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Russia has issued a stark warning over the future of Israel as the West Asia conflict continues to escalate, with a senior Russian military commander claiming that Israel could ultimately cease to exist as a state if the war continues to intensify. Lieutenant General Apti Alaudinov, deputy chief of Russia's Main Military-Political Directorate, reportedly made the remarks while speaking to Russian state-owned news agency TASS. He accused Israel of attempting to draw the United States and wider NATO deeper into the conflict and warned that Israel could be overestimating its strength. The comments come amid growing reports of closer military cooperation between Russia and Iran as Tehran faces confrontation with the United States and Israel.

More than 50 coordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand, injuring two people and targeting government offices, shops and telecom towers

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Welcome to Beyond World with Rhythm Sharma. Here are the latest international, national and regional headlines. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged that Iranian citizens are facing numerous problems as the United States imposes a new wave of sanctions aimed at further isolating Iran's economy. Tensions remain high around the Israel-Gaza conflict as deadly air strikes in Gaza raise fresh questions over whether US diplomatic efforts can advance a proposed long-term ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomes Nordic and Baltic leaders in Kyiv as the country marks National Flag Day. India-China relations are also in focus, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval scheduled to visit China for a meeting of the Special Representatives on the boundary issue with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. In Indian politics, BJP president Nitin Nabin holds an intensive meeting with party office-bearers to discuss organisational matters and strategy ahead of high-stakes assembly elections expected in seven states next year. Delhi has stepped up health vigilance amid a rise in swine flu cases, with the city's health minister issuing directives to hospitals and officials. In Belgium, around 700 people gathered near Bernes-sur-Oise following a call by organisations focused on bird protection and environmental concerns. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is facing challenges in exporting oil through the Red Sea as Houthi threats disrupt shipping. Riyadh has shifted some crude exports north via Yanbu, while Egypt is using alternative routes to bypass the disruption and maintain oil exports. Watch the full bulletin for the latest developments in global politics, West Asia, India-China relations, Indian politics, health alerts, environmental protests and the international energy market.

At least 13 people have been killed after Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight, as the conflict enters another dangerous phase. Russian strikes reportedly killed seven people in Ukraine, while four people were killed in Russia and two others were killed in Crimea. In Ukraine, a Russian drone struck a railway station in Odesa. Footage showed workers clearing broken glass and debris from the station. Railway officials said there were no fatalities and train services were not disrupted. A separate Russian drone strike hit a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, reportedly killing 16 people and injuring at least 130. Authorities said several people remained missing as rescuers searched through the rubble.

Four members of a family have been found dead inside a locked house in the Rangpur area of Bangladesh, leaving the local community shocked and prompting a police investigation. The deceased include a 65-year-old retired school teacher, his wife, their 25-year-old daughter and their 12-year-old son. Police reportedly broke open the lock after neighbours alerted authorities about a foul smell coming from the house. The retired teacher was found dead on the roof, while his wife and daughter were discovered on the staircase leading to the roof. Their 12-year-old son was found under a bed. Locals said the house had remained locked for several days and that the family had not been seen since Thursday. Police reportedly found household items and furniture scattered throughout the home. An investigation has now been launched to determine what happened to the family.

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran as Islamabad continues mediation efforts between Iran and the US amid tensions over negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran's missile campaign is putting growing pressure on US military operations across West Asia, while Washington weighs its next move and President Donald Trump turns increasingly toward economic pressure and sanctions. The USS Abraham Lincoln has become a central focus of the conflict, with questions emerging over resupply, deployment pressures and the ability of US forces to sustain extended operations in the region. The conflict has also placed major pressure on American logistics infrastructure. Following attacks on key regional facilities, US forces have reportedly had to rely on alternative supply routes, including facilities farther from the Gulf. Iranian missile attacks have forced US commanders to protect military bases, naval vessels and logistics hubs across the region, while American warships continue moving through strategically important waters.

The statement by Zelensky came after former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, called for a mechanism to hold wartime elections arguing that Ukraine faced a crisis of governance since Russia's invasion in 2022.

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Scientists have uncovered a 100-million-year-old shark graveyard in Egypt’s desert, with teeth from seven species revealing a once-thriving marine ecosystem along northern Africa.

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Delhi Police deny permission for planned protests against UGC regulations and the caste reservation system, imposing prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS to prevent public assemblies.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, stated that the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme will provide a significant impetus to the development of Indian-owned mobile brands, intellectual property and design.

Pakistan and Malaysia are set to deepen bilateral security cooperation following high-level talks in Islamabad, with both countries agreeing to strengthen intelligence sharing and joint efforts against terrorism, drug trafficking and human smuggling. The agreement was reached during discussions between Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Malaysia's Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, followed by delegation-level talks. The two sides agreed to expand police training and explore greater cooperation between their coast guard services. Economic relations were also discussed, including trade, investment, food security, market access and stronger connections between business communities. The talks also covered tourism and employment, with Pakistan seeking a higher work quota in Malaysia. Both sides discussed easier visa arrangements to promote travel and people-to-people contacts.

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