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US shippers including FedEx, UPS and DHL have begun passing tariff refunds to customers after the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs. While direct refunds are reaching some consumers, major retailers may lower prices instead, amid dozens of class-action lawsuits over tariff costs

A UN report has linked the November 2025 Red Fort attack in Delhi to Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), warning that the group is evolving into a regional terrorist entity with decentralised cells and expanding financial and logistics networks

A Pentagon review has revealed that US airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen in April 2025 killed 153 civilians and injured 243 others. The strikes, aimed at stopping Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, caused massive destruction at Ras Isa port.

US President Donald Trump declared that America has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, describing the naval blockade as a “Wall of Steel” against Iran. He claimed Iran’s military and economy are collapsing, though he offered no evidence or operational details.

The Mecca pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye signals a shift towards regional powers assuming greater responsibility for their own deterrence while retaining multiple external partnerships

Indian intelligence agencies have warned of a possible Pakistani provocation along the Line of Control amid growing unrest in PoK and Balochistan. Officials suspect Islamabad could seek to divert domestic pressure through military or terror activity, while India remains on heightened security alert

A neutral international trade settlement system, where no single nation's domestic politics determines the monetary conditions of every other nation, has never been built—because the nation that benefits the most from the current arrangement has never faced sufficient pressure to accept an alternative

Veteran White House reporter Susan Page has revealed that the Clinton administration secretly briefed journalists before using a decoy aircraft during President Bill Clinton’s 2000 Pakistan visit. Her disclosure follows reports of a similar covert aircraft switch involving President Donald Trump amid security threats

US President Donald Trump said he would “love to run” for another term in 2028 but acknowledged the constitutional two-term limit. Trump also discussed security threats, US control of the Strait of Hormuz, tensions with Iran, and the strong US economy

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said undocumented migrants who entered Ceuta from Morocco will be returned, as thousands remain after a mass border crossing. Authorities are coordinating with Morocco amid reports of another attempted influx, while concerns persist over deaths and overwhelmed reception centres

Raging protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir expose deep governance failures and a growing crisis of public trust

A Chinese Long March 7A rocket broke apart nearly 85 seconds after liftoff from Hainan, destroying the Zhongxing-4B communications satellite. The failure was confirmed by Chinese state media, while an investigation is underway to determine what caused the rocket’s malfunction.

A British national, Mohammad Akhtar, was reportedly killed by Pakistani security forces during protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, while another British citizen, Waqas Arif, remains detained. Families allege excessive force and arbitrary arrests, as the UK government expressed concern over the situation

Pakistan’s Balochistan faced a second day of mobile and internet disruptions amid security concerns, affecting residents and businesses. Financial services were also suspended in Nushki, while Baloch rights activists accused authorities of restricting communications and gatherings ahead of Independence Day observances

A US federal judge permanently dismissed securities-fraud charges against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani and former executive Vneet Jaain, ending the case before trial. The court cited legal grounds but stressed the dismissal was not a verdict on allegations

Indian-origin CFO Aditya Humad has been sentenced by a US federal court to four months in prison for conspiring to bribe surgeons with sham consulting fees to use SpineFrontier’s spinal implant products. He will also face supervised release and a fine, after admitting to violating anti-kickback laws in a scheme that generated millions in revenue for the company.

US President Donald Trump was reportedly moved secretly from Air Force One to a military jet in Turkey amid credible security threats. Officials cited concerns over the Qatar-donated aircraft’s security systems, while the White House declined to confirm details surrounding the covert transfer

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new rule making online applications mandatory for immigration benefits such as green cards, citizenship, and asylum. Forms available for e-filing for at least 180 days will become online-only, with exemptions allowed on a case-by-case basis for a $25 fee.

A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing 132 people and injuring over 570. The government has declared a national disaster, with widespread damage to homes and airports.

The WHO said the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record in eastern Congo began in February, months before its May declaration. Confirmed cases have reached 4,200, including over 1,900 deaths, while conflict, misinformation, healthcare shortages and delayed diagnosis complicate containment efforts

China on Monday rejected India's move to assign standard names to 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it “illegal, null and void”. Beijing reiterated its claim over the region, while India maintains Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country

India cannot afford to view the Mecca defence pact as mere symbolism; it could strengthen Pakistan’s strategic position and require sustained diplomatic engagement with Riyadh and Ankara

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 47 people and collapsing dozens of buildings. The quake trapped residents, prompted evacuations and was felt in Ecuador and Panama, while rescuers assessed damage across the affected region

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said maritime service fees should be charged in the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran and Oman negotiate a temporary shipping route. He said discussions were progressing smoothly, with technical issues and safe navigation still being addressed