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Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the government is taking all necessary steps to safeguard India’s energy security amid global disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Officials have stressed diversified energy sourcing, contingency planning, and strengthening strategic reserves to ensure stable fuel and electricity supplies for households, businesses, and industry.

The White House says an FBI alert warning of a possible Iranian drone attack targeting California was based on a single unverified tip and did not represent a credible threat.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was seen firing handguns during a visit to a munitions factory, according to state media reports. Photographs released by state outlets showed Kim testing pistols at the facility as part of an inspection of weapons production. Kim was accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju-ae, who has increasingly appeared alongside him at military and defence events. The visit reportedly focused on evaluating weapons manufacturing and testing small arms produced at the factory. The appearance of Ju-ae during the inspection has once again drawn attention to her growing public role in North Korea’s leadership circle.

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Democratic lawmakers in the United States are raising questions after reports suggested a U.S. strike may have hit a school in Minab, Iran. According to sources familiar with an internal investigation, outdated intelligence may have contributed to the targeting decision.

Reports say Iranian strikes have targeted key U.S. radar installations across the Middle East, potentially damaging systems used for surveillance and missile detection. According to the reports, around 10 U.S. radar systems were destroyed or hit during the attacks. Radar installations are considered the “eyes” of the U.S. military, playing a crucial role in detecting incoming missiles, aircraft and drones. The reported strikes come amid escalating hostilities involving Iran, the United States and Israel across the region. The full extent of the damage to U.S. radar infrastructure has not been independently confirmed.

A U.S. military refuelling aircraft has crashed in western Iraq during ongoing operations in the region, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Officials said the incident involved two aircraft during a mid-air event, with one refuelling jet going down while the second aircraft managed to land safely. The crash occurred in friendly airspace over western Iraq. CENTCOM said rescue operations were launched after the aircraft went down. The U.S. military added that the loss of the aircraft was not the result of hostile or friendly fire, suggesting the incident appears to have been an accident.

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An Indian sailor has been killed after an attack on the oil tanker MKD Vyom in the Gulf, as tensions continue to escalate across key shipping routes in the region. The vessel was reportedly struck by a naval drone, triggering an explosion and fire in the ship’s engine room. The attack occurred near Oman amid a surge in strikes on commercial shipping linked to the ongoing regional conflict. Authorities say the crew was forced to respond to the fire and damage following the blast. Across multiple incidents in the Gulf tied to the conflict, reports indicate that at least three Indian seafarers have been killed in attacks on merchant vessels operating in the region. The incidents have raised serious concerns about the safety of commercial shipping passing through the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

The disruption of shipping and energy supplies linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis is beginning to impact several industries in India, including glass manufacturing. The sector relies heavily on continuous fuel supply because glass furnaces must remain operational around the clock. Industry executives say furnace operations cannot simply be stopped, as shutting them down risks major technical damage and significant financial losses. Glass plants require constant heat to maintain production, making them especially vulnerable to fuel shortages and supply disruptions. The crisis around the Strait of Hormuz has already triggered wider economic ripple effects across India, with industries facing rising energy costs and supply pressures as shipping traffic through the key energy corridor declines.

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The Israeli military says its air force carried out strikes on a site linked to Iran’s nuclear programme at the Parchin military complex near Tehran. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the target was a facility used for advanced explosives testing tied to nuclear weapons development.

Israel’s military says Iran and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah carried out coordinated strikes against Israel in a major escalation of the conflict. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the attacks involved missiles, rockets and drones launched from multiple fronts. Israeli officials say Hezbollah fired large barrages of rockets into northern Israel while Iran launched additional missiles as part of what Israeli media described as an “integrated operation.” The attacks triggered air raid sirens across parts of Israel, with the country’s air defence systems intercepting many incoming projectiles. Israel has responded with strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon as tensions continue to escalate across the region.

Gulf countries are increasingly bearing the impact of Iran’s retaliatory attacks as the conflict with the United States and Israel intensifies. Several Gulf states hosting U.S. military assets have been targeted with missiles and drones during Tehran’s response. Explosions and interceptions have been reported across parts of the region, including the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, after Iran launched strikes aimed at U.S. facilities and allied targets. Since the conflict began, Iran has launched large numbers of drones and ballistic missiles at Gulf locations. In the UAE alone, authorities say hundreds of drones and missiles have been intercepted during the attacks. The escalation has raised fears of a wider regional war, with Gulf governments warning that attacks on their territory threaten regional stability and energy infrastructure.

The war on Iran: Epic fury turns into epic miscalculation

Senior Iranian politician Ali Larijani says Iran will not back down until the United States is Sorry for what he called a “miscalculation.” Larijani’s remarks come amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, as military exchanges and political rhetoric continue to intensify across the region. He warned that Iran would maintain its stance and pressure until Washington acknowledges its actions and accepts responsibility for the situation.

Iran says more than 1,300 people have been killed since the start of U.S. and Israeli strikes on the country, according to statements made by Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations. Tehran also claims thousands of civilian sites have been hit during the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, a social media video posted by the White House titled “Justice the American Way” has drawn criticism from celebrities and commentators. The montage mixes real footage of U.S. strikes with clips from Hollywood films, television shows and video games. Actor Ben Stiller and others criticised the post, saying war should not be presented like entertainment and objecting to the use of their work without permission.

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