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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claimed a Russian drone strike injured four in Kyiv, criticizing the world's 'too little response.' He reported other deadly attacks and urged partners to help stop Russia's 'missile and drone terror' before winter.

India has strongly denounced Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, with MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal calling the targeting of civilian and economic sites 'unacceptable' and a threat to regional security and freedom of navigation.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India’s commitment to stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” with Sri Lanka, calling the nations “civilisational twins” and describing their relationship as one of “hearts and souls” during his visit to the island.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, reaffirming bilateral ties. The visit, the first by an Indian Defence Minister in nearly 40 years, marks a significant diplomatic milestone for the neighbours.

Former Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba called for stronger SK-Japan ties, stating they could be the world's 3rd largest economic & defence power. He urged a 'partnership of equals,' confronting history, & proposed an 'Asian NATO' for regional security.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims, is on a seven-day visit to India. He is scheduled to meet President Murmu and PM Modi, and will also inspect Aga Khan Development Network projects in multiple cities.

India's role in BRICS has evolved from seeking a voice to providing solutions. Highlighting its domestic successes like UPI and digital infrastructure, India now aims to shape the global order and amplify the voice of the Global South.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, reaffirming their commitment to work together for regional security, safety, peace, and prosperity as close neighbors and maritime partners.

Turkish opposition leader Özgür Özel went viral in a video showing him meticulously arranging microphones before a press conference. He spent nearly 47 seconds adjusting them into a neat, symmetrical row. The clip spread quickly on social media, with many users finding his apparent perfectionism amusing and strangely satisfying.

Research shows U.S. firms reduce emissions when nearby peers face regulatory scrutiny, highlighting geography’s overlooked role in environmental enforcement and climate policy.