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• The "Cockroach Janta Party" has recently gained significant traction and visibility across Indian social media platforms. • The trend is characterized as a joke intended for lighthearted amusement rather than a serious political movement.

• Airspace over western Iran has been closed as the ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran continues to destabilize the region. • The conflict has triggered significant disruptions in global energy markets, resulting in rising fuel prices and strained international supply chains.

• Satirical "Cockroach" parties, such as the Cockroach Awami Party and Cockroach Awami League, have emerged on Pakistani social media. • These groups are inspired by India's "Cockroach Janta Party" and position themselves as representatives for Gen-Z and "lazy and unemployed" youth.

• Bank of Baroda economists warn that the escalating crisis in West Asia could cost India approximately ₹2.1 trillion. • The financial impact is primarily driven by rising global oil prices and an increased subsidy burden on the government.

• Millions of frustrated young Indians are joining the Cockroach Political Party (CPJ), a movement that began as a satirical online project. • The CPJ is not a formal political organization, but serves as a symbolic outlet for youth dissatisfaction with the current political climate.

• France is currently discussing joining a joint British and German initiative to develop long-range missiles designed to strike deep into Russian territory. • Separately, Norway is seeking to participate in a European Union plan to facilitate the rapid transfer of military personnel and equipment during crises.

• France is seeking to join a joint British-German initiative to develop long-range missiles capable of striking deep into Russian territory, according to the Financial Times. • Trilateral negotiations regarding Paris' accession to the missile program are expected to take place soon to strengthen European defense capabilities.

• EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis announced that the European Union will not ease sanctions against Russia, despite mounting pressure to mitigate an energy crisis linked to the Iran war. • This decision follows a downgrade in the EU's economic growth forecast and official warnings regarding rising inflation across the bloc.

• A viral social media trend known as the "Cockroach Janata Party," which originated in India, has spread across the border into Pakistan. • The movement has evolved into several regional variations, including the Cockroach Awami Party, Cockroach Awami League, and the Muttahida Cockroach Movement.

• The "Cockroach Janata Party" has emerged as a new political disruption in India, originating from internet memes and digital culture rather than traditional political institutions. • This movement is driven by widespread unemployment anxiety and a sense of "democratic exhaustion" among the youth, who are increasingly disillusioned with established ideological manifestos.

• The "Cockroach Janata Party" has emerged on digital platforms in India following a controversial remark by Chief Justice Surya Kant. • The party was formed after the Chief Justice reportedly compared unemployed youth pursuing journalism and activism to cockroaches during a court hearing last week.