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Trump urges deal to end Gaza war as signs of progress emerge

US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure for a ceasefire in Gaza, urging Israeli‑Hamas negotiations, hostage releases, and broader normalization efforts — hinting at a possible breakthrough within the week.

British F-35B ‘Lightning’ stealth fighter jet

Grounded UK F-35B stealth jet to be shifted to Kerala airport’s MRO hub for repairs

Two weeks after emergency landing, British High Commission confirms transfer of $110-million fighter to hangar for specialist maintenance; praises India’s support and coordination.

Takahiro Shiraishi, infamously known as the “Twitter killer"

Japan hangs ‘Twitter killer’ who murdered 9 after luring them online

Takahiro Shiraishi’s secret hanging marks first execution since 2022 as nation recalls one of its most chilling serial murder cases.

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Trump teases ‘very big’ trade deal with India after sealing China pact

With US tariff reprieve set to expire on July 9, US President signals major India breakthrough as Washington pushes for deeper market access and trade balance reset.

Iran's Khamenei claims win over Israel, says US 'achieved nothing'

Speaking in Tehran, Khamenei declared that Israel had suffered a “crushing defeat,” and accused the United States of stepping in only to prevent Israel’s total collapse.

India backs BRICS stance on Iran attacks, urges return to dialogue and restraint

The joint declaration expresses deep concern over attacks on “peaceful nuclear installations,” refers to the escalation of regional security, and urges all parties to pursue dialogue and diplomacy.

India refuses to sign SCO statement over omission of Pahalgam attack, includes Balochistan mention

The decision came after the draft text failed to mention the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 tourists, while it included references to incidents in Balochistan, perceived as implicit accusations against India.