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A court in Sri Lanka has ordered the handover of the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors. The ruling directs authorities to return the remains to Iran, as Colombo faces pressure from the United States over the repatriation of the crew. The decision comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with the handling of the sailors’ remains drawing international attention.

LPG prices in India have surged amid rising tensions and conflict in West Asia. The increase comes as global energy markets react to disruptions linked to the ongoing war in the region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens not to panic, saying the government is closely monitoring the situation and taking steps to manage the impact on domestic fuel supplies.

Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has criticised President Donald Trump over calls for regime change, warning that public approval for the war is at its lowest level since World War II. Bolton said support for the conflict among Americans has dropped sharply, raising concerns about the political and strategic implications of the ongoing war involving the United States and Iran.

At least eight people have been killed after an Israeli strike hit a building in Lebanon that was housing displaced families. The attack comes as Israel continues strikes across Lebanon amid escalating regional tensions linked to the wider conflict in West Asia. Authorities in Lebanon say the strike targeted a structure sheltering civilians who had been displaced by earlier fighting. Further details on casualties and damage are still emerging.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined Tehran’s conditions for ending the ongoing war, saying the conflict can only stop if Iran’s “legitimate rights” are recognised. In a statement shared after speaking with leaders of Russia and Pakistan, Pezeshkian said an end to the war would require recognition of Iran’s rights, payment of reparations, and firm international guarantees against future aggression.

Firing was reported during a wedding function in the Greater Kailash area of Jammu. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary were reportedly in attendance at the event when the incident occurred. Authorities are assessing the situation, and further details about injuries or the circumstances surrounding the firing have not been immediately confirmed.

Spain is introducing a new system called “HODIO” designed to monitor and measure hate speech across social media platforms. The initiative aims to track online content targeting vulnerable communities and improve the country’s response to digital hate and discrimination. Authorities say the system will analyse online conversations to identify patterns of hate speech and help policymakers better understand how such content spreads across digital platforms.

Fears of a cooking gas shortage are spreading across India as residents rush to stockpile LPG cylinders amid concerns of possible price hikes and supply disruptions. Long queues have been reported outside LPG distribution centers in several cities as households try to secure extra cylinders. Authorities have moved quickly to stabilise supplies. The government has directed refineries to prioritise the production of household LPG cylinders to ensure an uninterrupted supply for domestic consumers.

A list of offices and infrastructure tied to major US technology companies with Israeli links was published describing them as Iran’s new targets. The list includes Google, Microsoft, Palantir, IBM, Nvidia, and Oracle premises besides banks in several Gulf countries.

With Hormuz in its grip, Iran ships more oil even as war halts others

US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran could end soon, claiming there is “practically nothing left” for the United States to target after days of intense strikes. In a phone interview with Axios, Trump said the conflict could stop “any time I want it to end,” suggesting US and allied attacks have already inflicted major damage on Iranian military infrastructure. The remarks come amid ongoing US-Israel strikes across Iran and rising tensions in the region, including threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump indicated the campaign is ahead of schedule, military operations in the region are continuing.

The latest escalation between Iran and Israel is raising global concerns. But how are the current strikes different from the 12-day war in June 2025? During the 2025 Iran–Israel 12‑Day War, both sides exchanged intense attacks for nearly two weeks before tensions cooled. Now, analysts say the scale, targets, and regional involvement appear very different in the current phase of conflict. Military operations, geopolitical stakes, and the risk of a wider regional war have increased, with major powers closely watching developments across West Asia.

A Thai cargo vessel, Mayuree Naree, has reportedly been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz while sailing toward India. The incident occurred in one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes, where tensions have escalated amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Authorities are monitoring the situation as the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies and commercial shipping.

French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back on Donald Trump’s claims about the ongoing war in Iran. After a G7 video call, Macron said he had “no confirmation” that Iran was laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. He also clarified that while Iran’s military has suffered damage, it has not been reduced to zero, contradicting Trump’s statements that there is “practically nothing left” to target.

There’s intense debate over the endgame of the U.S.-Iran conflict under President Donald Trump, and it hasn’t been clearly defined even by the administration itself. Trump’s public statements have shifted over time - from degrading Iran’s missile and nuclear capabilities to asserting that Iran must unconditionally surrender and suggesting that the war’s end will be a joint decision with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu.

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In a remarkabkle turn of events, U.S. has sought Ukraine's assistance amid the West Asia war. Zelensky has agreed to supply interceptor drones to U.S. and its allies who have been reeling under attack of Iran's Shahed drones. Ukraine has a long experience of using interceptor drones to combat drones unleashed by Russia.

Israeli security authorities have uncovered a growing and alarming spy network involving Israeli citizens allegedly working for Iran — even betraying their own country’s security. Multiple arrests over recent months have highlighted the threat of internal betrayal and espionage, with suspects accused of contacting Iranian intelligence, photographing sensitive locations, and carrying out security‑related tasks under foreign direction.

Iran's reported hypersonic missile use introduces speed and manoeuvrability that challenge existing regional missile defence systems. The reaction and interception window shrinks to just a few seconds. Iran claims that Fattah-1 and Fattah-2 missiles can bypass advanced missile defence systems like the Iron Dome and Patriot.