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Donald Trump has cut his Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deadline from 50 to 10 days, warning of tariffs if Moscow doesn't end the war. The Kremlin says operations continue. Meanwhile, Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy region amid rising cross-border drone warfare.

A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka coast, prompting tsunami warnings for parts of the Pacific. The shallow quake triggered evacuations and damage reports across the region, with authorities urging caution and bracing for potential aftershocks and destructive waves.

Lord Meghnad Desai, a prominent British Indian economist and intellectual, passed away at the age of 85, leaving behind a rich legacy that transcends both the academic and political realms. A long-time member of the London School of Economics, he was instrumental in shaping global economic thought and fostering ties between India and the UK.

Beats Malaysia's Low Hang Yee and Ng Eng Cheong with a straight-game win

With the world’s top court declaring that countries have binding legal obligations to protect the climate, climate justice is no longer just a moral demand— it is now a matter of international law

Russian airline Aeroflot cancelled over 100 flights after a cyberattack crippled its IT systems, the Prosecutor's Office said. Ukrainian and Belarusian hacker groups claimed responsibility, alleging they stole data from Aeroflot’s network. A criminal probe has been launched.

Reconstruction of the ancestral homes of Bollywood legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor began in Peshawar. Funded by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, the Rs 70 million project aims to restore the houses as museums, promoting cultural heritage and boosting tourism

Thai and Cambodian leaders meet in Malaysia under ASEAN mediation to end five days of deadly border clashes that have killed 35 and displaced over 260,000. The conflict, sparked by a landmine blast, has drawn U.S. pressure and global concern

Samsung Electronics has bagged its largest-ever semiconductor order worth $16.4 billion from an undisclosed customer. The 10-year foundry deal will boost its chip business as the company strives to catch up with rival TSMC and offset recent profit declines.

Kim Yo-jong has said North Korea is not interested in any proposal from Seoul, rejecting talks with South Korea and criticising President Lee Jae Myung's approach as confrontational and unchanged.

Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar struck unbeaten centuries as India defied defeat to draw the fourth Test at Old Trafford, keeping the series alive ahead of the final game at The Oval

The Maldivian leadership appears to have realised that a good relationship with New Delhi is an absolute necessity for their country

Israel announced a daily “tactical pause” in three Gaza areas to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery, starting Sunday. The move includes secure routes for aid agencies, amid mounting famine fears and global criticism, while Israel continues its offensive against Hamas and other militants

An Indian-origin man in Melbourne was brutally attacked with a machete by a group of teenagers, leaving him with severe injuries and a nearly severed hand that doctors later reattached. Four attackers have been arrested, while investigations continue.

An American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 aborted takeoff at Denver airport after its landing gear caught fire, forcing an emergency evacuation of 173 passengers. One person suffered minor injuries. The FAA is investigating the incident to determine the cause.

Multiple people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, on Saturday. Police confirmed a suspect is in custody and advised people to avoid the area while investigations continue.

India is eager to finalise a trade agreement with the US to access bigger export markets, says Finance Commission chief Arvind Panagariya. Talks also continue with the EU for an FTA, as global tariff changes reshape trade dynamics

The White House said President Donald Trump remains open to engaging with Kim Jong-un to achieve a “fully denuclearised” North Korea, even as Washington imposed new sanctions and measures to block Pyongyang’s illicit revenue schemes linked to its weapons program.

Egypt and Qatar pledged to continue mediation efforts for a Gaza ceasefire, despite stalled talks, as Israel recalls negotiators and the humanitarian crisis deepens amid rising casualties and worsening starvation.

The IDF announced killing Hamas counter-intelligence chief Amjad Muhammad Hassan Shaer in northern Gaza, while expanding strikes on targets and continuing ground operations as hostage negotiations with Hamas face setbacks.

MoS Pabitra Margherita met Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin in Cape Town, discussing bilateral ties and G20 issues, alongside meetings with leaders from South Africa and France during the G20 DMM.

An Indian medical team in Dhaka held a second round of consultations with Bangladeshi doctors, reviewing treatment for victims of the July 21 air crash and providing expertise as part of India’s support.

During PM Modi's visit to Maldives, India and Maldives signed multiple agreements, launched projects, released commemorative stamps, and strengthened ties in trade, infrastructure, defence, climate action, and digital cooperation, marking 60 years of relations.