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Declassified transcripts reveal Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger refused to condemn Pakistan’s 1971 crackdown in East Pakistan despite genocide warnings from Archer Blood, exposing US reluctance to criticise an ally during the crisis

An Iranian military spokesperson, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, ridiculed United States ceasefire efforts, saying Washington is “negotiating with itself.” Iran rejected the proposal, signalling continued defiance and dim prospects for de-escalation amid escalating regional tensions

The Donald Trump administration proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran via intermediaries as the US boosts troop deployment in the Middle East. Ongoing strikes, denials of talks, and Strait of Hormuz tensions continue to escalate regional instability

Brazil’s Supreme Court allowed former President Jair Bolsonaro to serve his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt under house arrest due to health concerns, following his hospitalisation and recommendation by the Attorney General

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Miami Open quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over Zheng Qinwen, while Coco Gauff reached the last eight and will face Belinda Bencic after both players registered strong victories

The AIFF Technical Committee recommended considering Indian coaches for the senior women’s national team and appointed Renjith TA as assistant coach for the senior men’s team. A study group will assess U23 player performance for potential senior-level promotion

A temporary US pause on Iran strikes fuels cautious hopes of de-escalation, but ongoing attacks, conflicting claims, and uncertain back-channel talks suggest it may be a tactical breather

Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf states, escalating tensions despite Donald Trump claiming peace talks. Ongoing strikes, disputed negotiations and Strait of Hormuz tensions continue to impact oil prices and regional stability

An explosion at a Valero Energy refinery in Port Arthur sent thick smoke into the air, prompting shelter-in-place orders. No injuries were reported, while authorities monitored air quality amid concerns over rising fuel prices and global oil supply disruptions

Mumbai markets rebounded sharply as Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade, tracking global optimism after Donald Trump paused strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Easing oil prices and improved sentiment boosted equities, despite continued geopolitical uncertainty and recent foreign investor outflows 

A Colombian military C-130 aircraft crashed during takeoff in Putumayo, killing 66 and injuring 57, with over 40 unaccounted for, as authorities launched an investigation and President Gustavo Petro raised concerns over military modernisation delays

A Colombian military transport plane carrying 125 people crashed shortly after takeoff in the Amazonian province of Putumayo. At least 48 people were rescued alive as rescue teams rushed to the remote crash site and investigations into the cause began

India’s LPG ecosystem reflects both vulnerability and resilience, shaped by import dependence, distributed infrastructure, and evolving consumption patterns that demand nuanced, data-driven energy policy responses

Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the Miami Open after a three-set loss to Sebastian Korda in the third round. Korda advanced to the next stage, while top players like Sabalenka and Rybakina registered comfortable wins

Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2 to stay in the La Liga title race. Barcelona also won, while Alaves staged a historic comeback from three goals down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3

President Trump extended Iran’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pausing threatened strikes on power plants. Iran denied negotiations. The conflict has killed thousands, destabilized energy markets, and intensified regional tensions involving Israel, Lebanon, and Gulf nations

Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community emergency service were set on fire in north London, with police treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime. Authorities are searching for three suspects as investigations continue.

Samsung has enabled Quick Share to work with Apple AirDrop on Galaxy S26 devices, allowing cross-platform file sharing, while also launching a Car-to-Home service that integrates SmartThings with Hyundai and Kia connected vehicles

Liverpool and Chelsea suffered major defeats in the Premier League, raising concerns over their Champions League qualification chances, while Everton strengthened their position in the race and Burnley moved closer to relegation after another loss

India’s U17 men’s team will play three friendly matches in Thailand against Thailand, Indonesia and Korea Republic as part of preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup, following a series of international exposure games earlier this year

India dominated the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026 in Vitoria, Spain, with Pramod Bhagat winning two golds and a silver, while Sukant Kadam secured one gold and one silver. Several other Indian shuttlers added medals across categories

India’s poor standing in World Happiness Report 2026 reflects the ongoing challenges despite being one of the world’s fastest-growing economies