Germany's Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil has stated that his country is ready to provide reliable security guarantees to Ukraine in order to ensure "lasting peace" once the conflict with Russia ends. Germany plans to spend €9 billion ($10.5 billion) supporting Ukraine this year and in 2026, with a strong emphasis on Ukraine's military capabilities and increased weapons production. Klingbeil believes that for lasting peace, Ukraine must be protected from future attacks, and he views the presence of foreign troops as crucial. He has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to take responsibility for ending the war immediately, stating that "the ball is now in his court."
Global Ferronickel strongly denounced the unlawful arrest and detention of its chairman, Mr. Joseph Sy, on unfounded charges of being an "overstaying alien". The company stated that six rulings from the Bureau of Immigration, Department of Justice, and Office of the Solicitor General confirmed Sy's Filipino citizenship.
India has issued flood warnings to Pakistan despite suspending its adherence to a treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which killed over 26 people. The move is seen as a serious violation of international law and could have significant negative consequences for peace and stability in South Asia. India blamed Islamabad for the incident but did not provide credible evidence. The warnings were transmitted through the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, marking the first direct contact between the two countries since the attack.
India and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to energy security and inclusive growth during ministerial-level talks held through video conferencing, co-chaired by India's Minister of Power Manohar Lal and Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Muto Yoji. The two countries agreed to expand cooperation on carbon capture, utilisation, and storage, green chemicals, biofuels, and advanced technologies in the energy sector. They also emphasized their partnership will play a pivotal role in advancing secure, resilient, and sustainable energy systems in the Indo-Pacific region.
India has partnered the World Food Programme (WFP) to combat global hunger. The partnership aims to strengthen global efforts and ensure sustained support for those in need. This initiative follows discussions between Indian government representatives and WFP, which began at a February 2025 Executive Board side event in Rome. The collaboration includes initiatives such as Supply Chain Optimisation, Fortified Rice Rollout, Annapurti Devices (Grain ATMs), Jan Poshan Kendra, Smart Warehousing technology, and Flospans (Mobile Storage Units).
Indonesia has decided not to participate in US-led combat drills with Indo-Pacific allies, a move seen as consistent with the country's policy of maintaining good relations with China despite its significant economic ties. Researchers at the Center of Economic and Law Studies suggest that Indonesia's refusal to choose sides may be its strongest asset in a region marked by rising tensions between great powers.
Indonesia has won a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute with the European Union over biodiesel tariffs. The WTO rejected the EU's claim that Indonesia was artificially low-bidding palm oil to biodiesel producers, and found that Indonesian export duties and levies do not qualify as subsidies under international trade rules. The WTO also stated that the EU failed to provide sufficient evidence of material threats to European biodiesel producers due to Indonesian exports. This decision validates Indonesia's commitment to international trade rules and refutes the EU's allegations of distortive policies, according to Indonesian Minister Budi.
At least 19 people, including journalists from Reuters, the Associated Press, Al Jazeera, and four health workers, were killed in an airstrike on a hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, as part of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The attack occurred on August 25th, 2025, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis in the region. The UN has condemned the strike, calling for accountability and justice, while World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed concern over the attack, which injured 50 people, including critically ill patients. The Israeli military has launched an inquiry into the incident, claiming it was not intended to target journalists. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemned Israel for the attack, saying it represents an 'open war against free media'. Since the war began in October 2023, at least 197 journalists and media workers have been killed.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced plans to strengthen regional maritime security in the Indo-Pacific, with India gifting 12 agricultural drones and two mobile soil testing laboratories to Fiji. The leaders also agreed on reforms of the United Nations, including expanding the UN Security Council to reflect contemporary geopolitical realities. Fiji supports India's bid for a permanent seat on the UNSC and backs its candidacy for non-permanent membership in 2028-29. Rabuka praised Modi's initiative on the Voice of Global South Summits, which he said helped address shared concerns among developing countries.