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.

Coverage of the Modi Oslo incident, Helle Lyng's questions, Rahul Gandhi's response, a Norway embassy briefing, and India's MEA defence of democracy and media rights.

An Indian diplomat defends India's civil and political rights during a Norway press freedom discussion, highlighting constitutional safeguards and democratic practice.

San Diego police and the FBI are investigating a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego as a possible hate crime. Three adults died, two teenagers killed themselves, and authorities confirm all children were safe.

Congo reports Bundibugyo Ebola cases, including an American doctor, as deaths pass 100. WHO declares an emergency amid delays and wider spread.

India maintains steady imports of Russian crude, citing affordability and supply reliability amid sanctions uncertainty, with diversified routes and long-term contracts ensuring security.

Explore the Bandar Abbas Vishnu Temple in Iran, its Indo Iranian architectural blend, history of Hindu traders, and the cultural ties linking India and Iran.

Oil prices rise on renewed Gulf tensions, with Brent above 111 USD and WTI near 108 USD, as regional instability and Hormuz disruptions weigh on markets.

Update on the Liuzhou earthquake in Guangxi with details on casualties, evacuations, and ongoing search and rescue efforts, plus infrastructure status and response level.

Analysis of stalled US Iran talks, demands over uranium stockpiles, sanctions relief, and regional stability following a ceasefire mediated by Pakistan.