Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand ceremonial welcome in Indonesia, with Indonesian Air Force fighter jets escorting his aircraft into the country's airspace and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto personally receiving him at Jakarta airport. Traditional cultural performances and a warm reception from the Indian diaspora marked the beginning of PM Modi's high-profile visit. The spotlight is now on the proposed BrahMos missile deal, as India and Indonesia are expected to hold detailed discussions on expanding defence cooperation, including the possible phased procurement of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system.

Concerns over Iran’s internal stability are rapidly escalating as multiple U.S. allies take emergency diplomatic action. New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran, evacuating all staff on commercial flights amid what officials describe as a sharply deteriorating security environment.