Two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided mid-air during an aerial demonstration at the Gunfighter Skies air show in Idaho on Sunday. All four crew members safely ejected before the aircraft crashed near Mountain Home Air Force Base, officials said. Videos from spectators showed the jets appearing to touch before spiralling downward and exploding on impact. The injured crew members were reported to be in stable condition. The air show was immediately cancelled after the crash. The US Navy has launched an investigation into the incident, while aviation experts said formation flying leaves little room for error during such performances.

Amid stalled peace talks and a fragile ceasefire, Iranian media reports claimed the United States has demanded that Iran keep only one nuclear facility operational and transfer 400 kilograms of enriched uranium to the US as part of a possible agreement. According to Fars news agency, Washington also refused to pay war reparations or release a portion of Iran’s frozen assets. The developments come as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that the “clock is ticking” for reaching a deal. Iran has demanded sanctions relief, reparations and an end to hostilities before restarting negotiations. (PC: HT)

A US Senate ruling has jeopardised federal funding linked to President Donald Trump’s planned $400 million White House ballroom project. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough removed proposed security funding tied to the ballroom from a major spending package, saying it did not meet Senate procedural rules. Republicans had sought $1 billion for Secret Service security upgrades, including the ballroom, while Trump maintained construction would be funded by private donors. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats “blew up” the first funding attempt, calling the project costly and unnecessary amid rising living expenses in the US. (PC: The Guardian)

Meta Platforms employees are facing growing anxiety as the company prepares for another round of layoffs. Reports say nearly 10% of Meta’s workforce, or around 8,000 employees, could lose their jobs next week. The cuts are part of the company’s efforts to improve efficiency and invest more in artificial intelligence. Workers say morale has dropped sharply and many feel emotionally exhausted. Some fear the AI systems they are helping build could eventually replace them. The uncertainty is also affecting personal lives, with employees delaying major decisions such as moving, buying homes, and starting families while they wait to learn whether they will keep their jobs.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly planning to announce a timeline for stepping down, according to media reports. The move comes after growing pressure from senior members of the Labour Party. Sources said Starmer believes the current situation is no longer sustainable and wants to leave on his own terms. Some allies have advised him to wait until the Makerfield by-election results are clearer. Internal tensions increased after several resignations and criticism from within the government. Reports also suggest Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is preparing to return to Westminster, adding to pressure for a leadership change in Labour.

US President Donald Trump warned Iran that “the clock is ticking” and urged Tehran to reach a peace deal quickly. His statement came after a drone strike caused a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates. UAE officials said there was no radiation risk and no injuries were reported. The International Atomic Energy Agency expressed concern over the incident. Talks between the US and Iran remain stalled over the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional tensions.

The United Arab Emirates is investigating a drone strike near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi. Officials said three drones entered the country from the western border on Sunday. Two were intercepted. One hit an electrical generator outside the plant’s inner perimeter and caused a fire. No injuries were reported. Authorities said there was no impact on radiation levels and all reactors are operating normally. The International Atomic Energy Agency said it is monitoring the situation closely. Director General Rafael Grossi called for maximum military restraint near nuclear facilities. (PC: AFP)

The United States has placed five conditions before Iran in ongoing nuclear talks. Reports said Washington wants Iran to hand over 400 kilograms of enriched uranium and keep only one set of nuclear facilities operational. The US has also refused to release frozen Iranian assets or pay compensation for past sanctions. Iranian media said the US offered “no tangible concessions.” Tehran has demanded sanctions relief, compensation for war damage and recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions remain high despite a ceasefire after recent US-Israeli strikes and Iran’s retaliatory attacks. (PC: Reuters)

Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Moscow and surrounding Russian regions since the war began, killing at least four people and injuring more than a dozen others. Russian officials said air defences intercepted over 1,000 drones nationwide within 24 hours, including 81 aimed at Moscow. Residential buildings, infrastructure facilities, and areas near Moscow’s oil refinery were damaged, though refinery operations reportedly continued. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defended the strikes as retaliation for recent Russian attacks on Kyiv. The escalation highlights Ukraine’s growing long-range strike capabilities and deepening tensions in the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war. (PC: X)

The United States has reportedly laid down five major conditions during ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran, focusing on strict uranium controls, long-term limits on enrichment, international monitoring, and transfer of highly enriched uranium outside Iran. The talks remain tense after Iran proposed sending part of its uranium stockpile to a third country while demanding guarantees for its return if negotiations collapse. Former US President Donald Trump earlier rejected Tehran’s 14-point peace proposal, calling it unacceptable. Iran has resisted dismantling nuclear facilities and warned of retaliation if pressured militarily, keeping West Asia tensions high amid stalled diplomatic progress.