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The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that an Indian national was killed in an attack on a commercial vessel in the Black Sea on July 18. India condemned the attack, expressed condolences and called for the protection of maritime navigation and global commerce

Four Indian seafarers were among 10 people killed after a merchant vessel was attacked off Ukraine's coast. India condemned the strike, called attacks on commercial shipping deplorable and said its mission in Ukraine was assisting the affected crew members.

The US and Russia opposed a new UN Political Declaration on AIDS, signalling growing politicisation of the global HIV response. Experts warn that shifting priorities, reduced funding and culture-war debates could weaken support for vulnerable communities and threaten decades of progress

Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, thanking Pyongyang for supporting Moscow’s Ukraine war. The meeting fuelled speculation over a possible Kim Jong Un visit to Russia amid expanding military and strategic ties between the two countries

A Russian overnight ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured eight, causing fires and damage across five districts. The assault came as Ukraine faces shortages of Patriot air defence missiles amid escalating Russian strikes on the capital

India's imports of Russian crude oil reached a record high in June, rising 34 per cent from May to EUR 4.5 billion, according to CREA. Despite higher export volumes, Russia's oil revenues declined due to lower global crude prices, the report said

India's Russian crude oil imports climbed 34 per cent to a record high in June, reaching EUR 4.5 billion despite lower Russian export revenues. The surge boosted supplies to major Indian refineries, reinforcing India as Russia's second-largest fossil fuel buyer

India's crude oil imports remain largely insulated from Strait of Hormuz tensions due to diversified sourcing, a Kpler analyst said. However, prolonged regional instability could disrupt LPG and LNG supplies, increase freight and insurance costs, and put pressure on energy prices

Global crude oil prices fell nearly one per cent after OPEC+ agreed to increase August production and exports through the Strait of Hormuz recovered. Improved supplies and easing geopolitical tensions boosted expectations of a better-balanced global oil market

Russia launched overnight waves of missiles and drones on Kyiv, killing at least three people and damaging residential buildings. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western allies to provide more Patriot air defence missiles, warning that inadequate support encourages Russia to intensify its four-year war

G7 leaders meeting in France are focusing on the Ukraine war and Middle East stability following a US-Iran agreement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined discussions as leaders explored peace efforts, energy security, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid global concerns

  Ukraine’s drone campaign has triggered Crimea’s worst fuel crisis since Russia’s 2014 annexation, disrupting supply routes, causing fuel rationing and long queues. The attacks expose vulnerabilities in Russian logistics, threaten tourism, and underscore Kyiv’s ability to inflict strategic pressure 

Ukraine struck key Russian and Crimea-based oil facilities, intensifying efforts to raise Russia’s economic costs. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Roman Abramovich relayed messages from Vladimir Putin, while drone attacks and proposed EU sanctions escalated tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will not interfere in India-China relations, expressing confidence that Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping can resolve border issues amicably. He stressed Russia's ties with both nations are independent and mutually beneficial

Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least two people and damaging dozens of sites. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia used the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, marking its third deployment in the ongoing war

India successfully conducted the first flight test of the Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology under Mission Divyastra. Developed by DRDO, the missile can carry multiple nuclear warheads, placing India among a select group of nations possessing advanced MIRV capabilities.

North Korea’s participation in Russia’s Victory Day parade highlighted expanding military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow. South Korea said the event showcased deepening cooperation after North Korea reportedly deployed troops to support Russia, while Kim Jong-un reaffirmed commitment to the strategic partnership.

Russia said it intercepted 347 Ukrainian drones overnight ahead of Victory Day celebrations, amid escalating tensions and failed ceasefire efforts. Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow of continuing attacks, while Russia tightened security measures in Moscow

Ukraine said it intercepted over 33,000 Russian drones in March, while also launching long-range strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. The war has intensified with reciprocal drone attacks, expanding Ukrainian strike range and escalating civilian and energy infrastructure damage

India and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union will hold the next round of FTA talks in June in Moscow, focusing on non-trade issues, as India seeks to diversify exports and strengthen economic ties with member nations