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India’s economy continues to grow robustly despite US tariffs, with domestic consumption driving 68% of GDP. Corporate investments, like Apple’s $2.5 billion India expansion, signal confidence, highlighting risks that Trump’s confrontational trade stance could weaken America’s long-term strategic and economic position.

A Chinese philosophy student with valid U.S. documents was detained, interrogated, and deported from Texas despite no tech ties, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of Chinese students amid shifting Trump-era policies and rising tensions over academic access and national security concerns

A Filipino priest, an Indian education activist, and a Maldivian diver won the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awards for transformative service in human rights, girls’ education, and environmental protection, embodying compassion, resilience, and community leadership across Asia

During the SCO summit in Tianjin, PM Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing that India-China cooperation benefits all humanity. The leaders discussed border protocols, bilateral ties, and economic issues, marking a breakthrough in easing four-year tensions along the LAC.

The White House confirmed plans to rename the Department of Defence to the Department of War, reviving its historic title. President Trump cited a shift toward offensive military priorities and symbolic ties to past U.S. victories as reasons for the change

PM Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin to review India-China economic ties and explore measures to normalise relations following the eastern Ladakh border tensions. Discussions emphasised stability, cooperation, and regional and global economic resilience amid ongoing trade challenges.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will make his multilateral diplomatic debut by attending a military parade in Beijing with Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. The visit underscores Pyongyang’s alignment with Moscow and Beijing while signaling cautious positioning vis-à-vis the US and South Korea.

India’s Mehak Sharma won silver in women’s +86kg and Lovepreet Singh bronze in men’s +110kg as India finished with 13 medals at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad

Bruno Fernandes converted a stoppage-time penalty as Manchester United beat Burnley 3-2 in the Premier League. Despite defensive lapses, the win relieved pressure on Ruben Amorim after United’s midweek cup exit

Chelsea beat Fulham 2-0 in the Premier League, helped by contentious VAR decisions. Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez scored, while Fulham boss Marco Silva criticised refereeing after his side’s disallowed goal

India’s Young Tigresses sealed the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025 title with a game to spare, but coach Joakim Alexandersson and midfielder Bonifilia Shullai insist the job is not finished yet

India registered its best-ever performance at the Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, winning 50 gold medals to top the tally. The senior and junior shooters both impressed with historic results across Olympic and non-Olympic events

The UK has barred Israeli government officials from attending the 2025 DSEI arms fair over escalating concerns regarding Gaza. The ban follows political tensions and Prime Minister Starmer’s push for Palestinian state recognition and ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas

Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP) have voiced opposition to Bangladesh's Election Commission's newly announced election roadmap. Both parties accuse interim government advisor Muhammad Yunus of breaking promises and claim the roadmap undermines the fairness of the elections

Israel will slow humanitarian aid into northern Gaza, halting airdrops and reducing aid trucks, as it intensifies military action to cripple Hamas. This comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, with Gaza City facing famine and over 63,000 dead

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to expand expedited deportations of undocumented migrants. The ruling raises due process concerns, highlighting potential violations of the Fifth Amendment rights of migrants living in the US interior

Trump’s immigration policies, including visa restrictions and heightened scrutiny, have caused a sharp decline in international student enrolment at US universities. Colleges, particularly those with small endowments, are facing severe financial strain, with some raising tuition and cutting staff

The US Department of Justice, led by Harmeet Dhillon, is investigating unfair hiring practices under the H-1B visa program, following concerns that US citizens are overlooked in favor of foreign workers. The DoJ urges tips on its hotline for ongoing investigations

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for peace talks with US President Trump and European leaders to discuss the ongoing war with Russia. Despite Ukraine's efforts, Russia has stalled peace negotiations. Zelenskyy urges swift sanctions and more Western military support

Following Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruling, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has been appointed acting PM. The decision comes after Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed for ethical violations. The Cabinet will govern as caretakers until a new PM is elected

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Sendai and travelled on Japan’s iconic Shinkansen alongside PM Shigeru Ishiba. The visit highlights India-Japan collaboration in trade, innovation, startups, AI, and inter-regional partnerships between Indian states and Japanese prefectures.

Prime Minister Modi called his Japan visit “productive,” highlighting multiple agreements including India-Japan Joint Vision for the Next Decade, Defence cooperation, AI and digital partnerships, Chandrayaan-5 collaboration, climate action, and human resource exchanges, reinforcing strategic, economic, and technological ties.

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brilliant hat-trick as India survived a late scare to beat China 4-3 in their Hockey Asia Cup 2025 opener at Rajgir. Jugraj Singh also scored, while India next face Japan on Sunday

Elena Rybakina stormed into the US Open fourth round for the first time with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 win over Emma Raducanu. The 2022 Wimbledon champion needed just 60 minutes to beat the Briton and complete her set of second-week Grand Slam appearances