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Trump tells CNN to apologise for reporting Iran ‘victory statement’, says authorities looking into coverage

This is the latest flashpoint in the long-running feud between US President and the news organisation that has led to failed defamation suits and curtailing of press access.

Trump’s cabinet was divided over war in Iran while he backed Netanyahu’s ‘hawkish’ stance—NYT report

In the weeks leading up to US-Israeli military strikes against Iran, White House was split between 'Trump the hawk', eager for action, and 'Vance the sceptic', NYT report says.

US-Iran agree to two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, invited to Islamabad for further talks

Twin announcements by US President Trump & Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi bring six-week long conflict across West Asia to temporary halt.

US-Iran ceasefire LIVE UPDATES: Trump says Lebanon not part of deal, toll from Israeli strikes climbs to 112

Israel launched a wave of strikes against Lebanon hours after US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, with Tehran committing to re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Countdown to Hormuz deadline: Trump’s ultimatum to Iran, Israeli strikes & vetoed UNSC resolution

Trump warned Iran that a ‘whole civilisation will die tonight’ if it does not lift blockade of Strait of Hormuz. China, Russia vetoed UNSC resolution on reopening critical shipping route.

India’s CBI is FBI’s key partner-in-crime: 475 arrests in 27 joint ops against cyber crime over 4 yrs

India not only cog in global cybercrime ecosystem, but also partner in efforts to dismantle it. Illegal call centres a major concern, with many of them operating out of India, targeting victims abroad.

Awami League leader who was Bangladesh’s 1st female speaker arrested over 2024 uprising

Shirin Chaudhury was taken into custody from her residence in Dhanmondi. Last month, Awami League voiced deep concern over ‘widespread arrests and custodial deaths’ nationwide.

US strikes Iran’s Kharg Island, Trump declares ‘a whole civilisation will die tonight’

Iran’s Mehr News Agency reported multiple strikes on Kharg Island, which handles roughly 90% of Iran’s oil exports. Axios quoted US official as saying that military targets were struck.

Pakistan to repay matured loan deposits to UAE, move to strain its reserves

Islamabad has about $12 billion in debt from friendly countries, mainly China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, which have kept extending the loans every year at maturity.

‘Open the F****** Strait’: In explosive warning, Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s power plants, bridges

The post on Truth Social has drawn attention especially for its tone; includes direct insults along with threat of military action, and ends with the Islamic phrase, ‘Praise be to Allah’.

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India has 291 homoeopathic colleges in 2026, says Minister of Ayush Prataprao Jadhav

The World Homoeopathy Day 2026 is an opportunity to reassure that traditional medical systems remain accessible, and integral to a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready healthcare system.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation in play: Air Headquarters to control strategic assets  

Exclusive: Theaterisation proposal has been stuck over how limited air assets would be divided. Consensus reached on division of air assets among 3 theatres, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.