The Marco Rubio India visit combined cultural stops with high level talks on security, trade, and a forthcoming Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting, signalling deeper US-India cooperation.

Overview of the overnight Kyiv attack, including drone and missile totals, Oreshnik missiles, damaged districts, and casualty figures with official responses.

A budget loft hotel in Chengdu showcases modern amenities at ₹1100 per night, highlighting value for money and comparisons with Indian city stays for budget travellers.

Updates on US Iran talks to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with potential uranium stockpile concessions and diplomatic implications for global energy markets.

Quetta near Chaman Phatak sees heavy casualties after a blast on the Jaffer Express. The Baloch Liberation Army claims a fidayee attack targeting military personnel on board.

Analysis of a developing Iran enriched uranium deal with the United States, including stockpile surrender, ceasefire extension, and Strait of Hormuz implications.

Trump weighs war versus a potential deal as regional mediators push for a memorandum to end the conflict and reopen Hormuz; nuclear questions remain central to the talks.

US and Iran narrow differences toward a multiparty framework, with regional diplomacy shaping the talks and the Strait of Hormuz and blockade affecting leverage.

China faces a major coal mine accident in Shanxi with rescue operations ongoing, an official investigation, and calls for accountability for those responsible.

Overview of Starship's upgraded test flight, key milestones, engine issue, heat shield data and NASA Artemis programme implications.

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband’s rare bone cancer. Aaron Lukas will serve as acting DNI.

US secretary of state Marco Rubio visits India to discuss energy security, boost supplies, and reinforce Quad cooperation amid higher fuel prices and supply concerns.

US Iran talks continue with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir mediating as Tehran visit is conditional on a final framework, amid ongoing nuclear dispute and diplomacy.

Ceasefire monitor Nickolay Mladenov urges the UN Security Council to press Hamas to disarm and says Israel must meet October ceasefire obligations in Gaza.

The US Department of Health and Human Services will use ChatGPT and other AI tools to review state audit reports, aiming to cut fraud risks and save money.

US federal authorities charge Raul Castro and five Cuban fighter pilots over the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue plane downing near Cuba, AP reports.

Senate Republicans look set to miss their deadline on a USD 70 billion immigration enforcement bill after disputes over White House security funds and a USD 1.8 trillion settlement plan.

US authorities dismantled an India based call centre network involved in tech support scams that harmed elderly victims, with executives and fraudsters convicted in multi jurisdiction probes.

India accuses Pakistan of genocidal violence in Afghanistan, citing UNAMA figures and the Kabul hospital strike, and urges accountability and civilian protection.

US Iran talks move toward a decisive phase while Trump flags limited military options and warns of possible action if diplomacy stalls, amid regional tensions and Netanyahu dynamics.

During the Rome stop, Narendra Modi gifts Parle Melody toffees to Giorgia Meloni, fueling online #Melodi discussions while India and Italy advance trade, defence, and connectivity talks.

A Norwegian cartoon depicting Narendra Modi as a snake charmer sparked racism accusations and a debate over press access during the Norway visit, prompting global reactions.

Iran warns of new tools and methods if a fresh strike occurs, asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, and emphasises readiness amid West Asia tensions.

India Italy cooperation strengthens trade, investment, defence and energy ties during Modi's Rome visit, with IMEC focus and FAO engagement to boost global food security.

US President Donald Trump signals potential strikes on Iran, impacting Gulf security and oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz; markets respond with higher Brent prices.