Myanmar Crisis: More than 130 lawmakers from 11 countries urged ASEAN to demand the immediate, unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners, citing the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus and warning that dialogue can’t move while detainees remain jailed. South Asia Diplomacy: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi to follow up on the US–Iran peace process after the Islamabad MoU, with technical talks slated in Switzerland. BRICS Security: India will host BRICS National Security Advisers’ talks on June 22-23, chaired by Ajit Doval, focusing on non-traditional threats and emerging technologies; China will be represented by its top diplomat. India-US Trade: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the FTA can’t be implemented until India secures a “competitive advantage,” especially lower duties versus rivals. India Domestic Politics: Ahead of NEET-UG re-exam, Rahul Gandhi urged the government to ensure “no glitches,” after the paper leak controversy. Energy & Security: India said three India-flagged crude tankers safely transited the Strait of Hormuz; separately, China began work on the Medog dam while India accelerates the Siang project, raising water-security concerns. Industry Under Pressure: Tata’s India iPhone component plant faces fresh health and wastewater scrutiny after new local investigations. Japan Immigration: Japan approved its first visa fee hike in nearly 50 years, raising single-entry fees fivefold from July. Regional Elections: Malaysia’s DAP named candidates for Johor’s July 11 state election, signaling Pakatan Harapan’s push to win all seats in the Kulai constituency.