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• Democratic incumbents Senator Ed Markey and Representative Stephen Lynch secured election victories in Massachusetts, successfully defeating younger challengers. • In other political developments, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries outlined his legislative agenda while Speaker Mike Johnson proposed a constitutional amendment to maintain the Supreme Court at nine justices. • Separately, the Trump administration is pushing for an overhaul of a performing arts venue, suggesting demolition may be necessary if renovations are not completed.

• Hong Kong, China defeated Bahrain in the 3rd Match of Group B during the Asian Games Men's T20I Qualifier 2026. • Hong Kong posted a dominant total of 175/2 in just 16 overs, while Bahrain managed 173/9 in response. • Bahrain's effort was led by Babar Hayat, who scored 93 off 48 balls, and Shiv Mathur, who contributed 24 off 21 balls.

• Member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) convened for a summit in Bishkek, where they condemned sanctions and attacks targeting Iran. • The group asserted their "inalienable right" to develop, produce, and utilize atomic energy for peaceful purposes, arguing that restrictive measures are contrary to international law. • Representing 43% of the global population and 23% of the world economy, the SCO's stance signals a collective push for equitable and non-discriminatory international cooperation in nuclear research.

Foreign policy chief says drone attack last month ‘had all the hallmarks of state sponsored terrorism’ as she prepares to lead talks todaySeparately, German police are also investigating another attempt to disrupt the country’s energy grid, this time at a electricity substation in Bergheim in the west of the country.A local police spokesperson said they are “not assuming a technical failure but a deliberate act,” without revealing more details. The region’s power supply was not affected. Continue reading...

• NASA's Swift space telescope has resumed its science observations after a private rescue mission failed to boost its decaying orbit. • The nearly 22-year-old observatory is now focusing on maximizing its remaining operational time to study the cosmos. • This development is critical because the telescope's orbit continues to decay, meaning it will eventually re-enter Earth's atmosphere and be destroyed.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif gathered for a group photo at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. • During the event, PM Modi was observed briefly exchanging words with President Xi Jinping, marking a notable interaction between the two leaders. • The gathering is significant as it brings together the leaders of four major powers amidst complex geopolitical tensions and diplomatic challenges.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged member states at the SCO summit to combat state-backed terrorism and eliminate "double standards" in global security. • The summit resulted in the approval of regulations for the SCO Universal Centre for Countering Security and a 2026-2030 action plan for developing regional ports and logistics centers. • Member states also agreed to establish regional data centers and computing capacities to further develop the artificial intelligence industry.