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Trump Gave Green Light for Saudi Strike on Houthis, as 2022 Truce Collapses
Sanaa airport bombing and Houthi missile retaliation risks wider Saudi-Yemen conflict.
Rubio Launches Campaign to 'Dismantle' the ICC, Vows to Pressure Allies to Leave
Rights groups called Rubio's announcement a bid for impunity as Hague tribunal's decades-long standoff with Washington reaches a breaking point.
Indian Embassy in UAE Mourns Sailor’s Death After Iranian Strike on Tankers in Omani Waters
New Delhi summoned Iranian diplomats as embassy monitors situation following missile attack on UAE-flagged oil vessels, Al Bahiyah and Mombasa.
Record-Breaking EU Heatwave Caused Over 10,000 Excess Deaths, New Data Shows
France and Belgium recorded the highest tolls, per EuroMOMO, which pools weekly mortality data from 27 countries across Europe.
NASA Astronaut with Indian Roots, Anil Menon, to Embark on His First ISS Mission
Menon will begin his 8-month ISS mission on July 14, joining Soyuz MS-29 crew for critical health and semiconductor research ahead of Mars, Moon missions.
Rare Admission: Israel Confirms Viral Photo of Tied, Blindfolded Palestinian Detainee Is Real
For years, rights groups have documented abuse of Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody. This week, the Israeli military confirmed the authenticity of a photo showing a bound, blindfolded Palestinian man, even as it maintained the incident falls within its "values and regulations."
ASEAN Leaders to Meet Diplomats from Myanmar indicating shift in latter’s diplomatic policy
The only country to have engaged with Myanmar after the coup is China. In 2021, it sent 500,000 vaccines made by Chinese firms Sinovac and Sinopharm for Myanmar to help combat COVID-2019.
Brazil's Amazon Deforestation Drops to 10-Year Low under President Lula
The improved figures come at a time when Brazil’s presidential elections are only months away, with Lula promising to end illegal deforestation by 2030.
How the US indictment of Lawrence Bishnoi gang turned out to be a big favour for India
The indictment has shifted diplomatic narrative surrounding Nijjar's killing by attributing it to an organised criminal conspiracy rather than alleging direct involvement by the Indian government.
US Latest Strikes on Chabahar Threatens to Choke Global Trade Again
For India, the military escalation between the US and Iran may again fuel an oil crisis
Cognizant Among Firms Under US Probe for H-1B Visa Fraud Amid Trump's $100K Fee Hike
Tech giants are under the scanner in a US crackdown on H-1B visa fraud. What does this mean for skilled Indian workers eyeing the American dream?
From Sanctions Relief to Reversal: US Pauses Iran Oil Waiver
The reversal leaves Iran's nuclear inspection commitments without their original incentive.
IOC Lifts Russia Suspension: Signals End of Russia’s Diplomatic Isolation?
IOC’s decision could be a beginning to ending a long diplomatic isolation in sports history.
China’s Submarine Missile Test Deepens Fears of an Asia-Pacific Arms Race
The test also points to shorter warning times and faster response capability in the event of an attack.