Israel has ‘narrowed down’ Iran targets list – NBC
The Jewish state could launch a retaliatory attack “at any time,” unnamed officials have told the channel
US troops will deploy to Israel – Pentagon
American forces will be sent to operate a missile defense battery ahead of a likely Israeli attack on Iran
China launches ‘blockade’ drills around Taiwan
The exercises will practice assaults against targets on the island, as well as blocking key ports and areas, according to the PLA
Saba Qamar Named Unicef Pakistan’s First National Ambassador for Child Rights
“It’s an honour to join Unicef. I will amplify our shared mission of securing every right for every child wherever I go,” Qamar said in a press release.
France’s Macron issues warning to Israel
The French leader has accused the IDF of “deliberately” targeting UN peacekeepers
Saudi Arabia’s fast food giant Al Baik is coming to Pakistan
Founded in 1974 in Jeddah, AlBaik is famous for its broast chicken and currently operates over 120 branches across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and other regions.
20 Pakistan coal miners shot dead in attack: police
Separatist militant groups in Balochistan regularly target natural resource extraction projects dotted across the mineral-rich province, the poorest in Pakistan.
Russia reveals ‘Nuclear Five’ meeting plan
The informal group is set to meet in New York in the coming weeks, Russia’s deputy foreign minister has said
Gulf states ask US to stop Israel
Arab states have argued that bombing Iranian oil facilities would disrupt the US election
Iran issued ‘secret warning’ to US allies – WSJ
Arab states hosting American troops reportedly fear retaliation if Israel uses their airspace to attack Tehran
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Enhance Economic and Strategic Cooperation
The talks took place in Rawalpindi during a meeting between the minister, accompanied by a delegation, and the army chief. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that both sides focused on issues of mutual interest.
Iconic Indian industrialist Ratan Tata dies at 86
The country’s top political and business leaders have expressed grief over Tata’s passing, calling it the “end of an era”