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Dutch Diplomat Caught Smuggling Starlink Satellite Phones Into Iran, Russian Media Reports

Russian media, citing Iranian sources, report that a Dutch diplomat was detained at Tehran airport after allegedly attempting to bring Starlink satellite communication equipment into the country.

Indian Air Force grounds Tejas fleet after recent incidents

Indian Air Force halts operations of 35 Tejas fighter jets for technical inspections following a series of reported incidents.

Iran Signs $600 Million Deal With Russia for Verba Air Defence Systems

Iran has reportedly agreed to purchase 500 Verba launch units and 2,500 missiles from Russia in a $600 million deal aimed at strengthening its air defence network, according to the Financial Times.

US weighs leadership-level strikes as tensions with Iran escalate

Reports indicate Washington is considering direct strikes on senior Iranian leadership amid rising military deployments and regional tensions.

Saudi Arabia seeks US clarification over envoy remarks on Israeli territorial claim

Riyadh protests comments attributed to the US ambassador in Israel and says statements contradict international law and threaten regional stability.

US Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs, rules emergency law cannot justify duties

The US Supreme Court struck down former president Donald Trump’s global tariff measures, ruling the emergency powers law does not authorize the imposition of trade duties.

UK refuses US request to use bases for potential action against Iran

London declines permission for American forces to use British military facilities, citing legal concerns over any possible strike on Iran.

UAE dismisses online rumors about President Mohamed bin Zayed’s death

Authorities reject false social media claims regarding the death of the UAE president, confirming no official statement supports the reports.

Bangladesh interim leader Muhammad Yunus resigns ahead of new government formation

Muhammad Yunus steps down from interim leadership as Bangladesh moves toward installation of a newly elected government in Dhaka.

BNP leader Tarique Rahman meets Jamaat chief after election victory in Dhaka

BNP chief Tarique Rahman visited Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman at his residence following parliamentary election results in Bangladesh.

Trump open to meeting Iran’s leader as part of potential deal, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump is willing to engage Iran diplomatically and could meet Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei if requested.

Bangladesh election: BNP secures two-thirds majority in parliament

Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its allies win majority seats in parliamentary vote as preliminary results continue to arrive.