US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that talks with Iran are going "very well" and could yield results over the coming weekend.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for a broader deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.

The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-old conflict.

Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal and naval base in St Petersburg just hours before Vladimir Putin’s high-profile economic forum began. The attack highlights Kyiv’s expanding reach deep inside Russia as the war continues with no end in sight.

The 2026 Iran war exposed the limits of India’s strategic autonomy, revealing that New Delhi could no longer balance competing relationships in the Middle East as effectively as it once did.

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector recorded its strongest growth in three months during May, supported by rising domestic demand and smoother supply chains. However, businesses remain cautious as geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns continue to weigh on confidence.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says the country is more prepared than ever for a renewed conflict with the United States and Israel. The warning comes after attacks in Kuwait and fresh clashes around the Strait of Hormuz intensified regional tensions.

The remains of missing Los Alamos National Laboratory employee Melissa Casias have been found in Carson National Forest, New Mexico State Police have said. A handgun was located alongside the remains, but the exact cause and manner of death have yet to be determined.

The 2026 Iran war exposed the limits of India’s strategic autonomy, revealing that New Delhi could no longer balance competing relationships in the Middle East as effectively as it once did.

Ryan Grim and Moeed Pirzada discuss the Pakistan cipher, Imran Khan’s removal, U.S. influence, and military politics.

The Lahore High Court’s ruling on overseas Pakistanis’ property disputes goes beyond legal interpretation, recognising the unique vulnerabilities faced by citizens living abroad and expanding protection under the 2025 Act.

In an interview with Dr Mooed Pirzada, Editor of Global Village Space, Prof. Marandi discussed Iran’s resilience in the face of U.S. and Israeli pressure

The piece reflects on the deep sense of alienation, grief, and identity crisis many Pakistanis feel following the removal and imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Dr. Trita Parsi joins Dr. Moeed Pirzada to discuss Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, the Iran war, GCC divisions, UAE-Israel relations, Pakistan’s mediation efforts, and whether India is moving into a new strategic alignment in the Middle East.

General GD Bakshi, a prominent Indian defense analyst, criticized Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policies, particularly the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran

In this in-depth interview, Laith Marouf joins Moeed Pirzada to analyze the rapidly evolving conflicts across the Middle East.