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Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until August 23
Pakistan has renewed the month-long restriction first imposed after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, with India continuing reciprocal curbs that have forced airlines to take longer and costlier routes.
'America violated all commitments': Iran says it has 'suspended' US ceasefire deal under MoU
The move marks a major escalation in tensions between Tehran and Washington as fighting over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies.
Canada wildfire smoke blankets US as toxic haze disrupts daily life, fuels political tensions
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada has pushed air pollution to dangerous levels in large parts of the US, disrupting transport, sports and daily life while reviving concerns over climate change and cross-border disaster management.
Iran warns Gulf states hosting US troops of 'corresponding response' as conflict widens
The warning comes as the US-Iran conflict intensifies, with both sides exchanging fresh strikes and tensions spreading across the Gulf region.
Germany raises terror threat to 'high', warns attacks could happen at any time
The move comes as the government prepares to expand the powers of its intelligence agencies to respond more effectively to security threats.
How water has emerged as the newest battlefield in US-Iran conflict
As the US-Iran conflict escalates again, desalination plants and water infrastructure have emerged as strategic targets alongside military bases and oil facilities. Here's why Gulf nations' dependence on desalinated water has turned access to drinking water into a critical security issue with major humanitarian consequences
Iran expands retaliation across Gulf after fresh US strikes on military sites
Iran launched a fresh wave of attacks on US allies in the Gulf on Saturday, hours after the United States carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets
US-Iran war enters more dangerous phase as critical infrastructure becomes new battlefield
The US and Iran are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure instead of just military assets, signalling a dangerous shift in the conflict that threatens Gulf stability, global energy supplies and the wider West Asia.
Mamdani says he's still weighing whether to arrest Netanyahu if Israeli PM visits New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he has not ruled out seeking Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest if the Israeli prime minister visits the city, while acknowledging the legal complexities surrounding such a move.
Pentagon's new testosterone tests for troops spark debate over readiness, health risks
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered annual testosterone screening for service members aged 30 and above, but medical experts warn the policy may lack scientific backing and could expose troops to unnecessary health risks.
Pakistan, Kuwait discuss new defence partnership amid US-Iran tensions, says report
Pakistan and Kuwait are holding early discussions on expanding their defence partnership as part of a broader arrangement that could include energy cooperation and fresh investments
US allows TikTok on government devices, says app no longer poses security risk
The US Justice Department has cleared federal employees to download and use TikTok on government-issued devices, reversing a restriction that had been in place since 2022 over national security concerns
Unesco to vote on endangered status for heritage sites threatened by war and climate change
Unesco member states will vote next week on adding several cultural and natural landmarks threatened by war, climate change and environmental damage to its World Heritage in Danger list
Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills 7, wounds 24 at logistics centre
Ukraine has been striking a range of targets in Russia, which Kyiv says is fair retribution for Moscow's more than four-year barrages against its territory
China landslide leaves eight dead as rescuers search for 34 missing in Chongqing
A rain-triggered landslide in China's Chongqing has killed at least eight people, left 34 missing and prompted a large-scale rescue operation amid unstable weather conditions
Why the Canada wildfires continue to burn with no respite in sight
Canada's wildfire season has turned into a major North American crisis, with hundreds of fires burning across multiple provinces and smoke spreading into the US. Here's why Canada's vast boreal forests, extreme weather and unique fire behaviour make this blaze so difficult to extinguish
Nigel Farage to face record 33 rivals in Clacton by-election
Britain's major political parties are boycotting the contest after Farage resigned as MP earlier this month and sought re-election amid growing scrutiny over his finances
UK's £153 million aid to Pakistan sparks row after Islamabad refuses to take back grooming gang leader
A controversy has erupted in the UK after the Labour government approved £153 million in aid to Pakistan, with critics questioning the decision after Islamabad refused to take back convicted grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed
Iran warns countries hosting US military bases of 'corresponding response'
The Iran-US conflict escalated into a seventh consecutive night as both sides exchanged fresh attacks. Tehran claimed tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of a wider offensive if US strikes continue
Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises above 5,000 as IMF releases funds
Venezuela has confirmed that last month's twin earthquakes killed 5,069 people and announced it has accessed $346 million from the IMF to support reconstruction efforts
Trump media company eyes $100,000 monthly fee for early access to Truth Social posts: Report
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), which owns Truth Social, has also proposed a discounted subscription of $60,000 per month for firms willing to commit to a three-year contract, the sources said. The discussions remain confidential
Iran says 38 killed, 400 injured in US strikes as Chabahar port tower destroyed
Iran says US strikes across several provinces killed 38 people and injured more than 400, while Washington said it targeted Iranian military infrastructure, including a surveillance tower at Chabahar Port
India attends SCO border talks in Islamabad before Pakistan takes over chairmanship in September
India participated in the SCO Heads of Border Services meeting in Islamabad, where member states reviewed joint border operations and approved plans for the 2026 exercise
US voices concern after Papua New Guinea orders closure of Taiwan office
The US has expressed concern over Papua New Guinea's reported decision to close Taiwan's representative office, describing it as part of Beijing's campaign to pressure the island internationally
Two US Forest Service employees rescued after 15-hour hostage ordeal in California
Authorities received a call at 10:55 am from a US Forest Service law enforcement officer reporting that the employees had been zip-tied and were being held at gunpoint inside a trailer near Gumboot Lake, close to Mount Shasta
Hormuz flashpoint deepens as tanker explosions, fresh strikes and military threats fuel Iran conflict
The Iran-US conflict intensified with fresh military strikes, tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil prices and renewed threats of wider regional attacks
Iran's Guards say two tankers exploded in Hormuz minefield as US strikes continue
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said two oil tankers exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz as US forces carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes and the conflict showed no sign of easing
'Willful negligence': Trump threatens Canada with tariffs as wildfires worsen air quality in US states
The threat comes after some US lawmakers criticised Canada over the fires, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged Washington to send assistance to help battle the blazes instead of complaining
India raises concerns with US over new visa rules likely to impact students, exchange visitors
India has said it is engaging with US authorities to minimise difficulties for Indian students and other genuine travellers after Washington introduced new visa rules limiting the stay of foreign students and exchange visitors.
Pakistan to revise petrol, diesel prices daily as West Asia conflict fuels oil market volatility
Pakistan will revise petrol and diesel prices daily instead of weekly, with the government citing volatile global oil markets amid the West Asia conflict. Petrol pump owners have opposed the move and threatened protests.