Reddit has announced new measures to curb automated accounts and bots on its platform. Suspected automated users will now be required to complete human verification, part of a wider effort to improve platform integrity and reduce spam. The changes aim to strengthen community trust and reduce malicious activity on Reddit.

Reddit Steps Up Fight Against Automation, Suspected Accounts Will Need Human Verification

Opposition MPs staged a protest outside the Parliament of India over reported LPG shortages affecting households across parts of India. Lawmakers accused the government of failing to ensure adequate supply of cooking gas and demanded urgent measures to address distribution delays and rising concerns among consumers.


India: Government Holds All-Party Meet on Iran War, Energy Concerns

Russia launched a fresh wave of strikes across Ukraine, hitting civilian areas and killing five people while injuring 21 others. The attacks come amid escalating hostilities, with Ukrainian authorities reporting widespread damage and ongoing efforts to protect civilians. The international community condemns the strikes and calls for urgent conflict resolution.

Russia Strikes Ukraine: 5 Killed, 21 Injured in Fresh Wave of Civilian Attacks

Iran has launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, striking central and northern regions as the conflict escalates despite claims of diplomatic efforts. The Israeli military reported intercepted barrages and resulting damage, while both sides continue heavy strikes. Pakistan and other nations have offered to host peace talks amid rising tensions.

Iran Fires Its Most Feared Missiles Again | Waves of Missile Attacks Target Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Iran have had “very good” conversations and that Tehran wants to make a deal - but insists any agreement must include Iran giving up its enriched uranium stockpile. Trump says eliminating that stockpile is essential to ending the conflict and preventing nuclear escalation.

US-Iran War: Trump Says Iran Wants Deal, But Must Give Up Enriched Uranium Stockpile

Qatar authorities said a helicopter crash that killed six people was caused by a technical malfunction, according to initial findings from the investigation. Officials confirmed that emergency teams responded immediately after the incident, while aviation authorities continue to examine the cause of the crash.


Qatar Helicopter Crash: Qatar Says Helicopter Crashed Due to Technical Malfunction 

Riyadh has ordered an Iranian diplomat and members of the diplomatic team to leave the country within 24 hours, signalling a sharp escalation in tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran amid the widening regional conflict. The move reflects growing diplomatic strain across West Asia as geopolitical rivalries intensify alongside the ongoing war dynamics in the region.


Riyadh Tells Iranian Diplomat, Team Members to Leave in 24 Hours

Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel in the latest escalation of the Israel-Iran war, with the Israel Defense Forces acknowledging that its air-defence systems are not fully impenetrable. Several impact sites were reported across southern Israel, triggering emergency responses and raising concerns over civilian safety. 


Iranian Missiles Hit Multiple Locations Across Israel, IDF Says Air-Defences Not Impenetrable 

Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran now has the capacity to launch missiles deep into Europe, raising alarm over the expanding reach of Tehran’s long-range strike capabilities amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war. The remarks came after reports of long-range missile launches toward distant strategic targets, with Israeli officials urging global leaders to recognise the broader security threat beyond West Asia.


Israel-Iran War | Netanyahu: Iran Has Capacity to Reach Deep into Europe

A massive 1,000‑km rain band stretching across South Asia has brought widespread rainfall to North India, ending weeks of dry conditions in several states. The weather system is also affecting neighbouring regions, with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to continue in the coming days.


North India Rain: 1,000-km Rain Band Sweeps South Asia, Brings Rain to North India

A shocking incident in Brazil saw a man steal a car with a two-month-old baby inside. Authorities launched an urgent search to locate the stolen vehicle and ensure the infant’s safety. The baby was later rescued unharmed, while the suspect was apprehended by the police. 


Brazilian Man Steals Car With Two-Months Old Baby Inside

Sri Lanka has denied a request from the United States to allow combat aircraft landing, highlighting its neutral stance amid rising geopolitical tensions. The move reflects Colombo’s careful balancing in a volatile region. What does this decision mean for global diplomacy and regional security? Watch for the full breakdown.

Sri Lanka Denies U.S. Request For Combat Aircraft Landing

Iran’s use of cluster‑warhead missiles in the ongoing Israel‑Iran war has posed a serious test to Israel’s air defence systems. Instead of a single warhead, these missiles open mid‑air and release multiple submunitions, spreading dozens of smaller explosives over a wide area -a tactic aimed at overwhelming point‑defence systems like the Iron Dome and long‑range interceptors.


Israel-Iran War: Iran's Cluster Strike Strategy Tests Israel’s Defences

The United States has launched a major military offensive to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, after Iran disrupted shipping routes during the ongoing war. US forces, including A-10 attack aircraft, Apache helicopters, and naval units, are targeting Iranian boats, drones, and missile positions to restore safe passage. 


US-Iran War: US Launches Offensive to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

One person was killed and another injured in a landslide near a hydro-power project, while over 230 people, including women and children, were evacuated after they were caught in heavy snowfall at the high-altitude Sinthan top in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, officials said on Monday.

J&K: Srinagar Ladakh Highway Shut Due To Dangerous Snow & Visibility

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has warned broadcasters that they could lose their licenses if they continue airing what officials call “hoaxes and news distortions” related to the ongoing Iran war coverage. Critics argue this threatens press freedom, raising concerns about government pressure on media reporting in wartime.

U.S. Govt Threatens Crackdown on News Media Over ‘Hoaxes’ About Iran War

The security situation along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border has deteriorated sharply, with increased militant activity, cross‑border attacks and clashes between armed groups. Authorities in both countries have raised alerts as civilians and security forces face growing risks. The escalation underscores fragile stability in the region and widening regional security concerns.

Afghan-Pak War: Security Situation Worsens Along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border

Delivery riders across Pakistan are facing major challenges as fuel prices continue to rise, significantly impacting their daily earnings and livelihoods. Petrol price surges are putting enormous strain on delivery workers who rely on motorcycles and scooters for income, making it difficult to sustain operations.

Pakistan Riders Struggle as Fuel Costs Soar | Delivery Workers in Crisis

A new Maariv poll reveals that Israel’s wartime political coalition has lost its early surge in public support, even as the Likud remains the largest party in voter preference. The results suggest that initial rally‑around‑the‑flag sentiment may be cooling, and domestic politics are once again in focus amid the ongoing conflict.

Israeli Coalition Loses Wartime Boost | Likud Still Largest in New Poll

Israel has continued its military strikes on Lebanon, resulting in devastating casualties and widespread destruction. According to the latest reports, over 826 people have been killed and more than 2,009 injured as a result of the escalating conflict.

 Israel Continues Strikes on Lebanon | Over 826 Killed &  2,009 Injured  

North Korea has launched 10 ballistic missiles toward Japan and South Korea, escalating tensions in East Asia amid ongoing joint military drills between the U.S. and South Korean forces. The missile launches demonstrate Pyongyang’s growing missile capabilities and serve as a warning against regional military activities.

North Korea Launches 10 Ballistic Missiles Near Japan & S Korea Amid Joint Drills

The Government of India has tightened rules governing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies amid disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran war and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. With global fuel supply chains under strain, authorities have taken several steps to ensure domestic LPG availability and prevent panic buying.


LPG Crisis: India Says Uninterrupted Transit of Commodities Remains Top Priority 

Despite ongoing military strikes and fires in war‑torn Tehran, the Iranian capital has recently recorded air quality readings that are cleaner than in heavily polluted Indian cities like New Delhi and Bengaluru, according to recent air quality data. Tehran’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was reported in the good range (around 33–42), while many Indian cities were in the unhealthy or poor category due to chronic pollution problems.


War Torn Tehran Records Cleaner Air Than Pollution Hit Delhi

Sri Lanka’s Navy has rescued and brought ashore more than 200 crew members from the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr after the ship reported engine problems near its waters. The sailors were transported to Colombo Port and later moved to the Welisara Naval Base for medical checks and processing. The vessel is expected to be escorted to Trincomalee as authorities manage the humanitarian situation.

India Confirms Docking Of Iris Lavan: Another Iranian Ship Near Sri Lanka Coast? 

Turkiye has deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defence systems to northern Cyprus as tensions escalate in the region following a drone strike linked to the widening Iran conflict. The Turkish defence ministry said the move is aimed at strengthening security for the Turkish Cypriot community amid rising regional threats.

Turkiye Deploys Six F-16s & Air Defence Systems To Cyprus After Iran’s Drone Attack

A new and dangerous strategy is emerging in the Iran war. Reports say Iran is deliberately targeting U.S. radar installations across the region. These radars help to detect incoming missiles and provide early warning to American forces. Analysts say disabling these radars could make U.S. bases far more vulnerable to future attacks. This comes in back of reports that Russia may be helping Iran identify targets critical American assets across middle east with satellite and surveillance data. If radar systems are blinded, the next phase of the conflict could become far more destructive.


Iran Systematically Destroys US Radar Network to Create Gaps in US Intelligence

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