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India has denied any role in organizing a virtual speech by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, set for Wednesday. Bangladesh had sought clarification and warned that political activities by Hasina could hurt bilateral ties.
U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan face renewed hurdles after the Rapid Support Forces rejected demands to withdraw from cities, while the Sudanese Armed Forces insist on full RSF withdrawal. Meanwhile, the conflict has fragmented into multiple armed coalitions, complicating any potential truce.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar traveled to Jordan for a ministerial meeting on the situation in occupied Jerusalem, where he met with Jordanian officials and other counterparts. The meeting aimed to unify positions on the deteriorating situation in the region, and Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's support for the Palestinian cause.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the South Korean won has seen excess volatility and emphasized the importance of a stable yen for the entire region, following a rare joint intervention by Washington and Tokyo to support the Japanese currency. He also linked an overly weak yen to the 1990s Asian financial crisis.
Huawei's chief scientist Liao Heng discusses his journey from skepticism to leading Ascend AI chips, while founder Ren Zhengfei endorses the Tau Scaling Law as Huawei's survival path amid US sanctions.
Multiple sources report that the US Army has consumed nearly all of its highly accurate long-range missiles, including ATACMS and PrSM, during the five-month war with Iran. This depletion could affect US readiness in other regions, with concerns about deterrence against Russia and China.
More than 60,000 migrants crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, triggering a humanitarian crisis and sharp political fallout. Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez faces criticism from EU leaders, especially Italy's Giorgia Meloni, as EU interior ministers meet to address the situation. The article examines the key claims, including social media's role and US congressional speculation, based on reports from Al Jazeera and BBC.
Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey issued a joint statement condemning Israeli strikes in Gaza, calling them a 'flagrant violation' of international law. Gaza authorities report over 4,000 ceasefire violations and more than 1,200 Palestinian deaths since the truce began.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. and Iran could reach a deal this week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing 'freedom of movement' in the waterway. Hundreds of ships remain stranded due to the Middle East war, and oil prices could fall if they are released. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted progress in talks but no finality yet.
Moscow is pressing Austria to issue visas to Russian diplomats, with Ambassador Andrey Grozov citing Vienna's obligations as host country. The dispute highlights broader Western moves restricting Russian diplomatic travel, including new notification requirements and a reported denial after eight months.
A cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile off Oman's coast while vessels remained at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reiterated the strait stays closed, while US President Donald Trump said he is holding off on new strikes and that talks to wind down the war will begin.
Pakistan has invited Iran's foreign minister and parliament speaker for consultations, stepping up its role as a mediator between Tehran and Washington. The outreach comes after US President Donald Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran, with reports crediting Saudi Arabia's crown prince for persuading him. Iran and Oman continue talks over the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened Iran with military action, only to walk back at the last moment, a pattern that has left Iranians exhausted and markets volatile. A June ceasefire and memorandum of understanding raised hopes, but the conflict resumed in July. Trump continues to say a deal is near, while Tehran denies direct talks.
South Korea's president has declared a record-breaking heatwave a national disaster, with temperatures hitting a 122-year high. Reports from multiple outlets indicate at least 16 to 21 deaths and thousands of heat-related illnesses, while a Tokyo zoo reports lion deaths.
TASS's reviews of Russian newspaper coverage report that Washington and Tehran are seeking to restart direct negotiations after President Donald Trump called off a planned attack, even as experts quoted in the Russian press warn the underlying conflict could persist for years. The digests also cover Ukraine's intensified strikes on civilian infrastructure after an army reshuffle, a suggestion that Syria could serve as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, an OPEC+ decision to raise production quotas, and Russian charges against Telegram founder Pavel Durov.
The Pentagon has introduced a new webpage to count US casualties in the Iran war separately since July 7, raising the official tally to 704—an 83% increase. Critics, including former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, accuse the department of obscuring the true cost of the conflict, while the Pentagon defends its approach as a reclassification.
Families in Morocco are desperately searching for missing relatives after a deadly mass crossing into Spain's Ceuta enclave, while thousands of migrants remain in the territory. Reports differ on the death toll, with some citing at least 72 deaths and others reporting at least 88 in Ceuta alone, as the humanitarian and political fallout continues.
The Solomon Islands are set to sign a deal allowing US Coast Guard patrols with local police, while Washington has vowed to finance a port at Bina Harbour. Analysts see the moves as part of a US effort to renew ties with the Pacific amid growing Chinese influence.
As the US and Israel went to war with Iran this year, Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah, sought to position himself as the leader of a transitional government. But despite early momentum, Western skepticism and strategic missteps have raised questions about his viability.
South Korean stocks closed higher Tuesday, recovering from the previous session's sharp plunge, as retail investors bought the dip amid lingering concerns over AI investments and Middle East tensions. The KOSPI gained 1.62 percent, while the Korean won weakened against the dollar.