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Lithuania is moving to lift its constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases, marking a major shift in its national security policy. The proposal comes amid heightened regional tensions and growing concerns over European defence. Here's what the move means for Lithuania, NATO, and the broader security landscape in Eastern Europe.

The recording, which surfaced earlier this week, purportedly features senior leader and former Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda making scathing remarks about the leadership of state president B.Y. Vijayendra. In the clip, the voice—alleged to be Gowda’s—advocates for waiting until November to "kick him out" to avoid internal confusion. While Sadananda Gowda has categorically denied that the voice is his, the incident has exposed the simmering tension following recent Legislative Council cross-voting scandals.

As tensions from the 40-day Iran conflict begin to ease, financial markets are telling a different story. Defence companies have seen strong investor interest, fueled by expectations of rising military spending and a massive U.S. defence budget. While Wall Street celebrates record gains, many workers have yet to feel the benefits through higher wages or improved living standards.

The foreign nationals, one from the Netherlands and the other from Venezuela, were allegedly abducted and gangraped by five men in Lahore on June 29. The accused subjected the women to severe physical abuse and demanded a ransom of $1.5 million.

A fresh controversy is brewing around GrabAGun, the online firearms retailer linked to Donald Trump Jr., as questions emerge over proposed regulatory changes that could benefit gun e-commerce businesses. Critics have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest after the company's stock struggled in recent months, while supporters argue the debate is being politicised.

Over four months after Iran's supreme leader, late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was assassinated in a combined attack by the US and Israeli forces, his funeral will begin ‌in ⁠Tehran ⁠on July 4 and conclude with ​his burial in the ​northeastern city of Mashhad ⁠on July ⁠9, reported ⁠state media

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will reportedly get married at Madison Square Garden in New York City. For those who think they're the first, you probably need to research a bit.

Celebrating its 250th Independence Day, the US commemorates July 4, 1776, when the Continental Congress adopted Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence, formally breaking 13 colonies away from British rule.

1,000 days of conflict: As the world marks a grim milestone in the Israel-Gaza war, the path to peace remains stalled in a fragile, broken reality. Despite a ceasefire agreement that took effect in October 2025, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached a breaking point. With Israel now exercising control over approximately 70% of the Gaza Strip, the civilian population is being compressed into increasingly narrow, insecure enclaves. As reconstruction remains at a standstill and aid access faces severe restrictions, the promise of a "post-war recovery" under the U.S.-led Board of Peace remains largely unfulfilled.

Switzerland are through to the last-16 of the World Cup after beating Algeria 2-0. It is Switzerland's first win in the World Cup knockout stages since 1938.

According to Yossi Karadi, Director General of Israel's National Cyber Directorate, hostile cyber incidents have skyrocketed from 1,600 per month in June 2025 to a staggering 4,800 incidents in June 2026. While Israel has successfully defended its highly protected critical infrastructure, a new wave of destructive "wiper" malware is wreaking havoc on small to medium-sized businesses.

Spain Goalkeeper Unai Simon breaks all-time World Cup record by going 519 minutes without conceding a goal in the tournament. Is he the favourite to win the Golden Glove Prize?

South Korea Head Coach Hong Myung-Bo has left for the U.S. following the fallout over the team's exit at the World Cup

Ahead of the second T20I against India, England included Josh Tongue and Jofra Archer in the XI, replacing Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood.

Akhil Akkineni recently revealed why his comeback took longer than expected. Akhil will next see Lenin. Read to know more.

Gujarat ATS arrested eight people over alleged links to Jaish-e-Mohammed, accusing them of trying to build a terror network, spread extremist material and recruit sympathisers.

Spain have won a World Cup knockout match for the first time since 2010 by beating Austria 3-0 to set up a last-16 clash against Portugal.

As the continent reels from the unprecedented June heatwave—which lasted from June 20 to June 28—health authorities are warning that these figures are likely just the beginning. France alone has recorded over 2,000 fatalities, with the death toll among those aged 45 and older rising sharply. In Belgium, officials reported 1,222 excess deaths, labeling the mortality rate as "unprecedented" for the country.

Khamenei, who was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike on February 28, 2026, is finally being laid to rest after months of delay caused by the ongoing regional conflict. Authorities have launched an unprecedented logistical operation, with police estimates suggesting that up to 20 to 35 million mourners—nearly a third of the country’s population—could participate in ceremonies spanning Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad.