India–Venezuela Energy Talks: India’s petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri met Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez in New Delhi to expand a long-term energy partnership as India diversifies crude imports. India Economy: India’s Q4 GDP growth accelerated to 7.8% (FY26: 7.7%), beating forecasts and pointing to resilient demand and investment. Energy Transition in India: PM Narendra Modi marked World Environment Day by spotlighting Gujarat’s role in renewables, green hydrogen and green steel. New Fuel Push: India launched E85 (80–85% ethanol) for flex-fuel vehicles, starting at 48 outlets and aiming for 5,000 by Dec 2027. China–Myanmar: Wang Yi said China will deepen cooperation with Myanmar’s new government, including tackling cross-border telecom fraud and online gambling. Maritime Cooperation: China and Greece urged expanded maritime and shipping-finance ties at Posidonia 2026, with green shipping transition in focus. Pacific Climate & Power: ISA and the World Bank launched a Pacific SIDS solar dialogue in Bali and unveiled a Mauritius 220 MW solar-plus-storage tender. Defense Deal Update: Russia delivered India’s fourth S-400 squadron, with the final unit expected soon. Tech & AI: China’s foreign ministry said AI should be open and not dominated by rivalry, ahead of a major AI conference in Shanghai. Sports/Travel: Hilton signed for LXR Hotels & Resorts in Japan’s Hakone, targeting a 2028 opening.