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Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a sharp condemnation on May 5, 2026, after three Indian nationals were wounded in a high-stakes Iranian drone and missile barrage on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ). The attack, which struck a critical bypass for global oil exports, marks a dangerous collapse of the fragile ceasefire in the Gulf. As Emirati air defenses intercepted 12 ballistic missiles and a fleet of drones, the Indian government labeled the targeting of civilian energy infrastructure as “unacceptable.” With the Strait of Hormuz effectively blockaded since February, New Delhi has signaled growing alarm over the safety of its expatriate workforce and the escalating maritime piracy threatening global energy stability.
In a landmark move for South Asia’s green energy landscape, the Royal Government of Bhutan and the World Bank signed financing agreements totaling $515 million on May 5, 2026, for the Dorjilung Hydropower Project. Situated on the Kurichhu River, the $1.7 billion initiative will be Bhutan’s largest hydropower plant developed under a public-private partnership, with Druk Green Power Corporation (60%) and Tata Power (40%) leading the venture. Designed to generate 4,500 GWh annually, the project will eliminate Bhutan’s winter energy shortages while exporting surplus power to India. The innovative financing model, which includes grants and concessional credits, is expected to catalyze an additional $900 million in private investment and displace 3.3 million tons of CO2 every year.
Relations between Washington and Tehran reached a new impasse on May 3, 2026, as President Donald Trump signaled deep skepticism over a fresh 14-point peace framework submitted via Pakistani mediators. Speaking from West Palm Beach, Trump argued that Iran had not yet “paid a big enough price,” even as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shuttered, stranding over 2,000 vessels and triggering the largest energy disruption since the 1970s. While Tehran’s proposal demands a total U.S. military withdrawal and reparations within 30 days, Washington continues to enforce a naval blockade that has sent Brent crude soaring past $120. With the OPEC+ alliance fractured by the UAE’s exit and global markets reeling from “double-digit” surges in jet fuel, the three-week fragile ceasefire now hangs by a thread.
Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been given bail by the court, bringing relief to his supporters and political allies. The decision came after weeks of assumptions and tension surrounding his arrest and the charge filed against him.
PM Modi to visit Japan from 29th August to 30th August 2025 for 15th India-Japan annual summit. This visit is a part of 4 day trip and he will also be visiting Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in India.
Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka on his visit to India made a heartfelt statement to always treasure India and Indians in Fiji. He honoured Girmitiyas, Indian laborers in Fiji, who came to Fiji 100 years ago to work even under tough condition. In respect of Girmitiyas he highlighted that Fiji will celebrate Girmitiyas Day every May.
The security assurances for Ukraine, with Germany joining, are a big step forward that have been interpreted as a promise and a responsibility by many. For Kyiv, the importance of this assurance is not limited to politics but encompasses the existential and future hope regarding self-defence against further Russian aggression.
The United Kingdom is facing a serious problem as its jails are running out of space. Jails are overcrowded which is making it very difficult to manage the prisoners safely and in order . The UK government is working on new measures that will focus less on sending convicts to prison and more on restricting their social freedoms.
In a surprising twist of fate, former Sri Lankan president, Ranil Wickremasinghe, was put in the hospital immediately after his arrest. The situation that has arisen has caused a lot of anxiety and also brought up the questions about his health and political conditions that pertain to the country.
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