Defence Procurement Overhaul: India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh rolled out DFPDS-2026, boosting Armed Forces procurement powers with faster, more decentralised decisions worth over ₹1.25 lakh crore. Anti-Corruption Crackdown: Indonesia’s KPK detained Deputy Immigration and Corrections Minister Silmy Karim over alleged graft tied to residency permits for foreign nationals. Ukraine-EU Path: Ukraine’s foreign minister said a “new chapter” is opening with Hungary as EU accession steps move forward, including a planned first negotiating cluster for Ukraine and Moldova on June 15. AI Energy Pressure: Ireland’s transport minister said the government is “managing” data-centre growth after a UN report flagged AI-driven electricity demand, requiring new sites to secure most power via renewables. UK Political Fallout: UK officials faced fresh questions after “Mandelson files” showed missing messages, with a minister reportedly apologising in a private disappearing-message exchange. Lebanon Ceasefire Tension: Israel’s defence minister said operations in Lebanon will continue despite a new ceasefire, while a far-right minister called the deal a “serious mistake.” Public Services Digitisation Gap: Kenya’s ICT cabinet secretary said only 12% of government services are fully digitised end-to-end, with most still relying on manual processes. Trade, Standards, and Compliance: India’s consumer affairs secretary said the government is developing AI-assisted machine-readable SMART standards to cut compliance burdens. Korean Peace Talks: South Korea’s unification minister proposed four-way talks with North Korea, the U.S. and China to shift from armistice to a peace regime. Somalia Unrest: Armed clashes erupted in Mogadishu ahead of an anti-government demonstration, with UN and U.S. urging restraint.