Kim Jong Un Pledges Deeper Ties With Russia in Message to Putin
Kim Jong Un told Vladimir Putin he will broaden cooperation with Russia and backed Moscow's 'sacred war', state media reported.
Defence & Security
Iran Says Tanker Explodes on Mines in Blocked Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says a supertanker struck naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which it says is blocked and under its control.
Houthis Strike Saudi Airbase as Gulf-Iran Talks Are Postponed, Oil Prices Jump
Houthis attack a Saudi airbase, Gulf-Iran talks are postponed, and oil prices surge as Middle East tensions threaten global supplies.
Bengal Orders Review of Madrasas to Identify Illegal Institutions
West Bengal Chief Minister Subhendu Adhikari has ordered a review of madrasas to identify illegal institutions and examine what is taught and what activities take place there.
China Says Japan's Orient Shield Drills Threaten Regional Stability
China's defence ministry criticised Japan's largest-ever Orient Shield exercises with the US and Australia, warning of an arms race and regional instability.
Netanyahu Claims Victory Over Hezbollah at Ali Taher, Beaufort Ridges
Netanyahu announces destruction of Hezbollah strongholds on Beaufort and Ali Taher ridges, vowing to continue operations in Lebanon's security zone.
IAF opens first Dronathon-2026 at Pokhran, releases UAS roadmap
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit inaugurated the IAF's first Dronathon-2026 at Pokhran, where the UAS Roadmap was released and the Vayu UTtaM system demonstrated.
Merz Says Europe's Security Outweighs Questions About His Future
Germany's Friedrich Merz urged focus on European security as his party faces fresh electoral tests and record-low personal approval.
Russian drone hits train at Yahodyn station near Poland border after diplomatic convoy departs
A Russian drone struck a train at Yahodyn station near Ukraine's border with Poland on Sunday, shortly after a diplomatic train carrying senior officials departed, Ukraine's state rail operator said.
Pakistan Raises Bounty on Masood Azhar to PKR 7 Million Ahead of FATF Review
Pakistan has raised the reward for information on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar from PKR 2 million to PKR 7 million, weeks before an FATF plenary.
NATO Chief Calls Russian Train Strike Near Poland a Sign of Putin's Desperation
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte condemned Russian drone strikes near the Ukraine-Poland border, calling them a sign of Putin's desperation, and vowed increased support for Kyiv.
Poland Bolsters Border Security After Russian Drone Strikes Near Ukraine Frontier
Poland pledges increased border security after Russian drone strikes near its frontier with Ukraine, as PM Tusk warns of intensified Russian actions in coming weeks.
US Navy-escorted Hormuz oil shipments rising, Energy Secretary says
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the seven-day rolling average of covert oil shipments escorted by the US Navy through the Strait of Hormuz is rising and will continue to rise.
Finland Joins France's Forward Nuclear Deterrence Initiative
Finland has joined France's Forward Nuclear Deterrence Initiative, becoming its tenth participant, with Helsinki stressing European security and no peacetime nuclear deployment at home.
Houthis Take Two Red Sea Islands as Iran Blames Saudi Arabia for Talks Delay
Yemen's Houthis seized Greater and Lesser Hanish islands, Iran accused Saudi Arabia of scuttling a Hormuz meeting, and an ammonia leak in Basra killed two.
Gulf-Iran Talks Postponed as Houthis Strike Saudi Airbase, Oil Prices Climb
Gulf states postpone Iran meeting as Houthis attack a Saudi airbase and oil prices surge after pipeline sabotage.
Germany Charges German-Ukrainian Woman Over Alleged Russian Intelligence Ties
Germany's federal prosecutor has charged a German-Ukrainian woman accused of passing tips to a Russian embassy intelligence officer and helping him build networks.
Houthis Claim Large-Scale Operation Against Saudi Air Base
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed a large-scale operation against Saudi military facilities at King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait.
European Leaders Meet in Rovaniemi as Arctic Competition Intensifies
European leaders gathered in Rovaniemi, Finland, to discuss Arctic security, trade routes and resources as climate change reshapes the region.
Retired IAF officer assaulted with iron rod at Gurugram complex; FIR filed
Gurugram Police have registered an FIR after a retired Air Force officer was beaten with an iron rod by parking staff at a Sector 66 commercial complex.