Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have ordered the arrest of 35 people, including 19 Indians, over social media posts linked to the ongoing Iran war. Officials said the suspects shared misleading or fabricated videos online. The posts included manipulated clips and AI-generated content about attacks and explosions. Attorney-General Hamad Saif Al Shams said authorities carried out “rigorous monitoring of digital platforms” to stop the spread of false information. Investigators said some posts reused real footage with edited sound and comments. Others shared AI-made videos falsely claiming attacks inside the UAE. Officials said such actions aim to “mislead the public” and threaten national stability. Under UAE law, offenders can face prison and heavy fines. (PC: NDTV)

Dubai has suspended landing permissions for foreign airlines at its two main airports due to the security situation in West Asia. The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority said the measure affects Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The suspension will remain in place until further notice. In a notice to airlines, authorities said the step was taken for the safety of “airlines, crew, passengers, employees and the public”. Indian airlines said the move could affect flights. SpiceJet said operations to and from Dubai “may result in changes to flight schedules”. IndiGo also confirmed the update. It said landing permissions at DXB have been suspended due to the situation in the region. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump said American strikes have destroyed Iran’s air force and navy. He claimed the country’s military capability had been “obliterated”. Trump made the remarks before a lunch event at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. He said the attacks mainly targeted military and commercial facilities. According to Trump, US forces also struck three missile and drone manufacturing sites earlier in the day. “Our forces have largely destroyed their air force and navy,” Trump said. He added that the strikes were part of ongoing military action against Iran as tensions in the region continue to rise. (PC: India Today)

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned it may target facilities linked to United States companies across Gulf countries, urging employees to evacuate immediately. In a statement published on its official Sepah News website, the group said areas hosting American companies would soon be targeted. While specific firms were not officially confirmed, Tasnim News Agency earlier circulated a list of potential targets that reportedly included offices of major technology companies such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nvidia in Gulf nations. The warning comes amid escalating regional tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the United States. (PC: X)

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met top leaders of the European Union in Brussels to discuss global security issues and strengthen **India–EU relations. Invited by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Jaishankar participated in the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting with ministers from all 27 member states. He also held bilateral meetings with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and several European foreign ministers. The talks covered the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, the Indo-Pacific situation, and cooperation in trade, technology, defence and mobility. The visit follows the recent India-EU summit that concluded a major free trade agreement and a security and defence partnership.

The India government has clarified that it has not held bilateral discussions with the United States regarding deploying naval vessels to secure merchant shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement followed an appeal by Donald Trump, who urged several countries to send warships to keep the strategic waterway open amid rising tensions with Iran. India’s External Affairs Ministry said the issue is being discussed internationally but no bilateral talks with Washington have taken place so far. Meanwhile, European nations have also sought greater clarity from the US on its military strategy in the ongoing conflict before committing support. (PC: India Today)

Donald Trump is reportedly considering sending US troops to seize Kharg Island, a vital oil export hub of Iran, as tensions escalate in the Middle East. The island handles nearly 90% of Iran’s crude exports, making it a strategic economic target. According to US officials cited by Axios, capturing the island could deliver an “economic knockout” to Tehran by cutting off a major source of revenue. However, such a move could trigger retaliatory attacks on energy infrastructure across Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia. The development comes amid rising oil prices and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping route. (PC: NDTV)

India has rejected a recommendation by a US government commission that called for sanctions on the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) urged the US government to label India a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious freedom violations. Responding to the report, the Ministry of External Affairs said the claims were biased. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India “categorically reject[s] its motivated and biased characterisation”. He added the commission presents a “distorted and selective picture of India”. The report also suggested targeted sanctions and asked the US to link security cooperation and trade policy with religious freedom conditions in India. (PC: NDTV)

The Indian Navy has deployed three warships, including INS Surat, to escort India-bound merchant vessels amid rising tensions and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Two ships were already stationed in the region under mission-based deployment, while a third was assigned specifically for escort operations in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. The move comes after several attacks on commercial shipping linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Recently, two India-flagged LPG carriers Shivalik LPG carrier and Nanda Devi LPG carrier safely crossed the strategic waterway after diplomatic engagement. (PC: PTI)

A new video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking outdoors has appeared on social media as rumours about his death continue online. The footage was posted on Netanyahu’s official X account. It appears aimed at countering claims that he had been killed or seriously injured. In the video, Netanyahu is seen strolling through a green outdoor area. Hills and trees are visible in the background. He wears a black coat and walks along a path. At one point, he stops and smiles while posing for photographs. Security personnel are seen nearby. Earlier, another clip of him sitting at a café sparked debate after some users claimed it looked like a “deepfake”. (PC: HT)