The announcement was made through separate letters posted on Trump’s Truth Social account, addressed to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
In a post on X, Axiom Space stated, "The Ax4 crew is scheduled to undock from the @Space_Station no earlier than Monday, July 14, at 7:05 a.m. ET." The crew was slated to embark on a return journey on July 10. However, the crew will not return to Earth according to the original schedule, extending their stay on the International Space Station
Cuba’s rare 2021 protests highlighted growing unrest over blackouts and economic hardship. Over 1,000 people were arrested, with 790 investigated for crimes like sabotage. The U.S. sanctioned key Cuban officials, drawing backlash from Havana. As tensions persist, advocacy groups say over 500 people are still imprisoned for protest-related charges.
The two countries have agreed on some more issues on the third and final day of the second round of trade talks. However, some issues still remain unresolved
The role of satellite-linked communication systems came under sharp focus after the recent India-Pakistan and Iran-Israel conflicts, prompting authorities in Pakistan to formulate new guidelines for companies in the business of satellite internet
Two people died and 14 were wounded when Russian forces attacked the Bukovina area in the Chernivtsi region of southwestern Ukraine with four drones and a missile, regional Governor Ruslan Zaparaniuk said on Saturday
The Pentagon has confirmed that an Iranian ballistic missile struck Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in June, causing minor damage. Satellite images released by Planet Labs show the destruction of a radome housing key satellite equipment. Despite the attack, the base remains fully operational, according to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.
Tesla has announced its entry into India this July via a teaser on its India-focused X handle. The EV giant, led by Elon Musk, plans to open showrooms but has no current plans for local manufacturing. Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy confirmed Tesla's retail-only approach, following India’s new EV policy and lowered import duties.
The US State Department will begin issuing layoff notices as part of a major reorganisation led by the Department of Government Efficiency under Trump’s directive. Meanwhile, Trump announced a 35 per cent tariff on Canadian imports starting August 1, intensifying tensions over fentanyl concerns and trade policies.
Renowned economist Abul Barkat was arrested in a midnight raid by Bangladesh’s Detective Branch over alleged involvement in a major loan fraud case tied to Janata Bank. The case, filed during the Awami League era, accuses Barkat and others of embezzling crores through Anontex. His family claims no warrant was shown.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian FM Sergey Lavrov met twice on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, focusing on the Ukraine war. Rubio also met China’s Wang Yi in a high-stakes discussion as tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to rise over regional and global issues.
President Trump toured flood-hit areas in Texas, praised first responders and local officials, and pledged federal support despite past calls to phase out FEMA. The visit comes after catastrophic flooding killed at least 120 and left over 170 missing, drawing scrutiny over early warnings and emergency preparedness.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian FM Sergey Lavrov met twice on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, focusing on the Ukraine war. Rubio also met China’s Wang Yi in a high-stakes discussion as tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to rise over regional and global issues.
12 July,2025 07:48 AM IST | Kuala Lumpur | AgenciesPresident Trump toured flood-hit areas in Texas, praised first responders and local officials, and pledged federal support despite past calls to phase out FEMA. The visit comes after catastrophic flooding killed at least 120 and left over 170 missing, drawing scrutiny over early warnings and emergency preparedness.
12 July,2025 07:45 AM IST | Kerrville | APNine Punjabi passengers were shot dead by Baloch insurgents after ID checks in Balochistan’s Zhob district. The banned Balochistan Liberation Front claimed responsibility. In a separate incident, seven people died and two were injured after a vehicle fell into a ravine in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district.
12 July,2025 07:42 AM IST | Karachi | AgenciesIn a joint operation on June 7, 2025, Israel’s IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Fazal Abu al-Ata, a key Islamic Jihad leader involved in the October 7 massacre. Also killed was Hamad Kamel Abd al-Aziz Ayad, an explosives expert from the Turkhman Battalion, both linked to multiple terror plots against IDF forces.
12 July,2025 07:38 AM IST | Tel Aviv | ANIAmid trade tensions, US President Trump proposed a 10 per cent tariff on BRICS nations trading in non-dollar currencies. GTRI says the move overlooks the fact that US-led sanctions forced countries like India and China to adopt local currency trade. With SWIFT access blocked for some, nations turned to survival mechanism.
11 July,2025 07:15 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
President Donald Trump on Friday toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded local officials amid mounting criticism that they failed to warn residents fast enough that a deadly wall of water was coming their way. (Pics/AFP)
Trade talks between the US and China are delayed, with rare earth dominance and export curbs by China causing fresh hurdles. SBI Funds suggests the July 9 tariff deadline may be extended. While global EV and electronics sectors feel the pinch, India, Japan, and Vietnam are well-placed to secure new trade deals with the US.
11 July,2025 07:06 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, “There is no silence in Ukraine,” emphasising the pressure on cities like Kyiv, which continues to endure near-daily aerial assaults
11 July,2025 06:33 PM IST | Kyiv | mid-day online correspondent
The US State Department's statement comes against the backdrop of recent tensions following the conflict between Israel and Iran and US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and military installations
11 July,2025 05:19 PM IST | Washington | ANI
Trump posted the letter sent to Carney on his social media platform, Truth Social. He said that Canada's failure to stop fentanyl from entering the US contributed to the tariff policy
11 July,2025 05:00 PM IST | Washington DC | ANI
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During her visit to flood-hit Central Texas, First Lady Melania Trump paid tribute to the victims of the devastating Kerr County floods with a special bracelet. The bracelet was gifted to her by grieving families of Camp Mystic — an all-girls Christian summer camp where 27 campers and staff members lost their lives in the July 4 flash flood. Melania Trump highlighted the bracelet during a press briefing, calling it a symbol of remembrance and strength. Accompanied by President Donald Trump, she met with families of the victims and first responders in Kerrville, the epicenter of the disaster. The floods claimed at least 120 lives, with over 160 still missing.
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