UAE intercepts 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones in Iranian attack

The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones launched towards the country since the start of the Iranian attack, the Ministry of Defence said.

Daughter and grandchild of Iran’s Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, state media says

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law were killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes

Jammu and Kashmir win India’s Ranji Trophy for first time

Jammu and Kashmir claimed their maiden Ranji Trophy on Saturday after a draw with eight-times champions Karnataka in the final of India’s premier domestic first-class competition, securing the win on the basis of their first-innings lead.

Trump claims Iran’s Supreme Leader killed in joint US Israeli strikes

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in a joint American and Israeli strike, according to US president Donald Trump.

Iran defence minister, Guards commander killed in Israeli attacks; Reuters

Iran’s Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks, two sources familiar with Israel’s military operations and one regional source said.

Burj Khalifa evacuated as Israel-Iran conflict reaches Dubai’s doorstep

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, was evacuated after explosions were heard across the city as Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes targeting US military locations across the Gulf following joint American and Israeli attacks on Tehran.

Israeli security source says will continue Iran strikes ’as long as we need’

An Israeli security source said that strikes on Iran would continue for ’’as long as we need’’, after the US and Israel began targeting military and ballistic missile sites in the Islamic republic on Saturday.

Explosions in Israel, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait

Explosions rocked northern Israel as the country worked to intercept incoming Iranian missiles shortly after it attacked Iran. The blasts echoed just after the Israeli military said it would be using its air defence systems to bring down the Iranian fire. There was no immediate word on any casualties or damage from the ongoing attack.

Actor-Politician Vijay’s wife files for divorce

Actor-politician Vijay’s wife Sangeetha Sornalingam has filed for divorce in a court in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. Sangeetha wants the marriage dissolved.

Chelsea to face holders PSG in Champions League’s last 16

Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League round of 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season.

Father of Hong Kong activist sentenced to eight months in prison

Kwok Yin-sang, the father of pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok, has been sentenced to eight months in prison by a Hong Kong court for a national security violation - the first involving a family member of a wanted activist abroad.

Pakistan PM says can ’crush’ aggressors after Afghan strikes

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday his country’s armed forces can ’’crush’’ aggressors, following air strikes on neighbouring Afghanistan.

Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover

Netflix has backed away from its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery, clearing the way for Paramount Skydance to win a months-long battle for one of Hollywood’s most storied studios.

Pakistan strikes Afghan cities as cross-border attacks escalate

Pakistan launched strikes on the Afghan cities of Kabul and Kandahar in the early hours of Friday, according to Pakistani government officials.

Robot performance at China’s Spring Festival Gala triggers online backlash

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has long used the Spring Festival Gala as a cultural megaphone, projecting an image of technological prowess and national pride to both domestic and international audiences.

India’s top court bans textbook for referring to judicial corruption

India’s Supreme Court has banned a school textbook after a chapter in it made a reference to corruption in the judiciary.

India’s Modi tells Israel’s Knesset: ‘No cause justifies killing civilians’

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended Israel’s devastating war on Gaza, saying it stands by the country “with full conviction” – despite accusations of genocide against the Palestinian people.

PM Modi becomes first world leader to cross 100 million Instagram followers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday became the first world leader and politician to cross 100 million followers on Instagram, marking a new milestone in his global digital presence.

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai wins appeal against fraud conviction

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy media tycoon, has won an appeal against a fraud conviction in 2022, which had seen him sentenced to nearly six years in jail.

Anthropic accuses China AI firms of model mining

Anthropic has accused three Chinese artificial intelligence companies of running coordinated, large-scale operations to steal capabilities from its Claude models. The U.S.-based company said DeepSeek, Moonshot AI and MiniMax are conducting ’’industrial-scale campaigns’’ executed through tens of thousands of fraudulent accounts.

Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031

Japan plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles to its remote western island near Taiwan by March 2031, its defence minister said, as regional tensions simmer.

PM Modi’s Israel visit: Defence ties, free trade agreement on agenda

Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar on Monday said that Israel is excited to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week, noting that the two nations will move forward decisively during his visit.

Probe underway after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park

Authorities in Chiang Mai, a city in northern Thailand, are investigating the deaths of dozens of tigers at a popular tourist attraction this month.

Court rejects appeal of 12 pro-democracy activists in ‘Hong Kong 47’ national security case

A court in Hong Kong dismissed all appeals by 12 pro-democracy activists after they were convicted in the city’s largest case brought under the national security law.

Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance with 7 on board crashes in Jharkhand’s Chatra

An air ambulance flight from Ranchi to Delhi crashed on Monday evening in Jharkhand’s Chatra district, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.

Trump renews attack on US Supreme Court, vows other tariffs, licenses

President Donald Trump renewed his condemnation of the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday after it ruled against his sweeping tariff program last week, vowing to turn to other tariff powers and licenses but giving no details.

UK government quietly updates passport rules for dual citizens — again

British and Irish dual nationals may be able to use their expired British passports, along with a valid second passport, to enter the United Kingdom under new temporary measures — but only at the discretion of airlines and other carriers.

18 people killed as bus falls into river in Nepal

At least 18 people were killed when a passenger bus fell into the Trishuli river near Gajuri in the Dhading district of Nepal early morning on Monday.

EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: ’a deal is a deal’

The European Commission demanded on Sunday that the United States stick to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs and he responded with new levies across the board.

India, Brazil sign mining pact as Modi targets $20 billion trade in five years

India moved to deepen trade ties with Brazil on Saturday, signing a pact to expand cooperation in mining and minerals as it seeks to meet rising domestic steel demand and support capacity expansion amid a global race for raw materials.