The Saudi-Bahrain causeway reopened after temporary closure due to Iranian threats. The shutdown followed a missile attack targeting Saudi energy infrastructure.

Sri Lanka introduces fuel subsidies to ease economic pressure from West Asia conflict. India agrees to supply petrol and diesel, while talks with Russia continue.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance visits Hungary to support PM Viktor Orban. The visit comes just days before a crucial parliamentary election.

Rahul Gandhi has questioned the government over data sovereignty and digital trade commitments with the U.S. He warned that lack of transparency could impact India’s control over its data and AI future.

A Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s Odesa killed three people and injured several others. The attack caused major damage to residential buildings and critical infrastructure.

Israeli and U.S. strikes hit targets near Tehran, killing over 25 people. Iran responded with missile attacks as regional tensions sharply escalated.

PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and EAM S. Jaishankar discuss security, stability, and peaceful resolution of conflicts

A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California has triggered evacuation orders amid strong winds. The Springs Fire near Moreno Valley is rapidly spreading, with authorities warning of dangerous conditions.

Iran has reportedly rejected a U.S. proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire amid escalating conflict. The move comes as fighting intensifies, with a U.S. fighter jet downed and rescue operations underway.

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Rising energy prices in Germany are fuelling political debate over a possible return to Russian oil and gas imports. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained electoral support by advocating cheaper energy ties with Moscow.

A Kuwaiti oil tanker came under attack near Dubai port, sparking a fire and raising fears of an oil spill. Authorities later confirmed the blaze was contained, while damage assessment and investigations continue.

Nepal authorities have arrested former officials over their alleged role in a deadly crackdown on youth-led protests. The action follows a probe report adopted by the new government, even as political tensions continue to rise.

An alleged U.S. airstrike on Iran’s Mashhad airport has damaged a Mahan Air aircraft, officials claim. The plane was reportedly set to fly to New Delhi to collect humanitarian medical aid for Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering ending military operations against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The move signals a possible shift toward diplomacy, while urging allies to take responsibility for reopening the key trade route.

Gulf allies are urging the U.S. to continue its military campaign against Iran, calling it a strategic opportunity. Saudi Arabia and the UAE believe Iran has not yet been sufficiently weakened by ongoing strikes.

From an Iftar gathering to internal party meetings, Nitish Kumar’s son steps into the spotlight in Bihar politics

When asked whether the war would conclude before the scheduled May meeting, the White House Press Secretary stated that the administration continues to project a timeline of approximately four to six weeks.

The U.S. proposal outlined a ceasefire and potential sanctions relief in exchange for Tehran dismantling its nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran is currently reviewing a reported 15-point proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump, delivered through Pakistan, aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing conflict.

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The U.S. proposal outlined a ceasefire and potential sanctions relief in exchange for Tehran dismantling its nuclear programme and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

While the ruling coalition maintains its support base from 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Mahagathbandhan loses 3 percentage points with JSP and AIMIM denting anti-incumbency vote

Paetongtarn Shinawatra was on Friday sacked as prime minister by Thailand’s Constitutional Court Court found she had breached ethical standards during a border row with Cambodia

Nauru has become a political solution for the government after Australia’s High Court ruled in 2023 that non citizens with no prospects of being resettled outside Australia could no longer be held indefinitely in immigration detention Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke surprised Australian media on Friday by visiting Nauru, where he signed a memorandum of understanding with Nauruan President David Adeang

Abdullah Alswaha, Abdel-Razzak Natsheh hold talks in Riyadh Saudi Arabia committed to strengthening Palestine’s economy

Al-Issa announced two initiatives. First is to strengthen the spiritual and moral role of religious leaders worldwide Second is to protect minorities in countries with religious, ethnic, and cultural diversity

DUBAI: Part-Middle Eastern actress Yara Shahidi is the face of Jean Paul Gaultier’s latest “Divine” campaign for the luxury brand’s new elixir.

A key recent source of contention is whether the Jatiya Party, seen as a former ally of Sheikh Hasina, should be allowed to take part in elections Jamaat-e-Islami, the main Islamist party in the Muslim-majority nation of 170 million people, has demanded Jatiya Party be excluded

TIANJIN: Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Turkiye’s mediation attempts around the Ukraine war at a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in China on Monday.

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Corpuz had four birdies on her last six holes at the TPC Boston, holing a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-4 ninth to catch Kim, who played in calmer conditions in the morning Shadoff was the last to finish, and she did so in style with four straight birdies

The veteran Uruguay striker’s reputation as one of the game’s arch villians was cemented when he bit Giorgio Chiellini during the 2014 World Cup

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh made 88 off 96 balls and Ben Dwarshuis scored 33, but Maharaj had done enough damage in his unchanged spell of 10 overs to give the Proteas a 1-0 lead in the three-match series

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RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Culture’s Film Commission is preparing to launch the third Saudi Film Confex from Oct. 22-25 in Riyadh.

DUBAI: Egyptian Palestinian actress May Calamawy has joined the cast of Netflix’s new series “Extraction” alongside Waleed Zuaiter, Ed Speleers, Omar Sy, Boyd Holbrook and Natalie Dormer.

KABUL: More than 600 people were killed and over 1,500 injured in one of Afghanistan’s worst earthquakes, authorities said on Monday, as helicopters ferried the wounded to hospital after they were plucked from rubble being combed for survivors.

India will send teams to monitor a general election in war-torn Myanmar that is scheduled to start in December, Myanmar state media said on Monday, as New Delhi signals support for a vote that has already been derided by critics as a sham.

DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthi militants said Monday they launched a missile at an oil tanker off the coast of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, potentially renewing their attacks targeting shipping through the crucial global waterway.

DEIR AL-BALAH: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Sunday that a spokesperson for Hamas’ armed wing, Abu Obeida, was killed in Gaza over the weekend.

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Senate passes free schooling bill.

Opposition slams Budget 2025 as anti-poor.

New tax reforms aim to boost economy.

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PM unveils economic reforms in live speech.

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