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Asian markets rose Tuesday as investors watched developments in the Iran war and oil prices. Tokyo and Seoul led gains while US stocks stayed mostly steady. Oil remained below recent highs amid hopes the conflict may ease, reducing risks to global energy supply

Australia has granted asylum to five members of Iran’s women’s football team who sought refuge during a tournament in the country after the Iran war began. The decision came amid international attention and calls for protection of the athletes

The rise of 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, reflects the aspirations of Nepal’s youth who demanded an end to corruption, nepotism, and misgovernance

Afghan analyst Ajmal Sohail accused Pakistan’s ISI of targeting Chinese projects in Afghanistan, aiming to preserve CPEC’s strategic role. Arms shipments to anti-Taliban groups in Wakhan Corridor highlight proxy conflicts, regional insecurity, and Pakistan’s efforts to influence Beijing-Kabul engagement

The parents of a critically injured student have sued OpenAI, alleging its chatbot ChatGPT was used by Jesse Van Rootselaar to plan the deadly 2026 Tumbler Ridge school shooting in British Columbia, claiming the company knew about potential violence but failed to alert police

Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of Rastriya Swatantra Party, thanked Narendra Modi after the party’s sweeping win in Nepal’s parliamentary elections. He pledged “development diplomacy” to strengthen Nepal-India cooperation in connectivity, tourism, energy and trade as the party prepares to form a majority government

Following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil depots, reports of “black rain” and toxic smoke have raised alarm among scientists. The rainfall likely contains hydrocarbons, PM2.5, acids, and carcinogenic pollutants, posing serious short- and long-term health and environmental risks for nearby populations

Iran launched missiles and drones toward Gulf Arab states including the UAE and Bahrain, escalating regional tensions. An airstrike killed pro-Iran militants in Iraq as disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz pushed global oil prices higher amid widening regional conflict

At the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad inadvertently admitted responsibility, acknowledging that India’s humanitarian aid to Afghanistan was being destroyed by Pakistan’s actions.

Stellar performances by Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah powered the Men in Blue to redemption after the painful 2023 ODI World Cup final loss

A newly released video analysed by Bellingcat appears to contradict US President Donald Trump's claim that Iran was behind a deadly strike on a school in Minab, Iran, which killed over 165 people. Satellite imagery and expert analysis suggest the school was hit by a Tomahawk cruise missile, a weapon only the US possesses in this war.

The WB Police’s Special Task Force has arrested two Bangladeshi nationals accused of assassinating political activist Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka last December. The suspects, Rahul alias Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Hossain, travelled across the North-East and north Bengal using false identities.

Iran’s Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader after Ali Khamenei was killed during the ongoing US-Israel conflict. The leadership change signals hardliner continuity as fighting intensifies, with rising casualties, airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure and escalating tensions with Washington and Israel

The United States urged India to buy Russian oil cargoes waiting near Chinese refineries and redirect them to Indian refineries to ease supply concerns and curb price spikes during the West Asia conflict, while maintaining that Washington’s policy toward Russia remains unchanged

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as the Iran conflict disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering market turmoil, production cuts and fears of a prolonged global energy shock and economic fallout.

India successfully defended their T20 World Cup title with a resounding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final. A stellar all-round performance, including Jasprit Bumrah's 4-wicket haul and explosive batting from Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, led the team to victory

Lakshya Sen narrowly missed ending India's long wait for an All England title after losing to Lin Chun-Yi in the men's singles final in Birmingham. The Indian shuttler fought hard but went down 15-21, 20-22 in a thrilling contest

The Indian women’s hockey team began its FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Uruguay in Hyderabad. Sunelita Toppo, Ishika, Lalremsiami and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scored as India dominated the contest

Australia defeated India by 10 wickets in the one-off women’s day-night Test in Perth after bowling India out for 149 in the second innings. Annabel Sutherland starred as Alyssa Healy signed off her Test career with a convincing win

The UAE said its air defences intercepted most missiles and drones launched during Iranian attacks amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Authorities reported casualties among foreign nationals and reaffirmed readiness to defend the country against any security threats.

Israel launched fresh strikes on southern Lebanon and Beirut, killing 12 people, while also targeting commanders linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. Kuwait reported two border guards killed in missile and drone attacks.

Balendra Shah, popularly known as "Balen", has led the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) to a decisive victory in Nepal’s general election, defeating veteran leaders including former prime minister K P Sharma Oli. The RSP, formed in 2022, secured 107 seats, signalling a generational shift in Nepal’s politics.