Security Affairs

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar warned of a major food crisis in the coming months, citing global shortages of grains and fertilizers and the impact of a strong El Niño. Speaking at the Asia Society, he flagged supply disruptions as a growing risk for food-importing countries. His remarks are drawing wide attention in India and abroad, with concern over how shortages and weather patterns could hit food security.

A data breach at a Pentagon personnel agency has affected roughly three million people, according to reporting by Security Affairs. The incident involves sensitive personnel-related information held by the Defense Department agency responsible for managing human resources matters. Details about how the breach occurred and who is responsible have not yet been confirmed, and officials are expected to provide further information as the investigation continues.