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Iran says it downed ‘enemy’ F-15 near Hormuz after Trump’s ‘48-hour’ warning

The aircraft was intercepted over Iran’s southern coast and shot down near the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz using a surface-to-air missile.

Israel’s Israel Katz orders strikes on Litani bridges as Lebanon offensive escalates against Hezbollah

Israel expanded its targets to Litani River bridges, accusing Hezbollah of using them for arms transfers, as intensified strikes have killed over 1,000 and displaced more than one million people.

What’s behind Pakistan’s rise to No. 1 on the Global Terrorism Index

The comprehensive report, which assesses the impact of terrorism across 163 countries, noted that Pakistan's "strained" relations with its neighbours, particularly Afghanistan, alongside escalating violence from the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan

Iran rolls out highest-ever 10 million rial note as Middle East war fuels economic crisis

Iran has issued a 10 million rial banknote amid soaring inflation and a weakening currency, reflecting deep economic strain as cash demand rises and purchasing power continues to erode sharply.

Why Asim Munir is wary of Riyadh’s push on Iran — is the Saudi-Pakistan pact in play?

Saudi Arabia urges Pakistan to counter Iran under a defence pact, but Islamabad remains cautious, balancing domestic risks, economic strain and security pressures while maintaining neutrality in escalating West Asia tensions.

China discovers ‘stunning’ critical minerals amid intensifying tech race with US

Surveys also revealed 27.1 million tonnes of fluorite and 37.2 million tonnes of baryte, qualifying the site as a “super-large” deposit for both minerals.

Cuba plunged into darkness again as power grid collapses

The latest collapse follows a series of outages in recent weeks, including a major failure earlier this month when a thermoelectric plant breakdown triggered a nationwide blackou

A new investment race is unfolding in Low Earth Orbit; here’s why Big Tech and governments are piling in

Low Earth Orbit is emerging as a key global infrastructure layer, with billions in investments and rising competition among tech giants and nations.

Six dead, one missing after Qatar military helicopter crash due to technical fault

The crash occurred after the aircraft suffered a technical malfunction during a routine mission, the Qatari Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Sunday.

Hormuz open ‘with conditions’: Iran allows passage except for ‘enemy-linked’ vessels

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open with restrictions, allowing passage for non-hostile ships, but oil supply risks remain amid ongoing conflict.

Iran’s long-range strike attempt raises new questions about its missile reach

 Missiles aimed at Diego Garcia missed, but the attempt suggests Iran’s reach may be extending beyond earlier limits.

What the Mueller investigation was and what it actually found

The probe into Russian interference and the Trump campaign ran for nearly two years and left a complicated, often debated conclusion.

LeT commander Bilal Arif Sarafi shot dead by family after Eid prayers in Pakistan

The incident reportedly took place near the group’s destroyed headquarters close to Markaz in Muridke.

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz is so difficult right now

The US has several military options on the table, but each comes with risks, delays and no guarantee of success.

Why Taiwan is worried about US missile use in the Iran war

Heavy use of long-range weapons in the Middle East is raising concerns about whether the US has enough left for a potential China conflict.

Tiny threat lurking below: How Iran's fleet of 'mini' submarines in Strait of Hormuz has become its biggest weapon

The greatest threat to shipping in the strategic waterway, which is critical to global oil trade, may be one US aircrafts cannot easily detect or target.

How costly is Iran’s retaliation for the US? Base damage has already hit $800 million

Iran strikes caused $800 million damage to US bases in two weeks; radar systems hit, war costs surge.

Bulk carrier targeted by "unknown projectile" off UAE coast; crew reported safe

"The Master of a bulk carrier reported an explosion from an unknown projectile in close proximity to the vessel," the statement read.

Could Japan enter the Hormuz crisis? Tokyo signals military role but on this one condition

Japan gets around 90% of its oil shipments via the strait, which Tehran has largely closed during the war, now in its fourth week.

Who is really running Iran? Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, but not fully in control

Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but may not be in full control, reports say, with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seen wielding real power amid ongoing conflict.

Iran missile tears into Israel’s ‘Little India’; interception failure under probe | Watch video

Iranian missile strikes hit Dimona, Israel’s ‘Little India’, injuring over 100; air defence failure and nuclear site proximity raise concerns

Nepal's next PM Balendra Shah picks Ram Navami for oath after Janakpur campaign launch: What it signals

The move to repeatedly evoke the Ramayana symbolism has already sparked off much buzz on social media in the Hindu-majority Himalayan country.

Operation Searchlight: A US resolution is putting the 1971 Bengali Hindu genocide back in focus

US Congressman Greg Landsman introduces resolution to recognise 1971 Bangladesh atrocities as genocide, reviving debate on Operation Searchlight.

In 36 hours, Trump went from rejecting ceasefire to peace talks to threatening Iran again

Trump’s conflicting Iran war signals in 36 hours, from peace talks to strike threats, unsettle markets and raise strategy questions

Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in a week amid deepening energy crisis

The latest outage struck late Saturday, leaving large parts of the capital Havana in near-total darkness, with residents relying on mobile phone lights and flashlights to navigate the streets.

Iranian missiles hit near Israel’s nuclear hub as Trump issues 48-hour Hormuz ultimatum

Strikes in Dimona, Arad mark new phase in conflict; US threatens to target Iranian power plants as global oil and security risks intensify.

'Just ask us and we'll come': Iranian police chief offers to protect Greenland from Trump | Watch

The video purportedly shows Iranian police chief Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan making an offer to the EU during a public appearance.

‘We warn for the last time’: Iran widens threat to US, Israeli energy, IT and water infrastructure

Iran’s desalination threat puts Gulf water supply at risk. Here’s why cities could face shortages within days if infrastructure is disrupted.

How far can Iran’s missile reach now stretch? Israel says Europe and Asia are at risk

Israel says Iran’s missiles can reach Europe as tensions rise; Tehran signals escalation after Dimona warning.

Court dismisses lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman filed by sister, but a comeback route remains

US judge dismisses Sam Altman lawsuit filed by sister as time-barred, allows amended complaint under Missouri child abuse statute.

Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran power plants if Hormuz not reopened in 48 hours; Key power plants at risk

Trump warns of strikes on Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened in 48 hours amid rising oil market tensions.

Trump’s Iran war drive exposes limits of ‘Yes Sir’ cabinet

Those privately pressing Trump to strike Iran included Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, media mogul Rupert Murdoch and some conservative commentators

Israel says struck Tehran facility used for making nuclear components

The attack comes soon after Israel's military said an Iranian missile on Saturday struck the southern town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility

Jaishankar, Iran's Araghchi discuss regional tensions: 'Normalization of situation depends on...'

Araghchi, outlining Iran’s position, emphasised what he termed Tehran’s “legitimate defence” and called on independent countries to exert pressure on those responsible for initiating the conflict

Robert Mueller, special counsel who probed Trump, dies at 81; US President reacts

No cause of death was given for Mueller, a decorated Vietnam War veteran who led the FBI in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US

Iran strikes Israel’s Dimona 'nuclear site' in Natanz revenge attack | Watch

According to reports, around 20 people were hurt in the attack by the impact of Iranian ballistic missile

Iranian missile lands near Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Eid: 'True face of the Mullahs...'

Israel said on Saturday that the strike occurred close to some of the city’s most sacred religious sites, revered by Muslims, Christians and Jews, during the Eid celebrations

Iran lists conditions for ending war with US, Israel in call with PM Modi

The remarks were made after PM Modi and Iran’s President held a phone conversation on March 21

'Bomb Mumbai, Delhi if America..': Ex-Pak envoy Abdul Basit’s remark raises alarm in India

Abdul Basit remarks captured in a viral clip, suggest a strategic vacuum within Pakistan’s security thinking, where the inability to strike distant adversaries like the US leads to a pivot towards India

Iran Guards say targeted Israeli F-16 jet over country's centre

The Israeli military earlier said a surface-to-air missile had been launched at an Israeli aircraft during "an operational activity" in Iran, without specifying the type of jet

India confident of meeting summer power demand despite West Asia gas shock

Although gas accounts for only around 2% of India's total power generation, the South Asian country uses about 8 gigawatts (GW) of gas power during peak-demand periods or heat waves

US-Iran war: Trump faces mounting Congressional pressure over strategy, costs, exit plan

The Pentagon has submitted a request for USD 200 billion in additional funding, which now sits pending at the White House.

OpenAI plans to almost double its headcount this year: Report

The maker of AI assistant ChatGPT will look to increase headcount to about 8,000 from about 4,500, the FT said

Charting the global economy: Interest rate hikes may be coming

Central bankers around the world are in a tough spot

Who is Jessica Foster? US soldier who posed next to Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin 'disappears' from social media

According to a BBC report, hundreds of AI-generated videos depicting Iranian female soldiers and pilots expressing support for their country's military have circulated widely online, despite Iran maintaining a ban on women serving in combat roles.

22 countries urge Iran to stop attacks, reopen Strait of Hormuz as US says threat degraded

Nations including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, the UK, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea and Australia were among those backing the appeal.

The oil prices you see don’t tell the market’s real story

Refiners in Asia, the top consuming region, are buying cargoes from thousands of miles away at eye-watering premiums to Brent as they try and secure whatever supplies are available

US claims it struck Iran's coastal facility disrupting Strait of Hormuz shipping

The US military targeted an underground site along Iran’s coastline earlier this week, dropping multiple 5,000-pound bombs, according to Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command.