The West Asia conflict has disrupted summer travel plans for many Pune residents, forcing tour operators to rethink itineraries. Agencies are redirecting travellers toward eastern destinations as uncertainty clouds trips to the Middle East and Europe.

Iran will raise its minimum wage by more than 60 percent as inflation and currency depreciation strain the economy. The move follows months of anti government protests sparked by rising living costs.

The Donald Trump administration is expected to announce a multinational coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid heightened tensions after Iran restricted passage through the key waterway.

President Donald Trump rejected a report of tensions with Israel over the war against Iran, calling it 'third-grade fake news.' He praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and declined to say whether the United States would take a direct role in the fighting.

Iran's internet blackout has deepened, disrupting even semi-official news outlets and sharply reducing connectivity nationwide. Monitoring groups say the cause is unclear, but the scale of the outage is unprecedented during the current conflict.

Iran has warned civilians to evacuate specific areas of Dubai and Doha, claiming United States military personnel are present there. The announcement has raised fears of possible strikes in the coming hours.

The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics ended with a Ukrainian boycott over Russia’s return under its national flag. China led the medals table as the Games set participation and broadcast records.

Israel has identified a group it says is responsible for coordinated attacks on Jewish sites across Europe. Officials warn the incidents reflect a growing pattern of proxy terror activity linked to pro-Iranian networks.

A home in Petah Tikva was damaged for the second time by an Iranian missile, just months after being renovated from a previous strike. The family was unharmed after sheltering, but the homeowner called for an end to the ongoing conflict.

Al Quds Day rallies across Europe and North America drew thousands of demonstrators voicing support for Palestinian causes and the Iranian regime. Authorities imposed restrictions in several cities amid concerns over extremist rhetoric and public disorder.

A court lifted most restrictions on senior aide Jonatan Urich, allowing him to resume contact with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite ongoing investigations. Similar contact restrictions were also eased for former chief of staff Tzachi Braverman, though both remain barred from discussing their cases.

An intelligence assessment shared with senior United States officials said Iran's supreme leader opposed his son Mojtaba as successor. The report cited concerns about his son's abilities and personal life.