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US President Donald Trump announced a proposed agreement under which Hamas would disarm and Israeli forces would withdraw from Gaza in phases. However, neither Israel nor Hamas confirmed the deal, and key issues, including timelines and implementation, remain unresolved
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Jordan intercepted five Iranian missiles after the US launched major strikes on Iranian military targets following an attack on a US base. The escalating conflict has intensified regional tensions, threatened energy infrastructure, disrupted shipping routes and complicated diplomatic efforts across the Middle East
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The United States launched fresh military strikes against Iran on Wednesday night, retaliating for Tehran’s attempted missile attack on US forces in Jordan. CENTCOM confirmed the strikes began at 8 p.m. ET, targeting sites in southern Iran including Hormozgan and Khuzestan provinces.
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President Donald Trump has vowed a forceful US response after what he described as a surprise Iranian missile attack on American forces in Jordan. He warned Iran of a “beating” and confirmed that US forces intercepted the missiles.
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The US military said it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran in an attempted surprise attack on American forces in the Middle East. CENTCOM claimed all missiles were intercepted, while Tehran had not responded to the allegations at the time of reporting.
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US President Donald Trump held separate White House meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discussing the Russia-Ukraine war, Iran, regional diplomacy and peace efforts, as Washington balanced two major international conflicts
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Two Republican US lawmakers, Ryan Zinke and Michael Baumgartner, met Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir at GHQ Rawalpindi to discuss regional security, defence cooperation, and economic collaboration. The visit reflects renewed momentum in US-Pakistan ties under President Donald Trump.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump amid tensions over Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon. The leaders will discuss Iran’s nuclear program, regional diplomacy, and security cooperation as both face mounting domestic political pressure and shifting public support
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US President Donald Trump said the United States maintains a substantial lead over China in artificial intelligence as his administration investigates whether Chinese AI firms have benefited from unauthorised model distillation. He pledged to preserve America's technological advantage in AI and related sectors
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US President Donald Trump defended Turkey as a key American ally, saying Washington alone would decide defence exports, including any potential F-35 fighter jet sale to Ankara. Ahead of meeting Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump also reiterated his stance on Iran and Middle East security
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US President Donald Trump said Iran has sought direct talks with Washington following recent US military action. He expressed optimism about a possible deal, warned that military operations could resume if diplomacy failed, and defended America's military preparedness and defence production.
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US President Donald Trump said his administration is rapidly rebuilding America's weapons stockpiles after military assistance to Ukraine. He maintained that the US remains militarily prepared, defended Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and highlighted efforts to expand the country's defence manufacturing capacity.
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Industry leaders and healthcare experts said the proposed US tariffs on imported generic medicines should push India's pharmaceutical sector to diversify export markets, boost innovation and strengthen resilient supply chains while ensuring affordable medicines remain accessible to patients worldwide
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Katy Perry condemned the White House for using her hit song Firework in a TikTok video showing US strikes on Iran, saying she never approved its use and that it contradicted the song's message of hope, healing and self-worth
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The US has paused airstrikes on Iran as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent wider conflict. Negotiations focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though tensions remain high with President Donald Trump warning of renewed military action if talks fail
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The US has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on imports from India and 16 other countries under new forced labour enforcement measures. Washington reduced India's proposed tariff after New Delhi amended its foreign trade policy to prohibit imports produced using forced labour
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Donald Trump warned Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels against further attacks on ships, saying the US would hold Iran responsible for any renewed aggression and threatened major military action if such incidents continue
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The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark civil nuclear cooperation pact, known as a "123 agreement," establishing a legal framework for long-term collaboration in peaceful nuclear energy. The deal opens Saudi Arabia’s nuclear programme to American companies.
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The US military carried out its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting infrastructure after repeated attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump warned that America would destroy Iranian bridges or power plants for every strike on vessels.
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An Indian-origin US Army sergeant, Angela Rampersad, is feared killed in an Iranian drone attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. The Pentagon said her status has been updated to “believed deceased” after initially being listed missing. Rampersad, 25, hailed from Ozone Park, Queens, and was serving with the 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command.
