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Germany requires doctor certificate from first sick day
NDTVArchived
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and coalition partners unveiled a 34-point reform package on July 2, 2026, including stricter sick leave rules requiring a doctor's certificate from the first day of absence. Employers can no longer accept up to three days without documentation or
Nine monks killed as boy drives pickup into procession
CNNArchived
Nine Buddhist monks died and several others were injured on July 2, 2026, when an 11-year-old boy driving his parents' pickup truck collided with a pilgrimage procession in Mukdahan province, north-east Thailand. Five monks died at the scene and four later in hospital. Police sai
Russia drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 21
NDTVArchived
Russia launched an 11-hour drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight into July 2, 2026, killing at least 21 civilians and injuring more than 90, Ukraine's Emergency Service said. Over 50,000 people sheltered in subway stations after air raid warnings. Moscow said the bombardment
Nine monks killed as boy drives pickup into procession
BBCArchived
Nine Buddhist monks died and several others were injured on July 2, 2026, when an 11-year-old boy driving his parents' pickup truck collided with a pilgrimage procession in Mukdahan province, north-east Thailand. Five monks died at the scene and four later in hospital. Police sai
UNESCO warns Pakistan over Taxila site reconstruction work
The Times of IndiaArchived
UNESCO told Pakistan on July 2, 2026, to reverse reconstructions that undermined integrity at Mohra Moradu and Sirkap in Taxila, warning the sites could be placed on its danger list or delisted. Taxila, known as Takshashila, dates to the Vedic period and appears in the Ramayana a
Beijing tower crash pilot had anxiety officials say
The Times of IndiaArchived
Chinese authorities said on July 2, 2026, that the pilot who crashed a light aircraft into Beijing's 528-metre CITIC Tower on June 26 had long-term insomnia and anxiety and wrote about ending his life in his diary. Liu, 66, died in the crash and 13 others were injured, none life-
125 year old gurdwara demolished in Pakistan Punjab province
The HinduArchived
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, about 70 km from Lahore, was demolished on June 24, 2026, by a local businessman without a required No Objection Certificate, officials said. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz ordered an inquiry and restoration after Sikh commun
Ro Khanna endorses Pakistani-American Aisha Farooqi in Michigan primary
MoneycontrolArchived
US Congressman Ro Khanna endorsed Pakistani-American congressional candidate Aisha Farooqi in Michigan's Democratic primary on July 2, saying an Indian American was backing a Pakistani American. Khanna, a California representative, made the remark while supporting Farooqi's bid f
Khamenei body kept in cold storage as Iran plans funeral
The Times of IndiaArchived
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's body has been in refrigerated cold storage since February 2026 ahead of burial on July 9 after five days of ceremonies across Iran and Iraq. Three days lying in state at Tehran's Mosalla complex will precede processions through Najaf, Karbala, Qom and bur)
Trump claims China is trying to take control of Panama Canal
FirstpostArchived
US President Donald Trump said on July 1 that China is trying to take over the Panama Canal and the United States will not allow it. Speaking at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening in Medora, North Dakota, he criticised the 1977 Torrijos-Carter Treaties that trans
Indian techie Venkatesh Doppalapudi dies in Kansas flash floods
NDTVArchived
Venkatesh Doppalapudi, 33, an Indian IT professional from Andhra Pradesh on an H-1B visa, died after his car was swept away by flash floods in Kansas on Saturday. He was driving to Houston when storms dropped over six inches of rain. Rescue teams could not reach him due to strong
125-year-old gurdwara demolished in Pakistan, India condemns vandalism
NDTVArchived
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, Pakistan, was demolished on the night of June 24 by a local businessman without the required No Objection Certificate, officials said. India called it a highly deplorable act of vandalism against a revered Sikh shrine. Punjab Chi
Israel defence minister says troops stay indefinitely in three zones
The HinduArchived
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on July 1 that IDF forces will remain in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely to protect residents from jihadist elements. Katz spoke at a function honouring soldiers killed in the 2006 Lebanon war. He reiterated that Ir
Iran FM claims US vowed to muzzle Tel Aviv pets
NDTVArchived
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X on July 1 that under the Islamabad memorandum the US president committed to muzzling its pets in Tel Aviv. He warned Iran would school Israel if it ignores its master and respond forcefully to leadership threats. Israeli Defence
US and Iran hold indirect technical talks in Doha
The HinduArchived
The United States and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on July 1 to discuss implementing a June memorandum of understanding and securing Strait of Hormuz shipping, sources said. US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Qatari mediators but not Iranian officials. Ir
Venezuela father searches rubble after earthquakes destroy home
BBCArchived
Nelson Torrealba returned from buying groceries on June 25 to find his seventh-floor apartment at Ritasol Palace in La Guaira flattened by two earthquakes. His wife Dallenyi and sons Samuel, 14, and Matias, 10, remain missing. Official search efforts at the building ended Saturda
Next UK chancellor must find 4.7 billion pounds for defence
BBCArchived
Defence minister Luke Pollard told the BBC on July 1 that the next chancellor must find an extra 4.7 billion pounds to fund a defence investment plan announced by outgoing PM Keir Starmer. Starmer pledged 15 billion pounds over four years but the Treasury identified only 10.3 bil
Vance says US has two options if Iran breaks MOU
News18Archived
US Vice President JD Vance said on July 1 the Trump administration retains two options if Iran fails to honour the memorandum of understanding ending recent conflict: pursue a long-term deal requiring verifiable behaviour change or build on military campaign gains with further pr
US and Iran hold indirect technical talks in Doha
NDTVArchived
The United States and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on July 1 to discuss implementing a June memorandum of understanding and securing Strait of Hormuz shipping, sources said. US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Qatari mediators but not Iranian officials. Ir
DHS finalises foreign national registration rule
Financial ExpressArchived
The US Department of Homeland Security finalised a rule codifying online registration for certain foreign nationals, effective June 29. The rule adopts the framework in place since April 2025. H-1B holders, international students, green card holders and those already registered v
Pakistan hosts conference on Indus Waters Treaty
NDTVArchived
Pakistan hosted an international conference in Islamabad on the Indus Waters Treaty on July 1, warning global agreements would collapse if the pact is not upheld. India suspended the treaty after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. Deputy PM Ishaq Dar said wa
Indian sailor's repatriated body missing all internal organs
NDTVArchived
The family of 33-year-old seafarer Rakesh Chauhan from Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, alleged his repatriated body from Venezuela lacked all internal organs including brain, heart and lungs. Chauhan died in May aboard a merchant ship. FSUI said remains arrived without an autopsy report f
US senator says he carries phone to India not China
Hindustan TimesArchived
US Senator Steve Daines said at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit that he leaves his phone in Washington when travelling to China but carries it to India. The Montana Republican described the contrast as an example of India being a highly trusted ally. He
Polish creator questions unequal global heatwave media reactions
NDTVArchived
Polish content creator Agnieszka Hadała, based in India, went viral July 1 comparing global reactions to extreme heat in Europe and India. In an Instagram video, she said Europeans sleeping outdoors during record heat receive empathy, while similar images from India during power
Hindu student priest kidnapped and tortured for ransom in Dhaka
NDTVArchived
Subhash Deuri, 25, a Central Law College student and assistant priest at Jagannath University temple, was allegedly kidnapped in Dhaka's Wari area late June 30. Unidentified persons demanded 30,000 Taka; his sister transferred 26,000 Taka before he escaped Tuesday morning. He suf
Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 1943 injured 10571
The HinduArchived
Twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 have killed 1,943 people and injured 10,571, lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said on June 30. Magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes hit less than a minute apart. Rescuers saved 6,461 people but only four were found alive on June 29. A three-year-
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump birthright citizenship order
NDTVArchived
The US Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship in a 6-3 ruling, preserving constitutional protection for children born on American soil. The order signed on his second inauguration day sought to end citizenship for childr
Modi tells Pezeshkian Hormuz navigation key for India
The Indian ExpressArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on July 1 about West Asia developments following the June 17 US-Iran MoU to end hostilities. Modi welcomed negotiation progress and stressed freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's readout s
Bilawal Bhutto warns India over Indus Waters Treaty suspension
The Times of IndiaArchived
PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on June 30 that Pakistan must treat any attempt to use the Indus as a pressure point as a threat to state survival. He spoke after India suspended the 1960 treaty following the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. PM Modi had
Print: Supreme Court term-end rulings on Trump policies
The PrintArchived
The Print reported June 30 that the US Supreme Court spurned Trump's birthright citizenship order while allowing certain transgender sports bans. The summary captured a split term-end outcome for the administration on social and immigration files. Trump told reporters he could pu
Supreme Court rejects Trump citizenship order
BBCArchived
BBC reported June 30 that the US Supreme Court spurned Donald Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship. The term-end ruling reaffirmed Fourteenth Amendment protections for children born on US soil. The same batch addressed transgender sports bans under separate
Qatar clarifies no face-to-face US-Iran talks in Doha
MoneycontrolArchived
Moneycontrol reported June 30 that Qatari officials said no direct US-Iran negotiations are scheduled in Doha despite American envoys on the ground. The clarification followed speculation about imminent breakthroughs. Reuters noted uncertainty over Qatar's mediation role is cloud
Trump responds to Supreme Court citizenship ruling
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 30 that Donald Trump said he could bring legislation after the US Supreme Court rejected his birthright citizenship order. The court's term-end rulings also touched transgender sports policies. Trump framed the citizenship decision as a prompt for congressionalUS-Iran live updates June 30: strikes and diplomacy
The HinduArchived
The Hindu's June 30 live page followed US-Iran developments alongside Israel and wider West Asia security updates. Reports included strike activity, diplomatic statements, and market reactions as envoys shuttled through Gulf capitals. Readers saw simultaneous military and negotia
Qatar says no direct US-Iran talks in Doha
ReutersArchived
Reuters reported June 30 that uncertainty over Qatar's mediation role is clouding prospects for a durable US-Iran agreement. Doha hosts American envoys, but Qatari officials said no face-to-face talks between Washington and Tehran are scheduled there. The gap between shuttle dipl
'He'll be up. He's like me': US envoy recalls Trump's 6 am call to Modi
Rediff.comArchived
Rediff reported June 30 Gor told USISPF summit Trump wanted to phone PM during backstage UFC event. Call moved to next day. Envoy said friendship means not everything must be scheduled. Trump considers Modi a friend from first term warm India memories.
Qatar foreign ministry spokesman says no direct US-Iran meetings scheduled in Doha in coming days
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 30 Majed Al Ansari said to best of knowledge no high-level bilateral talks planned after Washington sent delegation. American team will meet mediators only. Statement follows Pakistan claim talks would resume Tuesday amid Persian Gulf conflict.
Andy Burnham previews Manchester No 10 North office as likely next UK PM promising massive decentralisation
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 29 former Greater Manchester Mayor returned to Westminster after byelection win. Monday Manchester speech promised biggest rebalancing taking power from London to regions Scotland and Wales. Could replace Keir Starmer by July 17 if uncontested Labour race.
Europe heatwave caused melting tram tracks deaths and cooking food under sun
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times reported June 30 Tedros said Europe fastest-warming continent heating twice global average. Leipzig tram services stopped as tracks buckled. Berlin police used water cannons to cool residents. Paris funeral homes reached capacity amid power cuts affecting thousand
US Ambassador Sergio Gor says India faces tough rough neighbours where leaders wake up in bad mood
India TodayArchived
India Today reported June 30 Gor told USISPF Leadership Summit Washington India is in tough part of world. He said individuals waking in bad mood can change circumstances in region. Envoy stressed US-India ties sustainable due to shared democratic values and commonalities across
India condemns Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan as blatant act of aggression
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 29 MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal strongly condemned Pakistani strikes on Afghan territory overnight Sunday Monday which Islamabad said targeted terrorist hideouts. Taliban said double tap bombing in Paktia killed 36 civilians and wounded 163. Pakistan claime
Monaco backpack blast injures three as suspect flees toward French town Beausoleil
Al JazeeraArchived
Al Jazeera reported June 30 explosion struck about 9 pm Monday at residential building on Rue Révérend Père Louis Frolla near French border. CCTV showed man leaving bag in lobby before detonation. Minister of State Christophe Mirmand called it deliberate explosion. Two adults in
Venezuela earthquakes leave over 1700 dead as Caracas children's hospital treats four ICU patients
CNNArchived
CNN reported June 30 twin magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes on June 25 devastated Caracas and La Guaira. Dr Huníades Urbina Medina said his ICU once held ten children but now admits only four amid staff medicine and ventilator shortages. Government toll exceeds 1,700 dead and 5,000 in
Pakistan minister Musadik Malik threatens to cut off hands over Indus water share dispute
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 30 Climate Change Minister Malik said at a joint press conference with Information Minister Attaullah Tarar that anyone laying hands on Pakistan's water share would face severed hands. He accused India of controlling a tap on Indus flows after New Delhi placed
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri slams US-brokered Lebanon Israel deal
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 29 Berri told al-Akhbar agreement signed June 26 in Washington won't be implemented. Said Iran-US track only realistic path to Israeli withdrawal. Lebanon war began March 2 when Hezbollah fired after US-Israeli attack on Iran. Israel occupies southern swatAndy Burnham previews Manchester No 10 North office as likely next UK PM promising massive decentralisation
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 29 former Greater Manchester Mayor returned to Westminster last week after byelection win. Monday Manchester speech promised biggest rebalancing taking power from London to regions Scotland and Wales. Could replace Keir Starmer by July 17 if uncontested.
Iran President Pezeshkian says $6 billion of $12 billion frozen assets in Qatar will be released under interim US deal
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 29 Pezeshkian called interim agreement great victory as talks challenged by weekend Persian Gulf attacks. He said follow-ups underway. US officials say no frozen assets released yet. Qatar has not confirmed transfer after Iran struck Qatari crude tanker.
Six dead after shooting at youth welfare centre in Stade northern
BBCArchived
BBC reported June 29 sixth victim died in hospital. Shots reported 12:10 local time at Dankersstrasse facility west of Hamburg housing women and children. Two arrested including suspected shooter third person investigated. Officials said no further public threat after Monday inci
Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain and MoS Pabitra Margherita likely to lead India at Khamenei funeral
The HinduArchived
The Hindu reported June 29 delegation composition not final. PM Modi has Indonesia Australia New Zealand visit July 6-11 after Pezeshkian invitation. Ceremonies in Tehran and Qom July 3-9 with burial in Mashhad. Khamenei killed in Israeli-US strikes February 28.
US Supreme Court upheld Trump power to fire independent agency heads overturning 91-year Humphrey's Executor precedent
NDTVArchived
NDTV reported June 29 6-3 ruling in Trump v Slaughter lets presidents remove FTC NLRB and similar commissioners at will. Rebecca Slaughter fired without cause despite statutory protection. Decision expands unitary executive theory over agencies once considered independent from Wh