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On the second anniversary of Imran Khan’s arrest, PTI held nationwide protests, alleging over 500 arrests in Punjab. Police enforced Section 144 and raided homes. Videos of the crackdown sparked outrage as party leaders vowed to continue peaceful protests

Russia has ended its moratorium on deploying intermediate-range nuclear-capable missiles, blaming US missile plans in Europe. The move risks triggering a new arms race and mirrors Cold War tensions. Putin may deploy new Oreshnik missiles in Belarus this year

On the first anniversary of her government's fall, Sheikh Hasina condemned the interim regime led by Muhammad Yunus and urged Bangladeshis to keep fighting for democracy. She praised public resilience and vowed that the country would rise again, stronger and freer

Russia’s Klyuchevskoy volcano has erupted, sending ash clouds 7 km high. Experts link the activity to a recent 8.8-magnitude earthquake, with six volcanoes now active in the Kamchatka region.

The US is launching a visa bond pilot program that could require some business or tourist visa applicants to pay up to $15,000 as a bond. This move aims to curb overstays and includes tighter screening of student visa applicants.

Former President Donald Trump dismissed revised US job data as rigged after weak hiring reports, but economists, investors, and government experts maintain trust in the numbers despite survey challenges and political drama.

Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered house arrest for ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, accusing him of plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election and violating prior court-imposed restrictions during the trial.

Stella Rimington, Britain’s first female MI5 director and the real-life inspiration for James Bond’s M, has passed away at 90. She broke barriers and later became a successful author.

The US President had mounted a sharp attack on India and Russia for their close ties and said the two countries can take their “dead economies down together”

A Chinese woman and Australian resident has been charged with foreign interference after allegedly spying on a Canberra Buddhist group for China’s Public Security Bureau. It’s Australia’s third such case since 2018, and the first involving a community organisation

Over 3,000 Boeing union workers in Missouri and Illinois began striking after rejecting a revised four-year contract offer. The IAM union says workers deserve better job security and recognition. Boeing says it has activated contingency plans to minimize disruptions

Russian air defence intercepted a major drone attack in the Volgograd region. While there were no casualties, infrastructure was damaged, causing power outages and train delays. Russia claims Ukraine has recently targeted civilians with drones and shelling

Beijing and Guangdong face severe flooding as heavy rains continue. Beijing issued a red alert for rainstorms, with over 200 mm expected in some areas. Guangdong also saw road collapses and evacuations. Authorities have raised emergency response levels across regions

After 600 years, Russia's Krasheninnikov volcano erupted on Sunday in Kamchatka, sending ash six kilometres high. Authorities issued an orange aviation warning, with the plume drifting southeast toward the Pacific Ocean.

South Korea’s trade deal with the United States has eased export uncertainties, reducing tariffs to 15 per cent and opening opportunities for Korean companies while the government pledges further support for competitiveness.

A migrant boat capsized off Yemen’s Abyan coast, killing 68 Ethiopian migrants and leaving 74 missing. Survivors are being treated as rescue efforts continue amid rough seas and worsening humanitarian conditions.

A Ukrainian drone attack set a Russian oil depot ablaze in Sochi, while both sides exchanged strikes. Zelenskyy announced an agreement to exchange 1,200 prisoners amid ongoing hostilities and peace deadline pressure.

China has firmly rejected US demands to stop buying oil from Russia and Iran, stressing sovereignty and national interests, even as both nations continue trade talks to avoid heavy tariffs.

The Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy concluded SIMBEX 2025, a joint maritime exercise featuring sea and shore phases, complex drills, and exchanges to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties.

Rain halted England’s chase of 374, setting up a thrilling final day as India need four wickets and England 35 runs. Centuries from Brook and Root kept the hosts alive

The latest move by the three countries — the UK, France and Canada — to announce plans to recognise a Palestinian state reflects a growing sense of frustration over Israel’s brutal military campaign

South Korea's worst heat wave in decades has left 19 dead and over 3,100 ill from heat-related conditions. With power demand at historic highs due to air conditioning use, officials warn of continued extreme heat into August

Pakistan on Sunday supported Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy during Iranian President Pezeshkian’s visit. Both nations signed 12 MoUs, pledged to boost trade to USD 10 billion, and agreed to enhance cooperation on terrorism, technology, and regional stability

At least 23 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire while seeking aid in Gaza on Sunday, according to hospitals and witnesses. The death toll from malnutrition also continues to rise as humanitarian access remains restricted and aid distribution turns deadly.