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Afghanistan's Taliban authorities reported that Pakistani mortar and missile strikes hit a university and residential areas in Kunar province, killing at least seven and wounding 85. Pakistan denied targeting the university, calling the reports a 'blatant lie.' The incident is the first major breach of a Chinese-mediated ceasefire agreed earlier this month.
Bahrain's Interior Ministry revoked the citizenship of 69 individuals, including family members, for allegedly supporting hostile Iranian acts. The move, based on Article 10/3 of the Bahraini Nationality Law, has drawn criticism from rights groups. Separately, a court sentenced five people to life for plotting with Iran.
A report by The Guardian, echoed by the Jerusalem Post, details how associates of outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán are moving wealth to tax havens and exploring US visa options after his landslide election loss. The incoming Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, has publicly accused Orbán-linked oligarchs of fleeing with billions of forints and called on authorities to prevent their escape.
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans for a government-owned investment fund aimed at boosting Canadian industry amid US tariff threats. The Canada Strong Fund will receive an initial C$25bn and focus on energy, infrastructure, mining, agriculture, and technology, though critics question its fiscal viability.
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States for a four-day state visit marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The trip includes an address to Congress, a White House state dinner and a New York wreath-laying, unfolding against UK-US strains over Iran and after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Russian Security Council officials have warned that a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could threaten food security in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt, and disrupt global oil and fertilizer supplies. The warnings come amid ongoing Middle East tensions and highlight the region's dependence on the strategic waterway.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Pakistan on Sunday after a day-long visit to Oman, and was scheduled to depart for Moscow, according to a diplomatic source. The trip comes amid ongoing Pakistan-mediated efforts to bring Tehran and Washington to the negotiating table, with the second round of direct talks yet to be scheduled.
Reports confirm Israel sent Iron Dome batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates during the recent conflict with Iran, marking the first operational use of the system outside Israel or the US. The deployment highlights deepening Israel-UAE military cooperation, though the relationship remains politically sensitive in the Gulf.
Pakistan LNG Limited has approved a revised bid of $18.4 per mmBtu from TotalEnergies for one cargo and floated urgent tenders for two more, as the Strait of Hormuz closure and Qatar's force majeure disrupt supplies. The country faces a power shortfall with peak demand 4,500MW above supply, leading to load shedding.
As the US-Israel war with Iran reshapes the Middle East, a new coalition led by Turkey and Saudi Arabia—including Egypt and Pakistan—is pushing for a negotiated settlement and a multipolar regional order. Reports suggest these powers are hedging against US abandonment while Israel's position is elevated.
A year after India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, the two nations remain locked in a bitter stalemate. Pakistani media portray India's aggression as a failure that has isolated New Delhi regionally, while highlighting Pakistan's military response and diplomatic gains. The coverage also reveals starkly different accounts of the conflict's details.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah to discuss a strategic security arrangement, while reports indicate Russia has accepted an invitation to the G20 in Miami. Meanwhile, Ukraine secured a €90 billion EU loan and Germany ruled out fast-track EU accession. The developments come amid signs of strain in Russia's economy and a recent prisoner swap.
In the latest developments from the Middle East, the US has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports following failed talks over Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile, a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been announced, with Israel set to maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon.
Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, have declared readiness to resume military operations against Iran, contingent on US approval. The statements follow failed US-Iran talks and a fragile ceasefire, with reports of potential new attacks as early as next week.
As a unilateral US ceasefire declaration fails to bring Iran back to the negotiating table, regional mediators like Pakistan and the UAE play increasingly complex roles. Oil prices rise and the Gulf remains tense, with questions mounting over the reliability of US messaging and the viability of diplomatic channels.
Tensions persist along the Israel-Lebanon border as both sides accuse each other of violating a US-brokered ceasefire. Israeli evacuation orders and continued military operations clash with Lebanese civilian attempts to return home, while officials on both sides warn of renewed hostilities.
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have voted to approve the company's sale to Paramount in a deal valued at nearly $111 billion, including debt. The merger, which would combine major studios and streaming platforms, now faces regulatory reviews in the US and Europe. Critics raise concerns about market concentration and the future editorial independence of CNN.
Iranian officials say the national football team is fully prepared to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, but participation remains conditional on safety guarantees and visas for players with Revolutionary Guard ties. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has affirmed Iran's participation, while US President Donald Trump has voiced no objection.
US President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz completely blocked until Iran agrees to a deal, while Tehran refuses to recognize a unilaterally extended ceasefire unless Washington lifts its naval blockade. The standoff has escalated with Iran seizing container ships, the US ordering naval forces to 'shoot and kill' mine-laying vessels, and conflicting reports emerging over the blockade's economic impact on Iran.
Italian sports and government figures have dismissed a suggestion by a U.S. special envoy that Italy replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Paolo Zampolli said he floated the idea to President Donald Trump and FIFA’s Gianni Infantino; Italian ministers called it inappropriate and shameful, while FIFA has insisted Iran remains set to participate.