A parody political party called the Cockroach Janta Party, with the insect as its symbol, has exploded across India’s social media by turning absurdist humor into protest.

More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despite a fragile ceasefire.

With ceasefire talks stalled, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt global energy markets while regional security fears intensify.

Beijing stands as Moscow’s “most powerful strategic partner,” with Russia’s massive natural reserves and cheap energy making it a perfect fit for cooperation in artificial intelligence...

The proposal comes as President Donald Trump says there is a “very good chance” of reaching a nuclear deal without renewed military strikes.

The verdict strengthens OpenAI’s path toward a potential $1 trillion IPO while intensifying scrutiny around Sam Altman’s leadership and credibility during the high-profile trial.

Pakistan has reportedly deployed 8,000 troops, fighter jets, drones and advanced air defence systems to Saudi Arabia under a confidential mutual defence pact, marking one of the largest military deployments between the two allies in recent years.

Tehran could respond militarily to US naval forces enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports, a senior Iranian official has said, warning that the Gulf of Oman could become a “graveyard” for American warships.

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

President Donald Trump reaffirmed support for Pakistan’s role in mediating US-Iran talks despite sharp criticism from Senator Lindsey Graham, who questioned Islamabad’s neutrality amid reports alleging Pakistan may be sheltering Iranian military assets.

President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing at a critical geopolitical moment marked by trade disputes, Taiwan tensions, the Iran war, and competition over artificial intelligence technology.