EAM S. Jaishankar emphasized that future partnerships should create capabilities, not dependencies, and called for fair African representation in a reformed UN Security Council during his address in Addis Ababa.
UAE investigators found that a Flydubai co‑pilot planned a suicide attack on Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. The aircraft was diverted safely after crew and passengers intervened.
President Trump says the US will not attack Iran before the November midterms, citing “productive” talks despite ongoing conflict and rising fuel costs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged global telecom leaders to make technology and digital services affordable and accessible for developing nations, highlighting Digital Public Infrastructure as a key driver of inclusive growth.
Iran’s parliament speaker said the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until Washington fulfills seven conditions agreed in June. Talks focus on maritime security, not nuclear issues.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that the Northern Bridge over the Dnipro river was damaged in a Russian airstrike, suspending traffic between the east and west banks. Emergency crews responded quickly, and no casualties were reported.
US President Donald Trump announced that his administration will not impose a ban on American diesel exports, following Europe’s coordinated move to release additional diesel supplies into the global market to ease energy prices.
A Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency diversion to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a reported attack in the cockpit. The co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft, according to Israeli officials.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation to review progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy, and critical technologies, reaffirming their resolve to advance the India‑US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
India and South Korea reviewed defence industry and logistics cooperation at the 10th Joint Committee Meeting in New Delhi, reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral defence ties.
India and France have agreed to deepen cooperation in higher education, research, and innovation, with French universities invited to set up campuses in India, including at GIFT City in Gujarat.
Russia has voiced strong support for India’s bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council, calling for fair representation for Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington to discuss trade, technology, Taiwan and AI. The summit ended with ceremony but no major agreements.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iraq is negotiating sanctions relief for humanitarian flights amid rising regional tensions.
Russia’s drone attacks disrupted internet services for nearly 100,000 households in Kyiv and nearby regions. Ukraine’s digital ministry said repair teams are working to restore connectivity after strikes on civilian data centres and logistics hubs.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed that Tehran will not surrender as peace talks with the United States stall. Both sides remain far apart on key issues, with Pezeshkian emphasizing Iran’s sovereignty and commitment to fair dialogue amid heightened regional tensions.
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from Wonsan, its second test in a week, prompting condemnation from South Korea’s National Security Council. Seoul called the launch a violation of UN resolutions as regional tensions rise amid US-led military drills.
Ukraine launched its biggest drone attack on Moscow as Russians voted in parliamentary elections, killing four people and damaging key facilities. The strikes coincided with the final day of voting that President Vladimir Putin framed as a test of support for the war in Ukraine.
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US conditions are met, while Washington renewed its West Asia travel alert amid rising regional tensions and ongoing hostilities involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement.