Middle East Fallout: Kuwait International Airport suspended takeoffs and landings after “Iranian aggression,” with Kuwait Airways rescheduling most flights as US-Iran strikes ripple across the Gulf despite a Pakistan-brokered MOU. Gaza Conflict: A Palestinian group accused Israel of escalating attacks on homes, ambulances, hospitals and shelters, saying the moves show contempt for ceasefire mediators and international obligations. US Counterterror Shift: The Trump administration launched a global offensive against far-left extremism, warning allies to treat political violence with the same seriousness as jihadist terrorism. Global AI Governance: China’s WAIC in Shanghai pushed responsible AI cooperation, while 29 countries signed up to a China-led World AI Cooperation Organization headquartered in Shanghai, with Indonesia backing the effort. India-Estonia Tech Ties: India and Estonia pledged deeper cooperation across digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI, quantum, manufacturing and defence, with Estonia positioned as a European gateway. Transnational Crime Crackdown: India highlighted its UNTOC commitments as the US “Operation Hard Ball” model is cited for coordinated cross-border enforcement. Space & Sports: India’s private rocket Vikram-1 reached orbit, and cricket fans marked Sir Garfield Sobers’ death as Virat Kohli led tributes.