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A new report warns that Sri Lanka’s KKS Port and Jaffna Airport projects must remain insulated from political changes. Supported by India’s $61 million grant, the projects are key to ensuring balanced post-crisis recovery and northern regional development

The US has sanctioned eight Indian nationals and several India-based firms for allegedly facilitating Iranian oil and LPG exports. The Treasury and State Departments said the entities helped Iran earn billions, adding them to Washington’s Specially Designated Nationals list

At least seven police officers were killed and 13 injured after militants attacked a police training school in Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The assault, involving a suicide bombing and gunfight, marks another rise in militant violence in the region

Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering how the body controls immune responses using regulatory T cells and the Foxp3 gene. Their work helps explain autoimmune diseases and offers new treatment paths

Two people were killed in a clash between TTP militants and peace committee members in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Separately, militants ambushed a security convoy in Bannu, injuring one soldier. Security forces have launched search operations in both districts

Denmark reported new drone sightings over military sites, following earlier incidents that shut down airports. Karup Air Base was among the affected areas. Authorities are tightening drone defences, and Sweden has loaned anti-drone equipment. Germany has reported similar threats

Russia and Ukraine blamed each other for deadly drone attacks on civilians as President Zelenskyy headed to the UN to push peace talks. The rising conflict, with drones hitting NATO borders, raised fears of the war spilling beyond Ukraine

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Berkeley, California, early Monday around 3 AM, shaking the San Francisco Bay Area. Residents reported sharp tremors and alert notifications. No injuries or major damage were reported immediately, and officials continue monitoring

China is launching a new K-Visa to attract foreign science and tech professionals, as the US imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. Unlike H-1B, China’s visa doesn’t require a local job offer and promotes global collaboration

At least 24 people, including 14 militants and 10 civilians, were killed after explosives stored by the Pakistani Taliban accidentally detonated in Khyber district. Officials denied airstrike rumors, stating the blast was caused by bomb-making materials kept in a compound

Sri Lanka will ban harmful fish like Piranha and Snakehead to protect freshwater life. People have 3 months to get permits or remove them. The government also held a fishing event to raise awareness and promote eco-tourism around local reservoirs

Russia launched a large missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing three and injuring dozens. Zelenskyy called the strikes deliberate civilian intimidation. Estonia accused Russia of airspace violation, while Zelenskyy prepares for key UN meetings, including one with Donald Trump

At least 12 Pakistani soldiers and 35 TTP militants were killed in major clashes during military operations in Bajaur and South Waziristan. The Pakistan Army blamed Afghan nationals for involvement and urged the Taliban to prevent cross-border terror activity

At least 30 people died and dozens were injured in a series of road accidents across Afghanistan this week. Incidents occurred in Samangan, Baghlan, Badghis, and other provinces. Police blame reckless driving and poor road conditions for the rising toll

Surjit Singh, a 39-year-old man, has been jailed for life for killing his 76-year-old mother, Mohinder Kaur, during a drunken outburst in Birmingham. The attack was triggered by a family argument and involved sustained violence. He must serve 15 years

Israel has intensified airstrikes on Gaza City, killing at least 32 people, including 12 children. Entire families have died, and evacuation orders continue. The UN warns the crisis is worsening as residents struggle to flee or find safe shelter

The UK has barred Israeli government officials from attending the 2025 DSEI arms fair over escalating concerns regarding Gaza. The ban follows political tensions and Prime Minister Starmer’s push for Palestinian state recognition and ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas

Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP) have voiced opposition to Bangladesh's Election Commission's newly announced election roadmap. Both parties accuse interim government advisor Muhammad Yunus of breaking promises and claim the roadmap undermines the fairness of the elections

Israel will slow humanitarian aid into northern Gaza, halting airdrops and reducing aid trucks, as it intensifies military action to cripple Hamas. This comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, with Gaza City facing famine and over 63,000 dead

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to expand expedited deportations of undocumented migrants. The ruling raises due process concerns, highlighting potential violations of the Fifth Amendment rights of migrants living in the US interior