The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit convenes amid US economic pressure on Iran. Chinese and Russian presidents will meet with Iran's leader at the summit. The bloc's ability to act coherently faces scrutiny due to internal rivalries. Leaders are expected to offer symbolic solidarity with Tehran. The summit highlights the evolving global order and challenges to Western dominance.

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan: Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping are expected in Central Asia's Kyrgyzstan on Monday (Aug 31) for a two-day summit, also attended by Iran's and…

Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping are expected in Central Asia's Kyrgyzstan on Aug. 31 for a two-day summit, also attended by Iran's and India's leaders, of a…