India-Indonesia Diplomacy: Jaishankar and Indonesia’s Sugiono co-chaired the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi, mapping cooperation from defence and maritime security to fintech, fertilisers, critical minerals, tourism and education ahead of Modi’s Jakarta visit. Indo-Pacific Defence Links: Japan and Indonesia agreed to start working-level talks on transferring retired Asagiri-class destroyers, including sustainment and crew training, as Japan eases export rules. Opposition Politics in India: The INDIA bloc’s “janbandhan” meeting in Delhi on June 8 drew confirmation from 23 parties, but DMK and CPI(M) tensions with Congress surfaced over alliance conduct and electoral-roll and delimitation issues. Economic Pulse: India’s FY26 GDP growth was reported at 7.7%, with momentum in the Jan–Mar quarter despite Middle East-linked oil and rupee pressures. Aviation Outlook: IATA cut its 2026 global airline net profit forecast to about $23bn, citing West Asia war disruptions and high fuel costs. China Finance & Trade: China’s central bank extended gold buying to a 19th straight month, while China’s outbound travel is on track to overtake the US. Environment & Science: A Japanese study flagged at least 112 invasive species in Japanese waters since the late 1800s, warning warming is accelerating marine invasions. Space Watch: China’s Chang’e-7 mission plans a direct lunar south-pole water hunt, targeting ice in permanently dark areas.