HamasHamas has appointed Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, succeeding Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in Gaza in October 2024. Analysts say the appointment signals Hamas's continued commitment to armed resistance and closer ties with Iran, while ceasefire and disarmament negotiations remain deadlocked.
The United States launched fresh airstrikes on multiple Iranian ports and cities on Tuesday, prompting Iran to retaliate by targeting U.S. military and economic interests in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. The renewed exchanges have raised fears of a broader regional conflict as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East.
Ukraine launched more than 400 attack drones in a major strike on Moscow, Russian officials said, just hours after Russia carried out large-scale missile and drone attacks on Kyiv. The escalation comes as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks to contain a domestic political crisis following controversial cabinet changes.
A Russian cruise missile strike on a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship in the Black Sea has killed 10 people, including nine crew members and a ship management official, according to Ukrainian authorities. The vessel was carrying agricultural goods and had a crew of Indian and Syrian nationals.
The United States launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on Iran after another American soldier was killed, while Tehran retaliated by targeting U.S. military sites in Kuwait and threatening Bahrain. The latest escalation has heightened fears that Washington and Tehran are moving closer to a full-scale regional war.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement has announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in the region amid ongoing disputes over access to Houthi-controlled territory.
KPakistan’s security forces responded after alleged Afghan Taliban firing targeted border positions in Kurram district. Heavy weapons, mortars, and automatic firearms were reportedly used during the exchange, with no official confirmation of casualties so far.
Overnight firing was reported along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri, with the Indian Army alleging unprovoked small arms and mortar fire from across the border. Residents said the exchange lasted about 90 minutes, prompting a large-scale search operation. Pakistan has not commented on the incident, which is being described as the first major ceasefire violation since the 2025 India-Pakistan clashes.
IThe IAEA is reviewing reports of a strike on Iran's under-construction Darkhovin nuclear power plant, saying the site contained no nuclear material and poses no radiological risk. Iran confirmed the attack, blamed the United States, and condemned it as a violation of international law.
