Heavy rain triggers flooding in Gujarat;

The District Police said that no vehicle movement between Sanand and Viramgam, in either direction, was safe due to the water flow on the highway.

Trump threatens to use frozen Iranian funds to

US President Donald Trump has said frozen Iranian assets controlled by Washington could be used to compensate for damage to ships and cargo in the Strait of Hormuz.

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin

The 76-year-old steps down two years before the end of his term, with Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed to serve as acting president until a successor is elected.

Indian government seeks until Saturday to respond

Leaders of India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held talks with the central government in an effort to resolve the escalating crisis over examination paper leaks, but protesters have vowed to continue their nationwide demonstrations until their key demands are met.

Kuwait air defences confront new wave of drone

Kuwait’s military said its air defence systems were actively intercepting Iranian drones and missiles targeting the country, as a new wave of attacks raised fears of a wider escalation across the region.

Spain declares national emergency as wildfires

Spain has declared a national emergency in the Madrid region and the neighbouring province of Ávila as multiple out-of-control wildfires continue to spread, forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate their homes.

France bans social media for childen under 15:

Australia already implemented a blanket ban on social media for children under 16 years of age last year. Other countries include Spain and Denmark, which are mulling over the decision.

King Charles III opens Commonwealth Games 2026 in

Scotland is hosting the Commonwealth Games for the fourth time.

CJP vows to continue Jantar Mantar agitation

PM Modi says cases will be tried in fast-track courts, but those are just words; we don't trust them because the youth have been cheated many times before. The youth feel betrayed and are troubled.

Drone attack sparks fire at Kuwait border crossing

Firefighters have brought a blaze at Kuwait’s Abdali border crossing under control after the facility was targeted by drones earlier on Thursday, authorities said.

Trump says Saudi nuclear deal requires Abraham

US President Donald Trump has said that a proposed civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia will only receive approval if the Kingdom joins the Abraham Accords and normalises relations with Israel.

US strikes Iran for 12th night as regional

Iran has come under US attacks for a 12th consecutive night, with the latest strikes reportedly hitting civilian infrastructure, border facilities and military-linked areas, as neighbouring countries raised security alerts over missiles, drones and hostile aircraft.