Analysts warn Gulf air defences may deplete as Iran continues missile and drone barrages, prompting strategy shifts and potential prioritisation of interceptors.

Official denials counter rumours of Netanyahu's death amid Middle East tensions, with analysis of deepfakes and social media misinformation.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met EU leaders in Brussels to review India-EU agreements, including the free trade deal and security partnership, and global issues.

Pope Leo XIV will accept Philadelphia’s Liberty Medal by remote broadcast from Rome on 3 July, then spend 4 July on Lampedusa focused on migrants.

Netanyahu death rumours surface amid Iran-US strikes; new outdoor video prompts verification and discussion on deepfake claims and combatting misinformation.

Conan O'Brien's Oscars monologue links Trump to Epstein, sparking audience reaction at the Dolby Theatre and online discussion about past associations and responses.

Cuban activist Yoani Sanchez says a plainclothes officer stopped her leaving her Havana home, amid protests in Moron over blackouts and food shortages.

Airline and cargo CEOs urge Congress to restore DHS funding and ensure pay for TSA officers and air traffic controllers during the partial shutdown.

Iranians crossed into Iraqi Kurdistan as the Haji Omeran border reopened, seeking cheaper groceries, internet access, work, and contact with relatives.

Official denials confirm Netanyahu is alive amid social media rumours; fact checks by Grok and reputable outlets debunk claims and highlight reliable sources.

North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile eastward, drawing regional responses from Japan, South Korea and the United States amid ongoing diplomatic engagement.

Strait of Hormuz clears two Indian-flag LPG carriers as India-Iran diplomacy advances, supporting energy security and uninterrupted gas supplies amid regional tensions.

The US offers a $10 million reward through Rewards for Justice for information on senior IRGC leaders around the Supreme Leader, aiming to disrupt overseas operations and proxy warfare networks.

The White House weighs a temporary Jones Act waiver to improve fuel supply and ease prices, alongside a strategic reserve release, with potential global market effects.

Two Indian-origin brothers in Pennsylvania were found guilty of a multi-state racketeering conspiracy including visa fraud, healthcare fraud, money laundering and tax offences, with sentencing due in July 2026.

An analysis of how the Strait of Hormuz shapes Gulf supply chains, potential disruption risks, and the role of air cargo and alternative routes in maintaining essential imports.

India and Iran are engaging in energy security talks amid concerns over Strait of Hormuz shipping, with consular support for Indians and safety planning.

Donald Trump visits Ohio and Kentucky to promote lower drug prices, address Iran war economic effects, and back a primary challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie.

IEA launches the largest emergency oil stock release to ease price swings after Hormuz disruption, reinforcing energy security for member states and global markets.

Analysis of US Iran tensions as Trump claims military objectives largely met, Israel's role in ongoing operations, and threats around the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran warns that banks and technology infrastructure linked to the United States and Israel may be targeted as fighting widens across West Asia, affecting regional economic stability.

Analysis of Iran's 2026 internet shutdowns, their duration, and effects on daily life, business, and information flow amid regional tensions and state controls.

Pakistan faces a fuel crisis as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push up energy costs. Government plans emergency conservation, remote work, and new import routes.

The IMF warns sustained oil price rises may lift global inflation, challenging policy makers to balance growth and price stability amid Middle East tensions.

An explosion at the US embassy in Oslo prompted a police investigation, with a lone suspect eyed and heightened security around the mission ongoing.