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Lebanon president declines talks with Netanyahu amid ongoing conflict

President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon is “not ready” for direct engagement with Israel, as fighting continues and ceasefire conditions remain unresolved.

Migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh posing as gay to seek UK asylum: Report

After school shooting kills 9 in Turkey, over 160 detained for online posts praising attack

Major fire at Viva Energy refinery may affect Australia’s fuel availability

US to end Russia-Iran oil sanctions waiver, move may impact India

Washington’s decision to not extend a temporary waiver on Russian and Iranian oil transactions could affect India’s crude imports, as global energy markets remain volatile amid West Asia tensions.

Pakistan pushes for new round of US-Iran peace talks as army chief reaches Tehran

Pakistan has stepped up mediation efforts after failed Islamabad talks, with Army Chief Asim Munir in Tehran to revive negotiations ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline.

US confirms $240 million Triton drone loss in Iran war, costliest air setback yet

Advanced Navy surveillance aircraft crashed near Strait of Hormuz after emergency alert, adding to mounting in Gulf conflict.

Trump-Modi call spotlights Hormuz crisis as leaders discuss energy security, strategic ties

40-minute conversation focused on West Asia tensions, open sea lanes and upcoming India-US deals, signaling efforts to steady bilateral relations.

US deploys 10,000 more troops to Middle East amid rising Iran tensions

Despite signalling that the conflict with Iran could end soon, the United States is expanding its military presence in the region with additional troops and naval assets as tensions remain high.

IAEA warns North Korea boosting nuclear weapons capability amid rising activity at key sites

The UN nuclear watchdog has flagged a “very serious increase” in North Korea’s nuclear weapons production capacity, citing expanded operations at Yongbyon and signs of new enrichment facilities.