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A major corruption scandal in Ukraine’s energy sector has intensified pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with growing calls to dismiss his influential chief of staff, Andrii Yermak. Despite firing ministers and sanctioning associates, Zelenskyy faces political unrest as trust and wartime stability are questioned

Jane Fonda reflects on nearly turning eighty-eight, saying she once expected to die young due to loneliness and drug struggles. Now embracing aging with intention, she focuses on living without regrets, practicing forgiveness, and inspiring younger generations to approach old age confidently

US President Donald Trump claimed he defused tensions between India and Pakistan by threatening 350% tariffs, saying both PM Modi and Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif called to acknowledge backing down. India has repeatedly denied any third-party mediation, asserting the ceasefire was agreed through DGMO-level talks.

The death toll from landslides in Indonesia’s Central Java rose to 23 after more bodies were recovered, with 28 people still missing. Rescuers using excavators continue searching devastated villages as authorities plan relocations for hundreds of homes in the landslide-prone region.

US President Donald Trump signed a bill ordering the release of Epstein investigation files after an overwhelming congressional vote. Lawmakers clashed over delays and political motives as Trump again denied any ties to Epstein while urging swift disclosure of tens of thousands of DOJ documents.

US President Donald Trump said he will welcome skilled immigrants to help train American workers in advanced manufacturing, arguing that the US lacks certain specialised talents. He acknowledged criticism from his conservative base but insisted such visas are essential for complex chip, electronics and missile production.

Nikhat led from the front as India closed session 7 with a stunning triple triumph over Uzbekistan

Arjun was the only Indian left in the fray at the quarterfinal stage, and after drawing both the classical games, the tiebreak was always going to be a tricky contest

A viral video of Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, former “prime minister” of Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, has revealed Islamabad’s direct involvement in the 10 November Red Fort car bombing in Delhi. Haq openly glorified the attack while addressing the Legislative Assembly.

During his extensive visit to the centre, he went to the training area, the hostels, recovery area, gym and even the kitchen, to study the facilities being extended to the boxers training at the centre

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated Indian consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan, Russia, enhancing diplomatic presence, supporting trade, technology, education, and cultural ties. The consulates will benefit the Indian diaspora, students, and aim to strengthen India-Russia cooperation toward $100 billion trade by 2030

Samanvitha Dhareshwar, 33, an Indian-origin techie eight months pregnant, and her unborn baby died after a car collision in Sydney’s Hornsby. The BMW driver, 19, was arrested for dangerous and negligent driving causing death.

US President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, finalising agreements on F-35 jets, nuclear energy, AI, and critical minerals. The visit also addressed Saudi investment, Khashoggi’s killing, and potential ties with Israel under the Abraham Accords.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the second round of the Australian Open Super 500 in Sydney with a straight-game win over Chang Ko-chi and Po Li-Wei. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand exited early, losing to Indonesian opponents

Aakash Chopra analysed India’s Test transition struggles, saying the team is still in “labour pains before new growth emerges.” He highlighted unsettled roles, pitch debates and Gill’s absence as India prepares for the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati

India’s Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel practised the old-school single pad drill during nets in Kolkata ahead of the Guwahati Test. With Shubman Gill doubtful due to neck spasm, Nitish Reddy has joined the squad as a possible replacement

Arundhati Choudhary made a stunning comeback, defeating Germany’s Leonie Müller via RSC to headline India’s flawless Day 3 at the World Boxing Cup in Greater Noida. Minakshi, Ankush Phangal, Parveen and Nupur also booked their places in the finals

The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission accused Beijing of orchestrating a disinformation campaign to undermine French Rafale sales in favor of its J-35s, exploiting Operation Sindoor and India-Pakistan conflict.

GM Arjun Erigaisi was held to a draw by GM Wei Yi in their FIDE World Cup 2025 quarterfinal, forcing a tiebreak in Panaji. Nodirbek Yakubboev advanced to the semis, while two other matches also head to tiebreaks

Indian shooters continued their strong run at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, winning gold and bronze in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event. With nine medals in three days, India looks to add more in upcoming shooting events

Internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare said on its status page earlier Tuesday that it identified an issue that was impacting multiple customers, including ChatGPT, social media platform X, League of Legends and other prominent internet services.

The UN Security Council approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Trump’s Gaza peace plan and authorising an international stabilisation force. With Russia and China abstaining, the plan establishes a Board of Peace and outlines steps for ceasefire consolidation, reconstruction, and a pathway toward a two-state solution

Bangladesh remained calm but tense as heavy security enforced a shutdown called by the Awami League after Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia for alleged crimes against humanity. Public movement was limited, with authorities maintaining strict patrols and checkpoints across major cities

President Trump confirmed plans to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia despite internal concerns about technology leakage to China and implications for Israel’s military edge. The announcement coincides with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit and Trump’s push for Saudi-Israel normalization