A federal officer shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle, further heightening the sense of fear and anger radiating across the city a week after an immigration agent fatally shot a woman in the head.

Saudi Arabia has informed Iran that it will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military action against Tehran. The message comes as US-Iran tensions rise, with Washington warning of possible strikes and Iran threatening retaliation.

Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to introduce a pre-arrangement immigration clearance system that will allow Pakistani travellers to bypass lengthy procedures upon arrival in the UAE.

Elon Musk's platform X on Wednesday announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global backlash over its generation of sexualized photos of women and children.

Pakistan’s passport has climbed five places in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, rising to 98th position and expanding travel access for Pakistani citizens.

A US military attack on Iran is “imminent,” and could come within mere hours, Reuters has claimed, citing anonymous sources.

The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a US official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit American bases if Washington strikes.

The United States on Tuesday designated the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist organizations, fulfilling a long demand of Arab allies and US conservatives.

Greenland is at the center of a geopolitical storm as U.S. President Donald Trump is insisting he wants to own the island — and the residents of its capital Nuuk say it is not for sale.

China’s trade surplus surged to a record $1.2 trillion in 2025 as booming exports to Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe offset a sharp fall in shipments to the United States amid higher tariffs.

Iran’s nationwide protests have turned into the deadliest unrest in decades, with activists reporting more than 2,500 deaths as authorities enforce internet blackouts and mass arrests. The violence has drawn international concern and sharp rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump.

India has said its presidency of BRICS 2026 will reflect the need to strengthen capacities, promote innovation, and ensure sustainable development.