Donald Trump has invited the EU, Russia, Belarus and Thailand to join a new US-led “Board of Peace” for Gaza, drawing sharp criticism from Israel, which called the initiative bad for its interests.
Hackers hijacked Iranian state TV satellite feeds to air messages backing exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, urging security forces to stand down as protests rage and deaths reach at least 3,919 amid an internet shutdown.
A Hindu businessman was beaten to death in Bangladesh’s Gazipur after a dispute over stolen bananas. Three members of a family have been detained, and police say the killing followed a heated argument at the victim’s hotel.
Iran briefly closed its airspace without explanation as tensions with the US remained high over its deadly crackdown on protests. The move disrupted global flights and fuelled concerns of possible military escalation.
The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 “high-risk” countries, including Bangladesh and Pakistan, citing welfare dependence concerns. The move affects permanent residency, not tourist or work visas.
US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, a move that could hit major partners like India, China and the UAE, complicating trade and strategic ties.
US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor said India is indispensable to Washington, with both sides determined to finalise a trade deal despite differences. He cited the Modi–Trump friendship and announced India’s entry into the Pax Silica alliance.
Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the AI chatbot by Elon Musk’s xAI, citing its misuse to create sexually explicit and non-consensual images, including content involving women and minors.
US President Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social naming himself “Acting President of Venezuela, Incumbent January 2026,” following a US strike that captured Nicolás Maduro and moves to control Venezuelan oil and governance
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