Eric Trappier, Rafale-maker Dassault's CEO, said Pakistan's claim of shooting down three Indian Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor is "inaccurate". Seemingly agreeing to CDS General Anil Chauhan's statement on Operation Sindoor, Trappier said, "Mission's success isn't having zero losses, it's having achieved its objectives." "When the truth comes out, some people may be surprised," he added.

An Israeli drone has struck a processing plant in Iran's South Pars gas field — the world's largest, shared with neighbouring Qatar — triggering a large explosion, according to Iranian news agencies. The Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that "a section of the Fajr-e Jam refinery in Phase 14 of South Pars caught fire."

Manchester United and England legend David Beckham has been awarded a knighthood in King Charles' Birthday Honours list, earning the prefix 'Sir'. He has been honoured for his services to sports and charity. "It'll take...little while for the news to sink in but I'm immensely proud and it's such an emotional moment for me to share with...family," Beckham said.

The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday said it conducted extensive strikes on targets related to Iran's nuclear weapons project. Israel said the targets include Iranian Ministry of Defence headquarters, while two major oil gas fields and an oil depot were also hit in Iran. Meanwhile, Iran also launched UAVs at Israel, with the latter sharing a video intercepting them.

Iran has partially suspended gas production at the world's biggest gas field after an Israeli strike caused a fire there on Saturday. Israel struck the South Pars gas field, which Iran shares with Qatar, amid escalating conflict between the two countries. Located in Bushehr province, South Pars is responsible for a major share of Iran's gas production.

Amid Israel and Iran conflict, India has released a statement after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's call with Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi. Jaishankar conveyed the deep concern of the international community at the turn of events. He urged avoidance of any escalatory steps and an early return to diplomacy. Meanwhile, Iran said it appreciated India's solidarity with it.

PM Narendra Modi, who will participate in G7 Summit in Canada, said it will provide "space for the exchange of views on pressing global issues". PM Modi, who will also visit Cyprus and Croatia, said the three-nation visit is an opportunity to "galvanise global understanding on tackling terrorism in all its forms and manifestations".

The Turkish government has denied claims of Turkish Technic having a role in the maintenance of Air India's Boeing 787 planes, saying, "Under the agreements between Air India and Turkish Technic...maintenance is performed solely on B777 wide-body aircraft." Baba Ramdev recently claimed that a Turkish agency took care of the maintenance following the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi amid Israel-Iran conflict. Iran said, "Jaishankar extended deep sympathies of the government and people of India...Araghchi appreciated India's solidarity with Iran and its condemnation of the Israeli regime's aggression." Earlier, India denied being part of SCO statement that condemned Israel's strikes on Iran.

A massive fire broke out in the Marina Pinnacle, a 67-storey building in Dubai Marina, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) said on Saturday. All 3,820 residents from 764 apartments were safely evacuated after the fire started. In May 2015, a kitchen incident sparked a fire on the skyscraper's 47th floor, which spread to the 48th floor before being contained.

More than 100 people were killed in an attack by gunmen on a village in Nigeria's central Benue state, NGO Amnesty International Nigeria claimed in a post on X. The attack took place from late Friday into the early hours of Saturday in the village of Yelewata, it added. "Many people are still missing," Amnesty claimed.

The US delivered around 300 Hellfire missiles to Israel on Tuesday, days before Israel attacked Iran on Friday, Middle East Eye reported. US President Donald Trump's administration was well-informed of Israel's plans to attack Iran, the report said, citing two US officials. Hellfires are laser-guided air-to-ground missiles, useful for precision strikes.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu posted a birthday wish for US President Donald Trump on X as Trump turned 79 years old on June 14. "Thank you for being Israel's greatest friend and being so steadfast in the defence of the Jewish people and Jewish state," Netanyahu wrote. The Israeli PM's post for Trump came amid Israel's ongoing war with Iran.

Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, hinting at further escalation, said attacks on Iran so far are "nothing" compared with what is coming. "We will hit every site and every target of the Ayatollahs' regime," he added. Netanyahu also claimed that Israel's strikes had set back Iran's nuclear programme "possibly by years".

Maxar Technologies has released before-and-after satellite images of Iran's Natanz nuclear site, which highlights the damage caused by Israel's attack. Earlier, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said that the attack caused radioactive and chemical contamination. Israel has claimed the operation is necessary due to the threat of uranium accumulated by Iran.

Multiple visuals have surfaced showing the precision with which Israeli strikes targeted multiple places in Iran and killed six high-ranking Iran military officials and nine nuclear scientists. Some pictures showed single apartments hit by missiles in high-rise buildings in Tehran while one showed a small hole on the side of a building. Buildings near the targets remained reportedly unaffected.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif bizarrely claimed in Parliament that Pakistani cyber warriors hacked IPL floodlights and accessed Indian dam gates. His remarks drew sharp reactions online, with users mocking the statement. One joked, 'Even a toddler unplugging Wi-Fi is a global threat if that’s cyber warfare.'

A manhunt is underway after state representative from US' Minnesota Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed at their home, Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, confirmed. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot in their home but are expected to survive. The suspect was reportedly posing as a police officer.

Russia's envoy to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia said Israel's attack on Iran is "completely unprovoked". Several people have been killed in Iran in strikes by Israel which also targeted Iran's nuclear facilities. Nebenzia stated US and its allies have incited Israel's attack. Notably, Israel's attack began after failed US-Iran talks regarding Iran's nuclear programme.

A British man stranded in Israel's Jerusalem amid Iranian missile attacks has described the city as a "ghost town". "It feels very...very strange – like a ghost town. Now everything is shut down...It feels a lot like the COVID-19 lockdowns," he said. Israel launched an attack on Iran's nuclear and military sites, and in retaliation, Iran also launched an attack.

Israeli Defense Forces said Israel has established "aerial freedom of action" from Western Iran to Tehran. "Tehran's no longer immune...Dozens of aircraft are operating freely over Tehran," IDF spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin said. He noted that around 70 jets took part in strikes on Iran and over 40 Iranian sites were targeted, including air defence systems and command infrastructure.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the government for not participating in the discussions on the statement by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) which condemned Israel for carrying out military strikes on Iran. "Have we been reduced to being an abject apologist for Israel? We cannot even condemn Israel's attacks on and targeted assassinations in Iran?" Jairam said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the rise in global oil prices following Israeli strikes on Iran will benefit Russia and strengthen its military capabilities in Ukraine war. Global oil prices rose as much as 7% after Israel's strikes. He also expressed concern that US military aid could be diverted away from Ukraine towards Israel amid escalating tensions.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said the killing of state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband seems to be "a politically-motivated assassination". "We must all, in Minnesota and across the country, stand against all forms of political violence...Those responsible for this will be held accountable," Walz added. As per reports, the suspect was posing as a police officer.