Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has spoken to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the phone regarding the escalating tensions between the two countries. In a response to this development, Iranian media reported that President Raisi stated that Iran has always welcomed efforts to resolve conflicts under the principles of international law. The President emphasized that Iran continues to welcome any initiative aimed at preventing war. He also warned that the American threats and psychological warfare against Iran are only intended to undermine regional stability.
Saudi Arabia has categorically rejected any form of aggression or provocation against Iran. In a separate development, Dubai has announced a plan to transform the city into a 20-minute city, making all amenities readily available within a short radius.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed his opinion that the Iranian government may be more vulnerable than ever. The US Customs and Border Protection has reported that over 23,800 Indian nationals were apprehended crossing the border illegally in 2025.
In another incident, a senior Indian politician, Sharad Pawar, has dismissed the plane crash in Pune as a conspiracy, urging authorities to avoid politicizing the tragedy. The incident claimed the lives of four people, including the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra and the nephew of Sharad Pawar.
Hamas has agreed to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Commission. India has reported cases of the highly contagious Nipah virus, prompting several countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Nepal, to take measures to contain its spread.
Tensions have escalated between the US, India, and the EU over the free trade and defense agreement between India and the EU. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has accused the European countries of funding their own war efforts by signing agreements with India.
A massive naval fleet is advancing towards Iran, with the US President stating that he has not spoken to the US special envoy in recent days. The Iranian government has announced that the Dubai Gold Street will soon open, marking a new tourist destination in the city.
According to Iranian reports, a court has found Hamid Reza guilty of purchasing incendiary materials for terrorist activities. The Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, has hinted at further advancements in the country’s missile and nuclear capabilities.
In a separate development, a stolen car was recovered in the UAE’s emirate of Sharjah within hours of the theft, with the culprit arrested.
The Indian media has reported that the plane that crashed in Mumbai was previously involved in an incident in 2023.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director, Todd Lyons, has been summoned to court by US Federal Judge, Patrick J. Shkelts, over allegations of not providing bond hearings to detained migrants.
The chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lt. Gen. (R) Naeem Ahmed, has stated that Pakistan can settle its entire debt through the Karachi-based NAB.
The Indian government has issued a warning and advisory regarding the spread of the Nipah virus in the country.
