US-Iran Tensions: NBC reports a US F-15E shot down over southwestern Iran in April may have been hit by a Chinese-made MANPADS, with officials also probing possible Chinese radar support—raising fresh questions about Beijing’s role in Tehran’s wartime toolkit. China-EV Waste Rules: China is tightening rules on electric vehicle battery recycling, targeting illegal disposal and low-quality dismantling as retired batteries are forecast to exceed 1 million tons annually by 2030. Ebola Vaccine Breakthrough: Chinese scientists say they’ve developed a broad-spectrum mRNA Ebola vaccine aimed at long-lasting protection across multiple strains beyond Zaire. India-US Trade: US Ambassador Sergio Gor says an interim trade deal is at the “last 1%,” with final steps expected in weeks. India Navy & Pakistan: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi says Operation Sindoor showed “unprecedented” tempo, keeping Pakistan Navy largely confined to ports and affecting its maritime economy. Regional Security Diplomacy: At Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue, China’s defence minister skipped the event again, while US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged “drama-free” ties and avoided direct mention of Taiwan. Business Watch: Inditex’s Zara JV in India posted its weakest performance since the pandemic as competition and digital-first rivals squeeze growth. Climate Risk for the Pacific: Samoa’s PM urges urgent global action ahead of the IPCC’s final synthesis warning, warning low-lying communities face relocation and sovereignty loss.