Europe is experiencing an unprecedented heat wave with temperatures soaring past 40 degrees Celsius in Germany. Wildfires have erupted in France's Ord region, scorching over 400 hectares and forcing evacuations.
The Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Zoran Mamdani, has denounced President Donald Trump's threat to arrest him as an attack on democracy. Mamdani, who defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the primary, pledged to resist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and stop masked ICE agents from deporting neighbours.
The ongoing feud between US President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has intensified. Trump suggested he would examine whether Musk, born in South Africa, could be deported. He also warned that Musk might lose more than government subsidies, mentioning the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as a potential threat.
A Spring Airlines Japan flight, a joint venture of Japan Airlines and a Shanghai-based company, experienced a midair crisis, causing panic among 191 passengers.
The Dalai Lama has issued a formal statement reaffirming that only the Dalai Lama Trust will decide his successor, challenging China's intentions to name a pro-Communist Party figure.
Two firefighters were shot dead in an ambush in Idaho, US, while responding to a wildfire. Eleven other firefighters were injured. The suspected shooter, believed to be Travis Decker, was found dead with a firearm recovered nearby. The FBI has deployed technical and tactical assets to the scene. The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident, which occurred in the Canfield Mountain area.
A Hindu woman was gang raped and filmed in Bangladesh, allegedly by a son of a BNP leader. Five arrests have been made, but initial police delays in arresting the prime accused led to accusations of a cover-up. Protests have erupted across Bangladesh, with Hindu community members, women's rights organizations, and university students demanding justice and safety for minorities. The incident has raised concerns about atrocities against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh.
Elon Musk has launched a fresh attack on Donald Trump's Senate draft bill, calling it 'insane' and 'destructive'. Musk claims the bill will 'destroy jobs' and 'harm the United States strategy'. This comes weeks after a public spat between Musk and Trump, which had seemingly calmed down following Musk's public apology. The ongoing tension between the tech mogul and the US President continues to puzzle observers.
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has accused India of 'unprovoked aggression' and threatened a 'swift and befitting response' to any future actions. Speaking at a passing out parade, Munir claimed India exploits its 'strategic relevance' for 'adventurism aimed at political gains'. He asserted that Pakistan has acted with restraint despite provocations and demonstrated commitment to regional peace and stability.
Vladimir Putin has announced Russia's readiness to hold a new round of negotiations with Ukraine. The Russian President stated they are prepared to return the bodies of 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers. Putin emphasised that leaders from both sides are in constant contact, suggesting this is a positive development. He mentioned that the next meeting's timing is being negotiated, with the potential subject being the discussion of memorandums from both sides.
US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, stating that the US would bomb the country if it pursues nuclear weapons. Trump claimed victory in the recent conflict between Israel and Iran, asserting that both countries were 'beat up'. He also alleged that he had saved Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from assassination, a claim that has sparked a war of words between the two leaders.
On India Today, the focus is on the latest statement from the United States President Donald Trump, who is pushing for the complete removal of trade barriers with India. Trump mentioned that he will be sending letters to various countries, including India, to notify them of the new tariff amounts. The Indian side has yet to confirm the status of these trade negotiations, which remain complex and ongoing.
