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A security scare unfolded at a shopping mall in Tokyo, Japan, after a man reportedly sprayed a mysterious substance inside the premises. The incident triggered panic among visitors and prompted a swift response from mall security and local authorities. Investigations are underway to determine the nature of the substance and the motive behind the act, as officials continue to assess the situation and ensure public safety.

Amid speculation that an agreement between U.S. and Iran is imminent, Tehran warned that its finger is on the trigger. Similarly, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran of an escalation yet again if it doesn't agree for a deal. Amid this, an Iranian delegation arrived in Qatar for talks as part of the diplomatic process to end the war.

The United States is reportedly pushing for broader regional alignment through the Abraham Accords framework, with suggestions that Pakistan could be encouraged to join future agreements. However, questions remain over whether Pakistan’s military leadership, including General Asim Munir, would agree to such a move given current geopolitical realities and domestic considerations.

#Gravitas From modifying deadly pathogens to spreading them in crowded public spaces, scientists warn that some AI chatbots are capable of guiding users through the steps of carrying out a biological attack, risking the lives of millions across the globe.

As per reports, many tech firms are incurring a huge cost on AI infrastructure. This challenges the growing belief that layoffs combined with AI adoption automatically improves profitability. This comes even as top companies such as Oracle, Amazon and Meta have announced massive layoffs in 2026.

#Gravitas A new global study has found that nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide were living with mental disorders in 2023. That marks a 95.5% increase since 1990. Researchers found the sharpest rise in anxiety and depression, which also emerged as the most common mental health conditions globally.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will intensify military operations in Lebanon to “crush” Hezbollah after alleged drone attacks on Israeli forces

Ajith Kumar, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Shekhar Kapur are some of the notable names from the entertainment industry who received the Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu on Monday evening in New Delhi. Meanwhile singers Arijit Singh, Jaspinder Narula and actress Mamata Shankar received the Padma Shri for their contribution in the field of arts.

The agency said the updated approach reaffirms its interpretation of immigration laws and allows certain applicants in the national interest to continue their Green Card process while staying in the US.

The deadly Quetta railway station bomb attack has pushed the death toll to 47, exposing the catastrophic failure of the Pakistani military apparatus. While General Asim Munir downplayed the protests as a minor threat, coordinated strikes by Balochistan Liberation Army are tearing the region apart. Watch how systemic deprivation and controversial CPEC projects have pushed Balochistan into total revolt.

Algorithmic systems now account for over half of India’s equity market trades, and 97% of foreign investors’ profits in futures and options. SEBI wants every broker, fund, and market institution to prove they can explain and audit every decision these machines make. Most are not ready.

Christopher Olah, co-founder of Anthropic, has warned that artificial intelligence could replace human labour on a large scale if its development is not carefully managed.

Israel's President Isaac Herzog delivered an unusually harsh indictment of the rising violence in West Bank. He opined that these acts defile and violate every basic moral, legal and Jewish norm. As per UN, West Bank has recorded an average of 6 settler attacks per day since the beginning of 2026.

Representatives of IDF personnel stationed in southern Lebanon contacted fishermen on the Sea of ​​Galilee over the past week, asking to purchase or receive donations of fishing nets to bolster defenses against the threat of Hezbollah drone attacks.

At least 24 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack that targeted a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The blast caused multiple train coaches to derail and catch fire, leaving dozens injured and several in critical condition. Emergency teams rushed to the site as authorities launched an investigation into the deadly attack.

Fuel prices across India have surged sharply, with petrol touching its highest level since 2022 after oil marketing companies announced the fourth price hike in just 10 days. The latest increase has pushed petrol up by nearly ₹7.5 per litre, adding fresh pressure on households and transport costs. The repeated hikes are raising concerns that inflationary stress could spread beyond fuel, impacting food prices, logistics, and everyday essentials across the country.

Donald Trump has lowered expectations of a quick breakthrough with Iran, saying US negotiators have been told “not to rush” into a deal. Trump insisted time remains on Washington’s side and confirmed the Hormuz blockade would continue until a final agreement is signed. The remarks come amid rising tensions over missile imagery, criticism from political opponents, and renewed Iranian claims that Tehran is not seeking nuclear weapons.

Iranian forces claim to have shot down a "hostile drone" near the strategic Strait of Hormuz using its newly integrated Arash-e Kamangir interceptor system.

The Iranian team’s participation in the Jun 11-Jul 19 tournament had been uncertain after the US and Israel carried out strikes on Iran in late February, escalating regional tensions and raising doubts over their involvement.