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India's unwavering commitment to UN peacekeeping is highlighted as two brave soldiers, Lance Havildar Harbhajan Singh and Naib Subedar Sujit Kumar Pradhan, will be posthumously honored with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal. Major Abhilasha Barak, a pioneering combat helicopter pilot, also receives the Military Gender Advocate of the Year award for her exceptional work.

Nobel laureates, global business leaders, and cultural icons are converging at the 'Billionaires for Peace Conclave' in Mumbai. Organized by the 'I am Peacekeeper Movement', the event features panel discussions, keynote addresses, and an awards ceremony. Esteemed guests, including former President Ram Nath Kovind and Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, will also be in attendance.

International policy expert Sandeep Waslekar stated that cultural societies prevent civilizational clashes, emphasizing India's "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" philosophy. He urged reducing foreign dependence and strengthening indigenous capabilities, noting India's steady move towards self-reliance. The event also highlighted India's strengthened defense preparedness and culture of coexistence.

The Art of Living's Bengaluru center celebrated its 45th anniversary, honoring founder Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Dignitaries, including Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and Union Minister Sanjay Seth, attended a special satsang and meditation program. The event highlighted the organization's humanitarian work and Gurudev's efforts to make wellness practices accessible.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh is on a crucial multi-nation tour to Vietnam and South Korea, aiming to bolster strategic military ties, defense industry partnerships, and maritime collaboration. This visit follows recent high-level dialogues, underscoring India's commitment to enhancing security and stability within the Indo-Pacific region through strengthened bilateral engagements.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested India could play a long-term diplomatic role in mediating US-Iran tensions, while Pakistan facilitates immediate dialogue. Lavrov highlighted India's diplomatic experience and global standing, noting its direct stake in West Asian stability and energy security.

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A Lebanese journalist, Amal Khalil, was tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon while covering the ongoing conflict. Rescue efforts were significantly delayed by Israeli fire, preventing immediate access to the site. Khalil's death, the ninth journalist killed this year, has drawn condemnation and calls for international law adherence.

India's ambitious military reforms, creating integrated theatre commands, face a critical leadership gap. The nation's vast armed forces are led by a disproportionately small number of four-star generals compared to global peers. This deficit risks undermining the effectiveness of new theatre commands, demanding a strategic increase in senior leadership to match evolving responsibilities and complex security challenges.

New York City hosts the United Nations Headquarters, a globally significant diplomatic hub on the East River. This complex, established in the 1950s, serves as the venue for crucial international discussions on peace, climate, and human rights. While not technically international territory, it possesses exclusive legal status, allowing independent functioning.

US President Donald Trump lauded Israel as a "great ally," highlighting its courage and loyalty amidst escalating Middle East tensions. Meanwhile, Iran's parliamentary speaker indicated ongoing, yet incomplete, negotiations with the US. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with clashes persisting despite a fragile truce and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz.

Indonesia received the bodies of three peacekeeprs Saturday that were killed on deployment in Lebanon as it branded an explosion that injured three other of its blue helmets as "unacceptable". The bodies of the three men arrived in Jakarta on Saturday.

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Speaking at a press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the proposal was something Trump had been considering, though she stopped short of confirming any formal move. Earlier, Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, saying its energy infrastructure, including oil facilities and desalination plants, could face widespread destruction if Tehran does not move quickly toward a deal.

Jaishankar said on X he raised Global South’s concerns about energy challenges, fertiliser supplies and food security in the session on global governance. “The uncertainties arising from the conflict in West Asia only make a stronger case for more resilient trade corridors and supply chains,” he said. Jaishankar said on X India’s FTAs with the EU, EFTA members and the UK have enhanced the utility of IMEC.