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US President Donald Trump announced plans to end the Iran offensive in weeks, shifting Strait of Hormuz responsibility to Gulf states. Meanwhile, drone and missile attacks in UAE, Israel, and Lebanon escalate civilian casualties amid rising fuel prices

Pakistani security forces killed 13 terrorists from Fitna al-Khawarij in intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bara and Bannu districts. Sanitisation operations continue amid rising militancy in the province and intensified counter-terrorism efforts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel’s joint campaign with the US against Iran is ongoing and has significantly weakened Tehran’s regime.

An American woman journalist was kidnapped in central Baghdad on Tuesday, Iraqi officials said. Security forces launched an operation to track the kidnappers after one vehicle involved in the abduction crashed during a pursuit, leading to the arrest of a suspect

Jannik Sinner, after winning Indian Wells and Miami to complete the 'Sunshine Double', has moved within 50 points of Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Live Race. Daniil Medvedev is third, while Arthur Fils and Jiri Lehecka achieved career milestones

R Praggnanandhaa suffered a setback after losing to Javokhir Sindarov in the third round of the FIDE Candidates Tournament. The defeat leaves him on 1.5 points, while Sindarov and Fabiano Caruana share the lead with 2.5 points

In Surrey, Indian-origin man Jasman Sekhon was shot dead in a suspected targeted gang-related attack. Police linked the incident to organised crime, as investigators probe multiple recent shootings and possible involvement of a getaway vehicle

In Washington, DC, Donald Trump said the US military is building underground facilities beneath a new White House ballroom. The project, featuring enhanced security, has drawn criticism over transparency, scale, and lack of Congressional oversight

In Houston, Indian-origin tech leader Mangala Kuppa was appointed CIO of the US Department of Labor, where she will lead IT strategy, digital transformation, and AI adoption initiatives across the department

In Dubai, escalating conflict involving United States, Israel, and Iran saw strikes on Isfahan and Gulf targets, oil prices surge, and regional tensions intensify, with civilian injuries, military casualties, and global energy markets severely impacted

Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova won the Miami Open women’s doubles title, completing the Sunshine Double. They defeated Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini 7-6 (0), 6-1, becoming the sixth pair to achieve this feat in tennis history

Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the Miami Open and complete the Sunshine Double, becoming the first male player since Federer in 2017 to win both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season

TT receives acclaim for its striking Rewind page illustration ‘A Genocidal Book?’ by Chief Artist Guru Prasad, at the 8th International Newspaper Design Competition

A student opened fire at a high school in Texas, injuring a teacher before fatally shooting himself. Authorities said the school was locked down, and students were safely evacuated and reunited with parents following the incident

Canada’s proposed hate crime legislation marks a significant shift in addressing extremist activities and hate speech

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said three peacekeepers were killed within 24 hours in southern Lebanon amid escalating clashes between Hezbollah and Israel

India condemned attacks on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon peacekeepers after a fatal strike in Lebanon. United Nations chief Antonio Guterres urged accountability and protection of personnel amid escalating regional hostilities

Donald Trump threatened massive strikes on Iran energy infrastructure if no deal is reached soon, as the Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens. Escalating attacks across the Gulf and Israel heighten fears of a widening regional war

World Trade Organization members failed to extend the TRIPS moratorium on non-violation complaints at MC14, ending a safeguard in place since 1995. The lapse raises uncertainty, risking disputes over intellectual property policies, especially for developing nations like India

Spain has closed airspace to United States warplanes linked to the Iran conflict, reinforcing opposition under Pedro Sánchez. Madrid earlier barred US base use, deepening tensions with Washington amid criticism of Middle East military actions

An Indian national was killed in Kuwait during Iranian strikes on a desalination plant, raising Indian fatalities in the West Asia conflict to eight. Authorities confirmed damage, while India coordinates repatriation and ensures safety of nationals

An Indian worker was killed in an attack on a power and desalination facility in Kuwait, reportedly linked to the escalating West Asia conflict. The Indian Embassy expressed condolences and is coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities to provide support to those affected.

US President Donald Trump said Cuba “will be next” to face collapse, blaming the country’s leadership while indicating the United States would allow oil shipments to ease hardships for civilians amid the island nation’s deepening economic crisis.