India–Opposition Rift: DMK has been cleared to sit separately in the Lok Sabha and says it will skip the INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi on June 8, citing “betrayal” by Congress after Tamil Nadu polls. Aviation Cost Relief: India’s Cabinet approved a jet fuel ATF price stabilisation fund (₹10,000 crore) to freeze prices for airlines, aiming to blunt West Asia-driven volatility and protect fares. Biofuels Push: India plans to roll out E85 flex-fuel stations (up to 100 first, targeting 5,000 by 2027) alongside Maruti Suzuki’s first flex-fuel Wagon R, betting on ethanol to cut oil imports and emissions. China–EU Trade Tensions: Europe is moving toward tougher action on subsidised Chinese imports, with Beijing warning of retaliation—raising the odds of a trade war. Espionage via Job Sites: Five Eyes partners warn Chinese intelligence is using LinkedIn/Indeed-style recruitment scams to harvest sensitive information from Western officials. Pacific Security Recalibration: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says he will review the China security pact after talks with Australia. Thailand Payment Controversy: A viral claim says a Bangkok Chinese restaurant refused Thai baht and demanded renminbi, reigniting scrutiny of foreign-run payment practices. Nepal–India Diplomacy: Nepal FM Shisir Khanal will visit India June 5–7 to discuss trade, investment, connectivity, energy and people-to-people ties.