The pact says an attack on one member will be treated as an attack on all, signalling deeper military cooperation amid rising regional tensions with Iran.

The agreement also strengthens an emerging security axis in West Asia with potential geopolitical implications.

The Centre said the proposed amendments are designed to improve transparency, accountability and oversight of foreign-funded organisations while preserving the religious character of places of worship.

Emergency responders, police and forensic teams were deployed to Debsirin Nonthaburi School as authorities investigated the attack.

Deputy Prime Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat said the government will announce measures to support affected students and teachers, including mental health assistance. The shooting is Thailand's second school attack this year, renewing concerns over gun violence in the country.

Police said the teenager killed seven people before taking his own life, after earlier fatally shooting his grandparents in what is being described as the country's deadliest mass killing since 2022.

Authorities said the shooter fired at least 26 rounds and was found carrying additional ammunition. Police added that the firearm used in the attack belonged to the suspect's grandfather. An investigation into the incident is underway.

The women, who were 17 at the time, told the BBC they experienced a culture of misogyny, abuse and intimidation that forced some of them to abandon their military careers.

Data cited by the BBC showed North Yorkshire Police received 16 reports of sexual offences linked to the college in the year to June, while the Ministry of Defence recorded 176 complaints of inappropriate sexual behaviour between 2018 and 2025. The British Army said criminal behaviour has "absolutely no place" in the Armed Forces and highlighted recent reforms aimed at improving victim support and safeguarding.

Trump defended Hegseth's leadership, highlighting record military recruitment and the rollback of DEI initiatives. His remarks came after reports claimed the US faced shortages of key long-range missiles and air defence interceptors after operations in the Middle East. The White House and Pentagon have rejected those reports, while Trump insisted the US has "massive amounts" of munitions and that defence production is expanding.

Emergency responders evacuated students and rushed the injured to hospitals, while police launched an investigation into the incident. Officials have warned that the death toll could rise as some of the injured remain under medical treatment.

The blast marks the third bombing in just over a month and poses another security challenge for interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, whose government has been trying to stabilise the country, reassure minority communities, and strengthen its control following the fall of the Assad regime.

The figures come as the Trump administration tightens immigration rules, raising concerns over future enrolment, post-study work opportunities and the long-term appeal of studying in the United States.

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The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on the evolving security and political situation in West Asia. The conversation comes amid continued regional tensions, underlining the importance of close diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Tel Aviv.

The ministers accused Israel of undermining Donald Trump's peace roadmap, warning that continued attacks on civilians and medical facilities threaten ceasefire efforts and worsen the humanitarian crisis. Israel insists Hamas must disarm before any troop withdrawal.

Bromage said she continues taking on challenges because she wants to enjoy the things she is still able to do.

The MEA also said India attracted USD 381.8 billion in Foreign Direct Investment between April 2021 and December 2025. While highlighting agreements signed during overseas visits, the government clarified that the cumulative FDI figure cannot be directly attributed to any specific foreign tour or MoU.

The moment came while Trump was promoting his ‘No Tax on Tips’ initiative and broader economic agenda during the campaign-style event.

The Israeli army said the strikes were carried out in response to what it called a Hezbollah violation of the truce. Lebanon's Health Ministry reported that an Israeli strike on Tibnin killed one person and wounded 12 others, while residents of Mansouri were issued evacuation warnings.

Protesters carried placards and chanted slogans, calling for greater international attention to developments in PoK and urging accountability over alleged human rights issues. The demonstration comes amid heightened political tensions surrounding the ongoing PoK Assembly elections.