Opposition parties in New Delhi staged a walkout from an all-party meeting to protest the government's invitation to a Trinamool Congress breakaway faction, which has merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India and secured separate Lok Sabha seats.
US-Israeli strikes on Iran have killed 18, jeopardizing a peace MoU. President Pezeshkian is being scapegoated for the deal's failure, masking internal divisions within Iran's ruling elite, particularly between the technocratic-economic wing led by Ghalibaf and the ideological-maximalist Paydari Front.
Australia is strengthening its alliances in the Pacific and with India to counter China's growing influence. Recent diplomatic efforts include new security pacts with Fiji and Solomon Islands, and enhanced ties with Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and Samoa. Prime Minister Albanese's foreign policy week also saw a meeting with India's PM Modi, focusing on shared concerns about China.
Amid concerns about excess rice and falling prices, factions within Japan's government and ruling Liberal Democratic Party are urging the early repurchase of reserve rice. However, officials at the Prime Minister's Office are reportedly hesitant, fearing it could contradict efforts to combat inflation.
The US anticipates a protracted military conflict with Iran, potentially lasting weeks, as tensions escalate following US strikes and Iranian retaliation. The duration hinges on Iran's actions regarding commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US officials believe they have leverage due to successful oil tanker transits.
FBI and law enforcement agencies conducted massive raids across the US, arresting approximately two dozen individuals linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi criminal network. Operation Hard Ball targeted drug trafficking, extortion, and assassinations, with seizures of drugs, firearms, and cash.
Rival factions of India's Trinamool Congress (TMC) will present their cases to the Election Commission on Monday to claim the party's name, symbol, and assets. The Mamata Banerjee-led camp faces a challenge from a rebel group led by Ritabrata Banerjee, which has seized the party headquarters and claims majority support among elected representatives.
Democrat Manny Rutinel's Colorado congressional campaign received at least $2 million from tech executives, including Eric Schmidt and Chris Larsen, highlighting a rift among tech donors over AI regulation. Rutinel supports AI guardrails, while his opponent, Shannon Bird, opposes them.
Des factions armées brésiliennes, comme le PCC, étendent leur contrôle sur la Guyane depuis 2018, impliquées dans les trafics d'armes, de drogue et d'or, avec plus de 400 membres fichés en 2025.
Shiv Sena minister Gulabrao Patil claims "Operation Tiger 3.0" will see 14 Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs join Eknath Shinde's party, a claim contradicted by minister Uday Samant. Uddhav Thackeray tours rebel constituencies as Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar denies defection rumors.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-right candidate endorsed by Donald Trump, has narrowly won Colombia's presidential election, defeating left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda. Protests erupted in Cali following the announcement, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut shared a cryptic social media post calling some people "dogs" but not loyal, amid speculation that six of the party's nine Lok Sabha MPs might defect to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This follows a similar jibe by Eknath Shinde and Raut's announcement of action against the absent MPs.
As both Shiv Sena factions mark 60 years, Uddhav Thackeray's group faces an existential crisis, while Eknath Shinde's faction battles for relevance against a dominant BJP. Experts note a significant shift in power dynamics since 2014, impacting the party's historical standing.
Rival factions within the TMC occupied separate opposition benches in the West Bengal assembly, highlighting a deep internal crisis. This split mirrors a similar rupture in Parliament and signifies the battle for party control moving to the legislature.
Shiv Sena factions are in a dispute over alleged defections, with UBT Sena claiming two MPs haven't signed a letter to form a separate group. UBT leader Raut alleges pressure and bribery, including Rs 50 crore offers, to MPs, linking it to a pending court case.
Shiv Sena factions are in a dispute over alleged defections. UBT claims two MPs haven't signed for a separate group, while Shinde Sena sources say the move is complete. Allegations of bribery and pressure, including a court case, are also involved.
Indian opposition parties criticized PM Modi's interaction with US President Trump at the G7 Summit, citing the recent deaths of three Indian nationals in a US military strike. They questioned Modi's diplomatic stance and alleged Trump ignored him.
The US-Iran agreement has rekindled hopes in Iraq for resolving the issue of factions loyal to Tehran, coinciding with the arrival of US envoy Tom Barrack in Baghdad. Meanwhile, Lebanon anticipates a new political-security phase following the US-Iran understanding, though Israel's commitment remains uncertain.
Israel conducted simultaneous airstrikes in Gaza, killing at least 11 Palestinians, including women and children, just days before Palestinian factions are set to meet in Cairo to discuss a ceasefire. The attacks targeted residential apartments and individuals affiliated with Hamas, raising tensions ahead of crucial negotiations.
Clashes between government forces and opposition militias in Mogadishu, Somalia, damaged buildings and forced residents to flee ahead of planned anti-government protests against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term extension.
Iran's leadership is internally divided on a potential deal with the US, with hawkish voices on both sides pushing for demands that make understanding elusive. Key figures like Mojtaba Khamenei and IRGC commanders favor a strong stance, while others like President Pezeshkian seek pragmatic peace.
Leaders from rival Shiv Sena factions, led by Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde, are discussing reunion due to the BJP's growing dominance in Maharashtra politics. Both factions see the BJP as a threat that is weakening regional allies.
After a fortnight of disagreement, AIADMK factions have reunited with rebel MLAs, led by S P Velumani, meeting party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami to affirm support and deny any party split, only a 'difference of opinion'.
Following the viral success of India's satirical Cockroach Janta Party, similar groups like the Cockroach Awami Party (CAP) and Cockroach Awami League (CAL) have emerged on social media in Pakistan, aiming to represent 'lazy and unemployed' youth and address issues like education and employment.
