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EAM S. Jaishankar dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claim that trade pressure ended the India-Pakistan standoff in May. Offering a firsthand account, Jaishankar emphasized that diplomacy and trade were separate, and India responded to Pakistan’s aggression on its own terms.

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

EAM S Jaishankar called the Pahalgam terror attack an act of economic warfare targeting Kashmir’s tourism and vowed no tolerance for terrorism. He ruled out yielding to nuclear blackmail and highlighted India's response through Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-based terror camps.

A Singapore court sentenced Indian-origin man Kavind Raj Kannan to over two years in jail and caning for his role in a fatal 2023 riot at Concorde Hotel. Another gang member faces murder charges while others have received jail terms.

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

The cyber security attack happened in the same week that The Hague hosted a summit of 32 NATO leaders at a conference centre near the court amid tight security including measures to guard against cyberattacks

Alcaraz, the World No.2 and French Open 2025 winner, overcame the veteran Italian and the intense London heat 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 in four hours and 37 minutes

At least 67 Palestinians were killed in Gaza, including 30 in a café strike and 22 more as they sought food aid. Witnesses report devastation amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes and violence

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

If counter-terrorism cannot be a unifying pillar, then a question mark hangs over the core objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

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

"Tragically, today morning, around 9:00 a.m., the family received devastating news: Zeeshan's bullet-riddled body was discovered near Surdu Ghareeb Nawaz Hotel. His body bore multiple gunshot wounds," read a statement issued by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC).

Pakistan's police killed two suspected militants during a raid in Peshawar, foiling a major terror plot. Weapons and a suicide vest were recovered. The suicide bomber, traced from Afghanistan, was wanted for months. Attacks in Pakistan rose slightly in May

Iranian dissident Sayeh Seydal narrowly survived an Israeli missile strike on Tehran's Evin Prison. At least 71 people died. Transferred to harsh facilities, Seydal calls conditions “a slow death.” Activists fear further crackdowns amid Israel's campaign against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced Ukraine is joining EU sanctions against Iran, calling it a brutal regime. He also signed a decree to exit the Ottawa Convention, citing Russia’s use of anti-personnel mines, stressing Ukraine’s need for such tools in defence

The meeting took place on Sunday at the headquarters of the ruling party's Central Committee and was also attended by Russian Ambassador to North Korea Alexandr Matsegora, reports Yonhap, quoting the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

Indonesia has evacuated over 120 citizens from Iran and Israel amid growing regional tensions. Some chose to remain. Evacuations were coordinated via Azerbaijan. Iran's Foreign Minister urged the UN to act against US and Israeli attacks on Iranian facilities and civilians

Nepal's Mugu district experienced two earthquakes in under 24 hours—a 4.3 magnitude quake on Monday morning and a 4.8 magnitude one on Sunday. Both occurred in mountainous areas, with no immediate reports of damage, as tremors remain common in the region

The statement by the Iranian Foreign Ministry also strongly condemned what it described as the “offensive and inappropriate remarks” and “conduct of the President of the United States” regarding the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the people of Iran.

With the win, India now sit atop Group B with six points from two games, ahead of Iraq and Thailand

The larger question is whether India can go beyond being a destination for smartphone assembly and become a true global manufacturing giant