Malaysian PM rejects Indian media attempt to link Pakistan to terrorism

Another clumsy attempt by Modi’s pro-government media to link Pakistan with terrorism fell flat after Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rejected any such connection

Anthropic Says Claude AI Used by Yemen Threat Actor to Develop Missiles

Anthropic says a threat cell in northern Yemen used Claude AI to help develop guided rockets and missiles, including a test-fired guided rocket. The company also warned that AI is increasingly being used for state-sponsored surveillance.

Iran destroys US spy Saildrone in Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has destroyed a US Saildrone Explorer reconnaissance vessel at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, releasing footage showing the unmanned craft burning in the water.

Saudi Arabia under fresh Houthi attack as Yemen fighting threatens to reignite

The Houthis attacked the southern Saudi cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait and Jazan with ballistic missiles and drones on Wednesday, a Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said, marking the second consecutive day of Houthi attacks on the kingdom.

Iran Warns Ships of Sanctions as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Iran has warned enemy and commercial vessels entering a newly designated maritime zone without Tehran’s permission that they could face sanctions, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalate. Tehran also confirmed attacks on oil tankers and a ballistic missile barrage targeting a base used by U.S. forces.

Putin and Trump hold phone talks – Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, have held a “positive” phone call focused on efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday.

Iran seizes ‘most modern’ US submarine drone

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the seizure of “one of the most modern, unmanned, and smart submarines” in the possession of the US military.

Oil tops $100 as Middle East conflict intensifies

Global oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel as escalating fighting between the US and Iran, and Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure, raised fears of further supply disruptions. Brent crude broke the threshold for the first time in nearly two months.

Saudi Arabia Says Houthi Attacks Injured 73 Civilians

Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on civilian and economic sites in the kingdom injured 73 people, including women and children, as fighting intensifies in Yemen.

UK Bans Goods Made in Israeli Settlements in Occupied West Bank

Britain has announced a trade ban on goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, joining France and Canada in taking action against Israeli settlement activity.

US approves possible $5bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia amid Middle East tensions

 The United States on Friday announced the approval of a $5 billion sale of bombs, guidance kits and other equipment to Saudi Arabia, which has been repeatedly attacked during the US-Israeli war against Iran.

PIMS Fire Hero Nurse Razia Noreen to Receive Civil Award for Saving Newborn

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the Tamgha-i-Khidmat for PIMS nurse Razia Noreen, who risked her life to save a newborn during the hospital fire.