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India is urging China to improve market access and address trade imbalances as both nations work to normalize relations and stabilize ties following years of border tensions.

The US House narrowly passed a $95 billion budget framework, primarily funding military operations against Iran, alongside aid for farmers and election programs. The bill now moves to the Senate.

The US and Saudi Arabia signed a civil nuclear deal allowing uranium enrichment. Lawmakers fear it lacks sufficient safeguards, potentially sparking a regional arms race. The agreement now awaits Congressional approval.

Rising costs, military losses, and economic strain suggest the U.S. should pause its conflict with Iran to focus on other strategic priorities, as brute force has proven ineffective against Tehran.

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stated that ASEAN’s global partnerships are vital for regional resilience, prosperity, and stability, as the bloc engages major powers amid ongoing Indo-Pacific strategic competition.

The US war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion, with 18 troops killed and 430 injured. President Trump seeks additional funding amid escalating tensions and threats to expand military strikes.

Ukrainian President Zelensky dismissed army chief Oleksandr Syrsky following political unrest over the removal of the defence minister. Mykhailo Drapaty has been appointed as the new Commander-in-Chief.

Middle East allies face uncertainty as the US lacks a clear strategy regarding escalating tensions with Iran, risking a prolonged conflict without defined objectives.

A UN report reveals that online scam losses in the Asia-Pacific region reached $147.2 billion in 2025, tripling since 2023 as organized syndicates adopt sophisticated, corporate-like transnational criminal models.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Manila for the ASEAN summit, condemning China’s aggressive South China Sea actions while reaffirming US support for regional security and freedom of navigation.

The 2026 World Cup in America has been a resounding success. This achievement stems from the nation's core values of openness and civility, proving that the tournament thrived because of these enduring American principles rather than in spite of the country's current political leadership.