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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

India-Canada ties 're-normalising': India's former envoy says was 'treated like a criminal' during Nijjar crisis

Former India envoy to Canada Sanjay Verma has said he was “treated like a criminal” during the diplomatic row with India, even as he noted that ties between the two countries are now gradually “re-normalising”.

Pakistan calls 4-nation meet ‘very productive,’ pushes diplomacy on Iran conflict

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called the Islamabad meeting of regional powers ‘very productive,’ as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan pushed for diplomacy and offered to facilitate US-Iran talks amid escalating tensions and a deepening energy crisis.

Marines arrive, Houthis join, aluminum plants hit: Iran war is widening faster than diplomacy can contain it

The conflict centred on Iran is rapidly escalating across West Asia, with new military moves, fresh actors entering the fray and widening strikes raising fears that diplomacy may no longer be able to contain the crisis.

Could damage to US E-3 AWACS affect the offensive against Iran?

A pivotal US air force E-3 Sentry AWACS plane was among the aircraft damaged by Iran in a strike on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base. America has only 16 of these radars, which can track drones, missiles and aircraft from hundreds of kilometres away, making it a valuable asset amid the war

Is the US preparing for ground offensive in Iran?

With peace talks in limbo in West Asia, the United States is weighing limited ground operations inside Iran while boosting troop deployments. With key targets identified and Iran warning of retaliation, the situation hangs in the balance between diplomacy and escalation

Skies in Australia turn blood-red as Cyclone Narelle lifts iron-rich dust | Watch

The skies over Western Australia turned a dramatic blood-red after Tropical Cyclone Narelle lifted iron-rich dust into the atmosphere, creating a rare and striking natural phenomenon.

Trump declares ‘regime change’ in Iran, assures a deal to end war

In a bid to seek a face-saving exit at the earliest, US President Donald Trump has declared a regime change in Iran and said he was 'pretty sure' he would strike a deal to end the war.

Australia makes public transport free in 2 states as fuel prices surge amid West Asia crisis

Australia will make public transport free in Victoria and Tasmania to ease pressure from rising fuel prices driven by West Asia tensions, as governments worldwide adopt measures to manage economic fallout and reduce dependence on private vehicles.

Indian worker killed in Iranian attack on power & desalination plant, says Kuwait

An Indian worker has been killed in an Iranian attack on a power station and water distillation facility, the Kuwaiti energy ministry has said.

'US could take the oil in Iran': Trump says he is considering seizing Iran's Kharg Island

Trump has said he would prefer to “take the oil in Iran” and suggested that Washington could consider seizing Kharg Island — Tehran’s key oil export hub — as tensions escalate in the Middle East and the US expands its military presence in the region.

Air China restarts direct flights to North Korea after 6-year hiatus

Air China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang after six years, signalling a gradual reopening by North Korea, though strict entry limits and visa restrictions remain in place.

Ex-Pak Army Chief Bajwa reportedly critical after head injury, brain haemorrhage suspected

Former Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa is reportedly in critical condition following complications from a head injury, with unverified reports suggesting a possible brain haemorrhage, though no official confirmation has been issued by authorities or family.

Israel approves 2026 budget with major defence spending amid West Asia conflict

Israel has approved a defence-heavy 2026 budget, boosting military spending as West Asia conflict intensifies. The move secures Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, averting early elections, but raises concerns over inflation, rising deficits, and delays in interest rate cuts.

Islamabad to host ‘meaningful talks’ as Iran warns against US troop deployment

Pakistan has offered to host US-Iran talks as the conflict escalates, with ongoing strikes, rising casualties, and economic disruption. Iran warns against US troop deployment, while Washington weighs military options, leaving diplomacy uncertain amid a widening regional crisis.

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq in latest written message

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has in a written message thanked the people of Iraq for their support in the war against the United States and Israel.

Sanctioned Russian tanker carrying crude approaches Cuba port, testing US fuel blockade

A Russian oil tanker under US sanctions is scheduled to arrive in Cuba on Monday, challenging a de facto American fuel blockade of the energy-starved island, shipping data shows.

Series of explosions heard in Tehran; Pakistan to host US–Iran talks, FM says

A new actor has stepped into a war already being waged on multiple fronts: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who launched their first missile in months at Israel on Saturday.

Israel moves to widen border security zone amid escalating Lebanon conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said he has ordered the country's military to further expand the existing security buffer zone in southern Lebanon. He further said that dismantling Hezbollah 'remains central' to Israel's objectives in Lebanon.

Pakistan hosts talks with Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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