International
Pakistan's fresh strikes across Afghan provinces kill 4, injure 15
Pakistan has carried out fresh military strikes across multiple Afghanistan provinces, including Kabul.
US refueling aircraft crashes in Iraq, four crew killed
A US KC-135 refueling aircraft involved in operations against Iran crashed over Iraq on Thursday, killing four of its six crew members.
US Senator seeks Trump's accountability over Iran school strike
US Senator Raphael Warnock has demanded accountability from President Donald Trump over the missile strike on a girls' school in the southern Iranian city of Minab that killed 170 students.
French soldier killed, six wounded in drone attack in Iraq
A French Chief Warrant Officer has been killed and six soldiers wounded in an attack in the Erbil region of Iraq. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed this in a message on social media platform X.
US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil amid Iran crisis
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions imposed on Russian oil to control rising global fuel prices and maintain supply stability. The decision allows Russian oil tankers to operate for a specific period, reports The Guardian.
Rosatom says it will stay in Iran despite war
Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom will stay in Iran despite the conflict in the Middle East and is committed to its agreement to build two more units at the Bushehr nuclear plant, its head Alexei Likhachev said on Thursday.
Israel to expand operations in Lebanon
The Israeli military has been instructed to expand its operations in Lebanon, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday, after Hezbollah a heavy barrage of fired rockets at Israel overnight.
Over 1,100 children killed or injured in Middle East conflict: UNICEF
The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has created a “devastating” situation for millions of children across the Middle East, the UNICEF warned.
US launches trade investigation into Bangladesh, 15 other countries
The administration of Donald Trump has launched a new trade investigation targeting Bangladesh and 15 other countries over concerns related to structural excess capacity and manufacturing production that could affect US commerce.
Iran’s President sets three conditions for ending war
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined three key conditions for ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, saying peace efforts can move forward only if those demands are met.