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India–UAE Deal Push: Modi’s UAE stop delivered seven strategic pacts across defence, energy, shipping and tech, with $5bn UAE investment in India adding momentum to a broader partnership. Outbound Travel Cost Pressure: India is weighing a new tax on foreign travel as West Asia tensions keep oil prices elevated—potentially lifting holiday, education and business trip costs. Fuel Shock Hits Mobility: India raised petrol and diesel by about ₹3/litre for the first time in four years, a direct hit to commuter budgets and logistics. China–US Summit Fallout: Trump and Xi wrapped up talks with talk of “strategic stability” and Hormuz staying open, but Taiwan questions and a reported “digital blackout” for the US delegation keep uncertainty high. Aviation & Travel Signals: Boeing shares slid after China confirmed an order for 200 jets (below expectations), while FIFA struck a World Cup broadcast deal with China via CMG. Infrastructure & Weather: China advanced major high-speed rail links and faces its first prolonged 2026 rainfall emergency, raising travel disruption risk in affected provinces.

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