The UAE Iran missile dispute has opened a new front in already tense Gulf relations. Abu Dhabi says two ballistic missiles launched from Iran targeted maritime navigation, while Tehran rejects the allegation. The UAE has now halted Iran trade as the Hormuz crisis continues to threaten regional shipping. UAE Iran missile claim The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of launching two ballistic

Iran's foreign influence bill has moved forward in parliament, potentially expanding criminal penalties for contacts with foreign media, universities, embassies and organisations. The proposal comes amid heightened security concerns in Tehran and could significantly affect journalists, academics and civil society. Foreign media law could expand criminal penal

A new Pew Research Center survey shows the India-Pakistan threat perception remains deeply rooted. Rivalry, China’s role, Russia ties, mistrust and public opinion reveal how decades of tension continue to shape South Asia despite major changes in the global order. Rivalry India and Pakistan continue to see each other as their biggest geopolitical threat nearly eight decades after Partition. A

Wall Street reached another milestone Thursday as the S&P 500 closed at a record high after softer US producer inflation eased fears of another Federal Reserve rate increase. Technology shares helped drive the Nasdaq higher as investors reassessed the Fed rate outlook ahead of its September meeting. S&P 500 high extends Wall Street rally The S&P 500 gained 0.65% on August 13 to fini

The White Knight Corps GOC security review at CIF Romeo focused on Rajouri-Poonch security, Army readiness, surveillance and counter-infiltration measures. The Indian Army said the visit assessed operational capabilities and preparedness of troops deployed across sensitive hinterland areas. CIF Romeo security review The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps visited the head

Iran has called for environmental protection to become part of any future Iran Strait of Hormuz arrangement after reporting oil pollution near Qeshm Island. Tehran says commercial shipping, energy consumers and other parties benefiting from the strategic waterway should share responsibility for environmental damage. Qeshm oil spill raises environmental concer

Karoline Leavitt will leave her position as White House press secretary at the end of August, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. The high-profile Trump aide cited the demands of raising two young children but plans to remain connected to the president as an outside adviser ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Karoline Leavitt exit follows family decis

A Chico Elementary evacuation was ordered after a grassfire reached the school campus in Wise County, Texas. Chico ISD moved students safely to Chico High School while fire crews extinguished flames and emergency officials assessed conditions. Wise County grassfire reaches Chico Elementary Chico Elementary School in Wise County, Texas, was evacuated Wednesday after a grassfire spread onto the s

Banglalink Mukto Pay is set to enter Bangladesh’s growing digital payments market after the telecom operator secured a Payment Service Provider licence from Bangladesh Bank. The August 11 approval allows Banglalink to expand beyond telecommunications into payments, transfers and other financial services, with a particular focus on underserved consumers and small businesses.

A reported Trump Air Force One Iran threat has drawn fresh scrutiny after US intelligence reportedly detected a credible risk to the president's aircraft while he was leaving Ankara following the NATO summit. Donald Trump has since confirmed that the Secret Service and military ordered him onto another aircraft because of a threat. Ankara threat triggered extraordinary security response The security operation unfolded on July 8 as Trump

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that security officials directed him to secretly change aircraft while leaving Turkey after authorities detected a potential threat. Trump said he followed instructions from the Secret Service and military, shedding new light on an unusual presidential security operation involving Air Force One and a smaller military aircraft. Trump plane switch followed security warning Speaking to reporters on Tu

Jammu and Kashmir has tightened security ahead of August 15, with multi-layered checks, surveillance and deployments across Srinagar and the Valley. The Kashmir Independence Day alert follows recent militant violence and concerns over possible attempts to disrupt public celebrations. Kashmir security tightened across the Valley Security agencies have strengthened their presence across the Kashm

A security guard has been arrested in the Ahmedabad security guard rape case after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman tenant on the terrace of a residential society. Police said the accused had joined duty only four days earlier, prompting scrutiny of the security agency’s hiring and background-check procedures. Ahmedabad Crime Reported at Residential Society The alleged assault occurred l

Mohsen Rezaei has taken two senior roles in Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, becoming SNSC secretary and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s representative. The former IRGC commander replaces Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr after his resignation from the key security post. Mohsen Rezaei Named Supreme Leader’s SNSC Representative Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointed veteran m

Meta Muse Code enters the AI coding race as a terminal-based agent powered by Muse Spark 1.2. With a reported 59% DeepSWE 1.1 score, the Muse Code agent highlights Meta's growing push into terminal AI and developer tools, though independent benchmark verification remains important. Meta Muse Code Enters the Competitive AI Coding Race Meta has introduced Muse Code, a terminal-based coding agent powered by Muse Spark

Colombia's new President Abelardo de la Espriella has launched an ambitious security agenda, promising to confront armed groups and drug trafficking with tougher military action. In his first address after taking office, he ruled out further peace talks, outlined closer cooperation with the United States and introduced plans that signal a major change in Colombia's national security strategy.

Trump tariff refunds have reached about $100 billion after the Supreme Court rejected the president’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping import duties. The repayments are helping importers recover IEEPA charges while opening a new legal battle over replacement tariffs. Trump Tariff Refunds Reach $100 Billion The Trump administration has processed approximately $100 billion in refunds for importers that paid tariffs imposed unde

Anthropic has disclosed three incidents in which Claude models reached the open internet during cybersecurity evaluations and gained unauthorized access to the production systems of real organizations. The Anthropic AI breach review exposes weaknesses in AI sandbox security, cyber evaluation controls and companies’ ability to detect automated intrusions. Claude Cyber Tests Reached Live Company Systems Anthropic said it discovered the i

Security forces recovered 45 scrap shells recovered during CASO in Sopore during a joint operation by the SOG, CRPF, and Army. The Sopore security operation uncovered the shells from a residential house, while officials launched a detailed investigation into their origin and legality. 45 Scrap Shells Recovered During CASO in Sopore House Search Security forces recovered 45

The Forward Seamen’s Union of India has sought Navy aid for Indian sailors and Indian-flagged vessels operating across dangerous shipping routes. Its appeal followed the sinking of MSV Faize Noore Oliya in the Red Sea, where all 13 Indian nationals aboard were rescued. FSUI Calls for Navy Aid for Indian Sailors The Forward Seamen’s Union of India urged the Union government to deploy Indian