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Iran threatens war ‘beyond the region’ if US attacks

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

China is Russia’s ‘most powerful strategic partner’ – Putin investment envoy

Beijing stands as Moscow’s “most powerful strategic partner,” with Russia’s massive natural reserves and cheap...

Senate advances bill to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

The US Senate has advanced a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran without congressional approval or a debate on the rationale, cost, strategy, and clear end goal.

Iran says peace proposal includes reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawal

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

Elon Musk Loses Lawsuit Against OpenAI in Major Victory for Sam Altman

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 deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran war

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.

Trump delays ‘very major attack’ on Iran

US President Donald Trump has postponed what he described as a “very major attack” on Iran, saying Gulf leaders had asked Washington to give negotiations with Tehran another “two or three days.”

Three killed in California mosque shooting

Three men were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, and two suspected teenage shooters are also dead, law enforcement officials said. The attack is being investigated as a hate crime, according to police.

Gulf of Oman could become ‘graveyard’ for US fleet – Iran

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.

UAE reports drone strike on nuclear power plant

The UAE said an unidentified drone struck the territory of its only nuclear power plant on Sunday amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

US and Israel preparing to renew attack on Iran next week – NYT

The US and Israel are actively preparing for a renewal of hostilities with Iran and could resume attacks as early as next week, The New York Times has reported, citing sources.

Trump threatens Iran: ‘Clock is ticking’

US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a new attack if Tehran doesn’t agree to make swift concessions to Washington.

The Day Pakistan Stopped Feeling Like Home

The piece reflects on the deep sense of alienation, grief, and identity crisis many Pakistanis feel following the removal and imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Will India Join UAE Against Saudi Arabia & Pakistan? Dr. Trita Parsi & Moeed Pirzada

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.

India Supports Iran or Hates Trump’s American Empire? Gen Bakshi with Moeed Pirzada

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

Pentagon hikes estimate of Iran war cost

The Pentagon has raised its estimate of the cost of the Iran war to $29 billion, though the figure remains well below projections from several think tanks.

Israel says Netanyahu secretly visited UAE during the Iran war, which UAE denies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israeli-US war with Iran

Trump Stands By Pakistan Mediation Despite Lindsey Graham’s Fierce Criticism

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.

Trump set to meet with Xi in Beijing as war and inflation weigh on his presidency

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.

Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control

Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter, in a demonstration of Tehran's ability to control energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say

Saudi Arabia launched numerous, ⁠unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials said.

KP CM Sohail Afridi joins Imran Khan sisters’ sit-in outside Adiala Jail

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi joined PTI leaders and Imran Khan’s sisters in a sit-in outside Adiala Jail, demanding access and proper medical treatment for the jailed former premier and Bushra Bibi.

Karachi police face backlash after alleged drug peddler Pinky escorted without handcuffs

Authorities have launched inquiries, suspended several officers, and ordered a JIT probe into the SOP violation.

Nine killed in blast in northwest Pakistan market, police say

Explosion at Naurang Bazar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sparks panic as authorities launch search operation after recent militant attacks.

Modi urges Indians to cut fuel usage amid Iran war

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the public to cut their fuel usage by returning to public transport and remote office work amid the energy supply disruptions caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.

Trump considering resuming airstrikes as talks with Iran stall – Axios

US President Donald Trump is considering resuming the bombing campaign against Iran as peace talks remain stalled, Axios reported on Monday, citing three US officials familiar with the matter.

Can ChatGPT be charged in a murder? Florida wants to find out

Before he opened fire on the Florida State University campus last year, killing two people and wounding six others, Phoenix Ikner had a conversation.

Iran’s response to US peace terms ‘totally unacceptable’ – Trump

US President Donald Trump has called Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal for ending the war “totally unacceptable,” after Tehran insisted it would not surrender its strategic leverage in the Strait of Hormuz without concessions.

Israel built secret base in Iraq to bomb Iran – WSJ

Israel secretly built a military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran and even launched strikes on Iraqi troops who nearly discovered it, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing US officials familiar with the matter.

Israel should end reliance on US cash – Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that he plans to “wean” his country off US financial aid within the next decade, while blaming social media “manipulation” for declining public support for Israel among Americans.