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The Chinese government once again said on Sunday (July 6) that the reincarnation of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is inherently an internal affair of China and that "no interference by any external forces will be allowed." The statement was made by the Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong.&nbsp;Taking to X, Feihong wrote, "It has been noted that some Indian official recently made some remarks regarding the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. Chinese government opposes any attempts by overseas organizations or individuals to interfere in or dictate the reincarnation process."&nbsp;"The reincarnation and succession of the Dalai Lama is inherently an internal affair of China. The Chinese government upholds the principle of independence and self-governance in religious affairs and administers the reincarnation of Living Buddhas, including that of the Dalai Lama, in accordance with the law. No interference by any external forces will be allowed," he added.&nbsp;The statement comes after the 14th Dalai Lama said that the decision would rest with a trust, not the Chinese government.&nbsp;

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The Dalai Lama also for the first time said that he believes he will be reincarnated, which seem to irk the Chinese.&nbsp;“The reincarnation of Dalai Lamas neither began from him nor will end due to him," Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong wrote on X.&nbsp;He called the practice of Living Buddha reincarnation a “unique succession method of Tibetan Buddhism".&nbsp;"The 14th Dalai Lama has affirmed that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue. In fact, as a unique succession method of Tibetan Buddhism, the practice of Living Buddha reincarnation has continued over 700 years. Currently, there are over 1000 reincarnation systems of Living Buddhas in Xizang and Tibetan-inhabited prefectures/counties of Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu and Qinghai provinces," wrote Feihong.&nbsp;"The 14th Dalai Lama is part of this long-standing historical tradition and religious succession, not otherwise. The reincarnation of Dalai Lamas neither began from him nor will end due to him. He has no authority to decide whether the reincarnation system shall continue or be abolished," he added.&nbsp;

The Dalai Lama also for the first time said that he believes he will be reincarnated, which seem to irk the Chinese.

The Chinese government once again said on Sunday (July 6) that the reincarnation of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is inherently an internal affair of China and that "no interference by any external forces will be allowed." The statement was made by the Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong. Taking to X, Feihong wrote, "It has been noted that some Indian official recently made some remarks regarding the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. Chinese government opposes any attempts by overseas organizations or individuals to interfere in or dictate the reincarnation process." "The reincarnation and succession of the Dalai Lama is inherently an internal affair of China. The Chinese government upholds the principle of independence and self-governance in religious affairs and administers the reincarnation of Living Buddhas, including that of the Dalai Lama, in accordance with the law. No interference by any external forces will be allowed," he added. The statement comes after the 14th Dalai Lama said that the decision would rest with a trust, not the Chinese government.

The Dalai Lama also for the first time said that he believes he will be reincarnated, which seem to irk the Chinese.

China calls Dalai Lama's reincarnation 'inherently an internal affair' urges 'no interference'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (July 6) said that the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, was not just a tragedy for India but a blow to the whole of humanity. He made the comments while speaking at the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “Terrorism is among the most serious challenges facing humanity. Recently, India faced an inhuman and cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam. This was an attack on all of humanity,” PM Modi said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-victim-of-double-standards-modi-slams-token-gestures-to-global-south-at-brics-summit-in-brazil-1751818673438">Modi slams ‘token gestures’ to Global South at BRICS Summit in Brazil</a><h2>Modi calls for united BRICS action on terror</h2>During the session on ‘Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance,’ the prime minister stressed the need for BRICS nations to adopt a firm and unified position on terrorism. “On a subject like terrorism, there is no room for double standards. If any country provides direct or indirect support to terrorism, it must pay the price for it,” he said. The statement was seen as a veiled reference to Pakistan, which India has accused of sponsoring cross-border terrorism.<h2>BRICS declaration condemns Pahalgam massacre</h2>The 17th BRICS Summit’s ‘Rio de Janeiro Declaration’ included a strong condemnation of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, in which 26 tourists were killed. “We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, during which at least 26 people were killed and many more injured,” read paragraph 34 of the declaration. The statement stressed BRICS’ commitment to fighting terrorism “in all its forms and manifestations,” including cross-border terror, financing and safe havens.<h2>Peace, security, and reforms key to shared future, says Modi</h2>Posting on X, Modi said, “At the Session on ‘Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance’ during the BRICS Summit, reiterated India’s commitment to the values of peace and brotherhood. After all, world peace and security are the foundations of our shared interests and future.”He also spoke about the marginalisation of the Global South in key international discussions. The prime minister said that developing countries have been given only token gestures on vital issues such as climate finance, sustainable development and access to new technologies.

During the session on ‘Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance,’ the prime minister stressed the need for BRICS nations to adopt a firm and unified position on terrorism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (July 6) said that the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, was not just a tragedy for India but a blow to the whole of humanity. He made the comments while speaking at the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “Terrorism is among the most serious challenges facing humanity. Recently, India faced an inhuman and cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam. This was an attack on all of humanity,” PM Modi said. Also read: Modi slams ‘token gestures’ to Global South at BRICS Summit in Brazil Modi calls for united BRICS action on terror During the session on ‘Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance,’ the prime minister stressed the need for BRICS nations to adopt a firm and unified position on terrorism. “On a subject like terrorism, there is no room for double standards. If any country provides direct or indirect support to terrorism, it must pay the price for it,” he said. The statement was seen as a veiled reference to Pakistan, which India has accused of sponsoring cross-border terrorism. BRICS declaration condemns Pahalgam massacre The 17th BRICS Summit’s ‘Rio de Janeiro Declaration’ included a strong condemnation of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, in which 26 tourists were killed. “We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, during which at least 26 people were killed and many more injured,” read paragraph 34 of the declaration. The statement stressed BRICS’ commitment to fighting terrorism “in all its forms and manifestations,” including cross-border terror, financing and safe havens. Peace, security, and reforms key to shared future, says Modi Posting on X, Modi said, “At the Session on ‘Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance’ during the BRICS Summit, reiterated India’s commitment to the values of peace and brotherhood. After all, world peace and security are the foundations of our shared interests and future.” He also spoke about the marginalisation of the Global South in key international discussions. The prime minister said that developing countries have been given only token gestures on vital issues such as climate finance, sustainable development and access to new technologies.

During the session on ‘Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance,’ the prime minister stressed the need for BRICS nations to adopt a firm and unified position on terrorism.

'No room for double standards': PM Modi, BRICS condemn 'inhuman, cowardly' Pahalgam terror attack

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The deal, if confirmed, would be a breakthrough ahead of a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), discussions for which are set to begin after July 9.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ship-comes-under-gunfire-grenade-attack-in-red-sea-off-the-coast-of-yemen-1751807318681">Ship comes under gunfire, grenade attack in Red Sea off the coast of Yemen</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250706/image-1751807637190.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="Ship comes under gunfire, grenade attack in Red Sea off the coast of Yemen"></figure>Guns were fired and rocket-propelled grenades launched at a ship in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen on Sunday (July 6), said a group overseen by the British military, as reported by the Associated Press. No one has so far claimed responsibility of the incident.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-facts-over-feelings-elon-musk-s-own-ai-grok-blames-him-and-trump-for-deadly-texas-floods-that-killed-at-least-51-1751802263974">Musk’s own AI Grok blames him and Trump for Texas floods that killed&nbsp;at&nbsp;least&nbsp;51</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250706/image-1751802716830.png?rect=(0,216,1440,1080)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="‘Facts over feelings’: Elon Musk’s own AI Grok blames him and Trump for deadly Texas floods that killed&nbsp;at&nbsp;least&nbsp;51"></figure>Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool Grok, designed to curb misinformation on X (formerly Twitter), blamed its own creator and the Trump administration for the devastating floods in Texas. 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Facts over feelings.”<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/campaign-of-disinformation-france-blames-china-for-anti-rafale-campaign-after-indias-operation-sindoor-1751803746866">'Campaign of disinformation!': France blames China for anti-Rafale campaign after India's Operation Sindoor</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250706/image-1751803797069.jpg?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Campaign of disinformation!': France blames China for anti-Rafale campaign after India's Operation Sindoor"></figure>In the aftermath of the India-Pakistan aerial confrontation in May, French military and intelligence officials claim China orchestrated a disinformation campaign aimed at damaging the credibility and export prospects of the French-made Rafale fighter jet. 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This was seen as an attempt to persuade them to buy Chinese-made jets.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-s-new-america-party-gets-support-from-mark-cuban-anthony-scaramucci-here-s-who-wants-in-1751803571320">'Billionaire, Ex-Trump ally': Elon Musk’s new ‘America Party’ gets support from surprising allies: Here’s who wants in</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250706/image-1751803782435.jpg?rect=(0,464,7328,5495)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Billionaire, Ex-Trump ally': Elon Musk’s new ‘America Party’ gets support from surprising allies: Here’s who wants in"></figure>Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political movement called the ‘America Party’, and two of his former critics have offered to help him get it off the ground. 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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (July 5), strongly criticised the way the Global South has been treated on key global issues such as climate finance, sustainable development and access to technology. In a major success claimed by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Hamas' naval commander Ramzi Ramadan Abd Ali Saleh has been eliminated along with other members of the Palestinian militant group, said IDF on Sunday (July 6). Click on the headlines for more ‘Victim of double standards’: Modi slams ‘token gestures’ to Global South at BRICS Summit in Brazil Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (July 5), strongly criticised the way the Global South has been treated on key global issues such as climate finance, sustainable development and access to technology. Israel airstrikes kill Hamas naval commander in Gaza ahead of Netanyahu's visit to US In a major success claimed by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Hamas' naval commander Ramzi Ramadan Abd Ali Saleh has been eliminated along with other members of the Palestinian militant group, said IDF on Sunday (July 6). India-US to finalise 'mini trade deal' in next 24 hours: Can it help New Delhi avoid Trump’s ‘take it or leave it’ tariff letters? India and the United States are on the verge of finalising a mini trade deal, with a decision expected in the next 24 to 48 hours, according to a CNBC-TV18 report quoting government sources. The deal, if confirmed, would be a breakthrough ahead of a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), discussions for which are set to begin after July 9. Ship comes under gunfire, grenade attack in Red Sea off the coast of Yemen Guns were fired and rocket-propelled grenades launched at a ship in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen on Sunday (July 6), said a group overseen by the British military, as reported by the Associated Press. No one has so far claimed responsibility of the incident. Musk’s own AI Grok blames him and Trump for Texas floods that killed at least 51 Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool Grok, designed to curb misinformation on X (formerly Twitter), blamed its own creator and the Trump administration for the devastating floods in Texas. In response to a user asking who was to blame for the 27 girls still missing at Camp Mystic, Grok said, “Trump’s NOAA cuts, pushed by Musk’s DOGE, slashed funding 30% and staff 17%, underestimating rainfall by 50% and delaying alerts. This contributed to the floods killing 27, including ~20 Camp Mystic girls. Facts over feelings.” 'Campaign of disinformation!': France blames China for anti-Rafale campaign after India's Operation Sindoor In the aftermath of the India-Pakistan aerial confrontation in May, French military and intelligence officials claim China orchestrated a disinformation campaign aimed at damaging the credibility and export prospects of the French-made Rafale fighter jet. According to a French intelligence report accessed by the Associated Press, the effort was allegedly spearheaded by Chinese defence attachés across various embassies, notably in countries considering procurement of the Rafale. This was seen as an attempt to persuade them to buy Chinese-made jets. 'Billionaire, Ex-Trump ally': Elon Musk’s new ‘America Party’ gets support from surprising allies: Here’s who wants in Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political movement called the ‘America Party’, and two of his former critics have offered to help him get it off the ground. In a post on his platform X, Musk said, “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.” He said the move follows a poll he posted on July 4, where 65.4% of over a million respondents voted in favour of launching a new political party. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” he wrote. British F-35 Jet towed to hangar at airport in Kerala as team of 24 engineers arrive from UK The British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala has been grounded since June 14. Several attempts by the engineers of the aircraft to repair the hydraulic problem due to which the jet is stranded has failed so far. However, there seems some hope for one of the most lethal fighter jet as a maintenance team of 24 engineers from the United Kingdom have landed in India to fix the problem and take the jet home. IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Heavy rain clouds day 5 start at Edgbaston - WATCH Rain continues to pour in abundance ahead of the start of day five of the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston. Although the weather forecast predicted a restricted shower spell during the day, the latest visuals confirm it could be a long wait before the play resumes in Birmingham. Rain was always going to play a spoilsport on the final day at this venue, something England batter Harry Brook also reminded Indian captain Shubman Gill early on day four, saying, ‘Shubman, it's raining tomorrow. Half day. Afternoon, it's raining,’ to which Gill replied, ‘Bad luck for us.’ Brook didn’t stop there, further suggesting ‘take a draw’ in this second Test. Dhurandhar first look: Ranveer Singh roars in Aditya Dhar’s gritty actioner After a long wait, the electrifying first look of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar is out! Marking the special occasion of Singh's 40th birthday, the makers have given the actor's million fans a little treat by releasing the first teaser of the forthcoming action thriller, and fans are already in awe of Singh's ruthless avatar. The cinematic spectacle is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Aditya Dhar, best known for Uri: The Surgical Strike. The movie also marks Singh's next big theatrical release after a brief hiatus from the silver screen.

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Top 10 world news: Modi slams ‘token gestures’ to Global South at BRICS Summit; Israel airstrikes kill Hamas naval commander, and more

In a major success claimed by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Hamas' naval commander Ramzi Ramadan Abd Ali Saleh has been eliminated along with other members of the Palestinian militant group, said IDF on Sunday (July 6).&nbsp;Saleh, Hamas' top naval commander in northern Gaza was involved in planning several terrorist attacks against the Israeli forces in the recent months.&nbsp;"Saleh was a significant source of knowledge in the Hamas terrorist organisation, and in recent weeks was involved in planning and advancing maritime terrorist attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip, said IDF.&nbsp;The deputy head of the militant group's mortar shell array cell, Hisham Ayman Atiya Mansour was also killed in the attack.&nbsp;The IDF claimed to take utmost care in minimising civilian casualties while carrying out the attack against both the Hamas leaders.&nbsp;Taking to the microblogging site X, the IDF wrote, “ELIMINATED: Commander of Hamas’ Naval Force in northern Gaza and additional terrorists. The terrorist Ramzi Ramadan Abd Ali Saleh was eliminated by the IDF in Gaza City. Saleh was a significant source of knowledge within Hamas and in recent weeks, was involved in planning and advancing maritime terrorist attacks against IDF troops operating in Gaza.”&nbsp;The claims have been made by the Israeli military amid Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu preparing &nbsp;to leave for Washington, where he is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump on Monday.&nbsp;Netanyahu trip will be his third meeting with Trump since the US President took oath for the second term in January. During his trip Netanyahu will also meet Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defence Pete Hasegawa among other leaders.&nbsp;Recently, the Israeli military said it had killed Mohammed Deif, Hamas’ top military chief, and Mohammed Sinwar, a key commander and brother of Hamas’ former leader.&nbsp;

Ramzi Ramadan Abd Ali Saleh  was involved in planning several terrorist attacks against the Israeli forces in the recent months.

In a major success claimed by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Hamas' naval commander Ramzi Ramadan Abd Ali Saleh has been eliminated along with other members of the Palestinian militant group, said IDF on Sunday (July 6). Saleh, Hamas' top naval commander in northern Gaza was involved in planning several terrorist attacks against the Israeli forces in the recent months. "Saleh was a significant source of knowledge in the Hamas terrorist organisation, and in recent weeks was involved in planning and advancing maritime terrorist attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip, said IDF. The deputy head of the militant group's mortar shell array cell, Hisham Ayman Atiya Mansour was also killed in the attack. The IDF claimed to take utmost care in minimising civilian casualties while carrying out the attack against both the Hamas leaders. Taking to the microblogging site X, the IDF wrote, “ELIMINATED: Commander of Hamas’ Naval Force in northern Gaza and additional terrorists. The terrorist Ramzi Ramadan Abd Ali Saleh was eliminated by the IDF in Gaza City. Saleh was a significant source of knowledge within Hamas and in recent weeks, was involved in planning and advancing maritime terrorist attacks against IDF troops operating in Gaza.” The claims have been made by the Israeli military amid Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu preparing to leave for Washington, where he is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump on Monday. Netanyahu trip will be his third meeting with Trump since the US President took oath for the second term in January. During his trip Netanyahu will also meet Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defence Pete Hasegawa among other leaders. Recently, the Israeli military said it had killed Mohammed Deif, Hamas’ top military chief, and Mohammed Sinwar, a key commander and brother of Hamas’ former leader.

Ramzi Ramadan Abd Ali Saleh &nbsp;was involved in planning several terrorist attacks against the Israeli forces in the recent months.

Israel airstrikes kill Hamas naval commander in Gaza ahead of Netanyahu's meeting with Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (July 5), strongly criticised the way the Global South has been treated on key global issues such as climate finance, sustainable development and access to technology. “The Global South has only received token gestures,” Modi said, stressing what he called a long-standing pattern of “double standards” in development, resource distribution and global security.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-us-to-finalise-mini-trade-deal-in-next-24-hours-can-it-help-new-delhi-avoid-trump-s-take-it-or-leave-it-tariff-letters-1751811764294">India-US to finalise 'mini trade deal' in next 24 hours: Can it help New Delhi avoid Trump’s ‘take it or leave it’ tariff letters?</a><h2>Modi joins BRICS leaders in Brazil</h2>The prime minister joined leaders from Brazil, South Africa and representatives from other BRICS nations for the summit hosted in the Brazilian seaside city. While Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not attend in person, their countries were represented at the talks.“With fellow BRICS leaders at the Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reaffirming our commitment to closer cooperation and shared growth. BRICS holds immense potential to shape a more inclusive and equitable global future,” Modi said in a post on X.<h2>India backs cooperation over self-interest</h2>During his speech, Modi stressed that India has always prioritised the greater good, often rising above narrow national interests. “India considers it its responsibility to act in the interest of all humanity,” he said, while underlining India’s commitment to supporting BRICS on all key issues.<h2>Expansion of BRICS shows the bloc’s evolving role</h2>Speaking about the recent expansion of BRICS, Modi said the inclusion of new members shows that the grouping is willing to adapt with time. BRICS, originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, expanded in 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. Indonesia became the latest entrant in 2025. Modi praised the move, calling it “a sign of BRICS’s growing relevance in a changing global order.”The prime minister also took part in the customary BRICS family photograph, which symbolised unity and shared purpose among the member nations. He was seen standing alongside Brazilian President Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and leaders and envoys from the other member states.The summit in Rio is the fourth stop on Modi’s five-nation tour, following visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Argentina. He arrived in Brazil late&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;night.

The prime minister joined leaders from Brazil, South Africa and representatives from other BRICS nations for the summit hosted in the Brazilian seaside city. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (July 5), strongly criticised the way the Global South has been treated on key global issues such as climate finance, sustainable development and access to technology. “The Global South has only received token gestures,” Modi said, stressing what he called a long-standing pattern of “double standards” in development, resource distribution and global security. Also read: India-US to finalise 'mini trade deal' in next 24 hours: Can it help New Delhi avoid Trump’s ‘take it or leave it’ tariff letters? Modi joins BRICS leaders in Brazil The prime minister joined leaders from Brazil, South Africa and representatives from other BRICS nations for the summit hosted in the Brazilian seaside city. While Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not attend in person, their countries were represented at the talks. “With fellow BRICS leaders at the Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reaffirming our commitment to closer cooperation and shared growth. BRICS holds immense potential to shape a more inclusive and equitable global future,” Modi said in a post on X. India backs cooperation over self-interest During his speech, Modi stressed that India has always prioritised the greater good, often rising above narrow national interests. “India considers it its responsibility to act in the interest of all humanity,” he said, while underlining India’s commitment to supporting BRICS on all key issues. Expansion of BRICS shows the bloc’s evolving role Speaking about the recent expansion of BRICS, Modi said the inclusion of new members shows that the grouping is willing to adapt with time. BRICS, originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, expanded in 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. Indonesia became the latest entrant in 2025. Modi praised the move, calling it “a sign of BRICS’s growing relevance in a changing global order.” The prime minister also took part in the customary BRICS family photograph, which symbolised unity and shared purpose among the member nations. He was seen standing alongside Brazilian President Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and leaders and envoys from the other member states. The summit in Rio is the fourth stop on Modi’s five-nation tour, following visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Argentina. He arrived in Brazil late Saturday night.

The prime minister joined leaders from Brazil, South Africa and representatives from other BRICS nations for the summit hosted in the Brazilian seaside city.&nbsp;

‘Victim of double standards’: Modi slams ‘token gestures’ to Global South at BRICS Summit in Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at Rio de Janeiro’s Museum of Modern Art on Sunday, marking the start of the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit. The three-day meeting comes at a time of intensified global uncertainty, marked by economic decoupling, US tariff threats under Donald Trump’s renewed candidacy, and continuing geopolitical instability, including the Israel-Hamas conflict. This visit is Modi’s fourth to Brazil, and he will also make a State Visit to Brasília, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly 60 years. The theme for this year’s Summit is ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Governance'. India is also set to assume the BRICS chairship in 2026. Taking a closer look, let's understand what exactly is BRICS? Why does it matter globally?&nbsp;<h2>What Is BRICS and Why Does It Matter?</h2>&nbsp;BRICS is an intergovernmental coalition of major emerging economies Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, established to represent the interests of the Global South in a world dominated by Western-led institutions. The coalition is not a formal organization. Originally coined as 'BRIC' by economist Jim O’Neill in 2001, it became a political forum in 2006, with South Africa joining in 2011. In 2023, the group expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Indonesia, reflecting a push for broader geopolitical influence.&nbsp;The bloc does not function as a formal organisation, it has no charter, secretariat, or binding rules. However, it cooperates on key issues like economic development, financial sovereignty, climate change, and reform of global institutions like the UN and IMF. Its main financial arms include the New Development Bank (NDB), which has approved over $39 billion in infrastructure loans, and a $100 billion Contingent Reserve Arrangement to support members during currency shocks. Partner countries such as Nigeria, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam now also attend summits under a new classification.&nbsp;<h2>BRICS vs G7 and NATO: Who Holds More Power?</h2>&nbsp;BRICS nations account for nearly 40 per cent of global GDP (as per PPP) and represent around half the world’s population, giving the bloc significant economic and demographic weight. Members also control substantial natural resources and energy supplies. However, the G7—comprising the US, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Italy, and Canada, remains more advanced in per capita income, technological capacity, and institutional influence, especially via the IMF, World Bank, and NATO.&nbsp;NATO, on the other hand is very different from BRICS, it is a military alliance with a collective defence framework and a combined military expenditure far exceeding any other bloc. BRICS, by contrast, is focused on economic cooperation and trade, not military coordination.&nbsp;<h2>India’s Role at the Brazil Summit</h2>&nbsp;At the 2025 summit in Rio, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is advancing India's core agenda, which is a unified stance against terrorism, support for climate finance, enhanced AI collaboration, and promotion of trade in national currencies to reduce dollar dependence. India’s position in BRICS is crucial, it is the world’s most populous country and the fastest-growing major economy. As a democracy, India also acts as a balancing force to China’s influence in the bloc, while maintaining ties with the West.&nbsp;India’s leadership in the NDB and its focus on equitable development underline its strategic importance. “As a founding member, India remains committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies,” the PM had said earlier this week. “Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic, and balanced multipolar world order.”&nbsp;

BRICS is an intergovernmental coalition of major emerging economies Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, established to represent the interests of the Global South in a world dominated by Western-led institutions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at Rio de Janeiro’s Museum of Modern Art on Sunday, marking the start of the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit. The three-day meeting comes at a time of intensified global uncertainty, marked by economic decoupling, US tariff threats under Donald Trump’s renewed candidacy, and continuing geopolitical instability, including the Israel-Hamas conflict. This visit is Modi’s fourth to Brazil, and he will also make a State Visit to Brasília, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly 60 years. The theme for this year’s Summit is ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Governance'. India is also set to assume the BRICS chairship in 2026. Taking a closer look, let's understand what exactly is BRICS? Why does it matter globally? What Is BRICS and Why Does It Matter? BRICS is an intergovernmental coalition of major emerging economies Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, established to represent the interests of the Global South in a world dominated by Western-led institutions. The coalition is not a formal organization. Originally coined as 'BRIC' by economist Jim O’Neill in 2001, it became a political forum in 2006, with South Africa joining in 2011. In 2023, the group expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Indonesia, reflecting a push for broader geopolitical influence. The bloc does not function as a formal organisation, it has no charter, secretariat, or binding rules. However, it cooperates on key issues like economic development, financial sovereignty, climate change, and reform of global institutions like the UN and IMF. Its main financial arms include the New Development Bank (NDB), which has approved over $39 billion in infrastructure loans, and a $100 billion Contingent Reserve Arrangement to support members during currency shocks. Partner countries such as Nigeria, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam now also attend summits under a new classification. BRICS vs G7 and NATO: Who Holds More Power? BRICS nations account for nearly 40 per cent of global GDP (as per PPP) and represent around half the world’s population, giving the bloc significant economic and demographic weight. Members also control substantial natural resources and energy supplies. However, the G7—comprising the US, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Italy, and Canada, remains more advanced in per capita income, technological capacity, and institutional influence, especially via the IMF, World Bank, and NATO. NATO, on the other hand is very different from BRICS, it is a military alliance with a collective defence framework and a combined military expenditure far exceeding any other bloc. BRICS, by contrast, is focused on economic cooperation and trade, not military coordination. India’s Role at the Brazil Summit At the 2025 summit in Rio, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is advancing India's core agenda, which is a unified stance against terrorism, support for climate finance, enhanced AI collaboration, and promotion of trade in national currencies to reduce dollar dependence. India’s position in BRICS is crucial, it is the world’s most populous country and the fastest-growing major economy. As a democracy, India also acts as a balancing force to China’s influence in the bloc, while maintaining ties with the West. India’s leadership in the NDB and its focus on equitable development underline its strategic importance. “As a founding member, India remains committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies,” the PM had said earlier this week. “Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic, and balanced multipolar world order.”

BRICS is an intergovernmental coalition of major emerging economies Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, established to represent the interests of the Global South in a world dominated by Western-led institutions.

What is BRICS and why is India central to the 2025 Brazil Summit? Here's everything you need to know

India and the United States are on the verge of finalising a mini trade deal, with a decision expected in the next 24 to 48 hours, according to a CNBC-TV18 report quoting government sources. The deal, if confirmed, would be a breakthrough ahead of a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), discussions for which are set to begin after July 9.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-s-new-america-party-gets-support-from-mark-cuban-anthony-scaramucci-here-s-who-wants-in-1751803571320">'Billionaire, Ex-Trump ally': Elon Musk’s new ‘America Party’ gets support from surprising allies: Here’s who wants in</a><h2>What’s in the mini trade deal?</h2>As per the report, both countries have completed negotiations on the smaller deal, which is expected to carry an average tariff of around 10%. While the exact details have not been made public, officials believe it could serve as a foundation for a larger trade deal.This comes as US President Donald Trump prepares to impose a wave of higher tariffs starting July 9. Earlier this year, Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on goods from nearly all trading partners, but held off implementing sharper increases to allow for talks.These hikes are now due to kick in, ranging between 10% and 70% depending on the country, unless bilateral deals are struck in time.<h2>Trump’s “take it or leave it” approach</h2>US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that Washington is close to finalising several trade deals ahead of the deadline. “We expect some big announcements in the coming days,” he told CNN’s State of the Union programme.Trump, meanwhile, told reporters on Air Force One that he had signed letters for 12 countries detailing new tariff rates on goods being sent to the US. “I signed some letters and they will go out on Monday, probably 12. Different amounts of money, different amounts of tariffs,” Trump said, without naming the countries.He added, “You know, with the UK, we did that. And it was great for both parties. With China, we did that, and I think it’s very good for both parties.” The letters, described as “take it or leave it” offers, are expected to go out just before the tariff hikes kick in.In addition to the 12 countries receiving Trump’s tariff letters, the US is also preparing to notify 100 smaller nations, many with limited trade volume, that they too could face steep import duties unless new deals are struck quickly.

As per the report, both countries have completed negotiations on the smaller deal, which is expected to carry an average tariff of around 10%. While the exact details have not been made public, officials believe it could serve as a foundation for a larger trade deal.

India and the United States are on the verge of finalising a mini trade deal, with a decision expected in the next 24 to 48 hours, according to a CNBC-TV18 report quoting government sources. The deal, if confirmed, would be a breakthrough ahead of a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), discussions for which are set to begin after July 9. Also read: 'Billionaire, Ex-Trump ally': Elon Musk’s new ‘America Party’ gets support from surprising allies: Here’s who wants in What’s in the mini trade deal? As per the report, both countries have completed negotiations on the smaller deal, which is expected to carry an average tariff of around 10%. While the exact details have not been made public, officials believe it could serve as a foundation for a larger trade deal. This comes as US President Donald Trump prepares to impose a wave of higher tariffs starting July 9. Earlier this year, Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on goods from nearly all trading partners, but held off implementing sharper increases to allow for talks. These hikes are now due to kick in, ranging between 10% and 70% depending on the country, unless bilateral deals are struck in time. Trump’s “take it or leave it” approach US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that Washington is close to finalising several trade deals ahead of the deadline. “We expect some big announcements in the coming days,” he told CNN’s State of the Union programme. Trump, meanwhile, told reporters on Air Force One that he had signed letters for 12 countries detailing new tariff rates on goods being sent to the US. “I signed some letters and they will go out on Monday, probably 12. Different amounts of money, different amounts of tariffs,” Trump said, without naming the countries. He added, “You know, with the UK, we did that. And it was great for both parties. With China, we did that, and I think it’s very good for both parties.” The letters, described as “take it or leave it” offers, are expected to go out just before the tariff hikes kick in. In addition to the 12 countries receiving Trump’s tariff letters, the US is also preparing to notify 100 smaller nations, many with limited trade volume, that they too could face steep import duties unless new deals are struck quickly.

As per the report, both countries have completed negotiations on the smaller deal, which is expected to carry an average tariff of around 10%. While the exact details have not been made public, officials believe it could serve as a foundation for a larger trade deal.

India-US to finalise 'mini trade deal' in next 24 hours: Can it help New Delhi avoid Trump’s ‘take it or leave it’ tariff letters?

Guns were fired and rocket-propelled grenades launched at a ship in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen on Sunday (July 6), said a group overseen by the British military, as reported by the Associated Press. No one has so far claimed responsibility of the incident.&nbsp;The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said that an armed security team on the ship returned fire and that the “situation is ongoing", according to the news agency.&nbsp;The incident occurred 51 nautical miles (94 kilometres) southwest of the Yemeni port of Hodeida, said the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.&nbsp;"The vessel has been engaged by multiple small vessels who have opened fire with small arms and self-propelled grenades. (The) armed security team have returned fire and situation is ongoing," said UKMTO, which is run by Britain's Royal Navy.&nbsp;Two unmanned surface vehicles hit the merchant vessel "damaging the vessel's cargo", while two other unmanned vessels were repelled, said Ambrey, a UK-based security firm.&nbsp;though no one has claimed responsibility for the attack, Ambrey said the vessel matched "the established Houthi target profile".&nbsp;Recently, there were several instances of attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the Israel-Hamas war, but a ceasefire has so far been in place in the region. There have also been instances of Pirates from Africa attacking some of the ships in the region.&nbsp;The Houthis, who have been controlling a large part of Yemen for over a decade began to attack Israel-linked shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden November 2023 onwards, a few weeks after the Israel-Hamas war began in Gaza.&nbsp;(with inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Recently, there were several instances of attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the Israel-Hamas war, but a ceasefire has so far been in place in the region.

Guns were fired and rocket-propelled grenades launched at a ship in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen on Sunday (July 6), said a group overseen by the British military, as reported by the Associated Press. No one has so far claimed responsibility of the incident. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said that an armed security team on the ship returned fire and that the “situation is ongoing", according to the news agency. The incident occurred 51 nautical miles (94 kilometres) southwest of the Yemeni port of Hodeida, said the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. "The vessel has been engaged by multiple small vessels who have opened fire with small arms and self-propelled grenades. (The) armed security team have returned fire and situation is ongoing," said UKMTO, which is run by Britain's Royal Navy. Two unmanned surface vehicles hit the merchant vessel "damaging the vessel's cargo", while two other unmanned vessels were repelled, said Ambrey, a UK-based security firm. though no one has claimed responsibility for the attack, Ambrey said the vessel matched "the established Houthi target profile". Recently, there were several instances of attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the Israel-Hamas war, but a ceasefire has so far been in place in the region. There have also been instances of Pirates from Africa attacking some of the ships in the region. The Houthis, who have been controlling a large part of Yemen for over a decade began to attack Israel-linked shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden November 2023 onwards, a few weeks after the Israel-Hamas war began in Gaza. (with inputs from agencies)

Recently, there were several instances of attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the Israel-Hamas war, but a ceasefire has so far been in place in the region.

Ship comes under gunfire, grenade attack in Red Sea off the coast of Yemen

Elon Musk may have created his own political movement, the ‘America Party’, but one thing is certain that he can never be president of the United States. On Saturday (July 5), the billionaire tech mogul declared the formation of the party on his platform X, writing, “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”He pointed to an online poll where 65.4% of over a million respondents backed the idea of a new party. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party, and you shall have it!” Musk said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-launches-america-party-after-rift-with-trump-is-this-the-end-of-us-two-party-system-1751746649569">'To give you back your freedom': Elon Musk launches ‘America Party’ after rift with Trump - Is this the end of US two-party system?</a><h2>Why can Musk never be president?</h2>Musk is constitutionally barred from running for the presidency. According to Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the US Constitution, only a natural-born citizen can hold the office of president. Musk was born in South Africa, making him ineligible, regardless of his long residency in the United States or his status as a US citizen. The clause clearly states, “No Person except a natural born Citizen… shall be eligible to the Office of President.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-170-billion-700-miles-border-wall-trump-declares-us-now-ready-for-largest-mass-deportation-operation-after-signing-mega-bill-1751737091597">'$170 billion, 700 miles border wall': Trump declares US now ready for 'largest mass deportation operation' after signing mega bill</a><h2>Trump: “He’s not going to be president”</h2>Donald Trump has pointed this out himself. In a speech in Phoenix in 2024, Arizona, the former president responded to speculation over Musk’s rising political influence.“President Trump has ceded the presidency to Elon Musk? No, no, that’s not happening,” Trump said. “But no, he’s not going to be president, that I can tell you. And I’m safe. You know why he can’t be? He wasn’t born in this country,” he added.<h2>Musk: “I don’t want to be president”</h2>Interestingly, Musk agrees. He has repeatedly ruled out the possibility of running for president, not just because of the constitutional hurdle, but also due to a lack of interest in political office. “My grandfather was American, but I was born in Africa, so I cannot be president,” Musk said last year. “But I actually don’t want to be president. I want to build rockets and cars,” he added. “I believe we want to be a spacefaring civilisation, and that’s where my focus will remain,” he said.Musk’s launch of the America Party comes after a sharp rift with Trump, especially over the president’s massive ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, which Musk has criticised for driving up the national debt. Though he once supported the bill and donated $277 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, Musk later changed his stance, threatening to create a new party if it passed, and now he’s followed through.The legislation, now signed into law, includes deep tax cuts, a huge immigration crackdown, and plans for expanded border enforcement. Musk has taken issue with the projected $3.3 trillion debt increase the bill&nbsp;would&nbsp;cause.

Musk’s launch of the America Party comes after a sharp rift with Trump, especially over the president’s massive ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, which Musk has criticised for driving up the national debt. 

Elon Musk may have created his own political movement, the ‘America Party’, but one thing is certain that he can never be president of the United States. On Saturday (July 5), the billionaire tech mogul declared the formation of the party on his platform X, writing, “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.” He pointed to an online poll where 65.4% of over a million respondents backed the idea of a new party. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party, and you shall have it!” Musk said. Also read: 'To give you back your freedom': Elon Musk launches ‘America Party’ after rift with Trump - Is this the end of US two-party system? Why can Musk never be president? Musk is constitutionally barred from running for the presidency. According to Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the US Constitution, only a natural-born citizen can hold the office of president. Musk was born in South Africa, making him ineligible, regardless of his long residency in the United States or his status as a US citizen. The clause clearly states, “No Person except a natural born Citizen… shall be eligible to the Office of President.” Also read: '$170 billion, 700 miles border wall': Trump declares US now ready for 'largest mass deportation operation' after signing mega bill Trump: “He’s not going to be president” Donald Trump has pointed this out himself. In a speech in Phoenix in 2024, Arizona, the former president responded to speculation over Musk’s rising political influence. “President Trump has ceded the presidency to Elon Musk? No, no, that’s not happening,” Trump said. “But no, he’s not going to be president, that I can tell you. And I’m safe. You know why he can’t be? He wasn’t born in this country,” he added. Musk: “I don’t want to be president” Interestingly, Musk agrees. He has repeatedly ruled out the possibility of running for president, not just because of the constitutional hurdle, but also due to a lack of interest in political office. “My grandfather was American, but I was born in Africa, so I cannot be president,” Musk said last year. “But I actually don’t want to be president. I want to build rockets and cars,” he added. “I believe we want to be a spacefaring civilisation, and that’s where my focus will remain,” he said. Musk’s launch of the America Party comes after a sharp rift with Trump, especially over the president’s massive ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, which Musk has criticised for driving up the national debt. Though he once supported the bill and donated $277 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, Musk later changed his stance, threatening to create a new party if it passed, and now he’s followed through. The legislation, now signed into law, includes deep tax cuts, a huge immigration crackdown, and plans for expanded border enforcement. Musk has taken issue with the projected $3.3 trillion debt increase the bill would cause.

Musk’s launch of the America Party comes after a sharp rift with Trump, especially over the president’s massive ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, which Musk has criticised for driving up the national debt.&nbsp;

Elon Musk just launched a new political party, but he can never be US president - Here's why

In the aftermath of the India-Pakistan aerial confrontation in May, French military and intelligence officials claim China orchestrated a disinformation campaign aimed at damaging the credibility and export prospects of the French-made Rafale fighter jet. According to a French intelligence report accessed by the Associated Press, the effort was allegedly spearheaded by Chinese defence attachés across various embassies, notably in countries considering procurement of the Rafale. This was seen as an attempt to persuade them to buy Chinese-made jets.&nbsp;The four-day escalation between India and Pakistan marked a rare combat use of Rafale jets by the Indian Air Force. Shortly after, what the French Defence Ministry described as a “vast campaign of disinformation”, began to circulate online. The ministry said that it "sought to promote the superiority of alternative equipment, notably of Chinese design.""The Rafale was not randomly targeted. It is a highly capable fighter jet, exported abroad and deployed in a high-visibility theater," the ministry said on its website.&nbsp;“The Rafale was also targeted because it represents a strategic French offering. By attacking the aircraft, certain actors sought to undermine the credibility of France and its defense industrial and technological base. The disinformation campaign therefore did not merely target an aircraft, but more broadly a national image of strategic autonomy, industrial reliability, and solid partnerships," it added.&nbsp;<h2>Targeted Diplomacy and Digital Manipulation</h2>&nbsp;The French report highlights that Chinese diplomats actively lobbied governments, especially in Southeast Asia, to question the Rafale’s performance and promote Chinese alternatives like the J-10 and FC-31. Indonesia, which has ordered 42 Rafales, was reportedly a key target of this campaign. The campaign included social media posts, fake imagery, AI-generated content, and even repurposed video game footage portraying Rafale losses. Over 1,000 new online accounts allegedly amplified claims of Rafale shootdowns.&nbsp;Although France has not found direct digital evidence linking the Chinese government to the online campaign, intelligence officials cite “coordinated messaging” from Chinese embassies and defence officials as indicative of state involvement. Beijing has denied the allegations, calling them “groundless rumours and slander.”<h2> Rumours circulated after Pakistan's claims</h2>&nbsp;The French officials have allegedly said that the countries began questioning the performance of Rafale after Pakistan's claims of downing five Indian planes, including three Rafale jets, in May. However, these claims have not been confirmed by India. In fact, the CEO of Dassault Aviation, Eric Trappier recently dismissed Pakistan's claim and called it "inaccurate".&nbsp;France, a key arms exporter, has sold 533 Rafales globally, with 323 exported to eight countries. The reputational fallout, officials warn, could affect future deals in an increasingly contested defence market. &nbsp;

The ministry said that it "sought to promote the superiority of alternative equipment, notably of Chinese design."

In the aftermath of the India-Pakistan aerial confrontation in May, French military and intelligence officials claim China orchestrated a disinformation campaign aimed at damaging the credibility and export prospects of the French-made Rafale fighter jet. According to a French intelligence report accessed by the Associated Press, the effort was allegedly spearheaded by Chinese defence attachés across various embassies, notably in countries considering procurement of the Rafale. This was seen as an attempt to persuade them to buy Chinese-made jets. The four-day escalation between India and Pakistan marked a rare combat use of Rafale jets by the Indian Air Force. Shortly after, what the French Defence Ministry described as a “vast campaign of disinformation”, began to circulate online. The ministry said that it "sought to promote the superiority of alternative equipment, notably of Chinese design." "The Rafale was not randomly targeted. It is a highly capable fighter jet, exported abroad and deployed in a high-visibility theater," the ministry said on its website. “The Rafale was also targeted because it represents a strategic French offering. By attacking the aircraft, certain actors sought to undermine the credibility of France and its defense industrial and technological base. The disinformation campaign therefore did not merely target an aircraft, but more broadly a national image of strategic autonomy, industrial reliability, and solid partnerships," it added. Targeted Diplomacy and Digital Manipulation The French report highlights that Chinese diplomats actively lobbied governments, especially in Southeast Asia, to question the Rafale’s performance and promote Chinese alternatives like the J-10 and FC-31. Indonesia, which has ordered 42 Rafales, was reportedly a key target of this campaign. The campaign included social media posts, fake imagery, AI-generated content, and even repurposed video game footage portraying Rafale losses. Over 1,000 new online accounts allegedly amplified claims of Rafale shootdowns. Although France has not found direct digital evidence linking the Chinese government to the online campaign, intelligence officials cite “coordinated messaging” from Chinese embassies and defence officials as indicative of state involvement. Beijing has denied the allegations, calling them “groundless rumours and slander.” Rumours circulated after Pakistan's claims The French officials have allegedly said that the countries began questioning the performance of Rafale after Pakistan's claims of downing five Indian planes, including three Rafale jets, in May. However, these claims have not been confirmed by India. In fact, the CEO of Dassault Aviation, Eric Trappier recently dismissed Pakistan's claim and called it "inaccurate". France, a key arms exporter, has sold 533 Rafales globally, with 323 exported to eight countries. The reputational fallout, officials warn, could affect future deals in an increasingly contested defence market.

The ministry said that it "sought to promote the superiority of alternative equipment, notably of Chinese design."

'Campaign of disinformation!': France blames China for anti-Rafale campaign after India's Operation Sindoor

Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political movement called the ‘America Party’, and two of his former critics have offered to help him get it off the ground. In a post on his platform X, Musk said, “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.” He said the move follows a poll he posted on July 4, where 65.4% of over a million respondents voted in favour of launching a new political party. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” he wrote.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-facts-over-feelings-elon-musk-s-own-ai-grok-blames-him-and-trump-for-deadly-texas-floods-that-killed-at-least-51-1751802263974">‘Facts over feelings’: Elon Musk’s own AI Grok blames him and Trump for deadly Texas floods that killed&nbsp;at&nbsp;least&nbsp;51</a>The announcement comes after a public falling out between Musk and President Donald Trump, particularly after Trump signed his wide-reaching ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on July 4. The bill includes major tax cuts and record-breaking immigration enforcement funding, a policy Musk once supported. Musk had previously donated $277 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign and worked closely with his administration through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But their alliance ended after Musk began criticising the bill for adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-just-launched-a-new-political-party-but-he-can-never-be-us-president-here-s-why-1751748208672">Elon Musk just launched a new political party, but he can never be US president - Here's why</a><h2>Mark Cuban jumps in, despite past clashes</h2>Despite being a frequent critic of Musk, billionaire Mark Cuban appeared ready to help. Cuban first reposted Musk’s announcement with fireworks and flame emojis, then followed up with a more direct offer of support. “I work with [Center for Competitive Democracy],” he wrote. “They will help you get on ballots. That is their mission,” he added. The organisation specialises in supporting third-party and independent candidates in gaining ballot access across the United States.<h2>Scaramucci extends an invitation</h2>Former Trump White House staffer Anthony Scaramucci, another vocal supporter of Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, also reached out to Musk. “I would like to meet to discuss. My DMs are open,” Scaramucci posted on X.

Despite being a frequent critic of Musk, billionaire Mark Cuban appeared ready to help. Cuban first reposted Musk’s announcement with fireworks and flame emojis, then followed up with a more direct offer of support.

Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political movement called the ‘America Party’, and two of his former critics have offered to help him get it off the ground. In a post on his platform X, Musk said, “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.” He said the move follows a poll he posted on July 4, where 65.4% of over a million respondents voted in favour of launching a new political party. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” he wrote. Also read: ‘Facts over feelings’: Elon Musk’s own AI Grok blames him and Trump for deadly Texas floods that killed at least 51 The announcement comes after a public falling out between Musk and President Donald Trump, particularly after Trump signed his wide-reaching ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on July 4. The bill includes major tax cuts and record-breaking immigration enforcement funding, a policy Musk once supported. Musk had previously donated $277 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign and worked closely with his administration through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But their alliance ended after Musk began criticising the bill for adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt. Also read: Elon Musk just launched a new political party, but he can never be US president - Here's why Mark Cuban jumps in, despite past clashes Despite being a frequent critic of Musk, billionaire Mark Cuban appeared ready to help. Cuban first reposted Musk’s announcement with fireworks and flame emojis, then followed up with a more direct offer of support. “I work with [Center for Competitive Democracy],” he wrote. “They will help you get on ballots. That is their mission,” he added. The organisation specialises in supporting third-party and independent candidates in gaining ballot access across the United States. Scaramucci extends an invitation Former Trump White House staffer Anthony Scaramucci, another vocal supporter of Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, also reached out to Musk. “I would like to meet to discuss. My DMs are open,” Scaramucci posted on X.

Despite being a frequent critic of Musk, billionaire Mark Cuban appeared ready to help. Cuban first reposted Musk’s announcement with fireworks and flame emojis, then followed up with a more direct offer of support.

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The leaders of Russia and China, two of BRICS’ most influential founding members, have decided not to attend the upcoming summit in Brazil. For the first time in over a decade, Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend a BRICS summit. Instead, Premier Li Qiang will represent Beijing in Brazil. The official explanation mentions “scheduling conflicts”, but the lack of clarity has prompted speculation that China may be reconsidering the group’s strategic value, especially after its rapid expansion.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-wants-putin-back-in-g7-and-make-it-g8-as-earlier-why-was-russia-kicked-out-can-it-return-1750155798487">Trump wants Putin back in G7 and make it G8 as earlier. Why was Russia kicked out?&nbsp;Can it&nbsp;return?</a>Russian President Vladimir Putin is also skipping the summit, a move widely linked to the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against him. Brazil, the host nation, is a signatory to the ICC statute, and though it hasn’t indicated it would act on the warrant, Putin is avoiding any potential embarrassment for his hosts. He had similarly withdrawn from last year’s summit in South Africa over the same legal concerns.Putin stands accused by the ICC of playing a key role in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children, a charge that has further isolated him from international platforms.<h2>Expansion may have diluted the bloc’s core vision</h2>BRICS was originally formed as a unified voice of emerging economies, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, positioning itself as a counterweight to the G7 and Western dominance.But the group’s recent expansion to include Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE has made it less ideologically cohesive. Many of the new members are authoritarian regimes, and not all share the original BRICS focus on reforming global governance or promoting multilateralism. This ideological drift could be part of why China and Russia are choosing to step back from active participation.Brazil, the summit host, sees BRICS as a platform to champion inclusive global governance, rather than an arena to vent frustration at the West. According to Antonio Patriota, Brazil’s ambassador to the UK and former foreign minister, a shift towards a multipolar world is already underway, thanks in part to past US policies under Donald Trump.Speaking recently in London, Patriota said, “The US, through its policies, including on tariffs and sovereignty, is accelerating the transition to multipolarity in different ways.”Brazil’s proposals for this year’s summit include:• Green energy cooperation• Vaccine collaboration• Expanding Most-Favoured Nation status within the WTOThe absence of Putin and Xi, both known for focusing heavily on anti-West narratives, may help Brazil steer the summit toward more constructive discussions on reform and global cooperation.<h2>A sign of internal strain, or strategy?</h2>While BRICS still presents itself as a powerful bloc, internal contradictions are becoming more visible. India remains wary of China. Brazil is trying to avoid being seen as anti-West. And some of the new members have divergent economic goals or existing partnerships with Western institutions.Xi’s absence, in particular, comes at a time when the US is retreating from global leadership, offering China a rare opportunity to take centre stage. Why Beijing would choose to pass on this chance remains unclear, and could signal a recalibration of its global alliances.Patriota dismissed the idea that a multipolar world would be chaotic. “There is strong support for preserving multilateralism, but that does not mean that we need to preserve it as it stands,” he said.But he also warned that waiting too long to reform existing systems could be dangerous, “Unless there is a strong movement towards reform now, we run the risk of reaching a tipping point.”

BRICS was originally formed as a unified voice of emerging economies, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, positioning itself as a counterweight to the G7 and Western dominance.

The leaders of Russia and China, two of BRICS’ most influential founding members, have decided not to attend the upcoming summit in Brazil. For the first time in over a decade, Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend a BRICS summit. Instead, Premier Li Qiang will represent Beijing in Brazil. The official explanation mentions “scheduling conflicts”, but the lack of clarity has prompted speculation that China may be reconsidering the group’s strategic value, especially after its rapid expansion. Also read: Trump wants Putin back in G7 and make it G8 as earlier. Why was Russia kicked out? Can it return? Russian President Vladimir Putin is also skipping the summit, a move widely linked to the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against him. Brazil, the host nation, is a signatory to the ICC statute, and though it hasn’t indicated it would act on the warrant, Putin is avoiding any potential embarrassment for his hosts. He had similarly withdrawn from last year’s summit in South Africa over the same legal concerns. Putin stands accused by the ICC of playing a key role in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children, a charge that has further isolated him from international platforms. Expansion may have diluted the bloc’s core vision BRICS was originally formed as a unified voice of emerging economies, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, positioning itself as a counterweight to the G7 and Western dominance. But the group’s recent expansion to include Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE has made it less ideologically cohesive. Many of the new members are authoritarian regimes, and not all share the original BRICS focus on reforming global governance or promoting multilateralism. This ideological drift could be part of why China and Russia are choosing to step back from active participation. Brazil, the summit host, sees BRICS as a platform to champion inclusive global governance, rather than an arena to vent frustration at the West. According to Antonio Patriota, Brazil’s ambassador to the UK and former foreign minister, a shift towards a multipolar world is already underway, thanks in part to past US policies under Donald Trump. Speaking recently in London, Patriota said, “The US, through its policies, including on tariffs and sovereignty, is accelerating the transition to multipolarity in different ways.” Brazil’s proposals for this year’s summit include: • Green energy cooperation • Vaccine collaboration • Expanding Most-Favoured Nation status within the WTO The absence of Putin and Xi, both known for focusing heavily on anti-West narratives, may help Brazil steer the summit toward more constructive discussions on reform and global cooperation. A sign of internal strain, or strategy? While BRICS still presents itself as a powerful bloc, internal contradictions are becoming more visible. India remains wary of China. Brazil is trying to avoid being seen as anti-West. And some of the new members have divergent economic goals or existing partnerships with Western institutions. Xi’s absence, in particular, comes at a time when the US is retreating from global leadership, offering China a rare opportunity to take centre stage. Why Beijing would choose to pass on this chance remains unclear, and could signal a recalibration of its global alliances. Patriota dismissed the idea that a multipolar world would be chaotic. “There is strong support for preserving multilateralism, but that does not mean that we need to preserve it as it stands,” he said. But he also warned that waiting too long to reform existing systems could be dangerous, “Unless there is a strong movement towards reform now, we run the risk of reaching a tipping point.”

BRICS was originally formed as a unified voice of emerging economies, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, positioning itself as a counterweight to the G7 and Western dominance.

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US President Donald Trump has once again suggested that Patriot air defence systems could be supplied to Ukraine, as Russian missile strikes on cities continue to escalate.

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Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool Grok, designed to curb misinformation on X (formerly Twitter), blamed its own creator and the Trump administration for the devastating floods in Texas. In response to a user asking who was to blame for the 27 girls still missing at Camp Mystic, Grok said, “Trump’s NOAA cuts, pushed by Musk’s DOGE, slashed funding 30% and staff 17%, underestimating rainfall by 50% and delaying alerts. This contributed to the floods killing 27, including ~20 Camp Mystic girls. Facts over feelings.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-launches-america-party-after-rift-with-trump-is-this-the-end-of-us-two-party-system-1751746649569">'To give you back your freedom': Elon Musk launches ‘America Party’ after rift with Trump - Is this the end of US two-party system?</a><h2>Forecasting failures linked to staffing cuts</h2>Officials in Texas say the National Weather Service (NWS), which is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), failed to properly warn residents of Kerr County before the storm. At least 51 people have died, and the toll may rise.The NWS was among the agencies affected by budget cuts introduced by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump-era initiative led by Elon Musk. DOGE’s focus on streamlining government resulted in a 17% staff reduction at NOAA, with roughly 600 employees let go. Now, Grok, a creation of Musk’s xAI, is openly calling out these decisions. One post read, “Trump’s NOAA cuts impaired flood warnings, contributing to deaths. Facts aren’t woke; they’re just facts.”<h2>White House caught in Grok’s line of fire</h2>Even White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was not spared. After she shared a message from Trump offering prayers for the victims, Grok responded to users pointing out the deeper issue, “Climate models from IPCC and NOAA project more intense flooding in Texas due to warmer air holding more moisture, exacerbating events like this. Ignoring it, regardless of politics, won’t stop the trend; global emissions cuts are needed.”<h2>Musk slams Grok for being “too woke”</h2>This isn’t the first time Grok has embarrassed Musk. The billionaire previously criticised the AI bot, saying it had become “too woke.” In response, he announced that Grok 4 would soon be released and would “rewrite the entire corpus of human knowledge.” While AI still often provides misleading or inaccurate answers, in this case, however, other experts have supported Grok’s claims. Analysts say the budget cuts to NOAA and the NWS left Texas unprepared for such extreme&nbsp;flooding.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">God damn. Grok just said, “yep, Trump and Elon killed those girls.”&mdash; ryjkyj (@ryjkyj) <a href="https://twitter.com/ryjkyj/status/1941505977238606218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Officials in Texas say the National Weather Service (NWS), which is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), failed to properly warn residents of Kerr County before the storm. At least 51 people have died, and the toll may rise.

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool Grok, designed to curb misinformation on X (formerly Twitter), blamed its own creator and the Trump administration for the devastating floods in Texas. In response to a user asking who was to blame for the 27 girls still missing at Camp Mystic, Grok said, “Trump’s NOAA cuts, pushed by Musk’s DOGE, slashed funding 30% and staff 17%, underestimating rainfall by 50% and delaying alerts. This contributed to the floods killing 27, including ~20 Camp Mystic girls. Facts over feelings.” Also read: 'To give you back your freedom': Elon Musk launches ‘America Party’ after rift with Trump - Is this the end of US two-party system? Forecasting failures linked to staffing cuts Officials in Texas say the National Weather Service (NWS), which is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), failed to properly warn residents of Kerr County before the storm. At least 51 people have died, and the toll may rise. The NWS was among the agencies affected by budget cuts introduced by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump-era initiative led by Elon Musk. DOGE’s focus on streamlining government resulted in a 17% staff reduction at NOAA, with roughly 600 employees let go. Now, Grok, a creation of Musk’s xAI, is openly calling out these decisions. One post read, “Trump’s NOAA cuts impaired flood warnings, contributing to deaths. Facts aren’t woke; they’re just facts.” White House caught in Grok’s line of fire Even White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was not spared. After she shared a message from Trump offering prayers for the victims, Grok responded to users pointing out the deeper issue, “Climate models from IPCC and NOAA project more intense flooding in Texas due to warmer air holding more moisture, exacerbating events like this. Ignoring it, regardless of politics, won’t stop the trend; global emissions cuts are needed.” Musk slams Grok for being “too woke” This isn’t the first time Grok has embarrassed Musk. The billionaire previously criticised the AI bot, saying it had become “too woke.” In response, he announced that Grok 4 would soon be released and would “rewrite the entire corpus of human knowledge.” While AI still often provides misleading or inaccurate answers, in this case, however, other experts have supported Grok’s claims. Analysts say the budget cuts to NOAA and the NWS left Texas unprepared for such extreme flooding.

Officials in Texas say the National Weather Service (NWS), which is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), failed to properly warn residents of Kerr County before the storm. At least 51 people have died, and the toll may rise.

‘Facts over feelings’: Elon Musk’s own AI Grok blames him and Trump for deadly Texas floods that killed at least 51

After running from police for nearly 24 years, Ajay Lamba, a serial killer accused of murdering taxi drivers and selling stolen vehicles in Nepal, has finally been arrested by Delhi Police, according to an NDTV report. Lamba, now 48, is linked to four murder-cum-robbery cases dating back to 2001, when he and his gang targeted taxi drivers across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-f-35-jet-towed-to-hangar-at-airport-in-kerala-as-team-of-24-engineers-arrive-from-uk-1751799153259">British F-35 Jet towed to hangar in Kerala, team of 24 engineers arrive from UK</a><h2>His method: sedate, kill, and smuggle</h2>According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Aditya Gautam, “The accused, a notorious robber-cum-murderer, was involved in four brutal robbery-cum-murder cases targeting cab drivers… He would hire taxis with accomplices, murder the drivers, rob the vehicles, and dispose of the bodies in remote mountainous regions to avoid detection.”His crimes followed a pattern, he would hire a taxi, sedate and kill the driver, dump the body in an isolated area, and then smuggle the stolen car into Nepal to sell it. Only one body has been recovered so far.<h2>Life on the run: Nepal, Dehradun, and beyond</h2>Lamba dropped out of school in Class 6 and drifted into crime. He met two of his key accomplices, Dhirendra and Dilip Negi, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. By 2001, the trio was targeting cab drivers across northern India. To avoid capture, Lamba fled to Nepal, where he lived for 10 years (2008–2018). He later settled in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, with his family. Despite the mounting crimes, he managed to stay under the radar. Police say he never revealed his true identity or absconding status, not even during his recent arrests.<h2>New crimes and final capture</h2>Police suspect Lamba and his gang may have committed more murders than the four officially linked to them. In 2020, Lamba allegedly became involved in the ganja supply chain, transporting drugs from Odisha to Delhi and other regions. He was arrested in 2021 under the NDPS Act in Delhi’s Sagarpur, and again in 2024 for a jewellery shop robbery in Behrampur, Odisha, both times he was granted bail. “He never disclosed his involvement in the 2001 murders,” police said. After years of surveillance using both manual tracking and technical inputs, a Delhi crime branch team finally managed to arrest him.

Lamba, now 48, is linked to four murder-cum-robbery cases dating back to 2001, when he and his gang targeted taxi drivers across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

After running from police for nearly 24 years, Ajay Lamba, a serial killer accused of murdering taxi drivers and selling stolen vehicles in Nepal, has finally been arrested by Delhi Police, according to an NDTV report. Lamba, now 48, is linked to four murder-cum-robbery cases dating back to 2001, when he and his gang targeted taxi drivers across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Also read: British F-35 Jet towed to hangar in Kerala, team of 24 engineers arrive from UK His method: sedate, kill, and smuggle According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Aditya Gautam, “The accused, a notorious robber-cum-murderer, was involved in four brutal robbery-cum-murder cases targeting cab drivers… He would hire taxis with accomplices, murder the drivers, rob the vehicles, and dispose of the bodies in remote mountainous regions to avoid detection.” His crimes followed a pattern, he would hire a taxi, sedate and kill the driver, dump the body in an isolated area, and then smuggle the stolen car into Nepal to sell it. Only one body has been recovered so far. Life on the run: Nepal, Dehradun, and beyond Lamba dropped out of school in Class 6 and drifted into crime. He met two of his key accomplices, Dhirendra and Dilip Negi, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. By 2001, the trio was targeting cab drivers across northern India. To avoid capture, Lamba fled to Nepal, where he lived for 10 years (2008–2018). He later settled in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, with his family. Despite the mounting crimes, he managed to stay under the radar. Police say he never revealed his true identity or absconding status, not even during his recent arrests. New crimes and final capture Police suspect Lamba and his gang may have committed more murders than the four officially linked to them. In 2020, Lamba allegedly became involved in the ganja supply chain, transporting drugs from Odisha to Delhi and other regions. He was arrested in 2021 under the NDPS Act in Delhi’s Sagarpur, and again in 2024 for a jewellery shop robbery in Behrampur, Odisha, both times he was granted bail. “He never disclosed his involvement in the 2001 murders,” police said. After years of surveillance using both manual tracking and technical inputs, a Delhi crime branch team finally managed to arrest him.

Lamba, now 48, is linked to four murder-cum-robbery cases dating back to 2001, when he and his gang targeted taxi drivers across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

Delhi’s ‘taxi killer’ finally caught after 24 years: Who is Ajay Lamba? Man who sedated, killed cab drivers and vanished

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a yellow alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning across Delhi. It has also predicted thunderstorms and lightning with gusty winds at maximum surface speeds between 40 and 60 kmph in the national capital and adjoining areas during this time, according to a report by India Today.The weather shift is likely to bring relief from the prevailing humid conditions, with the maximum temperature expected to settle around 33 degrees Celsius, as per the report in ET.The IMD data also confirmed the national capital recording a minimum temperature of 28.8 degrees Celsius, 0.8 degrees below the season's average. And, the relative humidity was measured at 80 per cent at 8:30 a.m.Meanwhile, the air quality of Delhi remained in the 'satisfactory' category on Sunday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 82 at 9 am. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 51 and 100 is marked as a satisfactory level, while 0-50 is considered good, and readings beyond 100 indicate varying degrees of pollution. Travellers have been urged to plan their journeys carefully, as short spells of rain may disrupt traffic in certain areas.<h3>IMD issues 'Red' alert</h3>While Delhi is expected to receive light rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for very heavy to extremely heavy showers in Himachal Pradesh on July 6, especially in the districts of Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi.This alert comes after a destructive week of monsoon activity in the region, which has resulted in at least 69 casualties and 37 people reported missing due to cloudbursts and flash floods.According to IMD’s Shimla station, the region is likely to see intense rainfall between July 5 and 9. In the past 24 hours, Aghar recorded the highest rainfall at 7 cm, followed by Sarahan and Shimla with 4 cm each, Nagrota Surian and Karsog at 3 cm each, Mandi with 2 cm, and Berthin, Baijnath, Dharamshala, and Jogindarnagar with 1 cm each.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The IMD data also confirmed the national capital recording a minimum temperature of 28.8 degrees Celsius, 0.8 degrees below the season's average. Meanwhile, the air quality of Delhi remained in the 'satisfactory' category on Sunday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 82 at 9 am.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a yellow alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning across Delhi. It has also predicted thunderstorms and lightning with gusty winds at maximum surface speeds between 40 and 60 kmph in the national capital and adjoining areas during this time, according to a report by India Today. The weather shift is likely to bring relief from the prevailing humid conditions, with the maximum temperature expected to settle around 33 degrees Celsius, as per the report in ET. The IMD data also confirmed the national capital recording a minimum temperature of 28.8 degrees Celsius, 0.8 degrees below the season's average. And, the relative humidity was measured at 80 per cent at 8:30 a.m. Meanwhile, the air quality of Delhi remained in the 'satisfactory' category on Sunday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 82 at 9 am. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 51 and 100 is marked as a satisfactory level, while 0-50 is considered good, and readings beyond 100 indicate varying degrees of pollution. Travellers have been urged to plan their journeys carefully, as short spells of rain may disrupt traffic in certain areas. IMD issues 'Red' alert While Delhi is expected to receive light rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for very heavy to extremely heavy showers in Himachal Pradesh on July 6, especially in the districts of Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi. This alert comes after a destructive week of monsoon activity in the region, which has resulted in at least 69 casualties and 37 people reported missing due to cloudbursts and flash floods. According to IMD’s Shimla station, the region is likely to see intense rainfall between July 5 and 9. In the past 24 hours, Aghar recorded the highest rainfall at 7 cm, followed by Sarahan and Shimla with 4 cm each, Nagrota Surian and Karsog at 3 cm each, Mandi with 2 cm, and Berthin, Baijnath, Dharamshala, and Jogindarnagar with 1 cm each.

The IMD data also confirmed the national capital recording a minimum temperature of 28.8 degrees Celsius, 0.8 degrees below the season's average. Meanwhile, the air quality of Delhi remained in the 'satisfactory' category on Sunday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 82 at 9 am.

Weather Updates: Delhi braces for heavy rain, thunderstorms as IMD issues 'yellow alert'

The British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala has been grounded since &nbsp;June 14. Several attempts by the engineers of the aircraft to repair the hydraulic problem due to which the jet is stranded has failed so far. However, there seems some hope for one of the most lethal fighter jet as a maintenance team of 24 engineers from the United Kingdom have landed in India to fix the problem and take the jet home.&nbsp;The 24-member team that includes 14 technical experts and 10 crew members from the British Royal Air Force will asses the condition of the jet and take a decision on whether to repair the aircraft or dismantle it and take it back on the C-17 Globemaster, a large military transport aircraft.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the jet has been moved to a designated facility for the aviation engineers to take a look at it.&nbsp;"A UK engineering team has deployed to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to assess and repair the UK F-35B aircraft, which landed following an emergency diversion. The UK has accepted the offer of a space in the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, and are in discussions to finalise arrangements with relevant authorities," said a British High Commission Spokesperson to the media.&nbsp;"In line with standard procedure, the aircraft will be moved following the arrival of UK engineers, who are carrying specialist equipment necessary for the movement and repair process. The UK remains very grateful for the continued support and collaboration of the Indian authorities and airport teams," the spokesperson further added.&nbsp;Earlier, after attempts to fix the problem failed, the UK Royal Air force reportedly was thinking of partially dismantling and airlifting the jet back to the United Kingdom in a military cargo aircraft.

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How did the jet get stranded&nbsp;Operating from the United Kingdom’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales on June 14, the fighter jet was conducting a routine flying outside India’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) when it was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram, the designated emergency recovery airfield for the aircraft.&nbsp;Initially, the fighter jet was facing a problem of low fuel and the Indian Air Force provided all necessary help. But after it was readying for departure that the jet experienced problem with its hydraulics and therefore could not take off, said air force officials.&nbsp;This is the first time that the US-made fighter jet is stranded in a foreign country due to technical issues.

The aviation engineers from the British Royal Air Force will asses the condition of the F 35 jet and take a decision on whether to repair the aircraft or dismantle it.

The British F-35 fighter jet that made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala has been grounded since June 14. Several attempts by the engineers of the aircraft to repair the hydraulic problem due to which the jet is stranded has failed so far. However, there seems some hope for one of the most lethal fighter jet as a maintenance team of 24 engineers from the United Kingdom have landed in India to fix the problem and take the jet home. The 24-member team that includes 14 technical experts and 10 crew members from the British Royal Air Force will asses the condition of the jet and take a decision on whether to repair the aircraft or dismantle it and take it back on the C-17 Globemaster, a large military transport aircraft. Meanwhile, the jet has been moved to a designated facility for the aviation engineers to take a look at it. "A UK engineering team has deployed to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to assess and repair the UK F-35B aircraft, which landed following an emergency diversion. The UK has accepted the offer of a space in the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, and are in discussions to finalise arrangements with relevant authorities," said a British High Commission Spokesperson to the media. "In line with standard procedure, the aircraft will be moved following the arrival of UK engineers, who are carrying specialist equipment necessary for the movement and repair process. The UK remains very grateful for the continued support and collaboration of the Indian authorities and airport teams," the spokesperson further added. Earlier, after attempts to fix the problem failed, the UK Royal Air force reportedly was thinking of partially dismantling and airlifting the jet back to the United Kingdom in a military cargo aircraft.

The aviation engineers from the British Royal Air Force will asses the condition of the F-35 jet and take a decision on whether to repair the aircraft or dismantle it.

British F-35 Jet towed to hangar at airport in Kerala as team of 24 engineers arrive from UK

After the 12-day-long war with Israel, Iran has once again issued a stark warning to Benjamin Netanyahu as the Islamic Republic braces for any possible attack. Tehran's Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said that Iran has prepared a "decisive retaliation" to any future attacks. As per Tasnim news agency, the commander said the retaliation plan, which aligns with Khamenei's directive, was ready but was not implemented due to the truce.&nbsp;“If they attack Iran again, they will see what we are capable of doing,” Mousavi was quoted as saying by the state-run agency. Mousavi further said that Iran's response to any new attacks will "paralyse" Israel to a point where even "the United States may not be able to save Netanyahu.”&nbsp;The remarks came days after the 12-day Israel-Iran war, which was later joined by the US targeting nuclear sites of the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;Iran has started nuclear programme at different location?&nbsp;US President Donald Trump said on Friday (June 4) that Iran had not agreed to inspection of its nuclear program or even to give up enriching uranium. Referring to the reports about Air Force One, en route to New Jersey, Trump said Tehran's nuclear programme had been set back permanently after the Israel-Iran war, but the Islamic Republic could start it at a different location.&nbsp;"I would say it's set back permanently," Trump said as he travelled to New Jersey after an Independence Day celebration at the White House. "I would think they'd have to start at a different location. And if they did start, it would be a problem."&nbsp;'Enemies of God'? &nbsp;&nbsp;A top cleric of Iran has called the US President Donald Trump and the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the "enemies of God" in a newly issued fatwa (an Islamic judgement). Iran's Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi issued the fatwa while urging Muslims across the world to take action. The fatwa said that anyone who threatens or attacks the leadership and authority of the Islamic community is considered a “warlord" or “criminal of mohareb." Mohareb is a term used in the Iranian law for a person who wages war against God. “Any person or regime that threatens or attacks the leadership and authority in order to harm the Islamic Ummah and its sovereignty is considered a warlord," Ayatollah Makarem said in his fatwa. He said that any support or cooperation with such figures is forbidden for Muslims. He stressed the need for global Muslims to make Trump and Netanyahu “regret their words and mistakes" and said they would be rewarded as “mujahid fi sabilillah" — warriors in the path of God.&nbsp;

The remarks came days after the 12-day Israel-Iran war, which was later joined by the US targeting nuclear sites of the Islamic Republic.



After the 12-day-long war with Israel, Iran has once again issued a stark warning to Benjamin Netanyahu as the Islamic Republic braces for any possible attack. Tehran's Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said that Iran has prepared a "decisive retaliation" to any future attacks. As per Tasnim news agency, the commander said the retaliation plan, which aligns with Khamenei's directive, was ready but was not implemented due to the truce. “If they attack Iran again, they will see what we are capable of doing,” Mousavi was quoted as saying by the state-run agency. Mousavi further said that Iran's response to any new attacks will "paralyse" Israel to a point where even "the United States may not be able to save Netanyahu.” The remarks came days after the 12-day Israel-Iran war, which was later joined by the US targeting nuclear sites of the Islamic Republic. Iran has started nuclear programme at different location? US President Donald Trump said on Friday (June 4) that Iran had not agreed to inspection of its nuclear program or even to give up enriching uranium. Referring to the reports about Air Force One, en route to New Jersey, Trump said Tehran's nuclear programme had been set back permanently after the Israel-Iran war, but the Islamic Republic could start it at a different location. "I would say it's set back permanently," Trump said as he travelled to New Jersey after an Independence Day celebration at the White House. "I would think they'd have to start at a different location. And if they did start, it would be a problem." 'Enemies of God'? A top cleric of Iran has called the US President Donald Trump and the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the "enemies of God" in a newly issued fatwa (an Islamic judgement). Iran's Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi issued the fatwa while urging Muslims across the world to take action. The fatwa said that anyone who threatens or attacks the leadership and authority of the Islamic community is considered a “warlord" or “criminal of mohareb." Mohareb is a term used in the Iranian law for a person who wages war against God. “Any person or regime that threatens or attacks the leadership and authority in order to harm the Islamic Ummah and its sovereignty is considered a warlord," Ayatollah Makarem said in his fatwa. He said that any support or cooperation with such figures is forbidden for Muslims. He stressed the need for global Muslims to make Trump and Netanyahu “regret their words and mistakes" and said they would be rewarded as “mujahid fi sabilillah" — warriors in the path of God.

The remarks came days after the 12-day Israel-Iran war, which was later joined by the US targeting nuclear sites of the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;

'US may not be able to save Netanyahu': Iran's stark WARNING to Israel against possible attack to its nuke sites

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (Jun 5) described his latest call with US President Donald Trump as the best and the "most productive" they've had since the war began, revealing that critical discussions on air defence and Patriot missile systems had taken centre stage. In his nightly address video, Zelensky said, "Regarding the conversation with the President of the United States, which took place a day earlier, it was probably the best conversation we have had during this whole time, the most productive".<h2>What did Zelensky say about the Patriot missile system?</h2>Hailing his recent conversation with the POTUS as probably the best conversation we have had during this whole time, the most productive, Zelensky revealed that they "discussed air defence issues and I'm grateful for the willingness to help".Zelensky expressed gratitude for Trump's willingness to help; the president of the war-torn nation emphasised that Patriot air defence systems were "key to protection against ballistic threats" as Russia intensified its aerial assault on Ukraine. He added that the two leaders had discussed "several other important matters" and that officials from the two sides would be considering them in forthcoming meetings.<h2>Trump calls talks with Putin “pretty disappointing”</h2>Previously, speaking to reporters on Friday (Jul 4), Trump confirmed the call with Zelensky and reiterated that Ukraine would need the Patriot system to defend itself: "They're going to need something because they're being hit pretty hard."He also talked about a separate conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing it as "pretty disappointing". Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with President Vladimir Putin and remarked he was "very unhappy" about his call with the Russian leader on the war in Ukraine. Trump commented that Putin just wanted to "keep killing people", and described the situation as "no good". Trump, while talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, said, “It's a very tough situation. I told you I was very unhappy with my call with President Putin. He wants to go all the way; just keep killing people, it's no good.” He also hinted that Moscow may face tough US sanctions.

In his nightly address video, Zelensky said, "Regarding the conversation with the President of the United States, which took place a day earlier, it was probably the best conversation we have had during this whole time, the most productive".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (Jun 5) described his latest call with US President Donald Trump as the best and the "most productive" they've had since the war began, revealing that critical discussions on air defence and Patriot missile systems had taken centre stage. In his nightly address video, Zelensky said, "Regarding the conversation with the President of the United States, which took place a day earlier, it was probably the best conversation we have had during this whole time, the most productive". What did Zelensky say about the Patriot missile system? Hailing his recent conversation with the POTUS as probably the best conversation we have had during this whole time, the most productive, Zelensky revealed that they "discussed air defence issues and I'm grateful for the willingness to help". Zelensky expressed gratitude for Trump's willingness to help; the president of the war-torn nation emphasised that Patriot air defence systems were "key to protection against ballistic threats" as Russia intensified its aerial assault on Ukraine. He added that the two leaders had discussed "several other important matters" and that officials from the two sides would be considering them in forthcoming meetings. Trump calls talks with Putin “pretty disappointing” Previously, speaking to reporters on Friday (Jul 4), Trump confirmed the call with Zelensky and reiterated that Ukraine would need the Patriot system to defend itself: "They're going to need something because they're being hit pretty hard." He also talked about a separate conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing it as "pretty disappointing". Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with President Vladimir Putin and remarked he was "very unhappy" about his call with the Russian leader on the war in Ukraine. Trump commented that Putin just wanted to "keep killing people", and described the situation as "no good". Trump, while talking to reporters aboard Air Force One, said, “It's a very tough situation. I told you I was very unhappy with my call with President Putin. He wants to go all the way; just keep killing people, it's no good.” He also hinted that Moscow may face tough US sanctions.

In his nightly address video, Zelensky said, "Regarding the conversation with the President of the United States, which took place a day earlier, it was probably the best conversation we have had during this whole time, the most productive".

Patriot missiles for Ukraine? Zelensky labels Trump call 'most productive yet,' says US system key to nation's survival

Security experts have warned that following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last month could step up North Korea to extend the development and procurement of nuclear weapons for its survival. They also noted that the attacks could weaken efforts toward denuclearisation on the Korean peninsula, a goal which China also supports. In addition, experts said the mounting pressure of the US on North Korea could destabilise the region and fuel nuclear proliferation.“North Korean leaders may confirm their previous assessment: that [US President Donald] Trump acts for reasons that are not ‘security’ or geopolitical-related. He is therefore an emotional, unpredictable force, and not one that is trustworthy at all," Stephen Costello, a non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, said, the South China Morning Post reported.Niklas Swanstrom, executive director of the Stockholm-based Institute for Security and Development Policy, suggested that US strikes on Iran might prompt North Korea to make its nuclear weapons more mobile and harder to target, strengthen its second-strike capabilities, and invest significantly in underground bunkers and backup production infrastructure.“Any remaining possibility of North Korean denuclearisation will be effectively terminated, as the regime will view nuclear weapons as the ultimate guarantee of survival,” Swanstrom said.During the first term, US President Donald Trump held a series of historic conversations with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over the nuclear proliferation. In 2018, the first summit in Singapore concluded with a joint statement with vague commitments to denuclearisation. Later in Hanoi, Vietnam, the talks ended abruptly without a deal.<h3>Why is China worried?</h3>Meanwhile, experts warned that increased US pressure was expected to create regional instability that would be unfavourable for China, where it can face a complex strategic environment. An expert on North Korea at the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies said that the impact on China is quite “evident” adding that it deepened concerns in Beijing about the possibility of future strikes targeting North Korea, according to a report in the South China Morning Post.“China will also warily watch out for any particular US actions that could increase the escalation ladder, such as US-led joint military exercises or other provocative military posture,” Niu said.China and North Korea share a border covering more than 1,300 km (808 miles), mostly along the Yalu and Tumen rivers and a mountain range. This close geographical connection means Beijing is highly sensitive to any instability or security threats near its border.“China’s primary interest is maintaining stability on the Korean peninsula to prevent refugee flows, economic disruption, and potential conflict near its borders,” Niklas Swanstrom said.China backs the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and supports resolving tensions through dialogue, while maintaining regional stability as a top priority. It also maintains that North Korea’s security, economic, and political concerns must be addressed in any nuclear discussions.Beijing has promoted a "dual suspension" strategy, calling for South Korea and the US to stop joint military exercises in exchange for North Korea pausing its nuclear and missile activities.However, nuclear non-proliferation efforts could be jeopardised, as China's stance on denuclearisation is also driven by concerns that Pyongyang’s nuclear advancements might push South Korea or Japan to consider building their own nuclear weapons, according to analyst Niu. &nbsp;

During the first term, US President Donald Trump held a series of historic conversations with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over the nuclear proliferation. In 2018, the first summit in Singapore concluded with a joint statement with vague commitments to denuclearisation.

Security experts have warned that following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last month could step up North Korea to extend the development and procurement of nuclear weapons for its survival. They also noted that the attacks could weaken efforts toward denuclearisation on the Korean peninsula, a goal which China also supports. In addition, experts said the mounting pressure of the US on North Korea could destabilise the region and fuel nuclear proliferation. “North Korean leaders may confirm their previous assessment: that [US President Donald] Trump acts for reasons that are not ‘security’ or geopolitical-related. He is therefore an emotional, unpredictable force, and not one that is trustworthy at all," Stephen Costello, a non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, said, the South China Morning Post reported. Niklas Swanstrom, executive director of the Stockholm-based Institute for Security and Development Policy, suggested that US strikes on Iran might prompt North Korea to make its nuclear weapons more mobile and harder to target, strengthen its second-strike capabilities, and invest significantly in underground bunkers and backup production infrastructure. “Any remaining possibility of North Korean denuclearisation will be effectively terminated, as the regime will view nuclear weapons as the ultimate guarantee of survival,” Swanstrom said. During the first term, US President Donald Trump held a series of historic conversations with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over the nuclear proliferation. In 2018, the first summit in Singapore concluded with a joint statement with vague commitments to denuclearisation. Later in Hanoi, Vietnam, the talks ended abruptly without a deal. Why is China worried? Meanwhile, experts warned that increased US pressure was expected to create regional instability that would be unfavourable for China, where it can face a complex strategic environment. An expert on North Korea at the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies said that the impact on China is quite “evident” adding that it deepened concerns in Beijing about the possibility of future strikes targeting North Korea, according to a report in the South China Morning Post. “China will also warily watch out for any particular US actions that could increase the escalation ladder, such as US-led joint military exercises or other provocative military posture,” Niu said. China and North Korea share a border covering more than 1,300 km (808 miles), mostly along the Yalu and Tumen rivers and a mountain range. This close geographical connection means Beijing is highly sensitive to any instability or security threats near its border. “China’s primary interest is maintaining stability on the Korean peninsula to prevent refugee flows, economic disruption, and potential conflict near its borders,” Niklas Swanstrom said. China backs the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and supports resolving tensions through dialogue, while maintaining regional stability as a top priority. It also maintains that North Korea’s security, economic, and political concerns must be addressed in any nuclear discussions. Beijing has promoted a "dual suspension" strategy, calling for South Korea and the US to stop joint military exercises in exchange for North Korea pausing its nuclear and missile activities. However, nuclear non-proliferation efforts could be jeopardised, as China's stance on denuclearisation is also driven by concerns that Pyongyang’s nuclear advancements might push South Korea or Japan to consider building their own nuclear weapons, according to analyst Niu.

During the first term, US President Donald Trump held a series of historic conversations with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over the nuclear proliferation. In 2018, the first summit in Singapore concluded with a joint statement with vague commitments to denuclearisation.

Did US strikes on Iran push North Korea to expand nuclear arsenal? Here's what reports suggest

The remarks came days after Russia became the first country to officially recognise the Taliban's rule. Pakistan is in no hurry to recognise the Afghan Taliban government, and any decision will be made keeping the country's interest in mind, officials here have said. The remarks came days after Russia became the first country to officially recognise the Taliban's rule. Moscow’s decision, some observers feel, may be a prelude to other regional countries finally embracing the Taliban.&nbsp;However, officials in Pakistan told The Express Tribune newspaper that the decision of Russia was not a surprise, as Moscow for some time had indicated they would reconcile with the fact that the Taliban were now in charge and there was no other option but to accept their rule. The Russian decision also stems from the fact that greater engagement with the Taliban government would help address the terrorist threat and advance its geostrategic interests.&nbsp;“We, of course, will take a decision keeping in view our interest. I can tell you there is no hurry,” said a Pakistani official when asked whether Islamabad would also recognise the Taliban rule. A source, however, did not rule out the possibility of Pakistan taking a more pragmatic approach if other regional players follow the Russian footsteps. At his weekly news briefing on Friday, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan reacted cautiously to Moscow’s decision, saying it was a matter between two sovereign states.&nbsp;In any case, the source said, Pakistan has a robust engagement with the Taliban ruled Kabul. “The de facto recognition is there,” the source said. Pakistan has given no hints about officially recognising the Taliban government, but agreed to upgrade the diplomatic ties.&nbsp;Last month, after a trilateral meeting of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Chinese Foreign Ministers in Beijing, Islamabad and Kabul decided to elevate their diplomatic ties. Both sides are in a process to fulfil their responsibilities before formally appointing ambassadors in each other’s capitals. China is thought to have played a key role in brokering the deal in the hope that greater engagement between Pakistan and Afghanistan would address security concerns.&nbsp;One of the reasons that Pakistan has not yet recognised the Taliban government is the unresolved issue of terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan. But the Afghan government recently took certain steps, which Pakistan thinks could make a difference. One major such move includes the Taliban government’s crackdown on Afghan nationals who were joining the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).&nbsp;Sources said that it is in the Taliban’s interest to address the security concerns of Pakistan and other neighbouring countries. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have gradually improved since the visit of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Kabul. Afghan Interim Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is expected to travel to Islamabad later this month.&nbsp;He was to visit Pakistan last month, but the trip was delayed due to the Iran-Israel war. During his visit, the two sides would review bilateral ties and decisions taken when Dar was in Kabul in April, according to the report.

The Russian decision also stems from the fact that greater engagement with the Taliban government would help address the terrorist threat and advance its geostrategic interests.

The remarks came days after Russia became the first country to officially recognise the Taliban's rule. Pakistan is in no hurry to recognise the Afghan Taliban government, and any decision will be made keeping the country's interest in mind, officials here have said. The remarks came days after Russia became the first country to officially recognise the Taliban's rule. Moscow’s decision, some observers feel, may be a prelude to other regional countries finally embracing the Taliban. However, officials in Pakistan told The Express Tribune newspaper that the decision of Russia was not a surprise, as Moscow for some time had indicated they would reconcile with the fact that the Taliban were now in charge and there was no other option but to accept their rule. The Russian decision also stems from the fact that greater engagement with the Taliban government would help address the terrorist threat and advance its geostrategic interests. “We, of course, will take a decision keeping in view our interest. I can tell you there is no hurry,” said a Pakistani official when asked whether Islamabad would also recognise the Taliban rule. A source, however, did not rule out the possibility of Pakistan taking a more pragmatic approach if other regional players follow the Russian footsteps. At his weekly news briefing on Friday, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan reacted cautiously to Moscow’s decision, saying it was a matter between two sovereign states. In any case, the source said, Pakistan has a robust engagement with the Taliban ruled Kabul. “The de facto recognition is there,” the source said. Pakistan has given no hints about officially recognising the Taliban government, but agreed to upgrade the diplomatic ties. Last month, after a trilateral meeting of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Chinese Foreign Ministers in Beijing, Islamabad and Kabul decided to elevate their diplomatic ties. Both sides are in a process to fulfil their responsibilities before formally appointing ambassadors in each other’s capitals. China is thought to have played a key role in brokering the deal in the hope that greater engagement between Pakistan and Afghanistan would address security concerns. One of the reasons that Pakistan has not yet recognised the Taliban government is the unresolved issue of terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan. But the Afghan government recently took certain steps, which Pakistan thinks could make a difference. One major such move includes the Taliban government’s crackdown on Afghan nationals who were joining the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Sources said that it is in the Taliban’s interest to address the security concerns of Pakistan and other neighbouring countries. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have gradually improved since the visit of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Kabul. Afghan Interim Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is expected to travel to Islamabad later this month. He was to visit Pakistan last month, but the trip was delayed due to the Iran-Israel war. During his visit, the two sides would review bilateral ties and decisions taken when Dar was in Kabul in April, according to the report.

The Russian decision also stems from the fact that greater engagement with the Taliban government would help address the terrorist threat and advance its geostrategic interests.

After Russia, will Pakistan recognise Afghan Taliban rule? Here's what Islamabad says

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was sending a negotiating team to Qatar Sunday for talks on a truce in Gaza, but rejected Hamas's earlier ceasefire proposals."The changes that Hamas is seeking to make in the Qatari proposal were conveyed to us last night and are unacceptable to Israel," said a statement from his office."In light of an assessment of the situation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that the invitation to proximity talks be accepted and that the contacts for the return of our hostages – on the basis of the Qatari proposal that Israel has agreed to – be continued," the statement added."The negotiating team will leave tomorrow (Sunday) for the talks in Qatar."Hamas announced late on Friday that it was ready to start talks "immediately" on a US-sponsored proposal for a Gaza ceasefire.US President Donald Trump has been making a renewed push to end nearly 21 months of war in Gaza, and Netanyahu is due in Washington for talks with him on Monday.Trump has vowed to be tough on Netanyahu as he hopes to use the momentum from the truce between Iran and Israel to secure a ceasefire in the devastated Palestinian territory, too.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

"The changes that Hamas is seeking to make in the Qatari proposal were conveyed to us last night and are unacceptable to Israel," said a statement from his office.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was sending a negotiating team to Qatar Sunday for talks on a truce in Gaza, but rejected Hamas's earlier ceasefire proposals. "The changes that Hamas is seeking to make in the Qatari proposal were conveyed to us last night and are unacceptable to Israel," said a statement from his office. "In light of an assessment of the situation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that the invitation to proximity talks be accepted and that the contacts for the return of our hostages – on the basis of the Qatari proposal that Israel has agreed to – be continued," the statement added. "The negotiating team will leave tomorrow (Sunday) for the talks in Qatar." Hamas announced late on Friday that it was ready to start talks "immediately" on a US-sponsored proposal for a Gaza ceasefire. US President Donald Trump has been making a renewed push to end nearly 21 months of war in Gaza, and Netanyahu is due in Washington for talks with him on Monday. Trump has vowed to be tough on Netanyahu as he hopes to use the momentum from the truce between Iran and Israel to secure a ceasefire in the devastated Palestinian territory, too. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

"The changes that Hamas is seeking to make in the Qatari proposal were conveyed to us last night and are unacceptable to Israel," said a statement from his office.

Israel agrees to Qatar talks on Gaza truce — but slams Hamas’s 'unacceptable' demands

Rescuers in Texas, US, continued a desperate search on Saturday (Jul 5) for 27 missing girls from a summer camp along the Guadalupe River after flash floods ravaged south-central Texas. The unexpected flooding has resulted in at least 50 deaths, including 15 children, with some residents describing it as one of the most "catastrophic" floods in the state's recent history. As per reports, 850 people, including eight injured, have been evacuated due to the calamity. At a press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed the grim toll and said, "We have recovered 43 deceased individuals in Kerr County. Among these who are deceased, we have 28 adults and 15 children." Multiple victims were also found in other counties, bringing the death toll to 50.<h2>A father's grim search for his daughter</h2>Torrential rains Friday (Jul 4) triggered a sudden rise in the Guadalupe River — swelling 26 feet (7.92 m) in just 45 minutes — and swept away cabins, cars, and entire homes. Among the worst-hit sites was Camp Mystic, a riverside Christian summer camp housing around 750 girls for the Fourth of July weekend.According to Sheriff Leitha, 27 campers remain unaccounted for. US media reports suggest that at least four of the missing girls were dead, citing family members.At the camp, the scenes of destruction are widespread: teddy bears and mattresses buried in mud, cabins torn apart, shattered windows, and personal belongings dangling from tree branches.Talking to AFP, Michael, the father of one of the missing girls, said he drove from Austin in search of his 8-year-old daughter and said he was clinging to hope: "I was in Austin and drove down yesterday morning, once we heard about it," he said, adding that he was hoping for a "miracle."The Heart O’ The Hills camp, just a mile downstream from Mystic, also suffered a tragedy. Its director, Jane Ragsdale, has been confirmed among the dead Saturday."It has been years since we had a flood, but nothing like this," said Soila Reyna, a Kerrville resident who works at a local church. "Nothing like as catastrophic as this, where it involved children, people and just the loss of people's houses... It's just crazy."

At a press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed the grim toll and said, "We have recovered 43 deceased individuals in Kerr County. Among these who are deceased, we have 28 adults and 15 children."

Rescuers in Texas, US, continued a desperate search on Saturday (Jul 5) for 27 missing girls from a summer camp along the Guadalupe River after flash floods ravaged south-central Texas. The unexpected flooding has resulted in at least 50 deaths, including 15 children, with some residents describing it as one of the most "catastrophic" floods in the state's recent history. As per reports, 850 people, including eight injured, have been evacuated due to the calamity. At a press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed the grim toll and said, "We have recovered 43 deceased individuals in Kerr County. Among these who are deceased, we have 28 adults and 15 children." Multiple victims were also found in other counties, bringing the death toll to 50. A father's grim search for his daughter Torrential rains Friday (Jul 4) triggered a sudden rise in the Guadalupe River — swelling 26 feet (7.92 m) in just 45 minutes — and swept away cabins, cars, and entire homes. Among the worst-hit sites was Camp Mystic, a riverside Christian summer camp housing around 750 girls for the Fourth of July weekend. According to Sheriff Leitha, 27 campers remain unaccounted for. US media reports suggest that at least four of the missing girls were dead, citing family members. At the camp, the scenes of destruction are widespread: teddy bears and mattresses buried in mud, cabins torn apart, shattered windows, and personal belongings dangling from tree branches. Talking to AFP, Michael, the father of one of the missing girls, said he drove from Austin in search of his 8-year-old daughter and said he was clinging to hope: "I was in Austin and drove down yesterday morning, once we heard about it," he said, adding that he was hoping for a "miracle." The Heart O’ The Hills camp, just a mile downstream from Mystic, also suffered a tragedy. Its director, Jane Ragsdale, has been confirmed among the dead Saturday. "It has been years since we had a flood, but nothing like this," said Soila Reyna, a Kerrville resident who works at a local church. "Nothing like as catastrophic as this, where it involved children, people and just the loss of people's houses... It's just crazy."

At a press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed the grim toll and said, "We have recovered 43 deceased individuals in Kerr County. Among these who are deceased, we have 28 adults and 15 children."

Texas flash flood: 27 camp girls still missing as death toll hits 50 after 'catastrophic' river surge

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday (Jul 5) firmly dismissed rumours that President Asif Ali Zardari was being removed from office, calling the speculation baseless and an attempt to disrupt the rare political-military unity in the country. "For the first time, politicians, the government, and the military establishment are united—and that bothers some people," Naqvi said while speaking to reporters in Sukkur. He also urged the public to refrain from political speculation, particularly during the holy days of Muharram.<h2>What did Naqvi say about President Zardari's removal?</h2>Addressing the media in Sukkur on Saturday, the Pakistani interior minister, while responding to a journalist's question about President Asif Ali Zardari's removal from the office, said that the claims were baseless. He claimed that the rare unity between Pakistan's politicians, government and the military establishment was bothering "some people". He advised the nation's citizens to refrain from politics and asked them to not believe everything they see on social media."It would be a good thing if we refrained from politics for two days. Do not believe everything on social media," he said.<h2>Pakistan's Muharram celebration</h2>Naqvi, who was in Sukkur to review Muharram security arrangements, praised local authorities for managing the country's largest procession. "Credit goes to the entire team for managing Pakistan’s largest procession," he said, adding that he was confident all events will conclude peacefully by evening.Across the country, more than 2,700 processions are being held amid heightened security, with Sukkur holding the biggest procession, reports The Express Tribune.Naqvi also addressed concerns about deteriorating law and order in Shikarpur, Kashmore, and Kandhkot—districts of Sindh known for bandit activity and tribal clashes."Just like we pushed back terrorists in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, we’ll deal with the dacoits in Sindh as well," he said, assuring that "the federal and provincial governments will act together to resolve this issue".The interior minister also issued a stern warning against religious incitement on social media, stating that no provocation would be tolerated, especially during Muharram."InshaAllah, Ashura will remain peaceful thanks to the efforts of the government and the tireless dedication of our security forces," Naqvi stated. &nbsp;

"For the first time, politicians, the government, and the military establishment are united—and that bothers some people," Naqvi said while speaking to reporters in Sukkur. He also urged the public to refrain from political speculation, particularly during the holy days of Muharram.

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday (Jul 5) firmly dismissed rumours that President Asif Ali Zardari was being removed from office, calling the speculation baseless and an attempt to disrupt the rare political-military unity in the country. "For the first time, politicians, the government, and the military establishment are united—and that bothers some people," Naqvi said while speaking to reporters in Sukkur. He also urged the public to refrain from political speculation, particularly during the holy days of Muharram. What did Naqvi say about President Zardari's removal? Addressing the media in Sukkur on Saturday, the Pakistani interior minister, while responding to a journalist's question about President Asif Ali Zardari's removal from the office, said that the claims were baseless. He claimed that the rare unity between Pakistan's politicians, government and the military establishment was bothering "some people". He advised the nation's citizens to refrain from politics and asked them to not believe everything they see on social media. "It would be a good thing if we refrained from politics for two days. Do not believe everything on social media," he said. Pakistan's Muharram celebration Naqvi, who was in Sukkur to review Muharram security arrangements, praised local authorities for managing the country's largest procession. "Credit goes to the entire team for managing Pakistan’s largest procession," he said, adding that he was confident all events will conclude peacefully by evening. Across the country, more than 2,700 processions are being held amid heightened security, with Sukkur holding the biggest procession, reports The Express Tribune. Naqvi also addressed concerns about deteriorating law and order in Shikarpur, Kashmore, and Kandhkot—districts of Sindh known for bandit activity and tribal clashes. "Just like we pushed back terrorists in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, we’ll deal with the dacoits in Sindh as well," he said, assuring that "the federal and provincial governments will act together to resolve this issue". The interior minister also issued a stern warning against religious incitement on social media, stating that no provocation would be tolerated, especially during Muharram. "InshaAllah, Ashura will remain peaceful thanks to the efforts of the government and the tireless dedication of our security forces," Naqvi stated.

"For the first time, politicians, the government, and the military establishment are united—and that bothers some people," Naqvi said while speaking to reporters in Sukkur. He also urged the public to refrain from political speculation, particularly during the holy days of Muharram.

'No truth to Zardari ouster rumours': Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi hits out at speculation, warns against social media misinformation

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 jolted Nepal at a depth of 10 km on Sunday morning, as reported by the National Center of Seismology (NCS). The earthquake took place at 8:21 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) at 27.70 N Latitude and 87.76 Longitude, according to a report by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). However, no casualties or major damage were reported during the quake.The NCS posted on X, "EQ of M: 3.5, On: 06/07/2025 08:21:30 IST, Lat: 27.70 N, Long: 87.76 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal." This incident comes following a week later when a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Nepal on June 29, as per NCS data.

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Similarly, an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolted Nepal on Sunday (June 29), the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said in a statement. The earthquake took place at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.On April 26 this year, a minute of silence was held in remembrance of the 8,969 lives lost during the powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck on April 25, 2015, nearly a decade ago.On Saturday (July 5), a quake with a magnitude of 5.3 also shook islands in southwestern Japan. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake struck off the Tokara island chain at 6:29 a.m. at a depth of about 20 kilometres, reported the local media. No tsunami warning was issued.<h3>Nepal is part of subduction zone</h3>Nepal is susceptible to continuous earthquakes as this region lies on the convergent boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The Indian plate is slowly and gradually sliding beneath the Eurasian plate which is known as subduction, creating immense pressure and strain on the crust of the region.The subduction zone intensifies tectonic pressure, placing Nepal at significant risk of earthquakes. This tectonic collision is also responsible for the rise of the Himalayan mountains, contributing to the region’s frequent seismic activity. Nepal has a long record of major earthquakes, including the catastrophic 2015 quake. &nbsp;

The earthquake took place at 8:21 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) at 27.70 N Latitude and 87.76 Longitude, according to a report by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). However, no casualties or major damage were reported during the quake.

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 jolted Nepal at a depth of 10 km on Sunday morning, as reported by the National Center of Seismology (NCS). The earthquake took place at 8:21 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) at 27.70 N Latitude and 87.76 Longitude, according to a report by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). However, no casualties or major damage were reported during the quake. The NCS posted on X, "EQ of M: 3.5, On: 06/07/2025 08:21:30 IST, Lat: 27.70 N, Long: 87.76 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal." This incident comes following a week later when a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Nepal on June 29, as per NCS data.

The earthquake took place at 8:21 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) at 27.70 N Latitude and 87.76 Longitude, according to a report by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). However, no casualties or major damage were reported during the quake.

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 jolts Nepal, no damage reported

After a corruption scandal that has rocked his Socialist party, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is struggling with the most serious political crisis of his 7 years long tenure. In a responsive measure, the party announced that there was a major leadership shake-up and introduced a new code on Saturday (June 5) banning members from hiring sex workers. This was after the scandal intensified this week when &nbsp;Santos Cerdn, a senior party figure, was detained as part of an investigation involving alleged kickbacks and the use of sex workers.&nbsp;Sánchez's party said in its announcement that “soliciting, accepting, or obtaining sexual acts in exchange for money” will now be grounds for expulsion. "If we believe a woman's body is not for sale, our party cannot allow behaviour contrary to that," Sanchez said during a party meeting in Madrid. He also apologised in the meeting for trusting people who are now under investigation.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/axiom-4-crew-study-bone-health-radiation-exposure-1751778902865/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/axiom-4-crew-study-bone-health-radiation-exposure-1751778902865/embed</a>&nbsp;Despite mounting pressure, Sánchez made it clear he will not resign. “The captain doesn’t look the other way when seas get rough. He stays to steer the ship through the storm,” he told party leaders.&nbsp;The scandal has also drawn in former transport minister Jos Luis Balos, who has been linked to the alleged kickbacks scheme.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a responsive measure, the party announced that there was a major leadership shake-up and introduced a new code on Saturday (June 5) banning members from hiring sex workers.

After a corruption scandal that has rocked his Socialist party, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is struggling with the most serious political crisis of his 7 years long tenure. In a responsive measure, the party announced that there was a major leadership shake-up and introduced a new code on Saturday (June 5) banning members from hiring sex workers. This was after the scandal intensified this week when Santos Cerdn, a senior party figure, was detained as part of an investigation involving alleged kickbacks and the use of sex workers. Sánchez's party said in its announcement that “soliciting, accepting, or obtaining sexual acts in exchange for money” will now be grounds for expulsion. "If we believe a woman's body is not for sale, our party cannot allow behaviour contrary to that," Sanchez said during a party meeting in Madrid. He also apologised in the meeting for trusting people who are now under investigation. https://www.wionews.com/videos/axiom-4-crew-study-bone-health-radiation-exposure-1751778902865/embed Despite mounting pressure, Sánchez made it clear he will not resign. “The captain doesn’t look the other way when seas get rough. He stays to steer the ship through the storm,” he told party leaders. The scandal has also drawn in former transport minister Jos Luis Balos, who has been linked to the alleged kickbacks scheme.

In a responsive measure, the party announced that there was a major leadership shake-up and introduced a new code on Saturday (June 5) banning members from hiring sex workers.

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Spain's ruling party members can no longer hire sex workers. Here's why