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Taiwan detects highest number of Chinese warplane incursions in 8 months

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Taiwan detects highest number of Chinese warplane incursions in 8 months

Taipei, Taiwan – Taiwan reported the highest number of incursions by Chinese aircraft in the last eight months on Friday, a day after the island’s president called for “strengthened surveillance” in the face of Beijing’s military pressure around the territory.

In its latest daily report, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said that in the 24 hours to 6 am Friday, a total of 46 out of 50 aircraft, including fighter jets, bombers, drones and helicopters crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, southwestern, and eastern regions of Taiwan’s self-proclaimed Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

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It is the highest number of incursion recorded since Oct. 14, when 111 Chinese warplanes crossed the Strait dividing line and penetrated the self-proclaimed ADIZ as part of the Joint Sword-2024B exercises, a large-scale military exercise around Taiwan.

“ROC (Republic of China, Taiwan’s official name) Armed Forces have monitored the situation and deployed CAP aircraft, Navy ships, and coastal missile systems in response to the detected activities,” the ministry said.

On Thursday, President William Lai, branded a “troublemaker” by Beijing, had asked the ministry and the National Security Team to step up monitoring and intelligence capabilities in response to China’s military activities.

“From the perspective of our country and even the Indo-Pacific region, it is worth paying special attention to the fact that China’s military pressure in the entire region of the first and second island chains has not slowed due to the situation in the Middle East,” he said.

“The actions of the two aircraft carrier groups of the Shandong and Liaoning in the relevant waters of the first and second island chains in the past few days have posed considerable risks for the Indo-Pacific region and have aroused the heightened concern of the international community.”

This intensification of Chinese air activity also occurred after the British patrol ship HMS Spey sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, a transit that Beijing called an “intentional provocation.”

Colonel Liu Runke, spokesman for the Chinese military’s Eastern Theater Command, said in a statement Friday that the United Kingdom has distorted legal principles and misled the public with statements seeking to justify provocative actions that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

These movements come amid heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, an island that has been autonomously governed since 1949 and considered a rogue province by the Chinese government.

China’s stated objective is to achieve “reunification” with Taiwan, a goal for which it has not ruled out the use of force.

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Tokyo protests to Beijing over increased military maneuvers near its territory

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Tokyo protests to Beijing over increased military maneuvers near its territory

Tokyo, Japan – Japan expressed concern Friday over China’s increased military maneuvers near its territory, prompting it to protest to Beijing and to publish detailed information about these activities for the first time.

In recent weeks, the Chinese Navy’s two aircraft carriers, the Shandong and the Liaoning, have been conducting several simultaneous exercises in the Pacific, an unprecedented move.

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“Since the end of May, the Chinese Navy’s aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong have repeatedly carried out a total of 1,000 takeoffs and landings of Kansai fighter jets from the two ships up until yesterday,” Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Friday, marking the first time Tokyo has released such data.

Nakatani said one of the vessels approached east of the island of Iwo Jima, and hosted more than 100 takeoffs and landings of fighter jets in waters within Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Okinotori, Japan’s southernmost island, about 1,740 kilometers south of Tokyo.

“This is likely an attempt to improve the operational capabilities of China’s Liaoning and Shandong, and their ability to carry out operations in distant areas,” according to the defense minister, who added Tokyo will continue to monitor and gather information on the two aircraft carriers’ activities.

China has asserted that the activities are in accordance with international law and has accused Japan of “dangerous operations.”

Nakatani’s appearance comes days after the Self-Defense Forces released a report with these and other details of the aircraft carrier maneuvers, including a detailed map of their movements and where some of the fighter exercises took place, as well as photographs.

Days earlier, on June 12, Tokyo had expressed its concern to Beijing over a recent incident in which a missile-armed Chinese fighter jet repeatedly shadowed a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) patrol plane while it was conducting surveillance duties on the high seas in the Pacific Ocean.

Amid these developments, and according to leaks from diplomatic sources to local media, the JMSDF destroyer Takanami sailed through the Taiwan Strait in apparent response to the incident.

Nakatani declined to confirm the veracity of this information on Friday, arguing that it is a matter for self-defense operations.

According to information reported by local news agency Kyodo, the Takanami entered the strait from the East China Sea on June 12 and spent more than 10 hours sailing south, after which it headed for waters near the Philippine island of Luzon. The entire transit was tracked and monitored by the Chinese military, according to the sources.

The Takanami conducted a joint maritime exercise with the Philippine navy last Saturday in an area of the South China Sea over which the Southeast Asian country claims jurisdiction, amid China’s escalating claims in those waters.

Japan has traditionally refrained from sending military vessels through the Taiwan Strait to avoid provoking China, but appears to have changed its stance in the face of Beijing’s growing assertiveness.

These latest developments also come at a heated geopolitical moment, with attention focused on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the latter an ally of China, and a pending US decision on whether or not to join the conflict.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said earlier that US President Donald Trump will make a decision on the matter in the next two weeks. 

Israel says it destroyed a third of Iran’s missile launchers

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Israel says it destroyed a third of Iran’s missile launchers

Jerusalem, Israel – The Israeli army said Monday that it has already destroyed more than 120 missile launchers from Iran, which it said constitutes a third of the total.

Israel started attacking Iran early Friday, bombing military and nuclear targets and killing high-ranking military, scientific and civilian officials.

Israeli military spokesperson Effie Defrin said over video conference that its air force has destroyed one-third of the Iranian regime’s missile launchers, numbering more than 120, since the operation began.

He added that the previous night alone, Israel destroyed 20 surface-to-surface missiles minutes before they were launched towards Israel.

According to military data, Israel overnight used about 50 fighter jets to strike around 100 military targets in Isfahan, in central Iran, including missile warehouses and surface-to-surface missile launchers, among others.

More than 200 people have died in Iran due to Israeli airstrikes, whereas on the Israeli side, 24 people have lost their lives in Iranian retaliatory attacks, mostly in cities on the outskirts of Tel Aviv, according to emergency and health services in these countries.

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Israel strikes Iran, 90 dead as Tehran promises ‘destructive’ retaliation

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Israel strikes Iran, 90 dead as Tehran promises ‘destructive’ retaliation

Tehran, Iran – Iran faced a deadly wave of Israeli strikes on Saturday, including attacks on a gas refinery and a key airport, leaving at least 90 people dead across several provinces. As night fell, the government vowed a “destructive” retaliation within hours.

Explosions lit up the night sky in Tehran, with video footage from state-affiliated media outlets Tasnim and Press TV showing apparent interceptions by Iranian air defense systems.

Airport and refineries hit in major assault

The first strike came early Saturday morning, targeting Mehraba International Airport in Tehran.

Though Iranian authorities reported no major structural damage, the attack prompted the suspension of all flights nationwide until further notice.

Another critical hit occurred in the South Pars gas field, one of the world’s largest and jointly operated with Qatar.

Drones reportedly struck Phase 14 of the facility, sparking a fire and halting production operations.

The bombardments reached at least seven of Iran’s 31 provinces, according to local reports.

Civilian toll rises in worst single attack

The deadliest strike occurred in the capital, where a residential building was hit, killing 60 people, 29 of them children. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei condemned the attack as “atrocious.

Elsewhere, 31 people were killed and 55 injured in the northwestern province of East Azerbaijan following morning bombardments.

In total, Iranian authorities have confirmed at least 90 fatalities nationwide so far, as search-and-rescue efforts continue in heavily hit areas.

Iran vows swift and forceful response

Iran’s state television warned that “hard and destructive” strikes on Israel were imminent. “Our response will be proportionate and unavoidable,” said a defense official who spoke anonymously to local media.

The Israeli campaign, which began in the early hours of Friday, has included a mix of drone and missile attacks on Iranian infrastructure, targeting military, nuclear, and civilian facilities. Among the confirmed targets are the uranium enrichment sites of Fordow and Natanz, as well as multiple military bases and airports.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, speaking on the social network X just moments after the aviation attack on Iran’s capital, said: “Tehran is burning”. 

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Israel and Iran escalate attacks despite global calls for ceasefire

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Israel and Iran escalate attacks despite global calls for ceasefire

Jerusalem/Tehran – Iranian Health Minister Hossein Kermanpour confirmed on Sunday that the death toll from the Israeli attacks that have been going on since Friday has reached 224 people, in addition to registering more than a thousand wounded.

Kermanpour published the figures in an X message, where he also reported that a total of 1,481 people have been hospitalized as a result of the bombings, including those killed.

That means at least 1,257 people have been injured and have had to receive medical treatment in hospital facilities.

“Long live the country’s health workers who fulfill their service tirelessly,” the health minister added.

Israel and Iran exchanged fresh attacks on Sunday, defying international appeals for a ceasefire and raising fears that the conflict could destabilize the entire Middle East.

Iran launched its seventh wave of missiles since the current escalation began on Friday. Moments before the attack, Israeli warplanes had struck Tehran, according to EFE reporters on the ground.

Our air force is working to intercept missiles and eliminate threats wherever necessary,” the Israeli military said in a statement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Iran for civilian deaths and warned of further retaliation: “Iran will pay a high price for intentionally killing women and children. We will achieve our goal in one decisive strike,” he said during a visit to Bat Yam, where a missile killed at least seven people, including two children, on Saturday night.

The Israeli military also confirmed it had hit an Iranian refueling aircraft in Mashhad, in northeastern Iran, about 1430 miles from Israel, marking its longest-range strike in the campaign.

It said other targets included Iran’s Ministry of Defense and sites connected to its nuclear weapons project.

Israel targets Tehran police and residential areas

Tehran came under heavy fire again on Sunday, with Israeli drones reportedly hitting the headquarters of the capital’s police force and multiple residential zones.

At least four explosions were heard in the city, followed by air defense systems attempting to intercept incoming projectiles.

Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported that a drone strike on the police command center caused “minor damage” and injured “several officers.”

In a separate incident, five car bombs exploded in different parts of Tehran, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA.

“The Israeli regime is now using car bombs after its air raids were repelled by Iranian defenses,” the agency claimed.

Meanwhile, four members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard were killed in an Israeli strike in South Khorasan province, Tasnim also reported.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi accused Israel of aggression but signaled that Iran would stop its attacks if Israel did the same: “Our strikes on the occupied territories are purely in self-defense,” he said.

Global leaders urge de-escalation as Trump predicts peace

Despite the rising death toll, international leaders are urging restraint. United States President Donald Trump claimed that diplomacy is underway. “There will soon be peace between Israel and Iran. Many calls and meetings are happening right now,” he wrote on Truth Social.

However Iran alleged that the United States is supporting Israel militarily.

Araqchi said Tehran has “solid evidence” of American involvement and canceled a planned meeting with Washington on nuclear talks originally scheduled for today.

The conflict has drawn widespread concern. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Turkey’s Hakan Fidan, Germany’s Friedrich Merz, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan joined calls for an immediate de-escalation.

Israel has hit military facilities, nuclear plants, Revolutionary Guard leaders, and nuclear scientists inside Iran.

More than 180 people have reportedly been killed, though Iranian authorities have not confirmed this figure.

In Israel, Iranian missile strikes have caused at least 14 deaths, intensifying public anxiety over the growing regional war.

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More than 290 feared dead after plane crashes outside airport in Indian city of Ahmedabad

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More than 290 feared dead after plane crashes outside airport in Indian city of Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, India — At least 290 people are feared dead after a London-bound Air India flight crashed into a residential neighborhood in Ahmedabad, a major city in western India. The aircraft went down shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, sparking a massive fire and widespread devastation.

Dramatic footage from the scene showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky, as parts of the plane lay scattered across buildings. One section of the aircraft was seen lodged atop a residential structure, while nearby trees and buildings were visibly scorched. Emergency responders were seen working tirelessly, dousing flames and pulling victims from the wreckage.

Hospital staff load the body of a victim for the Air India plane crash at the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad, India, June 13, 2025. Photo : Amit Dave/Reuters

The ill-fated flight, AI171, was carrying 242 people — including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian, according to an official Air India statement. Only one person survived the crash: Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British national, who was assigned seat 11A. He is currently undergoing treatment in a local hospital.

“Thirty seconds after takeoff, there was a loud noise and then the plane crashed. It all happened so quickly,” Ramesh told The Hindustan Times.

The crash had an especially tragic impact on the BJ Medical College and Hospital, where the plane collided with a doctors’ hostel. According to officials, at least three medical students died, and between 50 to 60 others were hospitalized — some in critical condition. The Indian Medical Association confirmed the deaths, while the Federation of All India Medical Association reported that multiple students are in intensive care.

India’s aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), confirmed the flight took off at 1:39 p.m. local time. Within seconds, the aircraft made a Mayday call before contact was lost. Flight tracking data from FlightRadar24 showed the plane lost altitude just 625 feet after takeoff and began descending rapidly at a rate of -475 feet per minute.

In the wake of the disaster, all outgoing flights from Ahmedabad’s airport were temporarily suspended but have since resumed at reduced capacity.

Relatives of victims mourn as they wait outside the postmortem room at a hospital, in Ahmedabad, India, June 13, 2025. Photo : Adnan Abidi/Reuters

The crash has sent shockwaves across the country and beyond.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow, stating that the tragedy had “stunned and saddened the nation,” calling it “heartbreaking beyond words.” Air India Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran referred to the crash as a “tragic accident,” adding that the airline is fully committed to supporting emergency responders and families affected.

From London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the incident “devastating,” and assured that he is being kept informed. Foreign Secretary David Lammy told the UK Parliament that British consular teams in Delhi and London have been activated to support affected nationals and their families.

King Charles III also offered condolences, saying both he and Queen Camilla were “desperately shocked” by the tragedy and praised the “heroic efforts” of emergency teams responding on the ground.

A reception center has been established at London’s Gatwick Airport, the flight’s intended destination, to assist grieving relatives and provide updates.

As authorities begin the painful task of identifying victims and investigating the cause of the crash, a nation mourns one of its worst air disasters in recent memory.

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Family Is the Priceless Asset of Life”: Rimjhim Singh Shares Inspiring Message on the Importance of Family Values

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Family Is the Priceless Asset of Life”: Rimjhim Singh Shares Inspiring Message on the Importance of Family Values

New Delhi, India – Family is the priceless asset of life, without which life feels incomplete,” says Rimjhim Singh, wife of North West Delhi’s Additional DCP Sikander Singh. In a heartfelt conversation with journalist Ehsan Ansari, Rimjhim emphasized the timeless value of family, calling it not merely a bond of blood but a beautiful blend of love, trust, and belonging.

She shared how the family stands as a silent witness to our joys and sorrows, offering strength during the toughest times. “When the world turns its back, it is the family that stands beside us,” she added. In today’s fast-paced and digitally dominated era, where human connections are being replaced by virtual interactions, Rimjhim’s message reminds us of the deep-rooted need for emotional closeness and togetherness.

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Highlighting the growing emotional distance in modern families, she stressed the importance of nurturing bonds with both children and elders. “Technology has brought the world closer, but has widened the gap between hearts. Family is the foundation that keeps us grounded and gives life true direction.”

A modern-day example of balance and grace, Rimjhim Singh and her husband are seen as a couple embodying the values of Ram and Sita. With warmth and wisdom, she shared how respect, love, trust, and open communication are vital to sustaining a happy family. “A strong family is built on kindness and mutual support. These values make a home a place of harmony and peace,” she said.

In a special gesture of love and respect, Rimjhim Singh is set to organize a grand celebration in their native village in Bihar to mark the golden jubilee anniversary (50 years) of her parents-in-law’s marriage. This event reflects her commitment to honoring family traditions and keeping generational ties strong.

She concluded with a message to all modern families: balance work and home, shield children from stress, give them your time, and raise them with love, values, and proper education. Rimjhim Singh’s words serve as a timely reminder that in a world racing forward, it is the family that keeps us truly grounded.

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Macron Faces Wife Brigitte Macron’s Frustration in Viral Moment

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Macron Faces Wife Brigitte Macron’s Frustration in Viral Moment

Hanoi, Vietnam — French President Emmanuel Macron has downplayed an awkward moment that went viral after his wife, Brigitte Macron, appeared to push him in the face as they arrived in Vietnam to begin a tour of Southeast Asia.

In a widely shared video clip, Brigitte is seen giving her husband a shove just as he was about to descend the steps of the presidential plane late Sunday. The unexpected gesture caused Macron to briefly step back before regaining his composure and waving to cameras on the tarmac. Brigitte remained briefly out of sight behind the fuselage, and later declined to take her husband’s offered arm as they descended the stairs together.

Speaking to reporters in Hanoi on Monday, Macron dismissed the incident. “I was bickering, or rather joking, with my wife,” he said. “It’s nothing.”

He went on to caution against the misrepresentation of such moments, pointing to recent examples of video footage being taken out of context by online conspiracy theorists. One such video, from a recent trip to Ukraine, showed Macron removing a crumpled white object from a table on a train. Social media users falsely suggested it was a bag of cocaine. Macron clarified that it was simply a tissue, and his office later accused France’s adversaries of spreading disinformation.

An Elysée Palace official echoed Macron’s sentiment, stating, “It was a moment when the president and his wife were relaxing one last time before the start of the trip by having a laugh. It was a moment of closeness.”

The viral moment has overshadowed the start of Macron’s diplomatic tour, which marks the first visit by a French president to Vietnam in nearly a decade. The trip comes at a crucial time as France seeks to strengthen its influence in the region, particularly in its former colony.

Vietnam, whose economy relies heavily on exports, has been adjusting its trade policies in favor of the U.S. in hopes of avoiding steep tariffs of up to 46%. However, the European Union has voiced concern that these concessions could come at the expense of European interests.

Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, U.S. President Donald Trump recently threatened to impose 50% tariffs on EU imports, though he softened his stance days later and reinstated a July 9 deadline for further negotiations between Washington and Brussels.

Despite the viral buzz, Macron’s Southeast Asia tour continues as planned, with his team emphasizing diplomacy over distractions.

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Trump Condemns Putin, Calls Him ‘Crazy’ Over Recent Attacks on Kyiv

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Trump Condemns Putin, Calls Him ‘Crazy’ Over Recent Attacks on Kyiv

Washington, USA – U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin following a wave of deadly airstrikes on Kyiv, calling the attacks “unacceptable” and signaling that new sanctions against Moscow could be on the table.

“I don’t know what’s wrong with him. What the hell happened to him? He’s killing a lot of people. I’m not happy about that,” Trump told reporters at Morristown Airport in New Jersey, ahead of his return to Washington.

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The coordinated Russian assault—one of the most intense in weeks—killed at least 12 people and left 79 wounded, as hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles rained down on the Ukrainian capital. The strikes came on the final day of a 1,000-prisoner exchange agreement brokered last week in Istanbul.

Trump, who has taken an active role in efforts to mediate between Moscow and Kyiv since returning to office in January, said he was weighing punitive measures.

“I’ve always gotten along with him,” Trump said of Putin, “but he’s sending rockets into cities and killing people, and I don’t like it at all.”

The president has previously warned that continued Russian aggression could trigger renewed U.S. sanctions, especially if the Kremlin fails to show a willingness to engage in ceasefire negotiations.

In response to the weekend’s violence, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the international community—particularly the United States and European allies—to ramp up pressure on Russia.

“We need action, not just words,” Zelenskyy said in a statement Sunday evening, calling the latest attacks “a brutal violation of international norms and a direct threat to peace in Europe.”

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RJD Leader Mithan Yadav Attends Wedding of Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh’s Son

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RJD Leader Mithan Yadav Attends Wedding of Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh’s Son

Patna, India – A massive wedding celebration in Patna on Friday brought the city to a standstill, with a traffic jam stretching nearly 5 kilometers near Saguna Mod. The event was the wedding of the younger son of Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh, a close aide of RJD MLC and a trusted associate of Lalu Prasad Yadav’s family. The grand ceremony was held at Panas Banquet Hall and witnessed an extraordinary turnout of celebrities and political heavyweights.

Top Bhojpuri singers, actors, actresses, Bollywood personalities, and prominent political figures from across party lines attended the function. Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav was present at the event for nearly two hours, while RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav also marked his presence, adding to the high-profile nature of the occasion.

Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav with Dr. Singh and his family at the wedding of Dr. Singh’s son. Photo : @tejashwiyadav

Leaders and representatives from all major political parties—including BJP, JDU, RJD, along with MLAs, MLCs, MPs, and members of the press—attended the wedding. The event became a political and social convergence, drawing attention both for its guest list and the logistical impact it had on the city.

Among the notable attendees was RJD National General Secretary Mithan Yadav, a respected leader and social worker from Banka district, who traveled to Patna to participate in the celebrations.

The high-profile gathering not only highlighted Dr. Singh’s deep connections across political and entertainment spheres but also became an informal setting for political networking ahead of crucial state developments.

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