Nato works to deliver urgent air defences to Ukraine as President Zelenskyy warns of increased Russian missile production ahead of winter and severe shortages of US-made Patriot interceptors.
The US, Iran and Oman are nearing an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore a June 17 ceasefire, addressing shipping disputes while wider nuclear and regional conflicts remain unresolved.
A new US-backed Gaza peace deal has stalled as Israel expresses displeasure and Hamas agrees to disarm. Experts weigh the unprecedented role of US pressure and Israeli political constraints ahead of upcoming elections.
Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan faces uncertainty as Israel rejects terms requiring disarmament of Hamas before withdrawal, with Netanyahu insisting on complete disarmament before pulling back forces.
An SDM court in Sambhal issued notices to Tamanna Malik and her husband Aman Tyagi after she announced plans to undertake the Kanwar Yatra wearing a burqa, prompting police to cite potential law-and-order concerns.
A new US-backed Gaza peace deal has sparked a standoff between Israel and Hamas. While Hamas surprisingly agreed to disarm and hand over power, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces political pressure ahead of elections to reject the plan.
US sanctions against Russia could harm the US more than Moscow, creating economic uncertainty and eroding geopolitical influence as nations seek dollar alternatives, Responsible Statecraft reports.
Ben Stokes discussed his recent retirement from England duty on a podcast, sharing regrets about over-exerting himself as captain, concerns for successor Joe Root, and friction with the ECB.
US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's Gaza withdrawal will only begin after Hamas completely disarms.
President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran this week, but Iran’s foreign ministry denied talks and warned it may keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, threatening global oil supply and escalating tensions ahead of US midterms.
The US-led Board of Peace states Israeli withdrawal from Gaza will occur only after Hamas fully disarms, following a meeting between director Nickolay Mladenov and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli politicians express displeasure with the Trump‑backed deal, while Hamas demands Israel also fulfill its commitments.
Security forces arrested Tousef Ahmad Dar in J&K's Pulwama with a hand grenade and anti-national posters amid heightened security following recent terror attacks.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran it faces a last chance to sign a peace deal or risk 'decapitation,' announcing fresh talks despite Tehran's denials.
Turkish National Intelligence Director Ibrahim Kalin met Hamas Politburo chief Khalil al-Hayya in Ankara to discuss a roadmap for the second stage of Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, humanitarian aid, and regional cooperation with Qatar and Egypt.
The English and Welsh FAs, along with Finland, have withdrawn support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election, following FIFA's scrapped plan to sell tournament stakes and UEFA's criticism of "secret schemes."
Ukrainian strikes on Russia's Krasnodar region and annexed Crimea killed at least 11 people, including children, and injured dozens. Concurrently, Ukraine appointed chief negotiator Rustem Umerov to lead foreign intelligence amid a cabinet reshuffle.
Hundreds of Ethiopians from the Tigray region have fled to Sudan following intense clashes between Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) forces and the Ethiopian army near the border. Both sides blame each other for violating the 2022 peace deal, raising fears of a return to full-scale conflict.
President Trump insists talks with Iran are underway, calling Tehran 'duplicitous' after Iran's Foreign Ministry denied immediate negotiation plans. The conflicting statements add to confusion as the war enters its sixth month, impacting oil prices and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Crude oil prices fell sharply and global stocks rallied after Donald Trump announced he cancelled strikes on Iran and claimed peace talks would resume, a claim Tehran denied. This occurred despite rising fuel prices for UK motorists.
Following recent Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip that killed civilians and destroyed medical supplies, the Board of Peace and mediators are intensifying efforts for de-escalation. Nickolay Mladenov stressed both Israel and Hamas must uphold peace agreements, including a January 2025 ceasefire and a July 30 agreement to disarm Hamas.
Israeli forces have intensified military operations in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 26 Palestinians, despite Hamas accepting a US-backed ceasefire roadmap. Israel cites security concerns and demands Hamas's total disarmament, while analysts suggest Prime Minister Netanyahu's stance is influenced by upcoming elections.
President Trump stated he called off further strikes on Iran, claiming a peace deal is "imminent" and negotiations are set to begin Monday. He cited Iran and Saudi Arabia's requests, emphasizing he doesn't want to "kill people." The five-month war has resulted in 18 U.S. casualties and declining public approval.
President Trump claimed an imminent deal with Iran and new talks were set to begin, but Iran's Foreign Ministry denied hosting delegations. Focus remains on indirect negotiations, particularly with Oman, regarding the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Washington and Tehran are set to begin talks on a peace agreement, mediated by a Middle Eastern country, focusing on restoring commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting US sanctions on Iranian ports, ending regional strikes, and renewing unrestricted Iranian oil exports, as announced by Donald Trump.
