Hari Krishna Nibanupudi is a sustainable development expert with experience across more than 20 countries. He has worked with major international organizations and mentors young sustainability innovators worldwide.

A report questions President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran war as a fragile ceasefire nears its end. Analysts cite strategic setbacks involving the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s missiles and proxies, and rising regional tensions, including along the Lebanon front.

A 2,000-year-old stone slab at Karnak Temple shows Roman Emperor Tiberius depicted as an Egyptian pharaoh. The find illustrates how Roman rulers embraced Egyptian religious traditions to legitimize their rule.

Israel's population has grown to 10.244 million ahead of its 78th Independence Day, according to official data. The country recorded 177,000 births and 21,000 new immigrants over the past year.

Wildlife has flourished in the Chernobyl exclusion zone despite lingering radiation. Rare Przewalski's horses and other large mammals are now thriving in the abandoned area.

Syrian authorities say they thwarted a Hezbollah-linked missile plot launched from their territory. Hezbollah denies the claims and rejects any presence or activity in Syria.

An author reflects on living with only ninety seconds to reach shelter during repeated attacks. While daily life appears resilient from the outside, constant interruptions have reshaped time, plans, and expectations.

Iran says it is replenishing missile and drone launchers faster than before its recent war with Israel and the United States. The claim was accompanied by video from an underground missile facility.

An attempted arson attack at a north-west London synagogue caused minor damage and prompted a large emergency response. Officials say the incident is part of a broader rise in antisemitic attacks across the area.

Iran has yet to bury Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei more than a month after his death in a United States and Israeli airstrike. Officials are reportedly delaying the funeral over security fears and are considering Mashhad as a possible burial site.

Iran's president questioned the United States' authority to limit Tehran's nuclear programme and criticised President Donald Trump over his stance. While some progress has been reported in ongoing negotiations, major differences remain unresolved.

A synagogue in north London suffered minor damage in an attempted arson attack, the latest in a series targeting Jewish sites. Police have increased security as a pro Iranian group claims responsibility for several incidents.