, Atiq Ahmad and Ashraf Ahmad, were shot dead in Prayagraj city in Uttar Pradesh, India, on Saturday night while under police escort. The gunman was seen in the footage reaching over the shoulders of police to point a pistol at Atiq Ahmad's temple, and the three men quickly surrendered to the police after the shooting, chanting “Jai Shri Ram”. The incident has caused shock and outrage among the public, and police are still investigating.
On Saturday, clashes between Sudan's military and a powerful paramilitary force erupted in Khartoum and other parts of the country, threatening the transition to democracy and leading to at least 26 deaths and 100 injuries. Paramilitary chief Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo claims to have seized most of Khartoum's official sites, though military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan disputes this. The international community is calling for an immediate end to the violence and a return to the negotiating table to ensure the transition to democracy is not derailed.
At least 26 people were killed and 103 wounded in fighting between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary force led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, a former leader of Sudan's Janjaweed forces. Dagalo's career has been both illustrious and deeply contentious, and the Sudan Doctors' Syndicate has called for an independent investigation into the incident to determine what sparked the violence.
Mike Pompeo has announced he will not run for president in 2024, Nikki Haley has attacked President Trump in a campaign memo, and three American sailors are missing off the coast of Mexico.
On Saturday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan was unharmed after an explosive device was thrown in his direction while he was campaigning in a fishing port. A suspect was arrested on charges of obstruction of business by force and is believed to have thrown a smoke bomb. Prime Minister Kishida was quickly evacuated and is reportedly in good health, and the incident is currently under investigation.