China urges a diplomatic resolution to the Iran nuclear issue, calling for calm and restraint to prevent escalation. Beijing will host trilateral talks with Russia and Iran to discuss Tehran's nuclear program, aiming to resume dialogue and negotiation for mutual trust and cooperation.

Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow, hitting high-rise apartment blocks and parking lots. The attack killed three people and injured others. The strikes were the largest on the Russian capital in the three-year conflict. Russian officials called it a terrorist attack. The incident occurred just before US and Ukrainian officials met for talks in Saudi Arabia.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a significant increase in European defence spending amid concerns over Russia and diminished US support. The Commission's plan aims to mobilise 800 billion euros for defence, with loans for European producers to boost industry capacity. Von der Leyen urges Europe to enhance its defence autonomy to ensure peace and unity.

The Dalai Lama, in his new book, has announced that his successor will be born outside China, asserting the continuation of Tibetan leadership in the 'free world'. This decision challenges Beijing's claim that it will select the next Dalai Lama. He emphasizes the ongoing struggle for Tibetan freedom despite China's repressive rule.

The United States has not renewed a waiver allowing Iraq to buy electricity from Iran without violating sanctions. This decision is part of President Trump's strategy to pressure Iran. The U.S. urges Iraq to become energy independent, but losing Iranian gas imports could severely impact Iraq's electricity supply.

Russian special forces used a gas pipeline to attack Ukrainian units in the Kursk region. Ukraine had taken territory in an earlier offensive but is now facing counterattacks from Russian and North Korean troops. Ukraine responded with rockets and artillery. France will send additional arms to Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets.

China's military said Sunday it would tighten its oose around Taiwan if separatism over the island escalated, warning proponents to step back from the precipice or face a dead end, state media reported. You've ridden your steed to a precipice of a cliff, but behind you lies land -- if you persist in taking the wrong course, you will meet a dead end, he warned.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has endorsed an Arab League proposal to rebuild Gaza under the Palestinian Authority, in contrast to US President Donald Trump's controversial plan to displace Gaza residents. The OIC is urging international support for the plan, which seeks broad international backing despite rejection from the US and Israel.

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the US Department of Education. Trump aims to decentralize education by returning powers to state governments, which has sparked opposition from Democrats, teachers' unions, and many parents.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is set to undergo an aggressive reorganisation, which includes cutting 80,000 jobs to revert to 2019 staffing levels. This decision follows expansions during the Biden administration to accommodate veterans affected by burn pits, causing significant backlash from veterans and differing opinions in Congress.

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar in the murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar. The court directed Kumar to provide a personal bond of Rs 50,000 with two sureties, citing the delay in the trial and the incomplete examination of witnesses.

The Trinamool Congress alleges a scam in issuing duplicate voter ID numbers, dismissing the Election Commission's explanation as a cover-up. TMC's Saket Gokhale asserts that election guidelines do not permit duplicate EPIC numbers. Accusations include potential voter suppression favoring BJP and calls for impartial investigation, raising concerns over election integrity.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with King Charles III to discuss President Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada. Trudeau aims to address issues of sovereignty and independence. The kings silence on Trump's threats has sparked debate in Canada, leading to calls for a public statement to reaffirm Canadian sovereignty.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov commends U.S. President Donald Trump's practical approach to ending the war in Ukraine, while criticizing European nations for extending the conflict. Lavrov asserts that European history is filled with tragedies and blames Europe for seeking to continue the war.

The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce concludes with ongoing negotiations for a permanent ceasefire. Despite the release of hostages and prisoners, disagreements persist. UN Secretary-General emphasizes the importance of maintaining the ceasefire to ensure humanitarian aid continues for Gaza's devastated population.

A federal judge in San Francisco found the mass firings of probationary employees likely unlawful and granted temporary relief to labor unions and organizations opposing the Trump administration's workforce reduction. The judge ruled that the Office of Personnel Management had no authority to order these dismissals.

President Trump, enraged by a new tell-all book, threatens to sue authors and media outlets using anonymous sources, claiming they fabricate information. The book, by journalist Michael Wolff, depicts Trump in a negative light and alleges difficulties during his presidency. Trump criticizes mainstream media, calling their reports 'fake news,' and proposes new laws against such publications.

Australia has launched a comprehensive roadmap to enhance trade and investment with India, focusing on sectors such as clean energy, education, agribusiness, and tourism. This includes a USD 16 million investment in a Trade and Investment Accelerator Fund and plans to save Australian businesses USD 2 billion in tariffs.

Amy Gleason, a health care technology expert who worked in the first Trump administration, has been named acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Gleason's appointment comes amid controversy over DOGE's budget cuts, which have been backed by Elon Musk, now a senior adviser to President Donald Trump.

Finnish conscripts and NATO allies conduct a US-led military exercise near the Russian border to enhance Arctic warfare readiness. This training comes as Finland solidifies its NATO membership and aligns with the US, amid changing US defense policies and increasing interest in the Arctic from global powers.