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As Trump and Netanyahu celebrate joint strikes on Iran, their Washington meeting is overshadowed by Israel’s prolonged Gaza war. Trump seeks a ceasefire to unlock broader Middle East peace, but political obstacles and unresolved hostage issues cloud any breakthrough

Severe flash floods in Texas have killed at least 80 people, with 41 still missing. President Trump declared a major disaster, as criticism mounts over inadequate flood warnings and weather service staffing cuts. Rescue operations and shelter aid continue

Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly delegating authority within the Communist Party for the first time in over 12 years, sparking speculation about a possible future power transition. Analysts link the move to internal challenges, economic strains, and upcoming leadership shifts

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Pakistan is open to extraditing terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar if India cooperates. He stressed the need for evidence and witness support from India and noted Azhar may be hiding in Afghanistan

Ukraine hit a major Russian airbase in Voronezh, targeting fighter jets and bombs, while Russia launched 322 drones overnight. Ukraine shot down many. Zelenskyy spoke with Trump about stronger air defense and weapons production as the war shows no end

Lt Gen Rahul R Singh revealed China used Pakistan as a proxy against India during May’s four-day conflict, offering military support and using the clash to test weapons. He also flagged Turkiye's role in aiding Pakistan with drones and hardware

China has imposed anti-dumping tariffs of up to 34.9 per cent on European brandy, mainly targeting French cognac, amid escalating trade tensions. The move follows EU's probe into Chinese EVs and adds strain ahead of the upcoming China-EU summit

At least 30 terrorists were killed by Pakistan’s security forces while attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan into North Waziristan. The military praised its intelligence and troops, urging Afghanistan to stop its territory from being used for cross-border terrorism

Three European mountaineers achieved a historic feat on Pakistan’s Nanga Parbat: Germany’s David Göttler paraglided from 7,700m, while France’s Tiphaine Duperier and Boris Langenstein skied down the peak—marking the first ski descent from the Rupal Face and summit

Five Ugandan soldiers died when a Ugandan Air Force helicopter serving the African Union peacekeeping mission crashed at Mogadishu airport. Three crew members survived with serious injuries. The crash caused brief delays, and an investigation is underway by Somali authorities

Donald Trump’s potential nonconsecutive second term raises questions about the historic “second-term curse” that has troubled past presidents. Facing low approval ratings, global volatility, and growing executive power, Trump’s legacy may hinge on whether he defies or repeats history’s pattern

Thailand’s new Cabinet was sworn in Thursday, including suspended PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, now culture minister, amid an ethics probe over her remarks to Cambodia’s Hun Sen. Acting PM Suriya led the ceremony, with Phumtham Wechayachai likely to assume acting duties

A skydiving plane crashed in woods near Cross Keys Airport, Monroe Township, NJ, injuring 15 people. Emergency crews responded swiftly, with multiple patients treated at Cooper University Hospital. The FAA is investigating the cause of the Cessna 208B crash

At a Los Angeles immigration center, families endure hours-long waits seeking news of detained loved ones amid aggressive ICE raids. Detainees report squalid conditions, while confusion, heartbreak, and fear mount among relatives outside, desperate for answers and humane treatment

A Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Brisbane was delayed two hours after a green tree snake was found in the cargo hold. Snake catcher Mark Pelley safely removed it. The protected species is now with a licensed keeper

Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle Donald Trump’s lawsuit over CBS’ editing of a 2020 “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris. The settlement, seen as a free speech test, includes transcript releases for future candidate interviews

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency following US airstrikes on key nuclear sites. The move, backed by parliament and a constitutional watchdog, raises uncertainty over future nuclear inspections

An oil-drilling ship capsized off Ras Ghareb in the Gulf of Suez, killing four crew members and leaving four missing. Twenty-two were rescued. The incident occurred near Gabel el-Zeit, with ongoing search efforts by Egyptian navy vessels

sraeli airstrikes and gunfire killed at least 74 Palestinians in Gaza on Monday, including 30 at a crowded café and 23 near aid sites. The attacks come amid intensifying bombardments and growing chaos around Israel-US-backed humanitarian aid distribution hubs

Gregory Gumucio, founder of the "Yoga to the People" chain, was sentenced to four years in prison for conspiring to defraud the IRS. He failed to pay over $2.5 million in taxes while operating a multimillion-dollar international yoga business