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Colombia secured first place in Group K after a goalless draw against Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal finished second and will face Croatia in the Round of 32, while Colombia take on Ghana in the knockout stage.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the US-mediated framework agreement with Lebanon marks a step towards ending the conflict and achieving lasting peace. The deal includes security arrangements, a ceasefire framework and measures aimed at dismantling Hezbollah's military infrastructure.

The United States launched fresh military strikes on Iranian targets after alleging Tehran carried out another drone attack on a commercial oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. Washington said the strikes targeted military infrastructure while commercial shipping through the strategic waterway continued.

India and the United States are accelerating cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and critical minerals. Senior officials from both countries said the partnership is progressing from policy discussions to concrete projects aimed at strengthening resilient supply chains and technology ecosystems.

The death toll from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes has climbed to 1,430, with more than 3,200 injured. As rescue teams continue intensive operations, a fresh magnitude-4.1 earthquake struck the country's central region, raising fears of further damage and complicating ongoing relief efforts.

A relentless heatwave swept across Europe, breaking temperature records in several countries, disrupting transport, straining hospitals and triggering health alerts. Scientists said the extreme conditions were intensified by climate change, with authorities warning of further risks as the scorching weather spread eastward

Three Sindh Rangers personnel were killed when terrorists rammed a vehicle into the paramilitary force’s headquarters in Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Jauhar. Intense firing followed near University Road, with three attackers neutralised.

The Congress accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hypocrisy for visiting the Giant Tortoise Enclosure in Seychelles while pushing the Great Nicobar Island Project, calling it an ecological disaster driven by corporate interests. Modi, meanwhile, highlighted India-Seychelles friendship through the Aldabra Giant Tortoise and handed over a patrol vessel to strengthen maritime security.

Iran launched a drone attack on Bahrain and separately targeted a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after overnight US airstrikes. Bahrain condemned the assault, calling it a threat to civilian security.

Indian naval sailing vessel INS Sudarshini arrived at Baltimore under the Lokayan 26 expedition, showcasing India's maritime heritage and strengthening India-US naval ties. The ship will participate in Sail250 Maryland celebrations and community outreach after completing a 13,000-nautical-mile transoceanic voyage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on a three-day state visit, receiving a ceremonial welcome from President Patrick Herminie. He will hold bilateral talks, attend the country's National Day golden jubilee celebrations, address Parliament, and interact with the Indian diaspora

IIT Bombay and SUNY Old Westbury have announced a partnership to develop academic programmes, promote joint research, and strengthen faculty exchanges in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, further deepening India-US cooperation in higher education, science and engineering

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on imports from any country that levies digital services taxes on US tech companies, singling out European nations. Britain already enforces a 2% digital services tax on major online firms.

US lawmakers and national security experts debated strategies to counter China's growing influence while safeguarding civil liberties, academic openness and scientific leadership. The discussion covered technology protection, foreign investment, university research, immigration reforms and counter-intelligence capabilities during a congressional hearing

A light sport aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, the 528-metre Citic Tower, on Friday, scattering debris across the city’s central business district and prompting mass evacuation.

A Metropolitan Police investigation into a west London organised crime network has led to three Indian-origin men being sentenced to over 22 years for supplying heroin and crack cocaine. Among them, Purshotam Dhillon, a serving magistrate at the time, received seven years for abusing his position of trust.

Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty to one count of retaining classified national defence information in a federal court in Maryland. The plea deal includes a recommended sentence of up to five years in prison and a $2.25 million fine.

Beijing’s latest White Paper on global governance is an attempt to shape the debate on who sets the rules of the international system in an increasingly multipolar world

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 589, with nearly 3,000 people injured. Authorities have intensified search-and-rescue operations in the worst-hit La Guaira state as international rescue teams arrive to support relief efforts

India has dispatched a 41-member Army medical team from 60 Para Field Hospital to Venezuela to assist earthquake relief efforts. The contingent, carrying medical supplies and a BHISHM Cube, will provide trauma care, surgeries and emergency healthcare support

Robotics expert Benson Thomas George from Kerala has become the first Indian selected as a judge for the FIRST Tech Challenge Michiana Premier Event in the US. The global STEM competition featured 106 student teams showcasing innovations in robotics and AI

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit India from July 1-3 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. She and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review bilateral cooperation, including trade, investment and defence, besides discussing regional and global issues

US President Donald Trump said Iran could emerge as a major market for American agricultural exports as Washington pursues negotiations with Tehran. He also announced an additional $11 billion in relief for farmers and highlighted measures aimed at boosting US agriculture

Rescue teams are racing to save hundreds believed trapped after twin powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. The death toll has climbed to 235, with widespread destruction, repeated aftershocks and international assistance arriving as authorities continue search and rescue operations