Belgium has given India assurances after New Delhi raised concerns over arms supplies to Pakistan, even as India-Belgium strategic ties enter a new phase. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in New Delhi, with defence, trade, technology, clean energy and critical minerals emerging as key areas of cooperation. The two sides are also pushing deeper defence-industrial cooperation, including collaboration linked to the Zorawar light tank, while India and Belgium aim to significantly expand bilateral trade.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is facing another wave of social media trolling — this time after highlighting his grand red-carpet welcome at the Kyrgyz presidential palace. The latest backlash comes after the controversial SCO summit photo posted by Sharif’s office, where several world leaders were cropped out, making Sharif appear more prominent in the frame. Then came another viral moment during PM Narendra Modi’s strong message on terrorism and the need to dismantle the entire terror ecosystem. Sharif’s visible reaction during the speech also triggered a wave of online memes and trolling.