Saudi Aramco retained its position as the Middle East's most valuable brand for the seventh year, with its value rising to 47.3 billion dollars. The growth was supported by higher oil production and continued strategic expansion.

India has begun work on a 15 billion dollar Google Cloud artificial intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam. The project is expected to strengthen electronics manufacturing, semiconductor production and global supply chain integration while positioning the city as a major digital gateway.

Several European broadcasters are boycotting Eurovision over Israel's participation, creating a major crisis for the contest. Organisers insist the event must remain politically neutral despite mounting political pressure.

Higher crude oil prices could sharply lift profits for India’s upstream oil producers, driven mainly by price gains rather than output growth. However, the broader economy may face rising import costs, inflation and mounting losses for fuel retailers.

King Charles will address Congress during a state visit marked by tensions between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The king is expected to stress shared democratic values and highlight longstanding cooperation between Britain and the United States.

Israel has ordered evacuations in more than a dozen southern Lebanese towns ahead of a possible attack, citing ceasefire violations by Hezbollah. The move follows expanded Israeli strikes and rising tensions despite ongoing ceasefire efforts.

A British navy led operations center near Portsmouth is serving as an emergency hub for ships threatened in the Strait of Hormuz. As conflict has slashed traffic and raised fears of sea mines, the team has become a vital source of real time maritime security information.

The United States says it has no defence against hypersonic and cruise missile threats as it seeks funding for the proposed 'Golden Dome' missile shield. Officials argue the changing threat landscape requires urgent upgrades, despite concerns over cost and oversight.

A rare 1991 recording reveals Yitzhak Rabin’s doubts about Israel’s strength on the eve of the Independence War. He recounts being stunned by warnings of an imminent invasion by seven Arab armies.

The Israel Defense Forces are investigating how four Israelis, including an active duty soldier and three reservists, entered an active combat zone in southern Lebanon without authorization. The incident occurred in Bint Jbail and remains under review.

Hezbollah is increasingly using advanced first person view drones against Israel Defense Forces troops in Lebanon. The upgraded systems are resistant to electronic jamming and are difficult to detect, posing a growing battlefield challenge.

An opinion piece argues that Israel and Lebanon are both suffering due to Iran’s backing of Hezbollah. It says Tehran’s regional strategy has fueled cross-border violence, displaced civilians and undermined hopes for lasting peace between the two countries.