New world order? Modi, Xi, Putin in lockstep at SCO Summit; Trump out of the frame, Sharif left watching

It was a clear message of defiance to Donald Trump’s tariffs. The handshakes, hugs, candid interactions and posing for photographs holding hands. As world leaders gathered in China’s Tianjin for the SCO Summit, several moments went viral, most of them featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China President Xi Jinping and Russian premier Vladimir Putin - walking together, pausing mid-step, engaging in pointed exchanges and even car rides together. The choreography may have been unplanned, but the symbolism was unmistakable. Several moments at the SCO Summit have gone viral, most of them featuring Modi, Xi and Putin - walking together, pausing…