Gulf Energy Shock Meets Diplomacy: Modi kicked off a five-nation tour in Abu Dhabi urging an “open and safe” Strait of Hormuz as Iran-linked shipping disruptions keep pressure on India’s fuel bills; India and the UAE also agreed to expand ADNOC oil storage in India up to 30 million barrels and explore strategic gas reserves, while signing defence, energy, shipping and AI pacts and the UAE pledged $5 billion investment. US-China Reset, With Limits: Trump and Xi wrapped talks projecting strategic stability, but the Korean Peninsula stayed sidelined and Iran/Taiwan deliverables looked thin; China’s Wang Yi said trade will expand under reciprocal tariff cuts and both sides hope the Ukraine crisis ends early. India’s Energy Transition Uneven: A new report flags fast renewable growth but warns state-by-state gaps in grid readiness and utility performance could slow the next phase. Markets & Society: India’s EV push gets a new 2025-2034 outlook report; Japan’s Asics posts record Q1 earnings; Japan faces backlash over tighter business visas. Science & Culture: Thailand announced a giant dinosaur species, Nagatitan, while hunger fears deepen as inflation drives vulnerable families further into crisis.