First ever EU-Egypt summit to take place in Brussels on October 22

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova condemned a drone strike on the commercial vessel Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean. Calling it "a terrorist attack & a war crime," she detailed the crew's rescue after a gas explosion, criticised Malta's refusal to assist the injured, and denounced the European silence.

India's Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, met Ant Group leadership to discuss fintech and digital economy opportunities. This follows high-level engagements with Shanghai's Mayor, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Reform, Perform and Transform" mantra to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation through the SCO and BRICS.

The European Union on Wednesday moved to intensify pressure on Tehran amid the conflict in West Asia by approving new sanctions targeting 19 Iranian regime officials and entities accused of serious human rights violations.

Baghaei's remarks came in response to statements by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas regarding the regional situation.

Trump framed the US military buildup and economic pressure as tools he believes can prevent wars and stabilise global disputes.

"... Together, we will transform Indo-Mediterranean and European trade. Prime Minister Modi and your Commerce Minister, Mr Piyush Goyal, deserve a great deal of credit for making this happen...," he said.

Trump, while delivering remarks to the Shield of Americas Summit, said that the US has destroyed their modes of communication there.

International experts at Raisina Dialogue 2026 underscored India's pivotal role in global energy and technology. US economist Meredith Walker called India an "essential partner" for energy stability, while Bhutan's Tshering Cigay Dorji lauded India's leadership in making AI inclusive and accessible for smaller nations through its "seven pillars" initiative.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb, during his keynote address at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 on Thursday, highlighted India's rising global influence, calling it a model for strategic autonomy and proactive international engagement, stating that Europe has "been taught a lesson by India that passivity is not a strategy".

Speaking at a joint press meeting at Hyderbad House with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Stubb said the recently forged trade agreement and strategic partnership between the EU and India carries significant geopolitical and economic importance.