Deep-Sea Resource Hunt: China’s Haiyang Dizhi-6 wrapped its 16th deep-ocean expedition, recovering seabed minerals and testing a 10,000-metre exploration system—another step for ocean mapping and critical-resource ambitions. Indo-EU Connectivity: Assam’s CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says the state can strengthen India-EU ties, pointing to improving road, rail and air links under the Advantage Assam push. Disrupted Kashmir Transport: A banned group’s strike call shut shops and halted public transport across Pakistan-administered Kashmir, with authorities adding police and suspending internet. Maritime Security Training: Ukraine’s Magura sea drone sank a target ship during US-Philippine Balikatan 2026 exercises, underscoring Indo-Pacific live-fire capability sharing. China Trade Momentum: China’s May exports and imports beat forecasts, with AI-driven demand supporting shipments and a wider trade surplus. India Energy Route Planning: India is reviving a deep-sea Oman-to-Gujarat gas pipeline proposal to reduce reliance on Strait of Hormuz shipping risk. Logistics for AI Hardware: DHL Supply Chain expanded Asia-Pacific data-centre logistics capacity, adding warehouse and built-to-suit space for hyperscalers. Aviation Disruption: SAS’s inaugural India flight to Mumbai turned back mid-journey over paperwork clearance delays. Rail/Border Build: India engineers completed the final rock breakthrough on the Zojila tunnel, aiming for all-weather connectivity to Ladakh.