On his two-day visit to Russia for the India Russia annual Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be honored with the prestigious order of St Andrew the Apostle in Moscow. Watch in for more details!

PM Modi in Russia: PM Narendra Modi to be honored with Russia's highest civilian award

At least 41 civilians have been killed and over 140 others injured after Russia launched a wave of missile strikes against Ukraine cities on Monday. The targets allegedly including the country's biggest most-equipped Children's Hospital in Kyiv.

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PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Russia where he interacted with the Indian diaspora and made remarks such as, 'Mera Desh Badal Raha Hai'. Indian PM Modi met Russian leader Putin yesterday and spoke about crucial global matters.

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The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas continues to witness more devastation. In fresh air strikes the IDF said it laid ways to a cohort of Hamas and Palestinian jihadists at a school in Nuseirat Camp in central Gaza. Watch in for more details!

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In June, French President Emmanuel Macron gambled by calling for a snap elections. The result has left France in a limbo- with a fragmented Parliament, no clear majority and no clear way out of the political crisis. What does this mean for Macron's political future?

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several cabinet members criticized Defense Minister Yoav Gallant yesterday for his refusal to support an ultra-Orthodox draft law. Watch in for more details!

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UK Army Chief General Patrick Sanders has called upon the UK and NATO alliance to prepare for quote a World War II like conflict in the next five years he said that the UK needs to rearm by the end of the decade to ward off a possible invasion by Russia.

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Four soldiers of the Indian Army have been killed, six have been injured after terrorists ambushed an Army convoy in the Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir. The Army vehicles were on a routine patrol of the area.

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Three US states have now made it easier for citizens to access firearms. Gun owners in three US states can now purchase ammunition from vending machines in grocery stores. Watch in for more details!

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Republican National Committee has released a Donald Trump endorse platform that softens the party's decades-long position on abortion and gay marriage, omitting the explicit-basis for a national ban for the first time in 40 years.

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Heavy rains flooded roads and railway lines on Monday in India's financial capital of Mumbai, disrupting flights and forcing the closure of schools and colleges, while overflowing rivers elsewhere affected more than 2 million people. Watch in for more details!

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PM Modi in Russia: PM Modi says, 'Haven't come alone, have got essence of India with me'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day Russia visit from 8th to 9th July 2024 that will see Russian President Putin hosting a private dinner for the Indian leader. The PM will hold one-to-one and delegation level talks in Kremlin. WION's Principal Diplomatic correspondent speaks to Indian diaspora in Russia ahead of PM Modi's visit to Moscow. Watch in for more details!

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Voters in France turned out in large numbers on Sunday (July 7) for the second round of a historic election that is expected to leave the far right as the biggest force in a deeply divided parliament. The presidency of France's Emmanuel Macron could shift dramatically depending on the outcome of a closely watched vote this Sunday. Some candidates in France have refused to drop out despite being in a three-way race that could end up helping a far political party win a majority.

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Tony Blair, a former prime minister of the Labour party and Middle East envoy, has warned of the threat posed by the UK's right-wing parties and asked PM Keir Starmer to develop a "plan to control immigration".

Following Labour's resounding victory, Starmer began his third day as prime minister on Sunday by touring Scotland.

Blair stated that even with Labour's commanding majority in power, obstacles presented by the anti-immigration Reform UK Party still exist.

Reform, spearheaded by Brexit ardent supporter Nigel Farage, divided the right-wing vote to maximise the damage to the Conservatives in the election.

It gained five seats in Parliament and 14% of the vote, prompting Farage to warn that it will target Labour supporters next.

Blair suggested using artificial intelligence (AI) to regulate illegal immigration in a Sunday Times essay, stating that "traditional political parties are suffering disruption all over the Western world."

"Where the system allows new entrants to emerge, they are running riot everywhere. Look at France or Italy," Blair said.

"We need a plan to control immigration. If we don't have rules, we get prejudices," Blair&nbsp;

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A major topic during the most recent election campaign was immigration limitation, and Blair, the only Labour leader to lead his party to three straight election victories beginning with his landslide victory in 1997, stated he thought digital ID technology was the greatest answer.

"We should move as the world is moving to digital ID. If not, new border controls will have to be highly effective," he wrote.

"A tough new approach to law and order" was one of the other proposals. Fearing that "criminal elements are modernizing faster than law enforcement," he expressed his concern.

Blair cautioned against initiatives that many saw as unduly politically correct, saying that the government should "avoid any vulnerability on 'wokeism'".

(With inputs from agencies)

Tony Blair, a former prime minister of the Labour party and Middle East envoy, has warned of the threat posed by the UK's right-wing parties and asked PM Keir Starmer to develop a "plan to control immigration".

Tony Blair, a former prime minister of the Labour party and Middle East envoy, has warned of the threat posed by the UK's right-wing parties and asked PM Keir Starmer to develop a "plan to control immigration". Following Labour's resounding victory, Starmer began his third day as prime minister on Sunday by touring Scotland. Blair stated that even with Labour's commanding majority in power, obstacles presented by the anti-immigration Reform UK Party still exist. Reform, spearheaded by Brexit ardent supporter Nigel Farage, divided the right-wing vote to maximise the damage to the Conservatives in the election. It gained five seats in Parliament and 14% of the vote, prompting Farage to warn that it will target Labour supporters next. Blair suggested using artificial intelligence (AI) to regulate illegal immigration in a Sunday Times essay, stating that "traditional political parties are suffering disruption all over the Western world." "Where the system allows new entrants to emerge, they are running riot everywhere. Look at France or Italy," Blair said. "We need a plan to control immigration. If we don't have rules, we get prejudices," Blair Also read: Pope Francis deplores state of democracy, warns against 'populists' A major topic during the most recent election campaign was immigration limitation, and Blair, the only Labour leader to lead his party to three straight election victories beginning with his landslide victory in 1997, stated he thought digital ID technology was the greatest answer. "We should move as the world is moving to digital ID. If not, new border controls will have to be highly effective," he wrote. "A tough new approach to law and order" was one of the other proposals. Fearing that "criminal elements are modernizing faster than law enforcement," he expressed his concern. Blair cautioned against initiatives that many saw as unduly politically correct, saying that the government should "avoid any vulnerability on 'wokeism'". (With inputs from agencies)

Ex-Labour PM Tony Blair warns Starmer: Use AI to curb immigration amid right-wing surge

Two Iranian naval personnel were killed on Sunday (July 7) when a 2,500-tonne cruiser capsized in port.

The Sahand warship,&nbsp;referred to as a&nbsp;destroyer&nbsp;in Iranian media, undergoing repairs, was inundated with water, leading to dramatic photos of it completely overturned in the bay. The massive 315-foot yacht was docked on Sunday (July 7) off the shore of Bandar Abbas, a city in southern Iran.

In a matter of minutes, only its side was visible above the surface as it tumbled onto its side.

"As Sahand was being repaired at the wharf, it lost its balance due to water ingress," the Iranian news agency Tasnim News said.

"Fortunately...the vessel is being returned to balance quickly," it added.&nbsp;There has been no official confirmation of reports in state media that two Navy sailors perished in the accident.

Named after a volcano, the Sahand is a member of Iran's Southern Fleet. When the US launched an intense effort in 2021 to stop it from mooring anywhere in the Western Hemisphere, it caused controversy.

The ship was suspected to be carrying out a weapons transfer on its route to Venezuela. It eventually veered off track and toward the West Coast of Africa.

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It was preparing for an anti-piracy operation in the Indian Ocean when it became flooded while parked in the harbour.

The Sahand was recently deployed in response to continued attacks by the Iranian-backed proxy organisation the Houthis in the Red Sea.

The Sahand commanded a small fleet of Iranian ships in the region when the terror organisation attacked Western and Israeli ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

The Sahand is 12 years old, making it one of Iran's more recent naval vessels. According to initial accounts, the capsizing was caused by a "technical failure".

(With inputs from agencies)

Two Iranian naval personnel were killed on Sunday (July 7) when a 2,500-tonne cruiser capsized in port. The Sahand warship, referred to as a destroyer in Iranian media, undergoing repairs, was inundated with water, leading to dramatic photos of it completely overturned in the bay.

Two Iranian naval personnel were killed on Sunday (July 7) when a 2,500-tonne cruiser capsized in port. The Sahand warship, referred to as a destroyer in Iranian media, undergoing repairs, was inundated with water, leading to dramatic photos of it completely overturned in the bay. The massive 315-foot yacht was docked on Sunday (July 7) off the shore of Bandar Abbas, a city in southern Iran. In a matter of minutes, only its side was visible above the surface as it tumbled onto its side. "As Sahand was being repaired at the wharf, it lost its balance due to water ingress," the Iranian news agency Tasnim News said. "Fortunately...the vessel is being returned to balance quickly," it added. There has been no official confirmation of reports in state media that two Navy sailors perished in the accident. Named after a volcano, the Sahand is a member of Iran's Southern Fleet. When the US launched an intense effort in 2021 to stop it from mooring anywhere in the Western Hemisphere, it caused controversy. The ship was suspected to be carrying out a weapons transfer on its route to Venezuela. It eventually veered off track and toward the West Coast of Africa. Also read: Iran arrests lawyer who criticised crackdown following Mahsa Amini’s death It was preparing for an anti-piracy operation in the Indian Ocean when it became flooded while parked in the harbour. The Sahand was recently deployed in response to continued attacks by the Iranian-backed proxy organisation the Houthis in the Red Sea. The Sahand commanded a small fleet of Iranian ships in the region when the terror organisation attacked Western and Israeli ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The Sahand is 12 years old, making it one of Iran's more recent naval vessels. According to initial accounts, the capsizing was caused by a "technical failure". (With inputs from agencies)

Iranian Navy’s Sahand warship capsizes in dramatic port accident; two sailors confirmed dead

Boeing is navigating turbulent legal waters once again as it engages in talks with the U.S. Justice Department to resolve potential charges linked to fatal crashes involving its 737 max jetliners. Bloomberg News reported that negotiations are underway, involving discussions about the possibility of criminal prosecution and the potential imposition of a monitor as part of any settlement.

Gravitas: Boeing pleads guilty in Max Fraud case, 737 Max victims' families protest deal

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Moscow for a two-day visit of Russia. He will be taking part in the 22nd India-Russia annual summit. This is PM Modi's first bilateral visit since being sworn in for the third time.

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Airlines have issued a heavy traffic congestion and slow vehicle movement advisory to passengers travelling to the Mumbai airport. India's Financial Capital recieves over 300 mm of rainfall in 6 hours.

Mumbai recieves 300 mm rainfall in six hours, airlines issue advisory for passengers

India and Russia are all-weather partners. From fighter jets to submarines to an aircraft carrier, India and Russia share a long legacy of cooperation in the Maritime domain. At present, four Russian-origin warships meant for Indian navy are being built - two in India and two in Russia.

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