The recent escalation of attacks on Israel by Iranian-backed proxies – the Houthis in Yemen, Hamas in Gaza, and Hezbollah in Lebanon, has placed Israel once again under unprecedented multi-front pressure. These coordinated campaigns highlight the strategy of Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’, which is to stretch Israeli defenses across multiple fronts. Will this lead to a negotiated de-escalation or a bigger regional war drawing in US and European naval forces? n18oc_world n18oc_crux

Belgian authorities are closely tracking fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi’s case as he reportedly left Antigua for medical treatment, while retaining his Antiguan citizenship. Reports suggest Choksi is in Antwerp with his wife and may use forged documents to acquire Belgian residency. Indian and Antiguan governments continue to cooperate on the case.

Despite the expansion, two Cabinet berths will remain vacant. Notably, the Rangareddy and Hyderabad districts will continue to lack representation in the Cabinet.