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Myanmar airstrike in Rakhine kills 49, leaves 58 others injured

At least 49 people were killed and 58 injured in a military airstrike near a market in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state on Monday.

Indian official reaches Pakistan for first time since Operation Sindoor

A senior Ministry of External Affairs official, Alok Dimri, is representing India at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation National Coordinators’ meeting in Islamabad.

Netanyahu makes unannounced UAE visit, meets President Mohammed bin Zayed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an unannounced UAE visit and met President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, a senior Israeli official told Reuters.

US tightens H-1B visa rules, but programme remains in place

New US H-1B rules have raised concerns among Indian IT professionals and American companies, though the visa programme has not been abolished.

Israel says it killed Hamas member involved in October 7 attack

Israel says it killed Hamas member Saher Nidal Latifi Saqr, accused of involvement in the October 7 attack and the abduction of Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or.

Seven killed, 40 injured in attack on market in Yemen

At least seven people were killed and 40 injured in an air strike on a market area near Mawiyah Junction in Yemen’s Taiz province on Sunday.

Ukraine deploys explosive robots, claims recapture of five villages in Donetsk

Ukraine says explosive robots and drones were used in Operation Vivaldi in Donetsk, claiming the recapture of five villages and three settlements.

Shehbaz Sharif Avoids Questions on Hafiz Saeed During UN Visit

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif did not respond to journalists’ questions on terrorism and Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed during his UN visit in New York.

Jaishankar rebukes Pakistani journalist over terrorism question at UN briefing

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar responded sharply to a Pakistani journalist’s terrorism question during a UN press interaction in New York.

Shehbaz Sharif Warns India, Threatens War Over Blocking Pakistan’s Water

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned India at the UN General Assembly that any attempt to block Pakistan’s water would be treated as an act of war.

Trump Shares Map Showing Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’

U.S. President Donald Trump shared a map showing the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait” amid continuing tensions between the United States and Iran.

Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Proposal as Fears of Attack Rise

US President Donald Trump has not accepted Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal, raising fears of renewed military action amid continuing tensions.

Iran Warns Indian Ocean War Spillover Could Affect India, China

Iran has warned that renewed US or Israeli attacks could expand the conflict to the Indian Ocean, raising concerns for India, China, maritime trade and energy supplies.

Child marriage in Gaza rises 123%, daughters exchanged for flour

Child and forced marriage cases in Gaza rose 123 percent between January and June 2026, according to UNFPA, amid war, displacement and severe food shortages.

Nepal PM Thanks India, China at UN, Urges Himalayan Climate Cooperation

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah thanked India and China at the UN for flood aid and proposed a Himalayan climate resilience mechanism.

Delegates Walk Out As Netanyahu Defends Israel At UN Assembly

Several representatives walked out during Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN General Assembly speech as he defended Israel’s actions in Gaza and against Iran’s nuclear programme.

Trump hosts state dinner for Xi Jinping, Melania plans menu

US President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at the White House, with Melania Trump leading menu preparations.

US announces new visa restrictions targeting birth tourism network operators

The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting people and networks accused of knowingly engaging in or facilitating birth tourism.

Al-Shara Objects to Israeli Action, Reasserts Syria’s Claim Over Golan

Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara criticised Israeli military action at the UN General Assembly and reiterated Syria’s claim over the Golan Heights.

Eight sailors attempted suicide during USS Abraham Lincoln group’s deployment

Eight sailors attempted suicide during the extended deployment of the US Navy’s USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, according to a letter by Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao.