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A Havildar (army sergeant) was killed during an anti-drug operation in Manipur, India. Six militants were arrested and a cache of arms was seized.
Israeli airstrikes on Sohmor in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, kill three people, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.
A Ukrainian drone struck a Russian warship near the Kerch Strait bridge overnight, with video footage confirming the attack.
An assessment of the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran highlights how Gulf states are grappling with security reassessments, alliance shifts, and significant economic consequences after 100 days of conflict.
Security measures in Ankara, Turkey, will be strengthened to an unprecedented level during the 36th NATO Summit on July 7-8, including the establishment of 'red zones' around key facilities and delegation routes.
Two senior US officials report that President Trump wants to end the war, but Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu appears to want to resume it, with one official saying Netanyahu doesn't know when to stop.
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with his Turkish counterpart in Seoul to discuss bilateral investment, nuclear energy cooperation, and regional issues.
A senior member of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) met with a top adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin and the head of energy giant Gazprom, calling for the reopening of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, raising concerns about foreign influence and ties between the AfD and Russia.
Lebanese army confirms Israeli forces fully withdrew from Dabbin and Blat areas. Lebanese troops deployed and reopened the Marjayoun–Dabbin–Ibl al-Saqi route.
Malian government bans motorcycle use, likely to counter insurgent groups that rely on them for attacks.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te criticized China for remaining silent on the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, escalating cross-strait rhetoric.
Beijing calls on the US to lift sanctions and the blockade against Cuba, dismissing American accusations of state-sponsored terrorism as fabricated.
