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Political tensions are rising in Pakistan as Sindh leaders accuse the federal government of neglecting Karachi's infrastructure. Mounting transport congestion, water shortages, extreme heat and inadequate investment have intensified concerns over governance and the city's worsening liveability

India rejected Pakistan's allegations linking it to the Karachi military base attack, calling the claims baseless. New Delhi urged Islamabad to act against terror infrastructure within its territory instead of blaming others for incidents without presenting evidence

India and Seychelles unveiled 19 agreements after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Patrick Herminie, strengthening cooperation in defence, maritime security, digital payments, healthcare, space, education and development, while marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations

Australia plans to double fines for social media companies that fail to block users under 16 while strengthening enforcement powers. The move follows a study showing that more than 85 per cent of underage users continued accessing restricted platforms despite the nationwide ban.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Seychelles' honorary 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title from President Patrick Herminie, his 34th international honour. Modi dedicated the award to nations combating climate change and reaffirmed India's commitment to environmental protection and maritime security cooperation

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