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President Lula announced a new interministerial committee to coordinate trade countermeasures after US President Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, citing political disputes involving Bolsonaro.

President Trump announced the US will send weapons to Ukraine through NATO and warned of severe tariffs against Russia if no ceasefire deal is reached within 50 days, including economic sanctions.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth today after completing an 18-day mission aboard the ISS, marking a historic moment under Axiom Space’s Ax-4 program.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the situation in Gaza "horrific," as casualties rise, services collapse, and agencies warn of famine, fuel shortages, and displacement, urging immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access.

Down and out at 112 for eight, Jadeja (61 not out off 181) took the game deep with the help of Jasprit Bumrah (5 off 54) and Mohammed Siraj (4 off 30) before agonisingly ending up on the wrong side of the result in a game for the ages

Starbucks will require corporate employees to work in-office four days a week and mandate relocation for people leaders to Seattle or Toronto, aligning with broader corporate shifts toward in-person work

Russia is set to welcome up to one million skilled Indian workers by year-end to offset a labour shortage in its industrial hubs. The Sverdlovsk region, home to major defence industries, is among the areas expecting the migrant influx

UNESCO has inscribed Guinea-Bissau's Bijagos Archipelago on the World Heritage list for its exceptional marine biodiversity and cultural heritage. The site features rare species, vital ecosystems, and traditional lifestyles, making it a key conservation zone in West Africa

Bitcoin surged past $1,21,000 for the first time, driven by institutional demand, ETF inflows, and macroeconomic factors. Ethereum also rose. Experts cite regulatory clarity, tokenization progress, and US policy support as key drivers of this sustained crypto market rally

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing and emphasised that normalised ties between India and China could yield mutually beneficial outcomes. He also marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and discussed resuming the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

A US Senate report blames the Secret Service for "stunning failures" that led to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in July 2024, citing ignored warnings and denied security requests.

At least 18 civilians were killed and 31 injured in North Kordofan, Sudan, following attacks by RSF forces, according to local volunteer groups, amid escalating violence and worsening humanitarian conditions.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is returning to Earth after completing an 18-day mission aboard the ISS, becoming the first Indian astronaut in space through a private mission with Axiom Space.

President Trump is set to meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte as a plan develops to sell weapons to NATO allies for Ukraine. Talks include sanctions on Russia and frozen assets legislation.

President Trump attended the FIFA Club World Cup final on the anniversary of his 2024 assassination attempt, celebrating Chelsea’s win over PSG while meeting global officials and addressing national recovery.

Heavy rains across Texas paused ongoing flood victim searches and triggered new rescues and evacuations. Kerrville and nearby areas saw widespread damage, strained emergency responses, and concerns over alert systems.

At stumps, India stuttered to 58 for four, having lost Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, captain Shubman Gill and night watchman Akash Deep

Sinner's 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win in the final puts an end to several streaks for Alcaraz

The Beechcraft B200 aircraft crashed at around 4 p.m. on Sunday, soon after taking off from Southend airport, and was seen in flames with dark smoke billowing from it, BBC reported.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sustained a minor injury during an Israeli missile strike on a Tehran building hosting top officials. The targeted strike, resembling a Nasrallah-style operation, has raised infiltration concerns amid a broader 12-day Israel-Iran conflict

Hungary’s 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey is battling a severe beetle infestation threatening its historic library. Restoration teams are removing and disinfecting 100,000 books to preserve centuries-old manuscripts, with climate change believed to have worsened the infestation risk

The world’s largest Martian meteorite, weighing 54 pounds, will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in New York. The rare rock, discovered in Niger, is part of Geek Week 2025, which also features a juvenile Ceratosaurus skeleton from the Jurassic period.

EU leaders condemned US President Trump's surprise tariffs on EU exports, warning of inflation, disrupted supply chains, and economic fallout. Officials promised proportionate countermeasures if negotiations with Washington fail.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visits China for the SCO foreign ministers’ meeting, marking his first visit since 2020's Galwan clash. India continues diplomatic engagement post-Modi-Xi bilateral breakthrough.