Pakistan is facilitating indirect talks between Iran's FM Araghchi and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Success could lead to direct negotiations as early as Sunday.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer. The 76-year-old leader chose immediate treatment over observation and reports no remaining trace of the tumor.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have peaked after the IRGC deployed new naval mines. President Trump has ordered the US Navy to destroy mine-laying vessels without hesitation.
Recent arrests over social media posts highlight a deeper continuity of repression in Bangladesh, raising concerns over democracy, rule of law, and press freedom.
Iran has granted a transit fee waiver for Russia and other "friendly nations" in the Strait of Hormuz. The move creates a strategic advantage for allies while pressuring Western trade routes.
