Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s latest address at the United Nations General Assembly has reignited the debate over Islamabad’s version of the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict. While recounting Pakistan’s military response to India’s Operation Sindoor, Sharif portrayed the confrontation as a success for Pakistan and praised the country’s armed forces. But a moment involving Indian diplomat R. Srinivas quickly drew attention. As Sharif spoke about Pakistan’s claimed success during the conflict, cameras captured Srinivas appearing to chuckle and shake his head, with the clip subsequently circulating widely online. WATCH

The US-Iran conflict has escalated after the US military struck three Iranian crude oil carriers, according to US Central Command. The strikes come amid fresh tensions in the Gulf, after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships. Meanwhile, explosions were reported near Iran’s Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub.