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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Israeli hostage families in Washington, affirming full support for a comprehensive deal to free all captives held by Hamas.

Thirteen security personnel were martyred in a suicide bombing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district on Saturday, carried out by Fitna-al-Khawarij, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), The Dawn reported.

Former Nepali President Bidhya Devi Bhandari rejoined active politics with the CPN-UML, sparking internal party tensions. Her return follows a China visit and signals plans to challenge PM Oli's leadership. Senior leaders welcomed her move, but Oli showed clear resistance during a recent public event. The announcement by the former President comes after a month of her visit to China. Bhandari, leading a delegation of 14 members, was on a 10-day visit to China, where she had interactions and meetings with Chinese officials.

Nepal's parliament has passed a bill allowing children to acquire citizenship through their mothers, even if the father's identity is unknown--marking a major step toward gender equality and helping reduce statelessness among children born to Nepali women, especially those returning from abroad.

Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, Minority Unity Front, and Bangladesh Puja Celebration Council held a human chain and protest march in front of the Dhaka Press Club and across the country.

The Indian Army and Russian Land Forces held the 4th IRIGC Sub Working Group (Land) meeting in St. Petersburg from June 25 to 27, focusing on defence cooperation and technology exchanges. The visit included stops at a top artillery academy and a major military training centre.

Their coffins were driven into Tehran's Azadi Square adorned with their photos and national flags, as crowds waved flags and some reached out to touch the caskets and throw rose petals onto them.

The organisation stated that only 11 per cent of these returnees received any humanitarian assistance due to critical resource limitations, calling for urgent international funding to meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable.

Indian and French armies are taking part in Exercise SHAKTI-VIII at Camp Larzac in southern France. The drill involves 90 Indian personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and aims to boost joint operations and military cooperation.

Strikes come as US President Trump says there could be a ceasefire agreement within the next week

India's Consulate in Shanghai hosted 'The India Way Experience,' celebrating Ayurveda, Yoga, and Meditation as part of International Day of Yoga 2025. The event highlighted India's traditional healthcare economy and promoted the theme 'One Earth, One Health' through a Diaspora Connect initiative.

The US Supreme Court limited nationwide injunctions, boosting Trump's executive power. Trump celebrated the ruling, praising Justice Barrett and listing blocked policies he now plans to advance. The decision comes amid legislative battles and marks a major legal win in his second term.

Over a dozen soldiers have been killed and several others injured in a suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, officials said, according to Al Jazeera.

JSMM chief Shafi Burfat, speaking from Germany, called Pakistan a fascist state controlled by a Punjabi military elite. He urged global support for historic nations seeking liberation, citing past and present oppression, including the 1971 Bengali crackdown and continued exploitation of non-Punjabi regions.

Over 5,500 Chinese spouses in Taiwan have submitted proof of giving up their Chinese household registration, while others filed affidavits before the June 30 deadline. Officials say most cases can be resolved, though critics call the rule harsh and politically motivated.

Taiwan will impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese beer and steel for four months, citing harm to local industries. Officials say Chinese imports are underpriced and damaging domestic production. Lawmakers warn of severe impact on local brewers, with strong public support for the new tariffs.

A Houthi ballistic missile fired at Israel was likely intercepted, with no injuries reported, the IDF said. Sirens sounded in southern Israel. The Houthis claimed responsibility, citing Beersheba as the target. Attacks resumed after Israel restarted operations in Gaza.

Calling on lawyers, rights groups, and the Baloch public, she urged all democratic forces to 'rise, speak, and act' for the immediate release of Mahrang Baloch and all illegally detained BYC leaders.

Says no one has wished to pay attention to the Islamic State, as long as it operates against Russia

Suicide bomber rams explosives-laden vehicle into vehicle belonging to the Bomb Disposal Unit

The IDF issued tonight an evacuation warning to civilians in the central Gaza Strip.

Traders, labourers, and civilians' peaceful sit-in protest against the border's closure continued for the second consecutive day. Protesters have vowed to continue until the border is reopened and their economic survival is secured.

Activists plan protest march in central Venice

Held at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie in southern France, the exercise features the participation of 90 personnel, primarily troops from a Jammu and Kashmir Rifles battalion, alongside the French Army's 13e Demi-Brigade de Legion Étrangère.

While addressing the Fair Play Conference on Friday, Zelenskyy called for the creation of a new international platform for controlling the export of dual-use goods, which he stressed would not only help Ukraine defend itself against Russia but also indirectly against its 'accomplices,' such as the regimes in North Korea and Iran.