
Israel Election: Netanyahu and Eisenkot Locked in Dead Heat as Polls Open
Exit polls show a tight race between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot as Israel heads to a high-stakes vote amid regional conflict.
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Exit polls show a tight race between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot as Israel heads to a high-stakes vote amid regional conflict.

Brent crude oil prices soar toward 52-week highs as Middle East conflicts and supply risks rattle global energy markets.

Odisha deploys 225 rescue teams and puts police on high alert as Cyclone Arnab threatens the coast with heavy rain and severe winds.

Yemen urges global action after Pope Leo XIV appeals for an end to the Houthi siege in Taiz to stop the humanitarian crisis.

Reports emerge of a rift between PM Netanyahu and IDF Chief Eyal Zamir over planned military action against Iran ahead of Israel's election.

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reports PLA aircraft and naval vessels operating around its territory, including a median line breach.

Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein arrives in India to strengthen bilateral ties, trade, and economic cooperation with PM Narendra Modi.

The US Department of State orders non-emergency staff and families to depart Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks on airports and infrastructure.

Yemeni Armed Forces launch 753 strikes under the Dawn of Yemen campaign, neutralising 218 Houthi fighters and destroying dozens of vehicles.

The Taliban administration hits back at Pakistan, citing over 1,100 civilian casualties and urging Islamabad to fix its own internal security.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi demands immediate aircraft deployment to bring back 4,000 Indian Umrah pilgrims facing food and health crises.

Bangladesh grants State Minister Humaiun Kobir Cabinet status to lead the delegation at the CHOGM 2026 summit.

Philip Green visits the India-Australia AUSTRAHIND 2026 exercise in Kerala, emphasizing security ties and a free Indo-Pacific.

Falling shrapnel from intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles injured two people and damaged property in Khamis Mushait and Ahad Rafidah.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visits South Korea to boost shipbuilding, shipping, and maritime logistics under the VOYAGES framework.

India and New Zealand strengthen ties with a historic Esports MoU signed during the 100 Years of Unity Through Sport celebrations in Auckland.

World Uyghur Congress warns of transnational repression and forced labour in East Turkistan, impacting global supply chains and security.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns the US it has stepped into a quagmire and rejects threats of military action.

Rotterdam Port CEO Boudewijn Siemons highlights the huge potential of the India-EU FTA and the need for digital customs cooperation.

A new survey by Taiwan's MAC shows over 50% of respondents hold the CCP responsible for destabilizing peace across the Taiwan Strait.

Hereditary Prince Alois and Princess Sophie arrive in India for a four-day state visit to boost trade and bilateral ties.

The Muslim World League slams the Houthi militia's ballistic missile attacks targeting Mecca and Medina as a heinous provocation against Muslims.

Rodrigue Kwizera sets a new Spanish national record and Sheila Chepkirui wins a thrilling women's race at the Valencia Half Marathon.

Karachi faces severe electricity shortages as K-Electric extends loadshedding to previously exempt areas, with cuts lasting up to 15 hours.