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US lawmakers from both parties welcomed a federal court ruling striking down the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa application fee. Supporters said the fee worsened staffing shortages in healthcare and education, while the White House plans to appeal the decision in court

Seven Indian nationals were killed and nine injured in Dubai when a minibus collided with a stationary truck. The Consulate General of India is assisting victims’ families, while Dubai Police investigate the crash and warn against unsafe roadside stoppages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives caused by a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines. The disaster killed at least 32 people, injured over 130, damaged infrastructure, disrupted flights and schools, and prompted temporary tsunami warnings

India and the US are close to finalising the first tranche of a bilateral trade agreement by July, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. The deal aims to boost market access, strengthen economic ties, and expand cooperation between both nations

Narendra Modi congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after his party’s election win, expressing readiness to deepen India-Armenia ties. Both countries have recently expanded defence cooperation and humanitarian coordination, including evacuations of Indian nationals

A fire broke out on the Madagascar-flagged oil tanker MT Marivex off Oman, carrying 24 Indian crew members, amid renewed Israel-Iran hostilities. Authorities said all seafarers are safe as India coordinates with multiple agencies to ensure their security

Amid an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo that has killed nearly 100 people, couples in Bunia are holding restricted weddings with limited guests. Authorities have imposed strict health measures, reshaping social and religious ceremonies to curb infections

India on Monday reiterated its advisory urging nationals to avoid travel to Iran and leave the country using available transport. The warning follows fresh Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets, raising concerns over regional security and the safety of thousands of Indians

Donald Trump defended his stance on the Iran war and denied breaking “no new wars” promises in a tense NBC interview. He also reiterated election fraud claims, backed a disputed DOJ fund, and abruptly ended the interview

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Mindanao in the Philippines, killing at least five people and causing building damage, power outages and tsunami warnings. Authorities launched emergency responses as residents in vulnerable coastal areas were urged to evacuate immediately

Five people were stabbed at Penn Station in New York, with at least one seriously injured. A suspect was arrested, and authorities said there was no indication of terrorism. Investigations continue as police cited possible mental health issues and advised avoiding the area

US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate after Iran launched missile barrages at Israel. Trump warned further escalation could derail US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, while Israel considered a strong response despite intercepting all missiles

Iran launched missiles at Israel for the first time since the April ceasefire, retaliating for Israeli strikes in Beirut. The escalation threatened regional stability, prompted airspace closures, and raised fears of renewed conflict, while US President Donald Trump urged restraint and diplomacy

  Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un, aiming to strengthen China-North Korea ties amid tensions with the US. Discussions are expected to cover strategic cooperation, economic assistance, regional influence, sanctions, and North Korea’s nuclear ambitions 

Argentina launches its FIFA World Cup title defense in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and debutant Jordan. Lionel Messi leads Scaloni’s squad, while Mahrez, Alaba, and Al-Tamari headline their teams in a group mixing experience, history, and fresh talent

RBI's policy direction is unambiguous to attract dollars rather than tighten liquidity conditions through rates

NATO remains central to European defence, but growing doubts about long-term US commitment are driving the search for additional security frameworks

Alexander Zverev clinched his first Grand Slam title by defeating Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic five-set French Open final. The German ended his long wait for major success, becoming the first German man to win Roland Garros since 1937

The Israel Defense Force (IDF) struck a Hezbollah-linked site in Beirut’s Dahieh district after rocket fire into Israeli territory. The military also urged civilians in Tyre to evacuate, citing Hezbollah’s ceasefire violations.

Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs has directed social media platforms to block posts targeting the Indian community, which falsely claimed that Singapore was being “overrun” by Indians. The investigation revealed the content likely originated from a China-based platform.

England defeated New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord’s, with Gus Atkinson taking 5-30 and Ollie Robinson named man of the match. Emilio Gay impressed on debut as England’s Bazball reset began positively

An opinion article criticised pro-Khalistan activists who disrupted an Indian High Commission outreach event in London, arguing that such actions contradict Sikh values of service, dialogue and compassion. The piece said intimidation and disruption weaken causes rather than advancing meaningful democratic engagement

BRS working president KT Rama Rao interacted with members of the Singapore NRI community during his Malaysia visit, discussing urban planning, governance and development models. Participants explored best practices from Singapore and Malaysia that could be adapted to support Telangana's future growth

Artificial intelligence has become the leading cause of job cuts in the US in 2026, accounting for nearly 40% of layoffs in May. AI-linked reductions have already surpassed the combined total of the previous two years, with tech sectors hardest hit