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🌍 BRICS group condemns increase of tariffs in summit overshadowed by Middle East tensions

- The BRICS group condemned rising tariffs as 'inconsistent with WTO rules' and warned they 'threaten to reduce global trade'.

- The group expressed 'grave concern' over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, urging the release of hostages and a return to talks for a two-state solution.

- The declaration criticized attacks on Iran as 'a violation of international law and the UN Charter', without naming the U.S. or Israel.

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🇺🇸 Trump Says BRICS-Aligned Countries to Face Additional 10% Tariffs

- US President Donald Trump announced that countries aligning with Anti-American BRICS policies will face an additional 10% tariff with no exceptions.

- The announcement came after the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, where leaders condemned rising tariffs as inconsistent with WTO rules.

- The summit saw China’s Premier Li Qiang attend in place of Xi Jinping, while Putin participated remotely amid disputes.

- The Trump administration confirmed the April tariff pause will expire Wednesday, with country-specific tariff letters sent from Monday.

- The move highlights US efforts to counter BRICS, as the bloc warns trade restrictions threaten global trade and stability.

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🇮🇳 X suspends Reuters account in India after 'legal demand', government denies making request

The official X account of the global news agency Reuters has been withheld in India due to legal demands.
It is unclear whether the suspension request was made by the Government of India or a competent court.
Users see a message stating the account has been withheld in India due to legal demands.
India ranks 151st in the World Press Freedom Index, lower than countries like Bangladesh and Uganda.

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🇦🇪UAE launches 'Golden Visa' for Indians at just ₹ 23 lacs ($ 27k): It will give you residency and work permit

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Judge Blocks Trump from Withholding EV Charger Infrastructure Funds.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued the Trump Administration over its use of a regulation to end federal grant funding, claiming these actions are unlawful and unjustified.
Bonta argues that the Trump Administration is misinterpreting the regulation to terminate grants based on changed agency priorities after awards were made.
Bonta and a multistate coalition assert that the regulation does not support such terminations, according to the Office of Management and Budget's original interpretation.
The lawsuit seeks to block the Trump Administration's actions and prevent future invocation of the regulation for similar grant terminations.

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🇨🇦More than 100 people on a Canadian chartered flight leaving the Middle East tonight: Anand.

On Tuesday, a Canadian-chartered flight transported 95 passengers from Jordan to Athens as part of efforts to assist Canadians leaving the Middle East.
This evacuation follows last week’s outbreak of war between Israel and Iran, prompting Global Affairs Canada to boost consular assistance amid regional volatility.
As of Tuesday, 6,100 Canadians are registered in both Israel and Iran, with another 450 in the West Bank or Gaza, while plans are in place to relocate more Canadians to Jordan.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada is helping allied nations evacuate their citizens, but noted that the number of foreign nationals seeking help is minimal compared to Canadians.
Canada’s efforts include assisting over 600 Canadians and related individuals who have left the conflict zones, as well as deploying officials near Iran’s borders to aid those fleeing the country.

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🇮🇱🇮🇷Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire is in effect after deal initially faltered.

On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that hostilities between Iran and Israel had come to a halt following a deadly conflict marked by substantial casualties and extensive damage.
The ceasefire followed Israeli strikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites and missile launches by Iran, with initial missile exchanges and accusations of truce violations by both sides causing the deal to falter.
Israel refrained from further attacks after Trump’s intervention and conversation with Prime Minister Netanyahu. At the same time, Iran denied firing missiles after the ceasefire and said it would stop attacks if Israel did likewise.
Trump voiced his frustration by pointing out that both Iran and Israel breached the agreement, noting that the two nations have been engaged in conflict for so long and so intensely that they appear to be acting without clear direction.
The ceasefire’s tentative success suggests a pause in hostilities but underscores ongoing tension and uncertainty about lasting peace between Iran and Israel.

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🇮🇳✈️Black Box of the Crashed 787 Is Still in India, ANI Reports

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu confirmed that the black box from the crashed Air India Flight AI171 is being examined in India, dispelling earlier claims of it being sent to the US for inspection.
The black box, recovered from the crash site shortly after the incident on June 13, contains crucial data for investigating the aviation disaster involving the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed on June 12, killing a total of 274 people, including 241 passengers and crew.
Naidu emphasized that decoding the black box will provide in-depth insights into the events leading up to the crash, highlighting its significance in the investigation.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has three months to complete its probe, during which the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder were recovered despite extensive damage.

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Toyota chairman re-elected against backdrop of $33 billion buyout bid.

Akio Toyoda is under scrutiny due to a $33 billion take-private bid for Toyota Industries, which shareholders view as unfair to minority shareholders.
Toyota Industries' President Koichi Ito emphasized that the bid was carefully considered and not neglectful of minority shareholders.
Prominent advisory firms like Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services recommended re-electing Toyoda, despite concerns over his declining support.
The investment structure includes significant contributions from Toyota Fudosan, Toyota Motor, and Toyoda for preferred shares.

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🇸🇩🇪🇬Sudan’s paramilitaries seize a key area along the border with Libya and Egypt.

On Wednesday, Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claimed they seized a strategic border area connecting Sudan, Libya, and Egypt.
This capture followed months of civil war that erupted in April 2023, fueled by a bitter power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF.
The SAF confirmed it evacuated the area as part of a defensive withdrawal, while accusing Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar's forces, allied with the UAE, of supporting the RSF attack.
The RSF described the victory as a 'qualitative step', enhancing control over a region rich in resources and trade routes, which locals celebrated spontaneously.
The seizure escalates regional tensions, drawing Libya and the UAE further into Sudan’s conflict and complicating efforts to halt the war that displaced over 13 million people.

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Brain interface restores real-time speech for a man with ALS.

On June 11, 2025, a team from UC Davis unveiled a novel brain-computer interface that enabled a man with ALS to communicate through a computer by translating his brain signals into synthesised speech in real time.
The man underwent surgery five years after symptoms began to implant four microelectrode arrays into the brain region responsible for speech production for the BrainGate2 clinical trial.
The system decoded the participant's neural activity as he tried to speak, translating signals into audible synthesised speech played within one-fortieth of a second.
Senior author Sergey Stavisky said this new synthesis is "more like a voice call," and the participant’s voice conveyed tone, pitch, and emphasis to express meaning.
Although promising, the study involved only one participant, so expanding trials to include more users is crucial to confirm the effectiveness and usability of speech restoration.

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Solar Orbiter Captures First Images of Sun's South Pole

The Discovery: European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter has captured the first-ever images of the Sun's south pole, revealing chaotic magnetic patterns during solar maximum. The spacecraft achieved this by tilting 17 degrees below the solar equator in March 2025.
Why It Matters: These observations are crucial for predicting solar outbursts that can disrupt Earth's satellite communications and power grids. The data will help scientists understand the Sun's 11-year magnetic cycle and improve space weather forecasts.

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OneFour’s message to the police: ‘We’re different now. We’re good people.

Rap group OneFour is about to embark on a tour around the country in support of their debut album. The only place they won’t perform? Their hometown is Sydney.

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🇮🇱🇮🇷Oil prices surge 10% after Israel launches unilateral airstrikes against Iran.

Israel launched a unilateral airstrike against Iran early on Friday, causing explosions in Tehran and sharply raising Middle East tensions.
The strike followed mounting tensions over U.S. efforts to halt Iran's nuclear material production, with the U.S. denying involvement in the operation.
Oil prices surged more than 7%, with Brent crude rising to $74.65 a barrel, while global stock futures fell and investors moved to safe havens like gold and yen.
Market experts noted the escalation dealt a blow to risk sentiment, with one analyst saying the Middle East 'blew the lid off global markets', and others warning of further deterioration.
The event raises risks of disrupted oil supply routes and potential regional escalation, likely sustaining upward pressure on crude and defensive assets amid ongoing uncertainty.

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🇮🇱🇺🇦Israel denies envoy's claim of Patriot defences given to Ukraine.

Israel has not sent Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine, according to the Israeli Interior Ministry.
Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Mikhael Brodsky claimed that Patriot systems were sent to Ukraine, but later he stated those claims were not coordinated with the Foreign Ministry.
Following Brodsky's remarks, Russia requested clarification from Israel regarding the statements made.
Israel has maintained a cautious approach regarding military support to Ukraine, often citing concerns over its strategic stockpiles

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🇮🇷Iran threatens nuclear escalation after the UN watchdog board finds it in breach of its obligations.

The IAEA Board of Governors passed a resolution declaring Iran noncompliant with its nuclear obligations, prompting immediate condemnation from Tehran.
In response to the resolution, Iran announced it would establish a new enrichment site and replace existing centrifuges with advanced models.
The International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors has passed a resolution formally declaring Iran noncompliant with its nonproliferation obligations for the first time since 2005, a move Tehran immediately condemned.

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🇺🇸🇨🇳US says China's Huawei can't make more than 200,000 AI chips in 2025

China's Huawei Technologies is capable of producing no more than 200,000 advanced artificial intelligence chips in 2025, a top U.S. export controls official told lawmakers on Thursday, warning that though the number is below the company's demand, China is quickly catching up to U.S. capabilities.

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🇮🇳🛬✈️London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India

Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 with 242 people on board, crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025.
The crash occurred during initial climbout and the plane struck a hostel at B.J. Medical College in a residential area, causing fatalities on board and possibly on the ground.
There were 169 Indian, 53 British, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian national among passengers, with at least 241 killed on the plane and an uncertain number of ground fatalities.
Viswashkumar Ramesh, a British-Indian passenger in seat 11A, survived and is receiving hospital care, while authorities report this as the first fatal Boeing 787 crash since its 2011 service entry.
Emergency teams responded promptly, Air India and Tata Group pledged support to victims’ families, and investigations are underway amid condolences from Indian and British leaders.

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30 killed in a boat sinking in northwestern Congo, residents say

At least 30 passengers, including several students, were killed when a boat sank in Congo’s northwestern Equateur province due to extreme weather, as reported by residents and local media.
A search is currently ongoing for many people who are still missing from the incident, according to local media reports.
The boat was sinking while conveying villagers and goods along Lake Tumba in Bikoro territory, stated Justin Mputu, the territorial administrator.
Experts indicate that safety measures for water travel have not improved in the last year despite promises from Congolese authorities.

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Trump says an Israeli attack on Iran is not imminent but is concerned it 'could very well happen'

On June 12, 2025, US President Donald Trump indicated that while an Israeli attack on Iran is possible, it is not expected to occur imminently amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
This comes after the International Atomic Energy Agency criticised Iran for failing to meet its nuclear obligations, prompting Iran to pledge the replacement of older enrichment machines with more advanced models and an increase in uranium production.
Trump urged Israel not to attack to avoid disrupting ongoing nuclear talks, while the US reduced embassy staff in Iraq over conflict concerns.
Trump stated, "We're fairly close to an agreement," but warned a strike "could blow it," adding he would "love to avoid the conflict."