“There are threats of so-called secondary sanctions against those who do not want to follow someone else’s interests, but rather want to pursue their own,” says Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the US threatens 100% tariffs on countries such as India for purchasing Russian oil.

🇮🇳🇺🇸 US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh in Imphal.

🇮🇳 India's forex reserves surge by a record $44.9 billion to hit an all-time high of $785.7 billion.

🇵🇰⚡Pakistani Army has suffered heavy casualties in a deadly attack on main highway at Lasbela, Balochistan.

Initial reports suggest that more than 23 personnel have been killed.. further details awaited.

🇧🇩 “Superpower” Bangladesh is not happy with India. 🤣

Bangladesh has reportedly put 101 agreements with India on hold.

Big action by Pakistan on the Houthis! 🤡

Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia during a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).

🇮🇳🤝🇻🇳 'With an eye on China', India-Vietnam agreed on “accelerating joint initiatives, technology sharing and defence industrial collaboration” and reaffirmed their “shared commitment to expanding maritime and defence ties” for a “peaceful, stable, and rule-based regional security architecture”. The latest push comes months after India and Vietnam signed a roughly $629 million contract for BrahMos coastal-defence systems.

The meeting followed a high-level discussion between PM Narendra Modi and his Vietnamese counterpart on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit and focused on advancing the "Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership."

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Indian Air Force’s advanced air defence systems, including the S-400 and Shaurya, successfully neutralized multiple Pakistani aircraft during the May 2025 conflict, according to an Indian Defence Ministry report.

🇮🇳🇧🇩 India has exported around 500 tonnes of Hilsa to Bangladesh over the past two months, with traders expecting another 150–200 tonnes to be exported in the coming weeks, according to the Indian government.

PM Modi told Chinese President Xi Jinping that “sensitivities” must be shown towards the core concerns of both sides, MEA spokesperson says, amid China’s readout mentioning Taiwan and Tibet following the Modi-Xi bilateral meeting.

🚨 BREAKING:

A Pakistani military convoy has come under attack in the Dali area of the Kharan region. According to reports, the military has suffered heavy losses.

🚨 BREAKING 🇮🇳

India has designated the Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN), based in Pakistan, as a terrorist organisation under UAPA.

🚨 UPDATE 🇬🇧🇸🇦🇾🇪

UK to send military advisers to Saudi Arabia amid intensified Houthi attacks.

Saudi Arabia sought UK help after Trump rejected a request for US strikes. London is considering further support, including offensive operations.

Houthi attacks forced the closure of Jeddah airport, while Iraq-based proxies shut the East-West oil pipeline, affecting 4% of global oil supply.

US House passes a Russia sanctions bill giving Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top five buyers of Russian oil or gas, including India and China.

The bill passed 262–159 and now goes to Trump’s desk for signature

🚨 UPDATE 🇸🇦🇫🇷🇵🇰🇬🇧🇪🇬

Saudi Arabia has asked France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt to deploy air-defence support, AP reports citing regional officials.

The request comes amid a shortage of missile interceptors as the kingdom faces continued missile and drone threats.

One official described Saudi Arabia as being in a “very difficult position.”

🚨🇷🇺🇪🇺Russia’s representative Yulia Zhdanova claimed that NATO plans to escalate its confrontation with Russia into a “hot phase” by 2029–2030.

She linked European infrastructure upgrades, military mobility and a “military Schengen” to preparations for a long-term confrontation with Russia.

NATO, however, publicly describes its preparations as aimed at deterrence and defence, with officials warning that Russia could potentially be capable of attacking NATO territory within several years.

🇺🇸🇵🇱 US is looking to establish military base in Poland

🇺🇸🇵🇰 As expected, US firm Powerus wins a defence order from Pakistan for drones. Donald Trump’s sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, hold a 9.9% stake in the company.

🚨 TEJAS Mk1A DELIVERIES DELAYED 🇮🇳✈️

HAL Chairman confirms that missile and radar integration issues continue to delay the Tejas Mk1A, but says a resolution is expected soon.

HAL has 27 airframes built, 10 engines in hand, with 180 aircraft to be delivered under the programme.