Iran has warned that any renewed attacks on the country would provoke a “far more severe” response that could extend beyond regional borders. Separately, Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei insisted that Tehran’s negotiators must engage with the United States “from a position of victorious power”, arguing that concessions would only embolden adversaries and weaken Iran’s strategic position.Diplomatic tensions also sharpened between Iran and the UAE after Emirati officials accused Tehran of violating international law through what they described as continued “terrorist attacks” against Gulf countries. Iran countered by alleging that the UAE had supported military operations targeting the Islamic republic, with Iranian officials claiming to possess evidence documenting regional military cooperation.In the United Kingdom, a separate but politically charged debate emerged after the publication of Britain’s Political Prisoners, a report alleging that British authorities have increasingly imprisoned Palestine and climate activists since 2019. The report claims peaceful protesters are being targeted under pressure from political and corporate interests, and it comes shortly after a court ruling declared the ban on the Palestine Action group unlawful, though the decision remains under appeal.Collectively, these developments underscore rising instability not only in the Middle East but also in the broader political discourse surrounding protest, national security and international diplomacy.

Pakistan has firmly rejected joining the Abraham Accords, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stating it contradicts fundamental ideologies. Islamabad's long-standing stance is clear: no recognition of Israel without a Palestinian state. This comes as former US President Donald Trump urged several Muslim-majority nations to normalize ties with Israel, linking it to Iran negotiations.

Roche’s subcutaneous Tecentriq can be given in about seven minutes, cutting infusion time dramatically. But its impact in India will depend on patient selection, local post-marketing data, hospital readiness and whether a costly immunotherapy can become accessible beyond large private cancer centres

Prime accused Samarth Singh told investigators his wife, model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, was distressed after an abortion and claimed he gave her Rs 7 lakh. He attempted to mislead police about his whereabouts post-death. His mother, a former judge, is also being questioned. The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to take over the probe.

A heated debate over the IPL versus county cricket has erupted, with Jason Gillespie launching a scathing attack on Kevin Pietersen. Pietersen criticised Alastair Cook's suggestion that young talent Jacob Bethell should leave the IPL 2026 for county cricket, but Gillespie defended Cook's point about the importance of game time.