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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

A bloody war for control between two factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel has turned the city of Culiacan into an epicentre of cartel violence since the conflict exploded last year between the two groups: Los Chapitos and La Mayiza

Boniface Kariuki, shot by police during protests over a blogger’s custodial death, has died. The incident has reignited public anger over police brutality in Kenya. Six officials face charges, and the interior minister’s shoot-on-sight order has sparked fresh controversy

A powerful heatwave across Europe caused forest fires in Turkiye, record temperatures in Portugal, and health alerts in Italy. UN Chief Antonio Guterres called extreme heat the “new normal” as tourists and residents adjusted to dangerous, worsening climate conditions

At least 22 Palestinians were killed and 20 injured in Israeli attacks while collecting aid in southern and northern Gaza. Witnesses say troops fired on crowds returning from food sites. The UN and civilians report escalating bombardment across Gaza, worsening the crisis

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal issued arrest warrants for 26 people, including a former vice-chancellor, over the 2024 police shooting of student Abu Sayed during quota protests. The case includes charges against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina amid claims of political vendetta

Heavy rains in Pakistan have killed 45 people since June 26, with seven more deaths in the past 24 hours. Provinces like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab were hardest hit. The NDMA reports damage to homes, roads, livestock, and public infrastructure