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Five ISKP militants, including key commander Imran alias Abdullah, were killed in a CTD operation at Shamshatu refugee camp near Peshawar. Imran was wanted in 20 terrorism cases involving bomb blasts, target killings and other attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Nepal’s flash flood death toll has risen to 1,385, with more than 5,000 people still missing following an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescue teams have recovered hundreds of bodies, while over 13,000 people have been rescued

Iran has called for an end to Saudi Arabia’s blockade of Yemen and urged immediate talks as Houthi rebels intensify threats near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Escalating attacks risk disrupting global shipping, raising oil prices and reigniting Yemen’s civil war 

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi discussed Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz security during phone talks. Seoul stressed freedom of navigation and protection of its nationals, while both sides agreed to maintain communication

The International Criminal Court faces growing pressure as Venezuela and Chad join three other countries in announcing withdrawals. The departures come amid US sanctions and calls to abandon the tribunal, while some governments accuse it of selective justice and neocolonialism

The US has proposed scrapping the 60-day grace period for certain foreign workers, including H-1B visa holders, who lose their jobs. The move could particularly affect Indian technology workers, forcing those without separate authorisation to leave the country immediately

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused mastermind of the September 11 attacks, remains detained at Guantanamo Bay two decades after his capture. A military trial is scheduled for 2028, but torture-tainted evidence, legal disputes and procedural delays raise doubts over whether it will occur

President Donald Trump has signed legislation authorising a National Medal of Honor monument in Washington to honour more than 3,500 recipients of the US military’s highest decoration. The monument will be privately funded and located near the Lincoln Memorial

Around 44 lakh people have been affected by floods in 14 Bihar districts, with several rivers flowing above danger levels. Five people, including four members of a family, drowned in Bhagalpur, while relief camps, community kitchens and rescue teams remain operational

Nepal will require an estimated NPR 723.315 billion for reconstruction and recovery after deadly floods devastated infrastructure across five districts. The RDNA report estimates major requirements for energy, transport, social infrastructure, productive sectors and disaster risk reduction

Nepal will require an estimated NPR 723.315 billion ($4.74 billion) for reconstruction and recovery following devastating floods in Rasuwa and other districts. A government assessment highlights extensive damage to hydropower projects, roads, bridges, homes, businesses and agricultural land.

India and France have signed three new space-sector agreements covering satellite launches, space surveillance and microsatellite technology. The deals deepen longstanding cooperation between ISRO and CNES, while expanding private-sector collaboration in satellite manufacturing, launch services, commercial space activities and sovereign capabilities

At least four people, including children, were killed and several injured after Frontier Corps personnel allegedly shelled homes in Balochistan’s Mastung district. The incident triggered an indefinite protest, while recent drone strikes and reports of disappearances heightened concerns over civilian safety 

  India’s nuclear arsenal is estimated at 190 warheads, including about 30 for new missiles under production, according to the Federation of American Scientists. The think tank said India continues modernising its nuclear forces while maintaining credible minimum deterrence and no-first-use policy

Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team was mistakenly identified as asylum seekers by masked anti-immigrant protesters outside their Portsmouth hotel. The confusion was resolved after officials clarified the team’s identity. The England and Wales Cricket Board is reviewing security arrangements for the tour

A police officer in Chonburi province, Thailand, allegedly shot dead his wife inside a kindergarten where she taught, sparking an 18‑hour standoff before surrendering. All 44 students were safely evacuated.

A DHS advertisement featuring “Mr Singh” in an anti-immigration campaign has sparked controversy, with Hindu American Foundation and Sikh Coalition calling it racist and discriminatory. The campaign uses AI-generated imagery and Transformers characters while promoting voluntary self-deportation for undocumented migrants

The United States has updated its travel advisory for mainland China, warning citizens of arbitrary law enforcement, exit bans, surveillance, and risks of unjust detention. The Level 2 advisory urges Americans to exercise increased caution, citing broad national security laws, digital monitoring, and potential targeting of individuals with US government, business, or law enforcement ties.

The Houthi group launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities, prompting condemnation from the UN and warnings of escalating conflict. The strikes and cross-border exchanges threaten to unravel years of fragile calm in Yemen, with reports of civilian casualties and mass displacement.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has, for the first time in 20 years, referred Iran to the UN Security Council over its failure to cooperate with investigations into uranium traces found at undeclared sites. The resolution, backed by the US, UK, France, and Germany, was passed with 23 votes in favor, while Russia, China, and Niger opposed.

Growing demand for wireless data is putting pressure on limited radio spectrum. Dynamic spectrum sharing could allow multiple users to access the same frequencies intelligently, while artificial intelligence may help manage interference and support future technologies such as autonomous vehicles and remote surgery

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, reaffirming India and Sri Lanka’s commitment to regional security, peace and development. Singh’s three-day visit aims to deepen bilateral defence and maritime cooperation and strengthen longstanding ties

Flash floods in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River have severely disrupted trade with China, damaging border infrastructure and stranding hundreds of containers. Traders fear festival-season shortages and higher prices as cargo is diverted through Korala, increasing transport costs and delivery times

The US military has destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers after Iran’s IRGC allegedly targeted an American warship with ballistic missiles, according to CENTCOM. The strikes took place near the Gulf of Oman and Kharg Island, raising concerns over regional shipping.