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Globe at a glance: From Trump's Iran warning to revised Russia sanctions bill
Your window to world news: US House backs permanent Daylight Saving Time as Trump threatens wider strikes on Iran; Bahrain sounds air raid sirens, US seismologist's family seeks release from China, Russia sanctions bill softens, ZTE gets Nvidia chip nod. Here are today's top updates
ICE pauses vehicle stops after shootings in Texas and Maine
The move comes after the high-profile shootings renewed calls for greater accountability in immigration enforcement-related deaths amid the Trump administration’s intensified immigration arrests and deportations
Trump meets Iraqi PM Zaidi, says US no longer needs military presence in Iraq
US President Donald Trump said Iraq is capable of handling its own security and signalled a shift from military engagement to investment and energy cooperation, as American-led coalition forces prepare to exit the country by September 30.
'This war is a disaster': Oman FM says Israel, not Iran, poses biggest threat to Gulf
. In an opinion piece, he urged a new Gulf security framework, argued that Israel is now the main source of regional instability, and stressed the need to protect freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Bangladesh advisor 'welcomes' Sheikh Hasina's return plans, says she must face justice
The remarks come as Hasina, who has been living in India since her ouster in 2024, reportedly indicated that she may return to Bangladesh later this year.
India to launch real-time dashboard to track seafarers amid Hormuz security crisis
Following attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz that left Indian seafarers dead and injured, the Centre has ordered round-the-clock monitoring and a vessel-by-vessel tracking system for Indians operating in the region.
Asim Munir meets Erdogan as Pakistan, Turkiye move to deepen strategic defence ties
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and senior Turkish military leaders in Ankara as Islamabad and Ankara moved to deepen defence cooperation, strategic coordination and regional security ties
Trump scraps 20% Hormuz cargo toll, says Gulf states to make 'massive' US investments
he move marks a sharp reversal just a day after Trump unveiled the controversial shipping fee plan amid escalating tensions with Iran.
Netanyahu warns Iran of ‘far more powerful’ response to any future attack on Israel
“Do not expect a repeat of what happened before, because there will be no repeat. The previous response was powerful enough, but any further attempt to harm us will be met with a different response — far more powerful,” said Netanyahu
Rafales, air defences and missile production: France deepens military support for Ukraine
Ukraine on Tuesday took a major step towards modernising its air force after formalising agreements with France to acquire Rafale fighter jets, advanced air defence systems and the ability to manufacture several Western missiles
Inspired by Mahant Swami, 17-year-old Indian-American leads 300 US Navy cadets
At an age when many students are still deciding their future, Riddhi is already leading hundreds of peers while preparing for a career in military service
Israel, Lebanon hold fresh Rome talks as Israel moves forward on two ‘pilot zones’
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said he hoped the latest round of talks would help advance the implementation of two "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon, which are intended to serve as a test case for a broader Israeli withdrawal
'Issued after due verification': MEA clarifies Indian passport rules amid citizenship row
The clarification comes after earlier government remarks on the issue sparked political criticism and widespread discussion.
'Working with our partners': India reacts to US charges against Lawrence Bishnoi
Addressing the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi remains committed to combating transnational organised crime through close cooperation with international partners
Why is Dubai building a new port outside the Strait of Hormuz?
DP World is planning a new multipurpose port and container terminal in Fujairah, outside the Strait of Hormuz. The project follows a 90-95 per cent drop in Jebel Ali traffic during the conflict and aims to create a secure alternative route for cargo entering the UAE
Nirav Modi will be extradited to India once ongoing legal proceedings conclude: MEA
MEA said extradition proceedings against fugitive businessman Nirav Modi are still ongoing, even as reports suggest he has exhausted his final legal challenge before the European Court of Human Rights
India says ‘Pakistan fully accountable’ for ‘egregious abuses’ and ‘systemic exploitation’ in PoK
India on Tuesday strongly criticised Pakistan over the ongoing protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), accusing Islamabad of decades of "systemic exploitation" and rights abuses in the region.
"It'll affect your figure, your hormones, your future" Indian Women's Biggest Egg Freezing Fears, and What Doctors Actually Say
Is egg freezing safe? Experts reveal the truth behind common myths about weight gain, hormonal changes, future fertility, and the egg retrieval process, helping women make informed fertility decisions.
US strikes Iran’s ports of Bandar Abbas & Bushehr as Trump resumes war: State media
The United States has struck the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Bushehr as President Donald Trump has resumed military operations against Iran.
Fresh US strikes and Iran's regional retaliation push West Asia closer to wider war
The US launched a third consecutive night of strikes on Iran as President Donald Trump vowed more military action while maintaining that a diplomatic deal with Tehran remained possible
Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30 as families claim victims' bodies
Grieving relatives of the victims of a huge Bangkok bar fire claimed their bodies Tuesday as the death toll rose to 30, even as others held out hope that missing loved ones were alive
India is campaigning for a UNSC seat. Here is why it matters
India has launched its campaign for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for the 2028-29 term, but the larger objective remains permanent membership. Here's everything about New Delhi's SHANTI vision, the race against Tajikistan, Security Council reform, and the hurdles blocking India's ambitions
Pickaxe mountain site: Deeper than Fordow, Trump’s new target could be hardest to hit
US President Donald Trump has hinted at the next target in the war with Iran: the Pickaxe Mountain facility at Natanz. But striking the site may be easier said than done as it is buried deep inside a mountain —deeper than Fordow— and beyond the reach of most conventional weapons.
Scott Bessent unveils Trump's new $1 coin. Here's why it is causing controversy
The commemorative coin featuring Trump's likeness has triggered questions over whether a sitting president can appear on US currency
India summons Iranian deputy ambassador over seafarer’s death in Hormuz attack, lodges 'strong protest'
India has 'strongly condemned' attacks on commercial vessels in the Strat of Hormuz following the death of another Indian sailor. New Delhi summoned Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission Mohammad Javed Hossini over the incident.
Trump gave MBS support for Houthi strikes before Saudi-Yemen flare-up: Report
The four-year truce between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis is under fresh strain after Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa airport triggered retaliatory missile and drone attacks, raising concerns of a wider regional conflict
Iranian MPs present bill on Strait of Hormuz amid US attacks
US-Iran fighting reignited last week over disagreements on how the vital strait would be managed, throwing into question a framework deal signed last month seeking to end the Middle East war
‘What India does with its uranium is a question for it to decide’: Australia on nuclear deal
Australia has said that it is up to India to decide how it uses its own uranium, and the government is satisfied with the bilateral safeguards that ensure Australian uranium is used solely for civilian purposes.
Japan's 'fur babies' now outnumber children as birth rate hits new low
The country's shrinking child population and booming pet economy have become one of the clearest signs of Japan's long-running demographic challenges
Hormuz vessel traffic falls to pre-MoU levels as US-Iran tensions escalate
Renewed tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply reduced vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with ship movements falling to their lowest level in nearly a month