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• National Security Advisor Ajit Doval delivered a series of blunt warnings on global security during the first international security forum held in Moscow. • Doval specifically condemned Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and addressed critical regional instabilities, including the war in Iran and potential blockades in the Strait of Hormuz.

• Global media outlets, including India's Hindustan Times, are providing real-time updates on multiple international crises, wars, and political developments on May 29, 2026. • A primary focus of current reporting is the threat of U.S. sanctions targeting the Iranian oil trade, highlighting escalating geopolitical tensions.

• Singapore and 16 other nations have launched a new framework dedicated to the protection and maintenance of critical underwater infrastructure. • During the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30, 2026, Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing emphasized the necessity of international cooperation to secure these assets.

• The Shangri-La Dialogue, a major Asia defense summit hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, has officially opened to address critical regional security issues. • Discussions will focus on escalating tensions in the Middle East, Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, and concerns regarding the consistency of U.S. strategic priorities in Asia.

• Diplomatic efforts are underway to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following closures linked to the 2026 Israel/US-Iran conflict. • The strait serves as a critical global maritime chokepoint, essential for the transport of oil, gas, and other vital supplies.

• On May 29, 2026, Tehran announced that a ceasefire agreement with the United States has not yet been reached amidst ongoing conflict. • The updates follow a series of military engagements involving the US-Israel war on Iran and continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

• Asia's premier defense summit has commenced, focusing on the significant security challenges currently facing the region. • The Global Security Initiative (GSI) was highlighted as a framework for long-term stability through political consultation, economic connectivity, and shared development.

• President Donald Trump announced the launch of "major combat operations" against Iran on February 28, involving massive joint strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces. • Tensions have escalated further following reports of a suspected naval mine discovered in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.

• The United Nations has asserted that 100% of the Gaza Strip belongs to Palestinians, directly opposing plans by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to establish Israeli control over 70% of the territory. • This diplomatic clash occurs amid high regional tensions, with Iran and Hezbollah closely monitoring the situation for any signs of further escalation.

Paris Saint-Germain supporters aimed fireworks at police officers who responded with teargas, according to reportsParis police deployed thousands of officers to control crowds at some of the city’s hotspots, using teargas and arresting more than 130 people, after Paris Saint-Germain’s win over Arsenal in Saturday’s Champions League final.Footage aired on the news channel BFM showed scenes of tensions and brief skirmishes around PSG’s Parc de Princes stadium in western Paris, where more than 40,000 people watched the club win its second consecutive title on penalties at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on giant screens. Continue reading...

Marles tells Shangri-La Dialogue delegates that ‘seabed is a battlefield’. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation leader Pauline Hanson has supported Angus Taylor’s plans to index Australia’s tax thresholds, telling Sky News “they just keep moving all the time”.Hanson says she wants to have a look at tax policy ahead of the next election, proposing an “overhaul” to “make it a fairer system.”Those people who work overtime do their 40 hours a week or 38 hours a week, they’re working overtime, they’re taxed to the hilt, and I think we need to overhaul the whole taxation system.We have witnessed a series of attacks against subsea critical infrastructure at a scale and frequency that is historically unprecedented.Our ability to operate as a modern economy and a functioning state, all of it is critically dependent on infrastructure that is exposed, that cannot move.As we’ve now seen demonstrated in the Baltic, [it] can be cut with an anchor in the middle of the night. Continue reading...

Supporters filling north London pubs said they were already gratified by Premier League winThe streets of Holloway, usually bustling with families and trolly-dragging shoppers, were uncharacteristically quiet on Saturday afternoon. But shortly after the clock struck 5pm, loud roars echoed through the north London high street, located a short walk away from the Emirates stadium, as Arsenal walked on to the pitch for the Champions League final.While the team, still basking in the glory of their Premier League win last week, were in Budapest for their final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain, Gunners – or Gooners, as they are colloquially known – came out to support the team on their home turf. Continue reading...