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Simultaneously, tensions in West Asia and developments in the Strait of Hormuz continued to shape global geopolitics, energy security, and maritime trade.  \n• Iran, led by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed to safeguard its nuclear and missile capabilities amid escalating tensions with the United States. The announcement coincided with plans to introduce new rules governing the Strait of Hormuz.  \n• U.S. President Donald Trump paused “Project Freedom”, a naval mission designed to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, following reports of progress in U.S.–Iran negotiations.  \n• Trump later stated that the U.S.–Iran ceasefire was “on life support” after rejecting Tehran’s response to a proposed peace framework.  \n• Iran reiterated demands relating to sanctions relief, sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, and removal of naval restrictions.  \n• Iran subsequently submitted a 14-point peace proposal through Pakistan seeking sanctions relief, an end to the U.S. blockade, and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as part of renewed negotiations.  \n• Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters and detained crew members, drawing criticism for alleged violations of maritime law and humanitarian norms. Israel defended the action as enforcement of its blockade on Gaza.  \n• Israel launched fresh airstrikes in southern Lebanon, causing casualties despite an existing fragile truce with Hezbollah.  \n• During talks in New Delhi, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised that India–U.S. strategic ties would remain strong despite Washington’s relations with other countries.  \n• Both sides highlighted the importance of safe and unimpeded maritime trade amid West Asia-related disruptions.  \n• Vietnamese President To Lam visited India and offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple in Gaya. The visit focused on strengthening strategic and diplomatic ties.  \n• India and Vietnam elevated bilateral relations through cooperation in defence, maritime security, and rare earth minerals, while setting a target of $25 billion bilateral trade by 2030.  \n• India and Algeria held the first meeting of their Joint Defence Commission and signed Rules of Procedure to operationalise bilateral defence cooperation.  \n• Prime Minister Narendra Modi began the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway in 43 years, focusing on trade, energy cooperation, and participation in the 3rd Nordic-India Summit.  \n• During the Oslo visit, India and Norway upgraded relations to a Green Strategic Partnership, focusing on trade, clean energy, technology, and support for a rulesbased international order.  \n• During Modi’s visit to Rome, India and Italy upgraded ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, expanding cooperation in trade, defence, clean energy, critical minerals, Indo-Pacific security, and development partnerships in Africa.  \n• India and the African Union postponed the India–Africa Forum Summit-IV due to the evolving Ebola public health situation in parts of Africa.  \n• Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived in India to commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations, review bilateral ties, and inaugurate Phase-II of the PSA Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal.  \nMay 2026  \n• Nepal renewed its claim over the Lipulekh  \nregion in the Kalapani–Limpiyadhura  \ndispute, which India rejected.  \nIndia remained actively engaged in emerging multilateral forums amid debates over global trade, security, and governance reforms.  \n• India was represented by External Affairs Minister S. 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