Lead
Trump Again Boasts Stopping India‑Pakistan Conflict
US President Donald Trump asserted on 25 June in The Hague that he had prevented a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan through a series of phone calls, warning both governments that any resumption of hostilities would derail lucrative US trade deals. He described the situation as “the most...
Missile Strike on Israel Despite Ceasefire Accord
Three residents of Be’er Sheva were killed when an Iranian missile struck a residential building early Tuesday, even as a US-brokered ceasefire was announced by President Donald Trump. The attack shattered fragile hopes of ending the 12-day cross-border fire exchange that has exacted a heavy toll on both Iran...
Trilateral Clash Transforms West Asia’s Strategic Landscape
A direct military confrontation involving Iran, Israel and the United States has unequivocally escalated, signalling a pivotal shift in West Asia’s long-enduring shadow war. Precision airstrikes by Israel, followed by coordinated U.S. raids on key nuclear and military targets in Iran—including facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan—have reshaped the...
US Forces Strike Iran’s Underground Nuclear Sites
U.S. military aircraft and naval assets struck three of Iran’s principal nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan—just after midnight local time on 22 June 2025, deploying bunker-busting munitions and cruise missiles. President Donald Trump described the operation as a “spectacular military success,” claiming that the sites had been “completely and...
Tharoor Embarks on New Diplomatic Push for India Abroad
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has departed on a fortnight‑long diplomatic mission to Moscow, marking a second phase of parliamentary outreach that includes visits to the UK and potentially Greece. The initiative follows his leadership of a multi‑nation delegation intended to articulate India’s position following the April 22 Pahalgam terror...
Cluster Missile Launch Signposts Deadlier Phase in Israel–Iran War
Israeli military confirms Iran has deployed a missile carrying cluster submunitions over central Israel in a deliberate attempt to inflict civilian harm. The launch, which occurred mid‑air at about 7 km altitude, released around 20 smaller bomblets across a radius of approximately 8 km over populated areas, officials said. The incident...
Diplomacy Amidst Bombardment Draws US, Iran Closer
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi have engaged in several direct phone discussions since Israel escalated air strikes against Iranian targets beginning 13 June, according to three diplomats. Intended to reduce regional tensions, these calls represent the most sustained direct communication between Washington and...
White House Hosts Pak Army Chief Amid South Asia, Middle East Crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir to the White House on Wednesday, holding a closed-door lunch that spotlighted Washington’s deepening engagement in South Asia and unfolding tensions in the Middle East. Trump praised Munir’s role in averting a potentially catastrophic clash between India and...
Modi Denies US Role in Ceasefire During Trump Call
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump for 35 minutes on 18 June, emphasising that the ceasefire between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor was negotiated directly between the two nations. Modi explicitly rejected Washington’s assertion of brokering the ceasefire, stating no mediation, no trade discussions and...
US Embassy in Tel Aviv Damaged in Iran’s Missile Barrage
Tel Aviv suffered a significant blow on June 16 when Iran launched a large-scale missile and drone attack that shook central Israel, shattered windows at the US Embassy branch, and injured numerous civilians. With no American casualties, the incident marks the first direct impact on a US diplomatic facility...
Escalation in Israel–Iran Conflict Sparks Diplomatic Overtures Through Gulf Mediators
Iran has formally sought intervention by Oman and Qatar to convey to the United States that Tehran is open to negotiations—linking any ceasefire to renewed nuclear diplomacy. According to Israeli and regional officials, Saudi Arabia is also engaging discreetly to support a de-escalation initiative. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi,...
Pakistani Nuclear Threat Amplifies Iran–Israel Tensions
A senior officer from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has asserted that Pakistan would launch a nuclear strike on Israel if Tel Aviv employs a nuclear weapon against Tehran—claims swiftly rejected by Islamabad. General Mohsen Rezae, a member of Iran’s National Security Council, made the declaration during a televised...
Tehran and Tel Aviv Trade Blows in Full‑Scale Strike and Counterstrike
Israel has launched a multi-pronged attack on Iran’s energy and defence infrastructure, including the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Tehran and sites tied to its nuclear weapons programme. The operation, named “Rising Lion”, unleashed some 200 fighter jets striking over 100 strategic targets—among them Natanz uranium enrichment facilities, key missile...
Iran’s ‘Full‑Force’ Retaliation Warning Stokes World War Fears
Iran has announced it will respond with “full‑force” against Israel after unprecedented Israeli airstrikes struck over 100 Iranian nuclear, ballistic missile, air defence and military leadership targets on 12–13 June 2025. The assault resulted in notable Iranian military and scientific casualties, prompting Iran to launch a sophisticated counter‑offensive. Analysts...
Strikes in Tehran: Israel’s “Rising Lion” Operation Unleashed
Tehran was rocked by a wave of explosions as the Israeli Air Force executed a series of airstrikes across Iran on 13 June 2025, marking the most intense operation since the 1980s Iran–Iraq War. Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz declared a national “special situation” and ordered schools closed in anticipation...
Maheshtala Temple Dispute Sparks Deadly Street Clashes
A violent confrontation erupted in Maheshtala, South 24 Parganas, following allegations that a Shiva temple and its surrounding land had been encroached upon. The incident began when local Hindus reportedly objected to the installation of fruit stalls on land belonging to a temple’s pond and Tulsi Manch. This confrontation escalated, culminating...
Modi Meets Returning Terror Diplomacy Teams
Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened seven multi-party delegations at his residence on 10 June, commending their missions across more than 30 countries to champion India’s anti-terror stance. He asserted that including opposition leaders sends a powerful message of national unity to the world and urged continued global outreach. Led...
Pak Politician Acknowledges Terror Legacy
Sky News journalist Yalda Hakim cornered Pakistan People’s Party Senator Sherry Rehman over the country’s historical ties to terrorist organisations during an intense interview. Pakistan’s departure from the Financial Action Task Force grey list provided the backdrop for probing questions about lingering suspicions of state involvement with extremist groups. Hakim pressed...
