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An Indian crew member died after Iran attacked the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu near Basra using underwater drones. Fifteen other Indian sailors were evacuated safely, as tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf amid the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran

Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will end the war with the United States and Israel only if its rights are recognised, reparations paid and security guarantees provided. Donald Trump signalled continued military operations as casualties and global oil market concerns rise

Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The move helps ensure India’s crude supply despite ongoing tensions and attacks affecting maritime traffic

Strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran have damaged several cultural heritage sites, including Golestan Palace and Isfahan’s Chehel Sotoun Palace, prompting Iran and Lebanon to seek enhanced protection from UNESCO amid fears that the escalating conflict threatens historic landmarks

Ambekar (50kg) secures 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Tajikistan, while Sahil Duhan (60kg) also records a commanding 5-0 win against Tajikistan

Her medal-winning outings include Gold at the 2017 Women’s Asia Cup, Silver at the 2018 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy and Silver at the Women’s Asia Cup Gongshu 2025

Iran attacked commercial ships in the Persian Gulf and launched drones near Dubai International Airport, intensifying its conflict with the US and Israel. The escalation has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, raised oil price concerns and widened regional tensions

Navneet Kaur (29’, 34’, 55’) led the attack with three goals while Sakshi Rana (7’) also contributed

The International Energy Agency has agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves to stabilise global energy markets affected by the Middle East conflict and disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport, causing the nose landing gear to collapse. All 131 passengers and crew were evacuated safely while the runway remained closed for hours.

Speculation arose over the health of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after reports suggested he might be injured. His safety was later confirmed by sources, following the deaths of his father and wife in an Israeli airstrike that triggered the ongoing conflict

Animal rescue groups in Dubai report a surge in abandoned pets as residents leave the Middle East amid rising tensions and missile threats. Shelters are overwhelmed with dogs, cats and other animals left behind as owners struggle with costly relocation and complex travel procedures

At least six people died after a regional transport bus caught fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, west of Bern. Police suspect a possible voluntary act behind the blaze. Three people were severely injured and hospitalized as authorities launched an investigation

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