South Korea considers military deployment to Strait of Hormuz
South Korea is considering a military contribution to Strait of Hormuz security as attacks and shipping disruptions raise concerns along the vital route
India’s Gen Alpha takes to streets demanding better schools
India Gen Alpha protests are spreading as schoolchildren demand more teachers, safer classrooms and better facilities in government schools
UN rights office calls on Israel to withdraw from occupied West Bank
UN West Bank withdrawal calls intensify as the UN rights office urges Israel to end its presence and evacuate settlers from occupied territory
Nepal-China floods kill more than 1,270
Nepal-China floods have killed more than 1,270 people as rescuers search for thousands still missing across the Himalayan region.
China’s Xi arrives in Egypt amid shifting regional alliances
Xi described Egypt and China as close brothers and said he wanted to explore a deeper partnership during his visit.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as six-month Gulf war deepens
Iranian authorities report four deaths at a wedding after missile shrapnel hits Kuhestak, including a child, amid escalating attacks.
JD Vance warns El-Sayed over wife remarks
JD Vance issued a personal warning to Abdul El-Sayed as Michigan’s Senate race intensified
Russia cements its role as Africa’s junta protector in Niger
Three presidential guards died during a weekend mutiny in Niamey that Russian troops helped bring under control.
How Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force was weakened
Israel says years of strikes have stripped Hezbollah’s Radwan Force of its commanders and offensive edge
Turkish navy, Somali troops free hijacked cargo vessel off Somalia
Somalia’s ministry warned piracy remains a serious crime and vowed to hold perpetrators and enablers fully accountable under law.
Iran issues indictment over killing of Khamenei, family members
Tehran prosecutors have filed charges over the strike that killed Ali Khamenei and four relatives
US company plans Concorde successor by 2040
Boom Supersonic hopes to make high-speed passenger flights widely accessible before 2040
Trump announces sweeping US deal to control Venezuelan oil
Trump described the Venezuela agreement as the largest oil deal in history, claiming it would expand US supplies and lower fuel prices
Ethiopia and Thailand sign pacts to deepen bilateral ties
The agreements create regular diplomatic consultations and stronger links between Ethiopian and Thai chambers of commerce.
China’s J-16 jets stage mock combat with Egypt’s Rafales
Chinese state media showed an Egyptian Rafale flying closely alongside a J-16 during the military exercise in Egypt.
EU and Western missions back AU talks on Tigray tensions
EU and Western missions support AU mediation efforts and urge all sides to prevent renewed conflict in drought-hit Northern Ethiopia.
Israeli military chief clashes with Finance Ministry over funding
Israel’s military chief and Finance Ministry clash over defence funding and army readiness
Israeli army working closely with anti-Hamas factions in Gaza: Haaretz
Israeli forces reportedly provide protection and equipment to armed anti-Hamas factions in Gaza
India and Mauritius deepen energy ties with new bunkering project
India and Mauritius signed new oil and gas agreements to secure long-term supply of petroleum products.
Red Sea nations strengthen maritime cooperation as threats grow
Red Sea countries seek closer maritime cooperation to protect shipping routes, trade and seafarers from evolving threats.
UK minister reaffirms Britain’s commitment to Somalia’s future
The UK signalled readiness to provide further support for Somali forces through UNSOS going forward.
Trump: Mojtaba Khamenei alive but badly injured
Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously injured after months outside public view
Iran allegedly plotted to kill Netanyahu’s son in Miami
Yair Netanyahu reportedly left Florida after Israeli intelligence uncovered an alleged Iranian plot
Seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in 24 hours
The Palestinian Health Ministry reported seven deaths and ten injuries from Israeli attacks on Gaza in the past day.
Gaza parents urged to stop children flying kites after Israeli warning
Kite flying sparks new tensions between Gaza and Israel
Iran says US seeking talks despite expanded sanctions
Iran vows resistance to widened US sanctions as talks signal emerges
Egypt offers US firms port operations to build manufacturing hub
Egypt pitched Gargoub Port to US firms as a strategic link between Asian and American trade routes.