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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.

Following the recent attacks on merchant oil tankers in conflict-ridden waters that killed three Indian sailors, the question of whether attacking neutral merchant ships during war is legal under international law has become a topic of international discussion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Seychelles from June 27-29, 2026, took India-Seychelles relations to new heights.

The India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which is set to come into effect on July 15, is being considered a significant milestone in India's trade diplomacy.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has formally resigned from his post and as leader of the Labour Party.

Recently, a claim was made on social media regarding the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) that came into effect between India and Russia, claiming that it allows for the permanent deployment of 3,000 Russian troops in India.

The United States (US) and Iran recently signed a historic 14-item Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Fifteen countries from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Pacific recently adopted the Mombasa Declaration.

Recently, BRICS countries have considered submitting joint nominations to various UNESCO lists to promote the preservation and global recognition of shared cultural heritage.