CURRENT AFFAIRS

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly criticized the ICC and urged the international community to oppose and isolate the court, arguing that it has exceeded its mandate.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar officially launched India's campaign for election as a Non-Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term at the UN Headquarters in New York on 13 July 2026.

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) comes into effect on July 15, 2026, marking a major milestone in bilateral trade relations.

Three Chola-era antiquities housed in two Australian museums are being repatriated to India after efforts by Indian authorities, cultural experts, and international partners.

On 9 July 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Australia–India CEO Forum and the Economic Roadmap Business Event in Melbourne, Australia, where he invited Australian companies to make long-term investments in India.

During his visit to Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with President Prabowo Subianto.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-nation tour, with Indonesia being the first stop.

India and Japan have signed their first defence co-development project involving advanced naval technology.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on her maiden official visit to India (1–3 July 2026) to hold the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Recently, following a framework agreement between the US and Iran on June 15, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz was reopened to global maritime traffic and the US embargo on Iranian shipping was lifted.