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U.S. President Donald Trump told the media that he was considering a joint venture with Iran to collect tolls from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes even as Iran is still maintaining control over this strategic waterway.

The Artemis II astronauts conducted a historic lunar flyby, gathered invaluable data and took in unprecedented Moon views, but one of the most crucial moments of their 10-day mission is still to come: Fiery splashdown. The stakes are particularly high given concerns that arose during Artemis I, a 2022 uncrewed test flight to the Moon and back that saw the Orion heat shield erode in unexpected ways.

China is preparing to launch its Jielong-3 rocket from a mobile platform in the South China Sea, marking an expansion of its sea-based space capabilities. The move combines technical innovation with strategic undertones in a disputed maritime region.

Vice President JD Vance boarded Air Force Two and will be joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner in Islamabad to negotiate peace. Iran is likely to be represented by foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Iran parliament’s speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

After facing backlash, Badshah has announced that he will be releasing a revised version of the Tateeree song. In addition, he also said that he revealed major changes in the song.

India’s sole gold medal hope on Friday rested on Meenakshi, who had fought back from the brink in the semi-finals to reach this far. However, the 25-year-old was not at her best on Friday and went down 10-0 against China’s Jin Zhang.

The US surveillance drone immediately sent code 7700 (for general emergency) and started descending from its altitude of 50,000 feet.

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating again, putting the fragile Iran-linked truce at risk. Israeli strikes in Lebanon have reportedly killed security personnel, while Hezbollah has responded with attacks, including targeting an Israeli naval base. The IDF claims thousands of Hezbollah-linked sites have been dismantled so far. With both sides trading fire, the situation on the Lebanon front is emerging as the biggest threat to ongoing diplomatic efforts.

With no clarity yet over a potential middle ground, all eyes are on the high-stakes U.S-Iran talks likely to commence on Saturday. While U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned Iran not to 'play', Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf issued two pre-conditions for commencing negotiations. Pakistan's role is also under the scanner as it is hosting a high-ranking U.S. official like JD Vance after a gap of 15 years.

Israel signals willingness for talks with Lebanon even as hezbollah targets face continued airstrikes across the country. With hundreds reported dead and infrastructure damaged, the humanitarian crisis deepens while diplomacy struggles to take hold.

The NASA Artemis II crew is entering the most critical phase of its mission as astronauts prepare for the final leg of their journey around the Moon and back to Earth. Mission controllers are closely monitoring spacecraft systems, trajectory adjustments, and life-support conditions as the spacecraft approaches re-entry operations.

Relations between Israel and Spain have been on a downward spiral since Madrid's recognition of the Palestinian state in May 2024 and its vocal criticism of the Gaza war. Both countries have withdrawn their ambassadors.

Donald Trump has again attacked NATO for not supporting the US in the Iran war, following a private meeting with its Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. In a post shared to Truth Social after the meeting, the US President said: "NATO WASN'T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON'T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN."

US negotiators intend to request the release of Americans detained in Iran as part of upcoming talks aimed at permanently ending the war, citing people briefed on the plans.

West Asia tensions trigger LPG shortage, forcing SAI Delhi canteen shut for 15 days; staff struggle, while athletes remain unaffected.

A crucial diplomatic face-off is unfolding as Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf leads Iran’s delegation and JD Vance heads the US team in high-stakes ceasefire talks. The negotiations come amid deep mistrust, with Ghalibaf accusing Washington of violations and Vance downplaying expectations. With disagreements over Lebanon and nuclear rights, the outcome could shape the future of the fragile truce.

Ahead of crucial talks with the United States, Tehran has taken a firm stance, demanding a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of its blocked assets before negotiations begin. With both sides far apart on key issues, including nuclear policy and regional conflicts, the upcoming discussions face serious uncertainty.

A crucial diplomatic face-off is unfolding as Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf leads Iran’s delegation and JD Vance heads the US team in high-stakes ceasefire talks. The negotiations come amid deep mistrust, with Ghalibaf accusing Washington of violations and Vance downplaying expectations. With disagreements over Lebanon and nuclear rights, the outcome could shape the future of the fragile truce.

Xi Jinping met a senior leader from Kuomintang in Beijing to discuss cross-strait relations and regional stability. The leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT) won election as KMT chairwoman in October and has signalled a swing towards even closer ties with Beijing than her predecessor ​Eric Chu, who did not visit China during his term as chairman that began in 2021.