US and Iran exchange fire for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire

The escalation has raised fresh concerns over regional stability, energy security and the future of ongoing peace negotiations.

Middle East ‘bully is dead’ – Trump

The Iranian military has been “completely defeated,” US President Donald Trump has claimed, warning Tehran it will “pay the price” for delaying a deal with Washington.  

India summons US diplomat after missile attack on oil tanker off Oman

New Delhi has condemned the strike on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz which left three Indian sailors missing

Israel faces legal action for abuse of Gaza flotilla captives

Italy has launched a probe into far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s alleged mistreatment of multinational activists who took part in an aid flotilla bound for Gaza,

Pakistani strikes kill 13 civilians in Afghanistan

Hostilities flared up on the Afghan-Pakistan border overnight as strikes by the Pakistani military killed 13 civilians, Afghan officials have said.

IRGC targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain following American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia ink railway, transport agreements

Strategic agreements strengthen logistics, trade, rail and regional integration

Syria aims to be regional energy hub, pitches investment opportunities in Washington

Syria sees opportunity to redefine its 'position as an active partner and a vital regional hub,' says energy minister

Protesters clash with police in Pakistani Kashmir as strike shutters cities

A region-wide strike brought cities across Pakistan-administered Kashmir to a halt following deadly clashes between protesters and security forces.

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill at least 13 people, Taliban official says

Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others, in a further sign of rising tensions between the two neighbors after months of fighting that has killed hundreds.

Beyond the Mountain Ballot: What Gilgit-Baltistan Is Asking of Pakistan

The region deserves sustained national attention, not episodic visibility, through policies that prioritize representation, resilience, and long-term prosperity for its people.

Vance says US to pursue Iran nuclear deal regardless of Israel’s position

The United States says it will continue pursuing a nuclear agreement with Iran despite Israel’s stance. Vice President JD Vance emphasized that Washington’s priority is securing a long-term settlement with Tehran.