Sweden has signed a $556 million deal to supply Thailand with four Gripen fighter jets between 2025 and 2030.

India is set to revamp its inflation index by adding Amazon and Flipkart price data, reflecting rising online consumer spending.

Trump has threatened to deploy troops to Baltimore after Governor Wes Moore’s ‘safety walk’ invite, sparking Democratic backlash.

US has confirmed first human case of flesh-eating screwworm after traveller returned from Central America, sparking cattle industry fears.

South Korea’s President Lee faced a crucial test as he prepared for his first summit with President Trump.

South Korea is seeking to mend strained ties with China, agreeing to deepen economic and supply chain cooperation

FATF cautions that ISIS and affiliates increasingly exploit cryptocurrencies, social media, and digital platforms to finance terror operations.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 146 prisoners in a UAE-brokered deal, with Zelenskyy confirming ongoing swaps.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei has called the US-Iran standoff “unsolvable,” stressing Tehran will resist Western pressure over its nuclear ambitions

At least 63 Palestinians killed as UN declares Gaza famine, health chief warns of “engineered starvation” crisis.

Governor JB Pritzker blasts Trump’s troop plan as “manufacturing a crisis,” warning Chicago deployment could inflame community tensions.

President Donald Trump has announced that the 2026 World Cup draw would take place at Washington’s Kennedy Center.

Ghislaine Maxwell insists “there is no list,” rejecting conspiracy theories about Epstein’s alleged network of powerful associates.

The US is reviewing records of more than 55 million visa holders, with officials warning visas may be revoked.

Former Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe has been arrested over allegations of misusing state funds during his tenure in office.

Bangkok court clears former Thai prime minister Thaksin of royal insult charge, as daughter Paetongtarn faces removal, intensifying Shinawatra pressure.

Supreme Court revises order on Delhi’s stray dogs, allowing release after vaccination and sterilisation, while banning public feeding nationwide.

Defence minister Israel Katz warns Gaza City faces destruction as cabinet approves assault, despite Hamas accepting mediated 60-day ceasefire.

Iran and European powers will discuss stalled nuclear talks Friday, with EU threatening UN sanctions under the snapback mechanism.

A New York appeals court has overturned Trump’s $527m fraud penalty but upheld corporate ban, as Supreme Court backed grant cuts.