World Report August 31: Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes
Aug 31, 2025
China recently hosted a significant economic summit, showcasing its growing role in global trade amid U.S. tensions. Meanwhile, protests have erupted in Indonesia over political power, leading to changes in local governance. In Australia, demonstrations calling for reduced immigration reflect societal divisions. Quebec universities are alarmed by a drop in international student applications. Additionally, initiatives in Canada are working to enrich Indigenous education and teach young athletes about gender-based violence, promoting respect and healthier relationships.
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SCO as A Western Counterweight
- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is positioning itself as an alternative to Western-led alliances amid US trade pressure.
- Members use the SCO to deepen ties and push back against perceived US unreliability.
Pragmatic Meetings Amid Tension
- China and India are meeting despite tense border disputes, signaling pragmatic diplomacy.
- Russia and China frame their relationship as a stabilizing force to shift global power away from the US.
Indonesia Riots Trigger Political Reforms
- Protests and rioting in Indonesia followed the killing of a delivery driver by an armoured police vehicle.
- The unrest prompted President Prabowo Subianto to revoke perks for politicians.