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Qatar denied claims that it detained Iranian pilots, calling the reports misleading. Doha said Iranian aircraft violated its airspace and were targeted after failing to respond to communications. Qatar also coordinated with Iran to hand over remains of a recovered pilot
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Iran’s Intelligence Ministry accused two French diplomats of illegal interference after they allegedly attended a secret meeting involving suspects in a foreign infiltration case. France condemned their detention and alleged mistreatment, while Iran warned against further diplomatic actions violating its domestic laws
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On India’s 80th Independence Day, the tricolour undertook a symbolic global relay titled Suryapath Tiranga, beginning in Fiji and concluding in San Francisco. As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, Indian missions across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas successively hoisted the flag.
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Iran and Oman have agreed on designated shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, though technical talks and a joint statement are still pending. The arrangement aims to ensure safe passage while preserving sovereignty, but reopening the strait to normal traffic depends on U.S. compliance with other conditions.
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Five people were shot outside residence halls at Virginia State University early Saturday, leaving one critically injured. The campus was placed under lockdown as police searched for multiple suspects. Authorities confirmed one victim was a student, while others may be from nearby communities.
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A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region, killing at least 40 people and injuring dozens. The quake triggered landslides and tsunami waves up to 1.61 metres, damaged buildings and cut roads. Rescue operations continued amid communication and access challenges
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A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region on Saturday, killing at least 38 people and damaging buildings. Authorities briefly issued a tsunami warning before lifting it, while rescue teams searched affected areas amid landslides, power outages and communication disruptions
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US President Donald Trump has claimed the largest fall in violent crime in American history, citing FBI data showing sharp reductions in murders and other offences in 2025. He also said preliminary figures showed further declines in 2026.
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US President Donald Trump said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after defeating Iran. He offered no legal or practical details, while claiming major losses for Iran’s military and defending US action to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island early Saturday, prompting the BMKG to issue a tsunami warning. Strong tremors and aftershocks were reported in several areas, though there were no immediate reports of casualties following the earthquake.
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The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to allow construction of a USD 400 million White House ballroom to continue while it appeals a lower court order halting aboveground work, arguing the project is essential for national security
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New York police officer Omar Habib was convicted of using a chokehold, strangulation and assault after restraining a man in 2023. The case marks the first prosecution under the city's 2020 chokehold ban, with Habib facing seven years in prison
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UN experts warned that gender-based repression has deepened under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, with women and girls facing severe restrictions on education, healthcare and public life. They urged stronger international action against discrimination and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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At least six people died after torrential rains triggered widespread flooding in eastern Japan, with Chiba Prefecture worst affected. Level 5 warnings were issued before being downgraded, while evacuation orders covered hundreds of thousands and thousands faced transport disruptions.
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Record-breaking rainfall in Japan’s Chiba prefecture flooded roads and homes, stranded thousands and caused power outages. At least four people died and another was missing. Authorities issued shelter advisories as heavy rain disrupted transport and affected nearly 230,000 residents
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Two ADNOC vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening, according to UAE authorities and media reports. The UAE condemned the Iranian attacks, calling them a threat to maritime security, regional stability and global energy security
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Iran’s top military command declared that no vessel can safely transit the Strait of Hormuz without its permission, rejecting US claims of control. The statement came after President Donald Trump asserted America’s “total control” over the strategic waterway, describing a naval blockade as a “wall of steel.”
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A UN report has linked the November 2025 Red Fort attack in Delhi to AQIS, warning that the group is evolving into a regional terrorist organisation with decentralised cells, financial and logistical networks, while potentially seeking expansion into Bangladesh and neighbouring countries
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US shippers including FedEx, UPS and DHL have begun passing tariff refunds to customers after the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs. While direct refunds are reaching some consumers, major retailers may lower prices instead, amid dozens of class-action lawsuits over tariff costs
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A UN report has linked the November 2025 Red Fort attack in Delhi to Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), warning that the group is evolving into a regional terrorist entity with decentralised cells and expanding financial and logistics networks
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A Pentagon review has revealed that US airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen in April 2025 killed 153 civilians and injured 243 others. The strikes, aimed at stopping Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, caused massive destruction at Ras Isa port.
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US President Donald Trump declared that America has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, describing the naval blockade as a “Wall of Steel” against Iran. He claimed Iran’s military and economy are collapsing, though he offered no evidence or operational details.
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The Mecca pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye signals a shift towards regional powers assuming greater responsibility for their own deterrence while retaining multiple external partnerships
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Indian intelligence agencies have warned of a possible Pakistani provocation along the Line of Control amid growing unrest in PoK and Balochistan. Officials suspect Islamabad could seek to divert domestic pressure through military or terror activity, while India remains on heightened security alert
