The Day So Far
Houthi Missile Strike Kills at Least 53 Yemeni Soldiers in Shabwa
Houthi ballistic missiles struck a military training camp in Yemen's Shabwa province, killing at least 53 soldiers and wounding more than 200. The reported death toll later rose to 58, while the Yemeni government promised a response to one of the deadliest attacks in the renewed conflict.
US Orders DeepSeek Removed From Federal Civilian IT Systems
Washington has ordered DeepSeek removed from civilian federal government systems and barred future purchases of its technology. The restriction also covers third-party applications built using DeepSeek models, raising questions about AI supply-chain security and sensitive government data.
Rubio's India Visit Tests Washington's New Approach to Russian Oil
Marco Rubio arrives in India as Washington and New Delhi move closer to a trade agreement. Trump's decision to waive new tariffs on Russian oil buyers has eased a major source of tension, but questions remain over India's energy purchases and future US trade restrictions.
US Defence Chief Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel Amid Iran Tensions
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed an unannounced Middle East visit, while reports place him in talks with Benjamin Netanyahu at an Israeli airbase. The trip comes amid renewed warnings towards Iran and heightened military coordination between Washington and Israel.
Jio IPO Draws ₹2.5 Lakh Crore in Institutional Bids
Jio Platforms has reportedly attracted ₹2.5 lakh crore in institutional bids for its ₹8,110 crore anchor allocation, ahead of India's largest IPO. Global funds and domestic institutions are seeking exposure to Reliance's telecom and digital services business.
China Seeks Deeper Intelligence Cooperation With Tajikistan
Beijing has called for expanded intelligence sharing with Tajikistan, linking closer security cooperation to terrorism risks, Afghanistan and the protection of Chinese personnel and investments.
Rubio Challenges Zelenskyy's Account of US Intelligence Disruption
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Volodymyr Zelenskyy's claim that American intelligence sharing was briefly interrupted. The conflicting accounts have raised fresh questions about US support for Ukraine as relations between Trump and Zelenskyy deteriorate.
Amazon Indigenous Leaders Take Environmental Crime Demands to UN
Indigenous leaders from four Amazonian countries are pressing governments to include land rights, community protection and Indigenous consent in a proposed UN protocol addressing environmental crime.
Oil Prices Retreat as Trump Waives New Sanctions on Russia
Brent crude retreated below $109 after President Trump suspended new sanctions and punitive tariffs targeting Russia. The waiver eases pressure on global oil supplies and reduces immediate tariff risks for major buyers, including India, while Middle East shipping disruptions continue.
Samsung Reportedly Turns to Rival TSMC for Nvidia’s Next-Generation Memory
Samsung reportedly plans to use rival TSMC's 3-nanometre technology to manufacture base dies for Nvidia's next-generation AI memory. The arrangement highlights Nvidia's growing influence over chip manufacturing and the increasingly complex design of high-bandwidth memory.
Albania's Protests Enter Sixth Day as Rama Refuses to Resign
Albania's student-led protests have entered a sixth day, with violent clashes, arrests and mounting demands for Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. Rama refuses to step down, warning that continued unrest could jeopardise the country's progress towards European Union membership.
Iran Appoints Missile Industry Veteran Mehrdad Akhlaqi as Defence Minister
Iran's parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi as defence minister with 237 votes. The veteran aerospace and missile industry official takes charge of military production and procurement following months of conflict and the death of his predecessor.