China announced a 7.2% hike in its defence budget, bringing it to over $245 billion, reflecting its continued military modernization. This intensifies strategic challenges for the US and India, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, amid mounting geopolitical tensions. On the other hand, India’s defence budget remains constrained by operational shortfalls and spending limitations.

US President Donald Trump and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau discussed fentanyl smuggling and trade over a 50-minute call. Trump accused Trudeau of using trade tensions for political power and criticized Canada’s border policies for allowing fentanyl into the US. Despite rising trade tensions, Trump granted a one-month exemption on auto tariffs.

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