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5 Jul, 05:00 amMHA Labels 23 People 'Individual Terrorists' — 17 from Pakistan, 6 Indians
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has officially designated 23 individuals as terrorists, including 17 from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and 6 Indian nationals. Home Minister Amit Shah said these individuals are linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed and involved in anti-India activities including terror attacks and recruitment. Those designated are connected to attacks like Pathankot and the Rameshwaram Cafe blast.
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During his visit to Seychelles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award from the Seychelles president. A Guardian investigation found Modi has a habit of collecting such honours on overseas trips, sometimes becoming the first and only recipient of a given award. The pattern has drawn scrutiny about the diplomatic nature of these gestures.
UK Kills Education Programme That Could Have Kept 1 Million Girls in School
Britain has scrapped a higher education programme called SHEFE — Strengthening Higher Education for Female Empowerment — just two years after launching it. The scheme was designed to keep 1 million girls in school across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. It was cut as part of broader UK foreign aid reductions.
Papua Separatists Kill American Pilot in Warning to US and Indonesia
Separatist rebels from the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) shot dead an American pilot identified as Nicholas F. Gosse and set his civilian plane on fire in Indonesia's Papua region. A rebel spokesperson called it a deliberate 'message' to the US and Indonesian governments. The attack happened amid a long-running low-level independence struggle in the region.
China Promotes Two New Generals After Anti-Corruption Purge Hollows Out Military
China's military has promoted two new generals following an anti-corruption purge that thinned the ranks of its senior leadership. The reshuffle is seen as an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and Xi Jinping. No further details about the promoted officers were provided.
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Modi's Trophy Cabinet: India's PM Collects Yet Another Foreign Honour
During his visit to Seychelles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award from the Seychelles president. A Guardian investigation found Modi has a habit of collecting such honours on overseas trips, sometimes becoming the first and only recipient of a given award. The pattern has drawn scrutiny about the diplomatic nature of these gestures.
UK Kills Education Programme That Could Have Kept 1 Million Girls in School
Britain has scrapped a higher education programme called SHEFE — Strengthening Higher Education for Female Empowerment — just two years after launching it. The scheme was designed to keep 1 million girls in school across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. It was cut as part of broader UK foreign aid reductions.
Papua Separatists Kill American Pilot in Warning to US and Indonesia
Separatist rebels from the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) shot dead an American pilot identified as Nicholas F. Gosse and set his civilian plane on fire in Indonesia's Papua region. A rebel spokesperson called it a deliberate 'message' to the US and Indonesian governments. The attack happened amid a long-running low-level independence struggle in the region.
China Promotes Two New Generals After Anti-Corruption Purge Hollows Out Military
China's military has promoted two new generals following an anti-corruption purge that thinned the ranks of its senior leadership. The reshuffle is seen as an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and Xi Jinping. No further details about the promoted officers were provided.
Khamenei's Funeral Begins in Tehran After Iran's Supreme Leader Killed in US-Israeli Strike
A multi-day funeral has begun in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran for over three decades. Khamenei was killed in an airstrike on February 28 at the start of what NPR describes as a US-Israeli war against Iran. The funeral is being held in the Iranian capital.
Nearly a Million Investors Lost $3.8 Billion on Trump's Memecoin
A cryptocurrency analytics firm report found that close to one million investors collectively lost $3.8 billion on the Trump memecoin. Most retail investors lost money, while more sophisticated traders fared better. The report offers the most detailed picture yet of who won and who lost on the politically branded crypto token.
Sudan's El Obeid Under Relentless Drone Attack as Civilian Toll Mounts
Aid workers in El Obeid, Sudan, describe the city as a war zone under near-daily drone strikes from the RSF paramilitary group fighting Sudan's armed forces. One aid volunteer said seeing 40 to 45 drones at once has become normal. A weekend attack hit schools and fuel stations, killing more than 20 people including students.
Canada Pushes Ahead With Major New Oil Pipeline After C$150 Billion Deal
Canada and the province of Alberta will move forward on a major new oil pipeline after announcing a C$150 billion plan to address concerns from British Columbia and First Nations communities on the Pacific coast. The deal includes a port expansion and protections for whales. It is part of a broader effort to expand Canada's energy presence overseas.
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Khamenei's Funeral Begins in Tehran After Iran's Supreme Leader Killed in US-Israeli Strike
A multi-day funeral has begun in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran for over three decades. Khamenei was killed in an airstrike on February 28 at the start of what NPR describes as a US-Israeli war against Iran. The funeral is being held in the Iranian capital.
Nearly a Million Investors Lost $3.8 Billion on Trump's Memecoin
A cryptocurrency analytics firm report found that close to one million investors collectively lost $3.8 billion on the Trump memecoin. Most retail investors lost money, while more sophisticated traders fared better. The report offers the most detailed picture yet of who won and who lost on the politically branded crypto token.
Sudan's El Obeid Under Relentless Drone Attack as Civilian Toll Mounts
Aid workers in El Obeid, Sudan, describe the city as a war zone under near-daily drone strikes from the RSF paramilitary group fighting Sudan's armed forces. One aid volunteer said seeing 40 to 45 drones at once has become normal. A weekend attack hit schools and fuel stations, killing more than 20 people including students.
Canada Pushes Ahead With Major New Oil Pipeline After C$150 Billion Deal
Canada and the province of Alberta will move forward on a major new oil pipeline after announcing a C$150 billion plan to address concerns from British Columbia and First Nations communities on the Pacific coast. The deal includes a port expansion and protections for whales. It is part of a broader effort to expand Canada's energy presence overseas.