2 killed in Russia while Ukraine's energy infrastructure is targeted as peace talks press on
The Hindu
Drone attacks in Russia and Ukraine target civilians and energy infrastructure as peace talks continue amid escalating violence.

Escalating cross-border strikes between Pakistan and Afghanistan expose a widening political, military, and societal divide between Islamabad and Kabul, despite earlier attempts at dialogue and de-escalation. Disputes over the handling of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, rising militant activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Pakistan’s shift to a military approach deepen mistrust between the establishment and the Taliban leadership.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a defence of Washington’s military operation in Iran, calling it a “clear, devastating, decisive mission” aimed at destroying missile threats and preventing nuclear weapons. He accused Tehran of buying time to restart its nuclear ambitions and warned that any threat to Americans would be met without hesitation. The remarks come amid escalating tensions following U.S. strikes and widening conflict across West Asia.











