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India’s conflict with Pakistan last year and wars in Ukraine and Iran have put drones at the centre of modern combat, with Indian firms now chasing a surge in domestic orders and demand from West Asia and Nato markets

Iran and the US remain deadlocked over ending their war, with escalating regional tensions and a shaky ceasefire. President Trump plans to press China to pressure Iran for concessions. Tehran demands sanctions relief before nuclear talks, while Washington and Israel insist on uranium removal, raising fears of renewed conflict and prolonged energy crisis.

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As a two-month conflict with Iran escalates, cracks are appearing in the US-Israel alliance. While both nations initially targeted Tehran, their post-strike objectives diverge, with Washington seeking negotiation and Jerusalem aiming for regime change. This fundamental difference, exacerbated by past events and differing pressures, raises questions about their long-term alignment.

Oil prices dipped, markets rose and world leaders welcomed the pause in the war. However, a lot remains uncertain, including the restoration of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has used Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's anti-war statements on missiles targeting Israel. Images show these messages in English and Persian on weaponry. Sanchez's condemnation of the conflict as illegal and inhuman has gained international attention. This action highlights Spain's opposition to the ongoing military operations. Iran continues its struggle with Israeli-American forces.

A 39-day US-Israel war with Iran has entered a two-week ceasefire after escalating rapidly, causing thousands of deaths and widespread displacement. The conflict, initiated by coordinated strikes on Iranian leadership, expanded to disrupt global energy markets and shipping routes. President Trump's objectives and timelines shifted throughout the war, culminating in a fragile pause.

An Iranian strike injured 12 US troops in Saudi Arabia, two of them seriously, in an attack on Prince Sultan airbase on Friday, two people briefed on the matter said. The combined missile and drone attack amounted to one of the most serious breaches of American air defences in the war. At least two KC-135 aerial refuelling planes also suffered significant damage.

Iranian attacks have severely damaged US military bases across the Middle East. American troops are now operating from temporary locations, impacting warfighting capabilities. This shift forces the Pentagon to adapt its strategy. The conflict has also affected civilian areas and critical shipping routes. The US military continues its campaign despite these challenges.

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former IRGC commander, has been appointed as the new chief of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, replacing the recently slain Ali Larijani. This leadership change occurs amidst escalating regional conflict and follows the deaths of several senior Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iranian air defences claimed to have shot down a stealth jet and another meant for ground domination. What does this mean for the US which claims dominance over Iran’s skies?

An adviser to Israeli govt argues that Tel Aviv & Washington must see the conflict to its ‘logical end’. Else, the region will live in perpetual fear of the Ayatollahs, and their missiles, nuclear programme, and terror proxies

A 26-year-old American woman was fatally shot in the head while attending a pro-Palestinian demonstration against settlement expansion in Beita, West Bank. Witnesses and Palestinian media allege that Israeli troops fired the shot. The Israeli military has not yet commented on the incident, which follows another recent shooting of an American citizen at a similar protest.

A drone strike killed a French soldier in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, France's armed forces ministry said on Friday, after President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the country's first military death in the Middle East war. Macron has insisted his country's stance in the Middle East war is "strictly defensive".

Hamas released Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, held captive in Gaza for over 19 months, marking the first hostage release since the ceasefire ended. This move is seen as a goodwill gesture ahead of President Trump's Middle East visit, potentially paving the way for renewed ceasefire negotiations.

A devastating 10-day conflict has erupted between the US, Israel, and Iran, claiming over 1,600 lives and displacing hundreds of thousands in Lebanon. Key events include the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, retaliatory strikes, Hezbollah opening a northern front, and escalating regional tensions threatening global energy markets. The war has drawn in Gulf states and disrupted vital shipping routes.

Lt Gen Eyal Zamir,has long been focused on the threat from Iran and its proxies, and has called for a regional alliance against the country. It was he who have the order for the assassination of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The body of a second Israeli hostage has been found near the Al-Shifa Hospital complex in Gaza, according to the Israeli military. They have been searching the facility, which they claim was used by Hamas as a base. Despite this, there is little evidence to support this claim. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that intelligence indicated hostages were taken to the hospital but were removed before Israeli troops arrived. So far, there have been no announcements regarding the rescue of any living hostages.

The United States will impose the sanctions on Israel's Netzah Yehuda battalion over its treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank, Israeli media reported. The Israeli government created the battalion as a pathway for these groups to serve in the military by allowing them to maintain their religious practices, such as giving them time for prayers and study and limiting their interactions with women soldiers.

The Joe Biden administration is slated to announce sanctions against the IDF’s Netzah Yehuda battalion for alleged human rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank, several media reports said. It would be the first time the US has ever taken such a step. The reported US plan drew a scathing response from Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Two Palestinian-American teenagers, Mohammad Khdour and Tawfic Abdel Jabbar, were killed in separate incidents in the West Bank. The families of the victims expressed a lack of confidence in the Israeli justice system, prompting American probes into the shootings. The shootings occurred amid a surge in violence across the occupied territory, with calls for thorough investigations and accountability.

Large numbers of foreigners were killed, taken hostage or listed as missing after the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas launched a major attack on Israel on October 7. More than 1,400 people, mainly civilians, were killed by Hamas militants during the attack launched from Gaza, many shot dead, burned alive or mutilated, Israeli authorities say. The army said on Thursday that 332 soldiers had been killed since then.