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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a six-day visit to the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy on Friday. The tour will focus on strengthening strategic partnerships, energy security, trade, investment, and bilateral cooperation with leaders of the respective nations

At the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi accused the United Arab Emirates of playing a “significant role” in military aggression against Iran.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons and stressed keeping the Strait of Hormuz open during talks in Beijing. The summit also focused on trade, Taiwan, energy security, fentanyl controls and broader US-China relations

India condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off Oman’s coast, calling it unacceptable. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed all Indian crew members were safe after rescue by Omani authorities and reiterated the need to protect civilian shipping and freedom of navigation

Five Pakistani soldiers, including a major, were killed in a counter-terror operation in Balochistan’s Barkhan district, while seven militants were eliminated, according to the military. The operation involved joint forces, with weapons recovered amid ongoing insurgency-related security challenges in the region

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates during Operation Roaring Lion, holding high-level talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Officials described the meeting as a “historic breakthrough” in bilateral relations.

US President Donald Trump received a rare red‑carpet welcome in Beijing, with Vice President Han Zheng breaking protocol to greet him at the airport. His visit, accompanied by top American CEOs including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, signals high‑stakes talks with President Xi Jinping on trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war.

PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS after global experts concluded the condition was widely misunderstood as only an ovarian disorder, affecting more than 170 million women worldwide.

Sri Lanka has reported 27,754 dengue cases and 14 deaths so far in 2026, with infections recorded across all districts. Health authorities warned that monsoon rains could accelerate transmission as mosquito breeding rises in schools, workplaces and public institutions across the country.

Chef Vikas Khanna became the first Indian in New York State to be honoured during AAPI Heritage Month with a Special Citation from Governor Kathy Hochul. The award recognises his global culinary influence, cultural representation, and contributions to diversity and immigrant communities

US President Donald Trump said Russia-Ukraine peace talks were “getting very close,” expressing optimism about ending the war. Speaking before his China trip, Trump denied any Donbas deal with Putin and said resolving the conflict could ease global energy prices, inflation and geopolitical tensions 

A French woman infected in the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak remains critically ill in Paris on artificial lung support as cases rise to 11. Three passengers have died. Authorities continue quarantines, investigations in Argentina, and monitoring amid concerns over possible rare human transmission

A US media report claims Pakistan allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its airbase to shield them from American strikes during the US‑Iran war.

FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with Senator Chris Van Hollen during a Senate budget hearing, angrily rejecting allegations of excessive drinking and absenteeism reported in The Atlantic. Patel, who has sued the magazine, accused Van Hollen of hypocrisy, referencing the senator’s past visit to El Salvador.

India will supply 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser to Nepal under a government-to-government arrangement after Kathmandu sought help due to supply disruptions linked to West Asia tensions. The shipment aims to support Nepal’s agriculture during the upcoming farming season

An Indian tourist has died after mysteriously losing consciousness along with three others at a cafe in Phuket, Thailand. The Embassy of India, Bangkok is coordinating with local authorities as investigations continue into the incident

A Spanish evacuee from the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus, Spain’s health ministry confirmed. The World Health Organization reported 11 total cases, including three deaths, with most linked to the Andes virus strain

Google reported that state-backed hackers from North Korea and China are increasingly using AI to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and develop zero-day exploits. The report highlighted sophisticated AI-driven hacking attempts linked to North Korean group APT45, raising global cybersecurity concerns

Samsung denied Dua Lipa’s lawsuit alleging unauthorized use of her image on TV packaging, saying a content partner assured all permissions were secured. Lipa seeks $15 million damages over alleged copyright, trademark, and publicity rights violations tied to a 2024 backstage festival photograph 

A Spanish evacuee from the hantavirus-affected MV Hondius tested preliminarily positive in Madrid after evacuation from the Canary Islands. European authorities are coordinating containment measures as health experts monitor the outbreak, believed to involve the Andes strain capable of limited human-to-human transmission

US President Donald Trump jokingly floated a potential 2028 Republican ticket featuring Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling them a “dream team” while insisting he had not officially endorsed either candidate 

Iran warned it is prepared to respond forcefully to any aggression after Donald Trump questioned the survival of the Iran-US ceasefire. Tehran reiterated that uranium enrichment is non-negotiable while demanding sanctions relief, maritime security, release of frozen assets, and regional peace through Pakistan-mediated talks

Pakistan allegedly allowed Iranian military aircraft, including a reconnaissance plane, to use Nur Khan Airbase during the Iran-US conflict, according to US officials cited by CBS News. Islamabad denied the claim, amid rising regional tensions involving Afghanistan, China, Iran, and the United States.

Joao Rui Ferreira said India and Portugal can deepen economic ties in renewable energy, manufacturing, startups and infrastructure. He highlighted Portugal’s expertise, strong digital ecosystem and gateway access to Europe as major opportunities for Indian businesses and investors