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.

A drone strike caused a fire at an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE’s Al Dhafra region on Sunday, authorities said. Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported and radiation safety levels remained normal. The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation said the plant’s key systems continued to function safely. Authorities did not identify who was behind the suspected drone attack. The incident comes amid rising regional tensions linked to the ongoing Iran-US conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route. (PC: HT)

Three people were killed and several others injured after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russia’s Moscow region overnight, according to Russian officials. Regional governor Andrei Vorobiev said a woman died in Khimki while two others were killed in Pogorelki village. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 12 people were injured after drones struck an oil refinery in the capital. Russia claimed it intercepted 556 drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defended the strikes as retaliation for recent deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. (PC: BBC)

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least six people, including three paramedics, only hours after Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days during talks in Washington. Lebanese officials said the strikes targeted a Hezbollah-linked civil defense center, while Israel claimed it was attacking militant infrastructure preparing rocket launches. The renewed violence has raised concerns over the fragile truce and growing regional instability. Hezbollah condemned the attacks and accused Israel of violating the agreement. The escalation comes amid continued fighting in Gaza and rising tensions involving Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts led by the United States. (PC: Xinhua)

Palestinian families in Jerusalem’s al-Bustan neighborhood are being forced to demolish their own homes to avoid heavy municipal demolition fees as Israeli authorities push ahead with plans for the biblical-themed “King’s Garden” park near the Old City. More than 57 homes have already been destroyed in the Silwan area, with several more facing demolition soon. Residents and rights groups accuse Israel of erasing Palestinian identity and expanding settler-backed tourism projects under a religious narrative linked to King Solomon. Israeli authorities claim the homes were illegally built, while Palestinians argue building permits are nearly impossible to obtain in East Jerusalem. (PC: The Guardian)

U.S. President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that Iran should reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil shipping route blocked during the ongoing Iran conflict. Trump made the remarks after high-level talks in Beijing, while warning Tehran to reach a nuclear deal soon. However, China avoided confirming any direct pressure on Iran and instead stated the war “should never have started.” The closure of the strait has disrupted global oil supplies, pushed crude prices above $100 per barrel, and intensified fears of a wider economic crisis. Diplomatic mediation efforts involving Pakistan are continuing. (PC: Reuters)