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As India gears up for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is emerging as a key export item in bilateral talks, with a range of countries from the Gulf to Southeast Asia expressing interest. Recent combat use in Operation Sindoor has bolstered its appeal, and several agreements are already in place.
The UK Met Office has forecast that the developing El Niño will be the strongest in over a century, with Pacific sea surface temperatures expected to rise more than 3°C above normal. The event could drive 2027 to become the hottest year on record and bring wetter, stormier conditions to the UK and severe droughts to tropical regions.
Japan is intensifying diplomatic efforts to ensure free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, key routes for Middle East oil, as Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi wraps up a six-day visit to Saudi Arabia and Oman. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has also held phone talks with regional leaders, with some in her administration urging face-to-face meetings to achieve a breakthrough amid unpredictable U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle worth €100 million (£85.6m) to sign 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the Morocco international set to become the club's third most expensive signing. The move caps a major midfield overhaul following the departures of Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders and Bernardo Silva, with City also interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
A High Court winding-up order against the company that bought Sheffield United could lead to a 12-point deduction, though the club says day-to-day operations are unaffected. The EFL and the Independent Football Regulator are monitoring the situation.
Yemen's Houthi group says it carried out 31 military operations against Saudi targets in the past month, including attacks on eight oil tankers and blockades of dozens of ships. The claims, posted by a spokesman, have not been commented on by Saudi officials, while Saudi Arabia has been forced to adjust its oil shipping routes due to the threats.
Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries on Wednesday against assisting the U.S. military, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was halting all trade and financial dealings with Iran following an alleged missile attack. The UAE accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at its territory on Tuesday, a claim Tehran denied. The escalation comes amid a broader U.S.-Iran conflict centered on the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices rising above $90 per barrel.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani concluded a two-day visit to Pakistan, marking the first such trip in nearly two decades. The visit produced proposals for a joint business council and investment forum, as well as reaffirmations of political and defence cooperation.
Israel has confirmed it struck the Abu al-Duhur air base in Syria, saying Turkey planned to deploy forces there. Syria and Turkey deny the claim, with Damascus calling the strike unjustified and Ankara denouncing it as unlawful, while the US envoy described the attack as an unnecessary escalation.
Turkey has denied Israeli allegations that it planned to deploy troops at a Syrian air base struck this week, an action that a U.S. envoy said brought the sides close to direct confrontation. Israeli officials said the strike enforced a security status quo, while Syria condemned the attack as aggression against its sovereignty. U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack said Israel did not warn Washington beforehand.
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 has denied holding or scheduling talks with Iran, while Tehran claims Washington is seeking negotiations on Iranian terms. The US has announced a 'crushing economic operation' against Iran, prompting China and Iran to push back.
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.
BRICS environment ministers meeting in New Delhi have condemned the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism as 'unilateral, punitive, discriminatory and protectionist', while calling for increased climate adaptation finance. The joint statement highlights deep divisions over climate trade policy as the EU defends the measure as WTO-compliant.
Iran's top security official warned neighboring countries against joining US economic pressure, threatening retaliation and oil route closures. Egypt is attempting to revive talks, while regional tensions persist.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis targeted the Aramco refinery in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, with drones on Tuesday, according to rebel media. The attack follows the group's announced maritime blockade and comes amid a broader escalation that has drawn international concern.
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.
Denmark has published an official sanctions list naming 17 foreign religious preachers barred from entering the country on public order grounds. The list includes full profiles and photographs, with bans running for two years and several issued as late as August 2026.
Jared Kushner met with Hamas political leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt and later with Israeli PM Netanyahu, signaling a new normal in US-Hamas direct talks. The meetings come amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire, a lapsed US-Iran memorandum, and ongoing settler tensions in the West Bank.
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.