International

Russia has claimed that Ukraine has lost nearly 500,000 soldiers since early 2025, saying the scale of casualties is straining Kyiv’s military and conscription system.

India summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner in New Delhi as police in Dhaka blocked a protest march toward the Indian High Commission, highlighting rising diplomatic tension.

Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir faces growing scrutiny as the US urges Islamabad to join a proposed Gaza security force, a move analysts warn could spark backlash at home.

The United States has proposed NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine during talks aimed at ending the war with Russia, raising hopes of a possible breakthrough.

The ICC has rejected Israel’s request to suspend its Gaza war investigation, ruling it has jurisdiction and allowing probes and arrest warrants to remain in force.