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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

NATO chief warns Brazil, China, India: Trade with Russia could trigger devastating sanctions

General Mark Rutte urges leaders in Delhi, Beijing, and Brasília to press President Putin for peace as Trump threatens sweeping penalties on Russian trade partners.

India’s Shubhanshu Shukla to return to Earth aboard Crew Dragon “Grace” from ISS

The first Indian astronaut on the ISS, Shukla will undock from the Axiom‑4 mission on July 14 and splash down off California on July 15 following a successful science-rich 20-day stay.

Trump announces U‑turn: US to send Patriot air‑defense systems to Ukraine

President Trump reversed a Pentagon pause, pledging to deliver Patriot missile systems to Ukraine. European allies will reimburse the US, marking a shift toward a more robust defense posture as NATO coordination deepens.

Pakistan dials down nuclear rhetoric weeks after warning India of 'full spectrum' response

The Pakistani Prime Minister downplayed earlier nuclear warnings amid tension with India over Operation Sindoor, emphasising deterrence—not escalation.

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Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles in US after explosive lid injuries leave two blind

Ozark Trail bottles sold since 2017 pose ‘serious hazard,’ says safety commission as retailer faces scrutiny over delayed risks.

China flaunts ‘tank boats’ in naval drill as Taiwan launches largest-ever drill

As Taiwan launches its biggest-ever war games, China releases footage of amphibious assault vessels near the Taiwan Strait, escalating regional tensions.

US State Department lays off over 1,300 employees in sweeping reorganization

More than 1,100 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers to be terminated as part of efforts to streamline diplomacy under Secretary Rubio.