WORLD
Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16, communication minister announces
She said the phased implementation would help authorities coordinate with digital platforms while strengthening protections for young users.
WORLD
'Not prepared to...': Starmer defends UK stance amid Trump criticism over Iran strikes and alliance ties
Speaking at the White House, Trump said he was unhappy with London’s position and claimed relations had been damaged.
INDIA
'The conflict has reached our backyard': Rahul Gandhi says 'stormy seas lies ahead' after US sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean
Highlighting India’s dependence on energy imports, he pointed out the strategic importance of maritime supply routes.
INDIA
Why is Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha buzz triggering unease in JD(U)?
The development has also triggered speculation over who might take over as chief minister if Kumar were to vacate the post.
INDIA
'Serious concern for India too': Sri Lankan minister urges govts to 'look seriously' after US sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean
Rajapaksa also called on the Sri Lankan government to clarify whether it had advance knowledge of the operation.
CITY
Watch: 4-year-old suffers severe burns as grandmother pours boiling water on him for splashing colour on Holi
Police said the woman reacted angrily and allegedly emptied the bucket of boiling water onto the child.
WORLD
'15 on a scale of 10': Trump says US military 'doing well on war front' amid ongoing tensions with Iran
The president pledged that the joint air offensive with Israel, which killed Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on its first day, would continue.
WORLD
'Medicines are over, we're cramped up in a 2-bedroom flat': Indians stranded in Bahrain appeal to govt for safe return
According to the group, several senior citizens are among those stranded and are struggling without access to regular medication.
WORLD
'They tried to assassinate Trump twice': Netanyahu said strikes on Iran were necessary as they 'spread terror'
Speaking to Fox News, Netanyahu described the operation, known as “Operation Epic Fury” or “Roaring Lion,” as a response to what he termed “theological thuggery.” He accused Tehran of decades of hostility toward Washington.
WORLD
Amid tensions with Iran, Trump Tower gets a 'suspicious package'; bomb squad activated
By shortly before 6 pm, NBC New York reported that authorities had cleared the package, bringing the incident to a close.
WORLD
'Hitting Iran unapologetically': US says Operation Epic Fury 'laser-focused' as tensions escalate
US President Donald Trump has said Washington would back Iranians who seek to oust the country’s clerical regime.
WORLD
'Depart now!': US asks its citizens to leave more than dozen Middle East countries citing 'serious safety risks'
The travel alert followed a series of updates to advisories covering several countries across West Asia, recommending against travel.
WORLD
Nuclear watchdog sounds alarm amid West Asia conflict, says no response yet from Iran's nuke authorities
“Up to now, we have no indication that any of Iran’s nuclear installations have been damaged or hit,” Grossi said.
WORLD
China plays cautious game as West Asia crisis deepens amid Iran–US–Israel tensions
China continues to maintain strong economic and energy ties with Iran, particularly through a 25-year cooperation framework covering trade, infrastructure and energy exchange.
WORLD
9.6 million Indians remain stranded in Middle East as Iran-US conflict escalates - see full list of emergency numbers
The emergency numbers are meant to assist Indian nationals facing medical emergencies, security threats, evacuation requirements and other crisis-related concerns.
INDIA
Indian government asks states to identify pro-Iran radicals; warns of potential unrest amid Iran-US conflict
Demonstrations erupted across parts of Delhi following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint strike said to have been carried out by Israel and the United States.
WORLD
US turns Iran’s own drone playbook against it with low-cost copies of ‘Shahed’
In January, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency claimed that the country had received a new batch of 1,000 drones, though those figures have not been independently verified.
WORLD
Nurses run out with infants after Tehran's Gandhi Hospital struck amid deepening US-Iran conflict | Watch
Clips from the scene captured people running in multiple directions, some calling out for family members while smoke rose in the background. Authorities have not confirmed the number of casualties at the hospital.
WORLD
Iran hits US' Victoria Base in Baghdad amid escalating conflict, thick clouds of smoke caught on camera | Watch
The renewed strikes follow a large-scale military campaign carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran.
WORLD
'Appalled by indiscriminate attacks': France, Germany, UK issue joint statement, warn of 'defensive action' against Iran amid conflict with US
The coordinated message from Paris, Berlin and London has come amid growing concern among European powers over the widening regional fallout and the potential impact on Gulf security and allied interests.
WORLD
Woman who earlier lit cigarette with Khamenei's burning picture celebrates his death: 'I said we'd dance on your grave'
In her post, she expressed celebration over the reported death, writing, “I said we’d dance on your grave, didn’t I?" In another message, she described the death of the Iranian leader as “pathetic” and cited Donald Trump, saying, “He died like a rat."
WORLD
'My body holds little value...': Khamenei's last speech gains momentum after he dies in US-Israel air strikes
Khamenei was killed in a coordinated airstrike operation allegedly involving US and Israeli forces. The strike, named "Operation Epic Fury", was reportedly executed with precision targeting his official residence in Tehran.
WORLD
US–Israel–Iran tensions spark global aviation chaos, 700+ flights hit - Check details
What began as localised safety restrictions has now expanded into a regional operational crisis, effectively shutting down one of the world’s most important international flight transit zones.
WORLD
Why Saturday morning? Inside the joint United States–Israel operation strategy that killed Iran's supreme leader Khamenei
According to a US official quoted by the agency, striking Khamenei at the outset was considered critical to preserving surprise.
