The United States is preparing a controversial flight to deport around 20 migrants, including protected Iranian and Afghan nationals, to the Central African Republic. Critics argue the third-country arrangement exposes vulnerable individuals, including a Christian convert and a pro-democracy activist, to severe instability.

A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying 180 passengers faced severe delays at Lucknow airport after a tissue paper bomb threat was discovered. Authorities evacuated the plane and declared the threat a hoax following an extensive security sweep.

Three Indian sailors have been killed following a US CENTCOM missile strike on the Palau-flagged oil tanker Settebello. The strike, aimed at halting alleged Iranian oil smuggling, has intensified diplomatic pressure on Washington regarding merchant shipping safety.

Three Indian sailors have been confirmed dead after a U.S. missile strike hit the oil tanker Settebello near Oman. In a separate incident amid rising Gulf tensions, U.S. forces also targeted a 150-ton Iranian cargo barge transporting essential goods

Military tensions between the US and Iran have reached a critical peak following American strikes on Iranian air defense systems. In response, Tehran has threatened to disrupt global oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, causing international energy markets to surge.