India–EU Trade: EU leaders say the India-EU Free Trade Agreement will be signed by year-end, with Modi meeting EU chiefs at the G7 and both sides pushing faster implementation. G7 Diplomacy: Modi told Zelenskyy India will “always be on the side of peace,” while Trump signaled closer US support for India if attacked. US–China Tech: The US temporarily pauses blacklisting of DeepSeek and other firms to avoid escalation, as China pitches a global AI cooperation body and the G7 debates “trusted partner” access to US AI. China Finance Controls: China plans to overhaul cross-border investment rules and issue new QDII quotas, after many funds restricted inflows. China–Iran: Wang Yi backed Iran’s “reasonable and legitimate” claims and urged dialogue as the US-Iran first-phase MoU moves forward. South China Sea: The Philippines says a Chinese floating platform at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal has been removed after Manila’s protest. Pacific Energy: Pacific experts urge faster renewables to cut fossil fuel dependence amid fuel-price shocks. Cricket: India thrashed Afghanistan by 170 runs in the 2nd ODI to seal a 2-0 series lead, with Gill and Kishan centuries. Women’s Cricket: India beat Netherlands by 95 runs in the Women’s T20 World Cup, with Mandhana and Shafali driving the chase-stopping start. Sports/Asia: Japan beat Serbia 5-0 in Volleyball Nations League women’s week 2, while Ma Ning becomes China’s first World Cup referee in 24 years. Business/Shipping: Singapore’s Eastern Pacific Shipping exits chemical tankers, selling 14 vessels as it refocuses on core segments.