Pakistan and Kuwait have begun early discussions on a significantly expanded defence partnership, a move shaped by the rapidly shifting security landscape in the Gulf as US–Iran tensions intensify. According to officials familiar with the talks, the proposed arrangement could extend beyond defence cooperation to include energy collaboration and new investments, though no final decision
India’s space journey entered a transformative new phase on 18 July, when Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram‑1 became the first privately developed Indian rocket to achieve orbital flight. The successful launch from Sriharikota marks India’s entry into the exclusive global club of nations with private orbital‑launch capability — a group previously limited to the US and China.
The confrontation between the United States and Iran has entered its most volatile stage yet, with both sides now striking critical civilian and strategic infrastructure rather than limiting operations to traditional military targets. This shift marks a dangerous escalation that threatens Gulf stability, global energy supplies, and the broader West Asian region. After seven consecutive
China has issued a strong advisory to its citizens in Bangladesh, warning them against engaging with illegal matchmaking networks amid a surge in cross‑border marriage scams and human trafficking cases. The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka said that individuals using unlicensed brokers or “buy‑a‑bride” schemes risk facing severe Bangladeshi penalties, including life imprisonment and even the
India is preparing for a major shift in its currency system as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) moves ahead with plans to introduce polymer (plastic) banknotes into circulation. The initiative, discussed in the RBI’s recent board meetings in Patna and Mumbai, aims to address rising printing costs and improve the lifespan of currency notes.
Hostilities between Iran and the United States escalated sharply on Wednesday as Tehran launched missile strikes on Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, targeting key infrastructure in US‑aligned Gulf nations. The attacks came hours after Washington expanded its bombing campaign inside Iran, hitting bridges, ports and energy facilities in what analysts describe as the most significant shift
Britain is set for a major political transition as Andy Burnham has officially been confirmed as the new UK Labour Party leader, positioning him to become the country’s next prime minister once the formal handover takes place at Buckingham Palace. Burnham’s elevation follows the announcement that Keir Starmer will step down on Monday and tender
Google has announced a major expansion of AI Mode, allowing users to connect directly with popular third‑party apps such as Canva, YouTube, and Instacart from within the conversational search experience. The update marks Google’s biggest push yet to transform AI Mode from a simple query‑answering tool into a task‑completion assistant capable of handling planning, shopping,
A dramatic political development unfolded on 15 July, when a self‑declared representative of Balochistan announced on social media that Pakistan’s largest province had “broken away” and formed the Republic of Balochistan. The declaration claims that Baloch defence and security forces have secured 85% of the territory, adopted a national flag, introduced a national anthem (Ma
Iran has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless the United States agrees to fully comply with a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed earlier between Presidents Donald Trump and Massoud Pezeshkian, and accepts Iran’s legal authority over the waterway. The announcement comes as hostilities enter their sixth day, with both sides escalating
