Thailand deports 6 activists facing treason charges over critical Facebook comments

NEW DELHI: Following a week of disruptions, Parliament's Monsoon session will feature a 16-hour debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, with top ministers from the NDA and opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi clashing over national security and foreign policy. The discussions may extend beyond the scheduled time, while unresolved issues such as the electoral rolls in Bihar remain contentious points for the opposition. Want More Context? 🔎

Erika Fairweather’s attempt to defend her world 400m freestyle title ended abruptly as she was disqualified for a false start during the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Despite finishing fourth in her heat with a time of 4:03.39, which would have qualified her for the final, the disqualification came after an early movement at the start. Want More Context? 🔎

Dozens have been killed in an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Komanda, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with reports of at least 31 dead during a church vigil and additional casualties from looting and arson. The ADF, linked to Islamic State, continues to target civilians, despite previous military interventions aimed at curbing their violence in the mineral-rich Ituri province. Want More Context? 🔎

Over 130 million people in the U.S. are under extreme heat warnings, particularly from Savannah to Virginia Beach, where heat indices may reach 116°F. A prolonged heat wave with temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s is expected across the Southeast and Midwest, while severe storms are also forecasted for parts of the upper Midwest. Want More Context? 🔎

Islamic State-backed rebels, believed to be the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), attacked a Catholic church in Komanda, eastern Congo, killing at least 34 people and injuring 15, with ongoing searches for missing individuals. Local civil society leaders condemned the violence and called for military intervention as the ADF continues to pose a threat in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is meeting with US President Donald Trump to negotiate a trade deal that could impose a 15% baseline tariff on EU goods, potentially alleviating uncertainty for EU companies, while Trump considers imposing a 30% tariff on August 1. The deal may include exemptions for certain industries and commitments for increased US exports, with both sides optimistic about reaching an agreement. Want More Context? 🔎