Jaishankar raises India's concerns on sanctions Act with Rubio; Trump welcomes Xi planeside

Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Rubio to raise India's concerns regarding a sanctions Act, signaling friction in US-India ties over secondary sanctions. Separately, President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi planeside, indicating a high-level diplomatic engagement. The developments suggest ongoing recalibration of major-power diplomacy, with India seeking carve-outs and the US engaging China directly.