The United States believes Iran is preparing to carry out a major exercise in the Gulf in the coming days, apparently moving up the timing of annual drills amid heightened tensions with Washington, U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday. Source: Reuters
Poland’s justice minister said on Wednesday it was not possible to comply with a ruling by the top European Union court that the country’s new system for disciplining judges broke EU law and should be suspended. Source Reuters
Taliban spokesperson and Commander Moulana Yousaf Ahmadi in Kandahar spoke to India Today exclusively and said the group has taken over 85 per cent of Afghanistan and will gain control of the remaining parts soon. Source India Today
Syria’s air defences have intercepted an Israeli attack on al-Safirah area of southern Aleppo, Syrian state media reported, a location where Israel has repeatedly hit a growing Iranian presence. Source Al Jazeera
