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A US federal jury convicted Pakistani national Asif Merchant for plotting with Iran’s IRGC to assassinate Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign. The plan failed after an FBI informant alerted authorities. Merchant now faces life imprisonment

Asian markets plunged as the Iran-US-Israel conflict escalated, with South Korea’s Kospi falling over 12% and oil prices surging. Investor fears over supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz drove global market volatility and rising inflation concerns

The Trump administration faced criticism for delayed public communication on the Donald Trump-led attack on Iran. While the Pentagon briefed select pro-Trump media, mainstream outlets reported limited clarity, highlighting an unconventional communications strategy during the initial stages of the conflict

Iran launched a drone strike on the United States Embassy Riyadh as fighting intensified with the US and Israel. Donald Trump signalled prolonged operations, while regional attacks, rising casualties and strikes on nuclear and energy sites deepened Middle East instability 

Narendra Modi’s YouTube channel surpassed 30 million subscribers, making him the platform’s most-followed world leader. He far outpaces Jair Bolsonaro and Donald Trump, reinforcing his global digital dominance

Gold prices extended gains for a fifth session as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices boosted safe-haven demand. On Multi Commodity Exchange, April gold futures surged, while investors tracked US data and Federal Reserve cues amid inflation concerns

Iran has ruled out negotiations with the United States amid rising Middle East tensions. Ali Larijani denied reports of backchannel talks, while Tehran condemned US-Israel strikes that reportedly killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and vowed strong retaliation.

A key risk arising from the current political vacuum in Iran is that the militant Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps may take over

US President Donald Trump ordered sweeping strikes on Iran after failed nuclear diplomacy and intelligence assessments, despite doubts about an imminent threat. Backed by regional allies including Mohammed bin Salman, Washington pursued military escalation to curb Tehran’s enrichment ambitions

At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned US-Israel strikes on Iran risk wider war, as Washington and Tehran traded accusations. President Donald Trump confirmed Ayatollah Khamenei’s death, escalating regional tensions

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died at 86 after a reported joint US-Israel strike, ending decades of hard-line clerical rule marked by nuclear standoffs, regional proxy conflicts, and violent crackdowns on dissent, leaving Iran’s political future uncertain

The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes across Iran, targeting leadership and military sites. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to rise against the regime. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones at Israel and US bases, escalating tensions and raising fears of wider regional war

The Israel Defense Forces reported the launch of ballistic missiles from Iran toward Israeli territory, urging citizens to take shelter. The incident follows coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iran earlier in the day, raising fears of a wider regional war.

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised its citizens to exercise “utmost caution” and remain indoors due to escalating regional tensions following Israel’s pre-emptive strike against Iran.

In Washington, former President Bill Clinton told Congress he “did nothing wrong” regarding Jeffrey Epstein, as lawmakers questioned him about past ties, accountability, and potential precedent for probing other powerful figures

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented a mock newspaper front page to President Donald Trump at the White House, pitching a $21 billion housing plan while also urging the release of detained Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva

The US Justice Department is reviewing whether it improperly withheld FBI interview records in the Jeffrey Epstein case, including uncorroborated allegations against Donald Trump. Missing files were flagged by journalists and Democrats, prompting scrutiny over transparency and redaction practices

Cuba said soldiers killed four armed US-based Cubans after their Florida-registered boat allegedly opened fire near Cayo Falcones. Washington, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is independently investigating the incident, which risks escalating tensions between the US and Cuba

A US appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s bid to fast-track third-country deportations, upholding a lower court injunction. The judges cited failure to meet legal standards and warned of irreparable harm from wrongful removals pending further judicial review

The UN General Assembly passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire and reaffirming Ukraine’s territorial integrity. The resolution was supported by 107 countries, opposed by 12, and saw 51 abstentions, including India and the US.