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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged stronger policing and enhanced protection for communities following a shocking anti-Semitic attack that led to multiple arrests. The government is also preparing new measures aimed at tackling organised proxy violence and extremist threats. Tensions remained high as Starmer’s motorcade was reportedly heckled during a visit to the incident site, highlighting growing public anxiety over security and hate-driven violence.

Ukraine has reportedly struck a major oil facility in Russia’s Perm region twice within 24 hours, marking one of Kyiv’s deepest attacks inside Russian territory. The site is located around 1,500 km from the Ukraine border and is considered part of Russia’s critical energy infrastructure. Ukrainian officials described the operation as a strike on a legitimate military-linked target, highlighting Kyiv’s expanding long-range strike capabilities amid the ongoing war.

China and the U.S. should prepare for "important ​high-level exchanges", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a ‌call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, while warning the Taiwan issue is "the biggest point of risk" for relations. "The Taiwan issue ​concerns China's core interests," Wang told Rubio, adding that ​the U.S. should "keep its promises and make the right ⁠choices in order to open up new space for China-U.S. cooperation ​and make due efforts for world peace", an official summary of the ​call released by Wang's ministry showed.

Pakistan has officially inducted its first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine, a major step in Beijing-Islamabad military ties. But why is it called Hangor? Hint: It's historic.

The United Arab Emirates has banned citizens from traveling to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq, urging those there to return amid rising regional tensions, as reports suggest Israeli air defense systems like Iron Dome may have been deployed in the UAE.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran ceasefire pauses the war powers clock, drawing sharp legal criticism and raising questions over Trump’s war authority

JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini faces serious sexual harassment allegations from a former employee, but the bank says its internal investigation found no evidence. Here’s the full story

Convicted ex-Harvard scientist Charles Lieber is now leading brain-computer interface research in China, raising concerns over tech transfer and US security

At least five people were stabbed at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington, triggering lockdown and emergency response as victims were rushed to hospitals

US officials said that their naval blockade is denying Iran much-needed revenue from crude oil exports. Some of Iran’s vessels have been intercepted by the US after leaving Iranian ports, along with sanctioned container ships and Iranian tankers in Asian waters.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has repeatedly stated that Iran will be at the World Cup, underscored that stance at the start of his address to delegates in Vancouver.

Iran Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocks US blockade claims, highlights Iran’s borders, and asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

Donald Trump says Iran talks are progressing privately, highlights Strait of Hormuz blockade impact, and signals uncertainty on further military action

The White House had warned that temporary funding President Donald Trump had tapped to pay Transportation Security Administration and other agency personnel would “soon run out,” which sparked new threats of airport disruptions.

A new study commissioned by the UK’s 1001 Critical Days Foundation has raised concerns over the growing use of screens among babies and young children. Researchers warn that a silent shift in childhood development may already be underway, with nearly two-thirds of children regularly exposed to screens. Experts say excessive screen time during early years could affect attention, sleep, communication, and emotional development if left unchecked.

The extension of the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train has been hailed as a landmark step for rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. The inaugural run marks the expansion of the train’s earlier route and is expected to significantly boost passenger capacity and travel convenience in the region. Officials say the upgraded rail link will improve connectivity, strengthen tourism, and support economic development across the Kashmir Valley.

Donald Trump announces plan to remove tariffs on Scotland and Kentucky whiskey trade, strengthening ties between Scotch whisky and US bourbon industries

A fresh controversy has erupted ahead of a major FIFA event after members of Iran’s football delegation returned home from Canada following entry issues at Toronto airport. Iranian Football Federation chief Mehdi Taj was reportedly denied entry due to alleged links with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which Canada considers inadmissible. The incident has added a geopolitical twist to football diplomacy just weeks before the 2026 World Cup.

Announcing the dates for her huge tour, The Unraveled Tour, a 65-date run, she will be performing across continents and in some of the world’s most renowned cities.