During the SCO Defence Ministers` Meeting in Qingdao, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, for a high-level bilateral dialogue. The two leaders discussed regional security, counter-terrorism, and military cooperation, emphasising peaceful dispute resolution and Indo-Pacific stability. Their ceremonial exchange of gifts symbolised ongoing diplomatic efforts despite complex India-China relations.

The Pentagon has released dramatic bunker-buster test footage amid scepticism over recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth slammed media leaks, while White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt praised Trump’s successful ceasefire deal. Israel hailed the joint strike as “Operation Rising Lion,” with Prime Minister Netanyahu thanking Trump for his support. The mission is now seen as a landmark moment in U.S.-Israel strategic coordination and a turning point in the Israel-Iran conflict.