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Israel–Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks

Trump signals White House talks with Netanyahu and Aoun as fresh strikes and civilian deaths cast shadow over ceasefire.

Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung quits as money laundering link scrutiny intensifies

Lebanon seeks month-long Israel truce extension as Strait of Hormuz attacks strain US–Iran ceasefire talks

Trump shares post calling India, China ‘hellholes’; Iran hits back

New Zealand minister’s ‘butter chicken tsunami’ remark on India trade deal sparks backlash

A comment by New Zealand minister Shane Jones describing a proposed India trade deal as a “butter chicken tsunami” has drawn sharp criticism from political leaders and the Indian community, reigniting debate over immigration and rhetoric.

Gujarat-bound ship among two vessels seized by Iran near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has seized two vessels, including one headed for Gujarat, amid escalating tensions with the US, raising fresh concerns over maritime security and global trade routes.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire after Pakistan plea, cites divided Tehran

Donald Trump says request from Pakistan’s Asim Munir and Shehbaz Sharif prompted delay in military action, while Iran denounces blockade as an act of war and rejects upcoming talks in Islamabad.

Weeks into power, Balen Shah govt rocked by protests across Nepal

Student union ban row, India goods duty and calls for Home Minister’s exit trigger widening unrest in Kathmandu and beyond.

Chaos at Germany gurdwara: Kirpans drawn, turbans hurled as violent clash leaves 11 injured

Major police operation launched in Moers after over 40 people allegedly armed with pepper spray, knives and firearm storm Sikh place of worship amid bitter management dispute.

Iran denies sending delegation to Pakistan for US talks

Tehran’s state media rejects reports of officials travelling to Islamabad for negotiations with Washington, deepening uncertainty around a possible second round of talks as a fragile ceasefire nears its expiry.