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US President Donald Trump signalled that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be announced within days, as Iran and Oman finalized a draft agreement. The closure of the vital waterway has disrupted global oil supplies and intensified economic pressures.

Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar has lost the Democratic primary in Michigan to Democratic Socialist Donavan McKinney by a narrow margin. The contest reflected a broader surge of progressive candidates, with Israel policy emerging as a key backdrop. Thanedar, first elected in 2022, was defeated in a majority African American district of Detroit.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently in exile in India, announced she will return to Dhaka in December despite facing a death sentence in absentia. At her first press conference since fleeing in August 2024, the 78‑year‑old pledged to risk arrest or assassination to “restore democracy and justice” in Bangladesh.

Protests and clashes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have reportedly increased pressure on militant groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Hizbul Mujahideen. Officials say unrest is affecting their agenda focused on Jammu and Kashmir, while calls for dialogue emerge amid continuing tensions and violence

Yemen condemned the Houthi attack on Indian cargo vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya in the Red Sea, calling it a violation of international maritime law. All 13 Indian nationals among the 14 crew members were rescued, with authorities coordinating safety measures

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas killed at least 15 people and injured 42 overnight. The attacks damaged warehouses, logistics facilities and infrastructure, highlighting escalating bombardments as Ukraine faces dwindling Patriot missile interceptors amid the prolonged war

A fast-moving wildfire destroyed about 230 homes in British Columbia's Okanagan Indian Band reserve, forcing thousands to evacuate. Strong winds fueled the blaze, making it one of Canada's worst recent wildfires, as officials battled multiple out-of-control fires across the province

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened soon, claiming negotiations are underway. Tehran denied holding talks with Washington, leaving uncertainty over the strategically vital shipping route and regional tensions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces will remain in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed, rejecting a US-backed draft proposal. Hamas, meanwhile, accepted a revised ceasefire roadmap with conditions, as mediators continue efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement.

India has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the BRICS summit outreach session in New Delhi as BIMSTEC chair. The invitation follows standard BRICS practice and comes amid fresh diplomatic unease over Sheikh Hasina's planned virtual media interaction

Eastern Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,700 people, making it the fastest-growing epidemic on record. Health officials cite widespread community transmission, insecurity, funding shortages and delayed contact tracing as major challenges, while treatment trials have begun in the worst-hit Ituri province

At least six people were killed and three injured as heavy rain, landslides and flash floods hit parts of Sri Lanka. Nearly 1,900 people were moved to relief centres, while schools closed and authorities issued flood and weather warnings

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered brief mid-air turbulence on Tuesday, injuring 10 passengers and two cabin crew members. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, with those sustaining minor injuries shifted for medical assessment as a precaution

At least 35 civilians were killed when Sudanese army drones struck a civil court in North Darfur’s Al-Zawiya Gara village, according to rights group Emergency Lawyers. The group condemned the attack on a civilian facility as a grave violation of international humanitarian law and demanded an investigation.

US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are underway at Tehran’s request, backed by Gulf allies, calling it “a last chance” for Iran to sign a “good document.” He indicated discussions include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and eventual denuclearization. However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied any negotiations with Washington, saying talks are only with Oman.

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US President Donald Trump accused Iran of being "duplicitous", claiming nothing would reach the country without a deal or total surrender. He asserted that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said its talks with Oman concern temporary shipping arrangements.

President Droupadi Murmu highlighted strong India-Uzbekistan ties and identified rare earth minerals, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and information technology as key areas for expanding cooperation during talks with Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Wildfires continued to ravage Greece and France as hundreds of firefighters battled flames amid extreme heat and strong winds. In Greece, a helicopter collision killed two crew members during firefighting operations, while evacuations expanded near Athens and France contained its largest blaze

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck northeast of Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt early Monday, with tremors felt in Cairo. Authorities activated emergency measures, but no casualties or property damage were reported. Health and rescue agencies remained on high alert following the quake 

South Korea's Navy conducted its first AI-based mine-sweeping trial using unmanned vessels and drones in Busan, testing future maritime capabilities. The exercise demonstrated AI-assisted coordination between manned and unmanned systems, as Seoul advances plans for next-generation naval technologies and destroyers

An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire near Java, killing at least five and leaving dozens missing. Rescue teams and nearby vessels evacuated hundreds of passengers and crew as authorities investigated the cause of the blaze, reportedly spreading from the vehicle deck

Hungary faces a critical energy crisis as low Danube River levels threaten a complete shutdown of the Paks nuclear power plant during an extreme heatwave. Authorities have introduced emergency power-saving measures to maintain grid stability and avoid household electricity restrictions