The Saudi-led coalition conducted a limited airstrike on Yemen’s Mukalla port after two vessels from the UAE’s Fujairah port entered without approval and unloaded unauthorised weapons and combat vehicles, allegedly for the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council separatists. Saudi and Yemeni authorities said the operation targeted the military cargo and posed no collateral damage, insisting it defended security and de-escalation efforts. Yemen’s presidential council declared a state of emergency, canceled its defense pact with the UAE, and ordered Emirati forces to leave within 24 hours, deepening the rift between long-time Gulf allies. (PC: Reuters)

The funeral of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia will be held in Dhaka on Wednesday after Zohr prayers, officials said. Zia died on Tuesday morning at the age of 80 after a long illness. Her body will be taken from Evercare Hospital to her Gulshan home, Feroza, on Wednesday morning, and then to the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad. Funeral prayers are set for 2 pm at the South Plaza and Manik Mia Avenue. She will be buried beside her husband, former president Ziaur Rahman, at Zia Udyan. India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar will attend. Bangladesh has announced three days of state mourning. ( PC: HT)

India has become the world’s fourth largest economy after overtaking Japan, the government said on Tuesday. The country’s GDP now stands at about USD 4.18 trillion. It is expected to surpass Germany to become the third largest economy within the next two to three years. A Press Information Bureau release said India is the fastest growing major economy. Real GDP grew 8.2 per cent in the second quarter of FY26, up from 7.8 per cent in the first quarter. Growth was driven mainly by strong local demand. The Reserve Bank of India has raised its full-year growth forecast to 7.3 per cent. (PC: HT)

An IndiGo flight travelling from Kolkata to Hyderabad reported a bird strike on Monday and landed safely at Shamshabad airport, officials said. The pilot followed safety steps and all 118 passengers on board were unharmed. The airline said the aircraft will be checked before it returns to service. No damage details were shared. A similar case was reported in October when an Air India flight from Colombo to Chennai faced a bird hit that was noticed after landing. That plane was grounded for checks and passengers exited safely. Airport teams said bird strikes are handled through standard checks to ensure aircraft safety before further flights. (PC: India Today)

Some Eurostar trains have resumed after hours of disruption in the Channel Tunnel caused by a power supply failure. The first service to run was the 15:04 train from London to Brussels, which left shortly after 16:00 GMT. However, Eurostar has told passengers not to travel unless necessary, warning of long delays. Only one tunnel line is open because of damage to overhead cables. LeShuttle services for cars have also restarted slowly, with queues earlier near Folkestone. The UK transport department said disruption is likely to continue for the rest of the day. Eurostar will offer compensation for hotels, taxis, and meals to affected travellers. (PC: BBC)

Iran erupted into major protests Monday as the rial plunged to a record low of 1,390,000 against the US dollar, with demonstrations spreading across Tehran and several major cities. Western sanctions have devastated the economy, causing food prices to surge for Iran's 92 million population. Central bank chief Mohammad Reza Farzin reportedly resigned amid the crisis. Traders shut shops urging nationwide solidarity while protesters clashed with security forces, resulting in multiple arrests. President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged the "legitimate demands," promising fundamental reforms to the monetary and banking system. He tasked the interior minister to engage protesters through dialogue. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani admitted authorities recognize the significant pressure on citizens and don't defend the current situation. 

A 40-year-old Hindu man, Bajendra Biswas, was killed Monday evening in central Bangladesh after being accidentally shot by a colleague inside a garment factory. The incident occurred at Sultana Sweaters Limited in Mymensingh's Bhaluka upazila, where both men worked as Ansar security personnel. Police arrested the alleged shooter, Noman Mia, 22, after a shotgun in his possession discharged while they sat together. The bullet struck Biswas in the left thigh, causing severe bleeding. He was rushed to Bhaluka Upazila Health Complex but declared dead on arrival. Police are investigating whether the shooting was purely accidental or if other factors contributed. The victim's body has been sent for autopsy.

Saudi Arabia said it carried out airstrikes on Yemen’s port city of Mukalla after ships arrived with weapons meant for a separatist force. The Saudi military said the arms were unloaded from vessels that came from Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. It said the attack was aimed at weapons and combat vehicles and was timed to avoid civilian harm. It was not clear if anyone was hurt. The UAE did not comment on the strike. The move marks a new rise in tension between Riyadh and the Southern Transitional Council, which is backed by the UAE and has seized areas in Yemen’s Hadramout region in recent days. (PC: HT)

After the death of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia, attention has turned to her son Tarique Rahman as the future leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Rahman has been acting chairperson of the BNP for some time and returned to the country days before his mother’s death. Party leaders see him as the clear successor and possible prime minister if the BNP wins the next election. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Zia, calling her role in democracy and India-Bangladesh ties memorable. Interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus urged calm and announced national mourning and a holiday for her funeral. (PC: NDTV)

Eurostar on Monday advised passengers to postpone travel between London and Paris due to major disruption in the Channel Tunnel. The company said there was a fault in the overhead power supply, followed by a failed Le Shuttle train. It warned that services which do run face long delays and last-minute cancellations. National Rail also urged travellers in the UK to delay journeys from London St Pancras to Paris. Le Shuttle reported long queues at Folkestone in Kent and Calais in northern France, with waits of several hours. Passengers were told to check live updates and avoid stations unless they already have tickets. (PC: X)