US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies aged 71

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, an influential ally of President Donald Trump and advocate of hawkish US foreign policy, has died unexpectedly aged 71, his office said.

US paying the price for not keeping its word – Iran’s top negotiator

Iran will not allow the US to violate the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with impunity, Tehran’s top negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf has said.

Iran Targets US Bases Across Gulf as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Fuels Regional Escalation

Washington said it struck hundreds of Iranian military targets, further undermining hopes of preserving the interim peace agreement.

US Media Claims Iran Plotted to Assassinate Trump as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

U.S. media reports claim Israel shared intelligence alleging a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump. The reports surfaced amid renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities, diplomatic talks in Oman, and rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran has not publicly confirmed the allegations and negotiations continue.

China, India-Linked Hackers Targeted Pakistan Police Systems, Cybersecurity Report Claims

Balochistan Police was identified as the primary target, with attackers allegedly compromising sensitive police databases, biometric records, criminal case files and citizen complaint systems through sophisticated malware campaigns.

Apple sues OpenAI for trade secrets violations

Apple on Friday sued OpenAI, accusing the AI company of orchestrating a campaign to steal the iPhone maker's trade secrets as it tries to develop its own consumer hardware device.

Australia Approves Uranium Exports to India Under New Peaceful Nuclear Deal

The deal was announced after talks between Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi in Melbourne. It supports India’s goal of expanding nuclear power capacity while deepening strategic and economic cooperation.

Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar After Fresh U.S. Airstrikes on Bandar Abbas

Iran launched strikes on U.S. military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar after fresh American airstrikes targeted Bandar Abbas and other Iranian infrastructure.

Carney Visits Saudi Arabia as Canada Seeks Trade Diversification Beyond U.S.

The visit reflects Ottawa's strategy to diversify trade beyond the United States while supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 ambitions. Carney is also expected to address the Saudi Arabia-Canada Investment Forum.

Trump clashes with Netanyahu over potential F-35 sale to Türkiye

US President Donald Trump has rebuffed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s call not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye.

Damascus Explosions Strike Near Four Seasons Hotel During Macron’s Syria Visit

Two explosions struck central Damascus near the Four Seasons Hotel as French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria.

India Signs $630 Million BrahMos Missile Deal With Indonesia

India and Indonesia have finalized a major defense agreement for the supply of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles.