US President Donald Trump’s decision to delay a planned summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing has cast a pall over bilateral ties, though analysts say it is unlikely to derail relations.

Pakistan’s information minister Attaullah Tarar said the strikes “precisely targeted military installations” and dismissed Kabul’s claims as misleading.

Cuba suffers nationwide blackout leaving millions without power as oil blockade and failing grid deepen economic crisis.

Trump asserts sweeping authority over Cuba as energy crisis deepens and US adds pressure despite ongoing diplomatic talks.

Whistleblowers say Meta and TikTok amplified harmful content and sidelined safety concerns to boost engagement and protect business interests.

Two young people die as meningitis outbreak linked to University of Kent leaves multiple students hospitalised in Canterbury.

Dubai resumes flights after drone attack sparked fire at airport, as Trump urges allies to address Strait of Hormuz tensions.

Ten patients die after overnight fire erupts in intensive care unit of Odisha government hospital in eastern India.

Israeli forces open fire on family car in West Bank, killing Palestinian couple and two children during security operation.

Trump warns NATO allies must help secure Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict disrupts oil markets.

Trump urges allies and China to send warships to reopen Strait of Hormuz, as Iran warned it would strike US-linked facilities.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says claims Washington underestimated risks to Strait of Hormuz during Iran conflict are unfounded.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says Havana is open to talks with Washington based on sovereignty, equality and mutual respect.

Nigeria’s central bank says it is ready to intervene to stabilise the naira amid investor flight from emerging markets.

White House aides are deeply split over how and when to declare victory and end the Iran war.  

Kremlin says US actions to steady global energy markets align with Russia’s interests, stressing Russian oil remains vital for stability.

Four US crew members killed after KC-135 refueling aircraft crashes in Iraq during operations linked to ongoing conflict with Iran.

Pakistan says expanding solar, nuclear, hydropower and coal has reduced reliance on LNG and strengthened protection against global supply disruptions.

South Korean police raid transport ministry offices as investigations intensify into the deadly 2024 Jeju Air crash.

Israeli strike on southern Lebanon bridge and Beirut apartment signals escalation in offensive against Hezbollah, displacing thousands.