This edition of Statecraft covers major global developments, starting with the potential reshaping of India-UK relations under new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The broadcast examines Burnham's history of prioritising ties with India and his appointment of Kanishka Narayan as the minister for artificial intelligence.

In the South China Sea, tensions escalated following a physical confrontation where a Filipino sailor suffered a head injury after an alleged baton attack by Chinese forces. The bulletin also reports on the deaths of four Indian nationals aboard the merchant vessel MV Golden Leo, which was struck by Russian missiles off the coast of Odesa.

Additionally, the episode highlights the ongoing military strikes between the United States and Iran across the Middle East, alongside new US tariffs on Canadian imports. Regional diplomacy is in focus as US envoy Sergio Gore prepares to visit Bangladesh amid its growing ties with China. Finally, the show features visuals of massive youth-led protests in New Delhi that prompted heavy police deployment.