The United Nations’ terror watchdog has expressed grave concern over the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed.

Bangladesh’s war crimes court ordered fugitive ex-leader Sheikh Hasina on Monday to return to face trial on charges amounting to crimes against humanity.

Tensions escalate as Iran and Israel engage in direct warfare, marking a dangerous new phase after Israel’s strikes on Iranian infrastructure. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Israeli cities, resulting in casualties and widespread damage. The conflict threatens to destabilize the Middle East, disrupt global oil markets, and derail nuclear diplomacy.