India-North Macedonia State Visit: President Droupadi Murmu met President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova in Skopje, calling North Macedonia a key partner for a stable, multipolar future and pushing “building bridges, not walls” in global politics. Trade & Investment Push: The two sides agreed to double bilateral trade and expand cooperation in IT/ITES, agriculture and food processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles/biotech, tourism, hospitality, and filmmaking, with a business forum opened during the visit. UN Reform & Diplomacy: Siljanovska-Davkova backed urgent UN Security Council reform, saying the council must be more representative, with India as a “major global player,” and highlighted parliamentary diplomacy as a long-term trust builder. Public Health Crisis in Gostivar: Prosecutors said lab tests confirmed faecal contamination in Gostivar’s drinking water, linked to an outbreak that sickened thousands; arrests followed over alleged illegal pumps and suspected environmental crimes. Civic Opposition to Mining: Environmental groups renewed pressure against the Ilovica–Shtuka mines, demanding cancellation of concessions over fears of pollution to soil, air, and water. Digital Infrastructure Warning: A new study warned weak internet resilience could disrupt banking, healthcare, border control, and government services during major outages.