The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said an oil tanker caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, sailing southbound, reported damage to its port side following the impact. UKMTO said the fire was brought under control, with no casualties or environmental damage reported. The incident has renewed concerns over security in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route. Authorities are investigating the attack as maritime agencies continue to closely monitor the situation. (PC: NDTV)

Commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz came under fresh threat after suspected Iran-linked missile strikes damaged two vessels and set a tanker on fire off the coast of Oman. According to US officials, missiles hit commercial ships navigating the strategic waterway, while British maritime authorities reported a tanker ablaze after being struck by an unidentified projectile. No casualties were immediately reported, and all crew members were reported safe. The attacks have renewed concerns over the security of one of the world's busiest oil shipping routes, with tensions rising despite recent diplomatic efforts to reduce conflict between the United States and Iran. (PC: India Today)

A decades-old controversy over missing highly enriched uranium from a US nuclear plant has resurfaced following renewed attention to declassified government documents. In a 2014 analysis, the "Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists" argued that newly released records strengthened suspicions that uranium from the Nuclear Materials and Equipment Corporation (NUMEC) in Pennsylvania may have been diverted to Israel's nuclear programme during the 1960s. However, the documents do not provide conclusive proof of theft, and the issue remains disputed. The authors said the declassified files reveal senior US officials took the allegations seriously, but the full historical record has never been publicly released. (PC: Ai)

Ukraine has warned of a serious shortage of interceptor missiles after a large Russian attack killed 19 people in Kyiv and the surrounding region. Officials said Russia fired 23 ballistic missiles, and none were intercepted because of limited air defence supplies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies to approve stronger support at the upcoming NATO summit. He said Ukraine needs more Patriot air defence missiles to protect civilians. The overnight attack also included cruise missiles and drones, many of which were intercepted. Rescue teams continued searching damaged buildings as residents described widespread destruction and growing fear after the latest strikes.

Global oil prices fell on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to increase crude production from August. Brent crude dropped to around $71.55 a barrel, while US WTI crude slipped below $69. The group plans to raise output by 188,000 barrels per day as it continues to roll back earlier supply cuts. Oil prices also eased as exports through the Strait of Hormuz recovered after tensions between the United States and Iran declined. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have restored exports to near-normal levels. Higher global supplies are expected to improve availability and increase competition among major oil producers. (PC: Freepik)

At least 11 people were killed and 46 injured after Russia launched fresh missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Five children were among the injured. Officials said several apartment buildings were damaged, with rescue teams searching for survivors at more than 20 sites. Three more people died in the wider Kyiv region. The attack came days after another deadly strike and ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies to speed up air defence support. He said delays in supplying missiles would cost more lives and encourage further Russian attacks. (PC: Reuters)

US President Donald Trump has reignited his public dispute with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by sharing a Truth Social post featuring a photo of the two leaders with the caption, “Restraining order needed.” The post came weeks after Trump claimed Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the G7 Summit in France, an allegation she strongly denied. Meloni called Trump’s remarks “completely made up” and said Italy “does not beg.” The exchange has further strained relations between the two leaders, with the earlier controversy also leading to diplomatic tensions between the United States and Italy. (PC: HT)

At least 9 people were killed and 46 injured, including five children, after Russia launched fresh missile strikes on Kyiv early Monday, according to Ukrainian officials. Rescue teams continued searching damaged apartment buildings for survivors as fires broke out across the city. The attack came just a day before the NATO summit in Turkey, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet US President Donald Trump. Zelensky had warned of another large-scale Russian attack and urged allies to speed up deliveries of long-range missiles and air defence systems, saying delays would cost more civilian lives and encourage further Russian attacks. (PC: NDTV)

Three sons of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended his funeral prayers in Tehran on Sunday, while his successor, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, remained absent from the public ceremony. State television showed Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud Khamenei standing beside the coffins of their father and four other family members during prayers at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque. Mojtaba's absence, despite recently assuming Iran's top leadership, drew attention as the country mourned the longtime leader following his death in US-Israeli airstrikes earlier this year. (PC: AP-PTI)

Mass protests swept across Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Sunday as thousands demonstrated against the alleged siege, demanding restoration of communication services, uninterrupted food and medicine supplies, release of detained leaders and implementation of a 38-point agreement. Violence erupted in the Anb area, where protesters alleged police and Rangers used tear gas and opened fire, killing one person, identified as Muhammad Yakub, and injuring several others. Demonstrations were reported across Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Mirpur, Dadyal and other towns. Protesters also sought the return of bodies to families and the release of Action Committee leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir. Authorities had not issued an official statement, and the claims remain independently unverified.