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Afghanistan is cautiously reopening to tourism, drawing adventurous travelers despite security concerns and Taliban rule. While the regime promotes tourism for economic gain and cultural exchange, critics question ethical implications amid ongoing restrictions on women and international non-recognition of the government

Pakistan welcomed a Hague court ruling on India’s hydroelectric projects, calling it a legal win. India rejected the arbitration, declaring it illegal and void. Tensions rise as India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty after a terror attack it blames on Pakistan

Thousands mourned Iranian commanders killed in the 12-day war with Israel, including top generals Salami and Hajizadeh. Iran fired 550 missiles; Israel struck nuclear sites. Khamenei remains mostly absent, issuing warnings post-war. A ceasefire was declared after over 1,000 deaths

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 34 people in Gaza amid worsening humanitarian conditions. With ceasefire hopes rising, US and Israeli officials plan talks. Hostage issues, food shortages, and civilian suffering persist, while both Hamas and Netanyahu remain at odds over war's end

A deadly suicide bombing in North Waziristan, Pakistan, killed 13 security personnel and injured 24 others, including civilians. The attacker targeted a bomb disposal unit. Militant group Usud al-Harb claimed responsibility. A rescue operation followed, and a curfew was imposed.

Japan executed Takahiro Shiraishi, the "Twitter killer," for murdering and dismembering nine people in 2017. His case shocked the nation. Amid growing debate over capital punishment, authorities defended the execution, citing continued public support and concerns over rising serious crime

At the SCO Defence Ministers' meet in Qingdao, Rajnath Singh held constructive talks with China’s Admiral Don Jun, urging positive momentum in ties. India declined to endorse the joint declaration due to lack of consensus on terrorism concerns

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee condemned the extrajudicial killing of 17-year-old Ehsan Shah by Pakistan’s Frontier Corps, calling it part of systemic violence in Balochistan. His mother’s emotional plea underscored rising abuses, disappearances, and intimidation faced by Baloch civilians

Civilians in Gaza face escalating dangers, including toxic plastic burning for cooking amid severe fuel shortages. Ongoing shelling, aid-site shootings, and collapsing healthcare deepen the crisis. UN reports highlight growing famine, blocked humanitarian access, and disrupted education for thousands

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) supports limiting a Prime Minister’s tenure to 10 years but opposes forming a constitutional appointments committee. Most parties agree on the tenure cap, but disagreements persist over committee control, fueling ongoing political tensions

Iran executed three more men for allegedly spying for Israel, bringing total espionage-related hangings to six. Activists fear more executions as Tehran intensifies crackdowns amid its ongoing conflict with Israel

Israel and Iran accepted a US-brokered ceasefire after 12 days of conflict, following mutual strikes on Tuesday. Israeli PM Netanyahu declared war goals achieved, including damaging Iran’s nuclear, missile, and military infrastructure, while warning of retaliation for any violations

The Israel-Iran war raises fears Iran may block the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route. Such a move could spike global oil prices and disrupt supply, though analysts believe US military intervention would likely reopen the strait quickly

Air India flight 182 was en route from Montreal to Mumbai via London and Delhi when it was destroyed mid-air over the Atlantic Ocean on June 23, 1985, after a bomb exploded in its cargo hold, killing all 329 people on board

Iran launched over 30 ballistic missiles at Israel, injuring 16, in retaliation for U.S. strikes on its nuclear sites. The attack caused damage across central Israel, raising concerns about missile defenses, while both sides warned of further escalation

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A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a test at the company’s Starbase facility in southern Texas late on Wednesday night. The explosion occurred around 11 pm as the rocket was being prepared for its tenth flight test

On the seventh day of escalating conflict, Israel struck Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor after issuing a public warning. Iran reported no radiation threat as the site had been evacuated. Meanwhile, an Iranian missile hit Israel’s Soroka Medical Centre, causing extensive damage and injuries

A bomb blast derailed six carriages of the Jaffar Express in Pakistan’s Jacobabad District, Sindh province, near the Balochistan border. No casualties were reported. No group has claimed responsibility yet

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee for a final round of contentious hearings marked by scrutiny over his controversial decisions