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US launches Task Force Iron Gate to disrupt Iran's land supply routes

US launches Task Force Iron Gate to disrupt Iran's land supply routes

Task Force Iron Gate, a 20-member US team, will target weapons and sanctioned materials crossing Iran's land borders as Tehran rejects the blockade.

Asia
Christians protest attacks on churches in India's West Bengal

Christians protest attacks on churches in India's West Bengal

Hundreds of Christians protest attacks on churches in West Bengal, demanding action over 48 reported incidents since May. Police filed FIRs in only 15 cases

Europe
PM Shehbaz offers condolences after deadly Spain train collision

PM Shehbaz offers condolences after deadly Spain train collision

Shehbaz Sharif offered condolences to Spain after the Spain train collision in Toledo killed at least 64 people, and the death toll could still rise.

Middle East
Middle East on high alert after strikes hit Iran's Qeshm Island

Middle East on high alert after strikes hit Iran's Qeshm Island

Iran launches retaliatory surface-to-air missile over the Strait of Hormuz, and intense combat air patrols along the Iran-Iraq border, prompting Washington to warn American diplomats and citizens across the region to brace for rapid escalation

North America
Qatar affirms US-Iran mediation active as negotiators race to avert post-midterm military escalation

Qatar affirms US-Iran mediation active as negotiators race to avert post-midterm military escalation

Qatari authorities confirm that diplomatic mediation between Washington and Tehran remains actively underway, as envoys work to broker phased de-escalation framework to resolve maritime friction and avert renewed U.S. military strikes