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Iranian aircraft for India aid mission damaged in suspected US strike at Mashhad airport: Report

An Iranian aircraft set for an aid mission to India was damaged in a suspected US airstrike at Mashhad airport, officials said, disrupting plans to transport medical supplies as Tehran termed the incident a violation of international law.

Netanyahu says Iran war 'beyond halfway mark' as US claims major military damage

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Iran war has crossed the halfway mark in objectives, while the US claims significant damage to Iran’s military capabilities, with thousands of targets hit and key infrastructure weakened as the conflict continues without a clear timeline.

Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war

Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said that the goal of the decision was to "not do anything that could encourage an escalation in this war"

Israel passes law allowing death by hanging for Palestinians in military courts

Israel’s parliament, Knesset, has passed a law enabling the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians convicted in military courts. The move has drawn global criticism, with rights groups calling it discriminatory and warning of escalating tensions in the region.

Trump open to asking Arab countries to fund Iran war, says White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also provided an update on ongoing talks with Iran, saying negotiations are progressing despite Tehran’s public statements

'Not his staffer': Usha Vance says she does not always agree with VP JD Vance

Usha, who was a registered Democrat until at least 2014 and later supported Republicans during JD Vance’s Senate run, said she does not feel pressure to conform to any political ideology

UN Diplomat resigns, warns of possible nuclear weapon use in Iran amid rising tensions

UN diplomat Mohammad Safa resigns, warning of a potential nuclear escalation, Announces resignation through a post on his X account

US strikes 11,000 targets in Iran, cuts Tehran's missile attacks by 90%

Strikes intensify across multiple fronts, a UN peacekeeper is killed in southern Lebanon, and regional powers ramp up diplomatic efforts as the West Asia war deepens and spreads instability across the region

India condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, calls for accountability

“We condemn the recent attacks on UN Peacekeepers deployed in UNIFIL, and pay our homage to the fallen Blue Helmets. We urge all parties to ensure the safety and security of the Peacekeepers,” the Indian mission said in a statement

Israel strikes IRGC university in Tehran, says it was used for advanced weapons research

Senior Iranian officials, including former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, had previously visited the university

Teen opens fire at Argentina school, killing 1 and injuring 8

The incident, unusual in Argentina where US-style school shootings are rare, took place in the central city of San Cristobal

'Legitimate targets': Iran warns US and Israeli officials’ homes could be hit as war intensifies

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s joint military command, said the homes of officials from the United States and Israel could now be considered “legitimate targets”

'Will conclude our lovely stay in Iran...': Trump warns of sweeping strikes if Hormuz remains shut

President Trump on Monday said the US is engaged in “serious discussions” with what he described as a “new, and more reasonable” leadership in Iran, while warning of potential escalation if talks fail

Canada tightens asylum rules: What does it mean for Indians?

Canada’s new Bill C-12 introduces stricter asylum rules, faster deportations, and expanded government powers over immigration processes. With Indians forming the largest group of asylum seekers and students, the law could significantly impact them

Arizona residents urged to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activity amid air pollution emergency

Arizona residents are urged to stay indoors as hazardous air pollution, likely caused by dust and winds, triggering health warnings

Trump now has 50,000 US troops for Iran crisis — enough to control a country one-third its size?

Reinforcements, including Marines and paratroopers, boost American presence in West Asia as Trump weighs escalation options, but analysts warn numbers fall short for large-scale operations in Iran

‘India our friend, can enter mediation talks... Unsure about Pakistan’s role’: Iranian govt sources to CNN News18

Iranian governmental sources say India is a friend and free to join negotiations, but express uncertainty over Pakistan’s role in mediation with the United States.

India supplies 38,000 metric tonnes of emergency fuel to Sri Lanka amid West Asia disruptions

India has delivered 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Sri Lanka after supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict, stepping in as Colombo faces shortages, invokes emergency measures, and seeks stability through closer energy cooperation with New Delhi.

Indian engineer stuck in Mali: Embassy confirms firm's bail pledge, family calls it empty words

An Indian engineer jailed in Mali for nearly a year remains stuck despite fresh assurances from his employer to arrange the bail amount, with the Indian Embassy says efforts ongoing even as the family dismisses the promises as hollow.

France arrests two more suspects in foiled Bank of America bomb plot

French authorities have detained two more suspects linked to the attempted bombing of Bank of America’s Paris headquarters. The arrests follow the Saturday morning capture of a minor who allegedly tried to ignite an improvised explosive device outside the building.

US 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrives in West Asia: What's this elite task force?

The United States has deployed the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to West Asia as tensions with Iran escalate. Operating from the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, the force enhances Washington’s strike and maritime security capabilities, offering flexible military options amid ongoing conflict and uncertainty over potential ground operations

Indian worker killed in Kuwait: Is the Gulf becoming dangerous for expats as war escalates?

The conflict in West Asia has entered its fifth week, with the death toll rising. On Monday, day 31 of the war, an Indian worker died after Iran struck a power and water desalination facility in Kuwait. This has cast a light on the dangers that Indians are facing as they live in Gulf countries. Already, six others have been killed, while nearly 10 million others are at risk

Russia expels UK diplomat over spying allegations

For at least the third time in recent years, Russia has expelled a British diplomat after accusing him of being a spy.

Israel said set to invite US to move some Middle East bases to country, and establish new ones

Israel is preparing to invite the United States to relocate some of its military bases in the Middle East to Israeli territory and to establish new bases in the country after the current war concludes.

‘Greater North America’: Hegseth draws Trump’s new world map with a dig at Global South

Hegseth unveiled a new “Greater North America” strategy, outlining a shift in regional security thinking under US President Donald Trump and redefining the northern hemisphere as a shared security zone.

Partial US government shutdown hits record length, triggers travel disruptions and TSA shortages

The partial US government shutdown has become the longest in American history, stretching into its 44th day as lawmakers remain locked in a standoff over funding for the Department of Homeland Security

Two victories, one war: US and Iran think they can win — is this the biggest obstacle to a peace deal?

As the United States and Iran wage fundamentally different wars, their ideas of victory are also poles apart. For President Donald Trump, nothing short of the destruction of Iranian nuclear programme and toppling of the regime could be a victory. For Iran, survival and a negotiated settlement would be a victory.

Delhi Police nab LeT operative for plotting attacks from Bangladesh, handled cross-border terror modules

A suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba operative accused of planning attacks in India from Bangladesh has been arrested near the Delhi border, with officials saying he was running India-focused terror activities under foreign handlers.

Trump says intel chief Tulsi Gabbard 'softer' than him on Iran nuclear issue

US President Donald Trump said intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard is “softer” than him on Iran’s nuclear issue, while affirming confidence in her

Why have Yemen’s Houthis entered the West Asia war now?

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have entered the escalating West Asia conflict with missile and drone strikes on Israel, raising fears of a wider regional war. Their involvement threatens key maritime chokepoints like the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, potentially disrupting global trade and energy supplies