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Unitree Robotics, the world's largest humanoid robot maker, surged more than 600% on its Shanghai debut, marking a milestone for China's robotics ambitions. The IPO was met with extraordinary retail demand, and the company is now valued at billions of dollars, amid a broader US-China race in robotics.
The United States has criticized Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase as an 'unnecessary escalation,' while Israel defends the strikes citing alleged Turkish deployment plans. Syria and Turkey deny the claims, and tensions between the regional rivals continue to rise.
US President Donald Trump said no talks with Iran are taking place or scheduled, while Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz stays closed until US conditions are met. Meanwhile, Iranian officials signal openness to regional diplomacy and economic hardship at home.
The United States is working to establish a deconfliction mechanism between Israel, Turkey, and Syria following an Israeli strike on a Syrian airbase. US envoy Tom Barrack warned the attack could have escalated into a direct military confrontation, while Turkey condemned the strike and denied any military presence at the base.
A six-year-old girl has died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the sea off Shoreham, an incident that also killed her father, mother, and sister. Police believe the family's deaths were a tragic accident with no third-party involvement.
The remains of Sgt. First Class Yehuda Katz, missing since the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yacoub, were returned to Israel on Tuesday, ending a 44-year wait. The operation, led by the Military Intelligence Directorate in coordination with the Mossad, was hailed by Israeli leaders as fulfilling the country's commitment to bring home its fallen soldiers.
The Washington Post reports that the US is considering reducing its military presence in the Middle East after months of Iranian strikes battered Gulf bases, with the Pentagon evaluating whether to rebuild them. The story draws on sources in the US administration and covers the timeline of the conflict, including a June ceasefire and resumed attacks in July.
Lebanon has handed over Major-General Adel Issa, a former Syrian army commander, to Damascus to face charges including murder and torture. It is the first extradition of a military officer since Bashar al-Assad was toppled in 2024, following months of pressure from Syria's new authorities.
US President Donald Trump again shared a map depicting the Strait of Hormuz as 'NEW US Territory,' drawing a sharp rebuke from Iran's top security official. As the US prepares to announce major new sanctions, Iran has threatened to target countries that join the economic pressure campaign and warned that not a drop of oil would pass through the strait if it is besieged.
Israel's football association has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election, citing a crisis of trust between UEFA and FIFA. The decision follows Infantino's failed proposal to privatize the World Cup and comes a year before the next FIFA presidential election.
Turkey's justice minister announced a request for Interpol red notices against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli national over the May interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, citing genocide charges. Separately, a spokesman for Turkey's ruling party accused Netanyahu's government of destabilising the region and called on the international community to oppose him.
Israel's government is weighing a roughly 40 billion shekel boost to defense funding amid a budget dispute that is delaying critical procurement deals. A Finance Ministry requirement to advance deficit legislation has stalled contracts for fighter jets, munitions, and space programs, while defense officials warn of lost production slots and shrinking munitions inventories.
A Washington Post report suggests President Trump and Vice President Vance have different priorities on Iran, though the White House denies any divide. Defense Secretary Hegseth and State Department officials reaffirm a hard-line stance, including possible military force.
Israel's fresh strike on a northern Syrian air base sparked a rare public rift with Washington's special envoy, Tom Barrack, who called the earlier attack an 'unnecessary escalation'. Israel's defence minister rejected his claims, but the incident has exposed tensions over Syria's new government and Turkey's role.
A cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room and causing a crew casualty, according to UKMTO. Brent crude rose above $91 and WTI topped $85 amid renewed fighting in Lebanon and hopes for a US-Iran deal fading. Meanwhile, oil producers have adopted 'dark' transits and ship-to-ship transfers to keep exports flowing despite the conflict.
US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner has reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon, outlining core conditions for any deal, as the 60-day framework from June lapses unresolved. The collapse of that memorandum has left tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and uranium enrichment unresolved, with Tehran not yet deciding on direct talks.
Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz remain drastically below normal levels, with fewer than 20 vessels transiting over the weekend and traffic about 90% below pre-conflict baselines, according to Kpler and UKMTO data. The decline comes amid renewed threats between Washington and Tehran, while Asia's refined fuel imports have fallen sharply and refining margins stay elevated.
Tanzania has assumed the chairmanship of the Regional Technical Advisory Committee on Labour Mobility for East and Horn of Africa, succeeding Uganda. The handover in Dodoma signals a continued push for safe, orderly labour migration, with officials highlighting regional cooperation and worker protections.
MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan's region trip encompassed reaffirmation of the India-Arab partnership in Cairo, pivotal hospital groundbreakings and healthcare pledges in Palestine, and engagement on Gaza.
Talks between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner on the Gaza ceasefire deal ended without progress, with Netanyahu insisting on Hamas's disarmament first. Hamas, meanwhile, demands an Israeli withdrawal from the 60% of Gaza it occupies.