In a stunning political upheaval, the Philippine House has voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte amid serious graft and corruption charges, which could jeopardize her ambitions for the 2028 presidency. The trial will be overseen by a Senate led by an ally of Duterte, raising questions about the impartiality of the proceedings.
China has condemned Taiwan's launch of a website encouraging Chinese citizens to share intelligence, warning of 'resolute countermeasures' and accusing Taipei of fueling cross-strait tensions. Taiwan's National Security Bureau stated the platform aims to broaden intelligence sources amid growing interest from Chinese nationals disillusioned by economic and political conditions.
G7 summit hot mic moments revealed candid interactions between world leaders. Italian PM Meloni joked with India's Modi about being the 'most famous couple on Instagram,' while French President Macron discussed 'difficult' talks with Trump with Ukraine's Zelenskyy. Meloni also shared her smoking cessation, and Carney discussed Chinese EVs with Trump.
अमेरिका और ईरान के बीच शांति समझौते में मध्यस्थता के बाद पाकिस्तान की वैश्विक प्रतिष्ठा बढ़ी है, लेकिन विशेषज्ञों का मानना है कि यह स्थिति स्थायी नहीं होगी और देश को अपनी आर्थिक समस्याओं का समाधान करने के लिए आंतरिक सुधारों की आवश्यकता होगी।
A draft US-Iran peace deal reportedly offers Tehran a $300 billion private investment fund, immediate oil export waivers, and access to over $100 billion in frozen assets. The agreement, set to be signed in Switzerland, contradicts President Trump's public statements. The private fund, with over $150 billion committed, aims to incentivize a final deal.
The phenomenon of the midnight sun occurs in regions near the Earth's poles, where the sun remains visible for 24 hours a day for weeks or months during summer. This effect is experienced in several countries including Norway, USA (Alaska), Russia, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, and Antarctica.
President Trump announced the US will soon reimpose sanctions on Russian oil, citing eased global supply concerns due to resumed flows through the Strait of Hormuz after a deal with Iran. This allows Washington to focus more on the Ukraine war as G7 leaders discuss further measures against Russia's energy revenues.
