Serbia says it will jointly produce combat drones with Israel via Elbit Systems and Yugoimport SDPR, as President Aleksandar Vucic backs defence industry growth.

Lebanon and Israel plan first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington. Marco Rubio joins; Hezbollah rejects. Over 1 million displaced in Lebanon.

Italy suspends automatic renewal of its defence pact with Israel as the Lebanon campaign intensifies, signalling recalibration in policy and heightened concern for civilians.

Italy Israel defense agreement suspended as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stops automatic renewal. Rome cites rising civilian casualties in Lebanon and unacceptable military actions as reasons for the policy shift.

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Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says the next Iran-US negotiations are expected soon after Islamabad talks ended without a deal, with no negative developments.

Maharashtra MLC deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe seeks strict action after TCS Nashik staff allege sexual harassment and forced conversion; SIT investigates.

India and France reviewed defence, civil nuclear energy, space, cyber and AI cooperation, and global issues ahead of President Emmanuel Macron’s February 2026 visit.

Wang Yi tells Ishaq Dar the priority is preventing a US-Iran conflict resurgence in West Asia, backing ceasefire momentum and Pakistan-China diplomacy.

Some US water utilities report fluoride supply disruptions linked to the Middle East war, complicating efforts to maintain recommended drinking water levels.

Life Insurance Corporation of India approves a 1:1 bonus share issue, capitalising Rs 6,325 crore from reserves, supporting future LIC share sale plans.

Sloan has bought a controlling stake in Essel Bath Fittings to grow in India’s premium and mid-segment bath fittings market, strengthening local manufacturing.

NABARD projects Delhi’s 2026–27 priority sector credit potential at INR 2.62 lakh crore, led by MSME lending, plus housing, exports, and renewables.

The US Justice Department says it will prosecute anyone buying or selling sanctioned Iranian oil, as CENTCOM begins a blockade of Iranian ports.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says efforts continue to ease the US-Iran conflict after talks in Pakistan, with the ceasefire still in place.

India Meteorological Department forecasts 92% of average monsoon rain, with El Nino likely from June affecting June–September rainfall and farming.

GE Aerospace and the Indian Air Force will set up an India-based F404-IN20 engine maintenance depot for Tejas, reducing overseas repairs and delays.

US-Iran tensions escalate as the Strait of Hormuz blockade prompts a USD 104 per barrel crude rally and potential supply disruptions for India and global markets.

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Miguel Díaz-Canel says the US has no valid reason for military action or regime change in Cuba, warning an invasion would be costly and risk regional security.

Juno Joule starts its Siddipet, Telangana CBG project: 10 plants totalling 100 TPD, INR 700 crore investment, under Indias CBG–CGD scheme.

Donald Trump says his civilisation will die remark brought Iran to talks after the Strait of Hormuz warning, and predicts Tehran will return to negotiations.