Several Pakistani politicians and notable figures have asked the government to reconsider its decision to recommend President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize after the US bombed Iran’s three nuclear sites.

Iran's underground enrichment site at Fordo was hit again Monday while Iran fired a salvo of missiles and drones at Israel and warned the United States that its military now has a “free hand” to attack American targets in the wake of the Trump administration's massive strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

The global nuclear weapons landscape has seen notable escalations since the release of Fair Observer’s comprehensive report in November 2024. As of June 23, 2025, several nations have either advanced their nuclear programs or reignited debates over acquiring such capabilities, pushing the world closer to a potential new arms race.

A Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital overnight killed at least four people and injured others, according to Ukraine's emergency services, as rescue workers and firefighters sought to remove people they believed trapped under debris in a partially collapsed apartment building.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Monday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East after the US bombed three major nuclear sites in Iran.

Tehran: Iran’s parliament has approved a proposal to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most crucial oil transit routes, in retaliation for recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, state-run Press TV reported on Sunday.

New York: The United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency meeting on Sunday, June 22, following the United States’ strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Al Jazeera reported.

Karachi: Pakistan's state-owned exploration firm has discovered a new reserve of oil and gas in Sindh province, officials said.