UN Peacekeeping: Six Bangladeshi UNISFA peacekeepers killed in a 13 Dec 2025 drone strike in Sudan’s Kadugli were posthumously awarded the UN Dag Hammarskjöld Medal at UN headquarters in New York. EU Enlargement & Security: EU and Western Balkan leaders met in Montenegro’s Tivat to push faster accession talks, with Montenegro positioning EU membership as within reach by 2028 and leaders stressing merit, resilience, and defense against hybrid threats. Armenia-Russia Economic Pressure: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged over €50m in emergency support for Armenia after Russia blocked Armenian exports, calling it “economic coercion.” EU Economic Security: EU trade chief Sefcovic said diversification now needs a dedicated instrument and hinted at tougher rules so firms rely on at least three suppliers to cut single-source risk. EU Pay Transparency: New EU rules on pay transparency aim to tackle the gender pay gap, but many countries are still scrambling to meet the 7 June 2026 deadline. US Economy: The US added 172,000 jobs in May and kept unemployment at 4.3%, signaling resilience despite higher costs linked to the Iran war. Middle East Energy Risk: The US intercepted four Iranian drones toward the Strait of Hormuz and struck coastal radar sites, raising fears for regional stability and oil flows. India-Pakistan at UN: India hit back at Pakistan at the UN over Jammu and Kashmir, saying the issue is internal and not a forum for “false and biased narratives.” Sports: BCCI named Shreyas Iyer India captain for the Asian Games 2026 and the England T20I series, with Bumrah added and Suryakumar Yadav dropped from the T20I setup.