At least 15 Indian tourists died after a speedboat capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday. The boat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members during an island tour. The accident happened about 400 metres from the shore in rough sea conditions. Rescue teams, helped by nearby boats, saved 21 people. Many passengers were trapped inside the overturned boat, making rescue efforts difficult. The Indian Embassy is working with Vietnamese authorities and has set up control rooms to help affected families. Officials are investigating the cause of the accident while rescue operations continue.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has defended Lionel Messi after his recent penalty misses at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Messi has missed two penalties in the tournament but has still scored eight goals and provided one assist. Scaloni said Messi will continue taking penalties if he wants to. He praised the captain's leadership and said everything Messi does on the field remains important. Scaloni added that Messi is still performing at a very high level at the age of 39. Argentina, the defending champions, remain unbeaten and will face Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals. (PC: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

A deadly wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people, including four Britons, officials said. The fire spread quickly near Bedar in Almería after strong winds and extreme heat. Another 23 people are still missing. Hundreds of firefighters are working to control the remaining flames. The fire has burned about 6,600 hectares of land. Authorities fear the death toll could rise as rescue teams continue searching. Officials believe a fallen power line may have started the fire, but power companies denied this. Spain has faced several wildfires this summer due to high temperatures and dry weather. (PC: Reuters, Getty Images)

India has asked the United States to reconsider its proposed 12.5% tariff on Indian imports. The government said trade issues should be solved through talks, not unilateral action. The tariff was proposed after a US investigation into forced labour concerns. India rejected the findings and said the investigation lacked clear evidence. Officials also said India has strong laws against forced labour. They urged the US to continue discussions under the ongoing bilateral trade agreement. Business group FICCI also opposed the tariff, saying it could raise costs for both Indian exporters and American businesses and consumers. (PC: ANI)

Aero India 2027 will take place from February 8 to 12 at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru. It will be the 16th edition of Asia’s largest airshow. The event aims to promote India's defence industry and increase defence exports. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will lead the event with support from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). Indian and foreign companies will meet to explore new business opportunities. The government hopes to expand local defence manufacturing through the airshow. Officials expect this to be the biggest Aero India event so far, with more global participation than previous editions.

At least 15 Indian tourists died after a speedboat capsized near Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam on Saturday. The boat was carrying 32 Indian passengers and four crew members. The accident happened during an island tour. Nearby boats rushed to help, but many passengers were trapped inside the overturned boat. Rescue teams continued search operations. The Indian Embassy set up control rooms in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to help affected families. Officials are working with local authorities to gather details. The accident happened in rough sea conditions. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tragedy.

King Charles and Queen Camilla met Prince Harry, Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet at Highgrove House on Friday. It was the King's first meeting with his grandchildren since 2022. The visit was private, and no photos were shared. Harry was in Britain for charity work and after a court case. He and Meghan have lived in the United States since leaving royal duties. Harry has visited Britain only a few times in recent years. The royal family has faced tensions for several years. The meeting is seen as a small step toward improving family relations. Buckingham Palace did not share more details.

England will face Norway in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final on Saturday. Ahead of the match, England coach Thomas Tuchel urged his players to “be brave” and play with confidence. Defender Marc Guehi and midfielder Declan Rice trained with the squad after injury concerns, raising hopes they will be available. England captain Harry Kane praised Norway striker Erling Haaland, calling him “a beast” but said he hopes the forward has a quiet game. Meanwhile, demand for tickets has soared, with some being resold for as much as one million dollars. Spain have already reached the semi-finals after beating Belgium. (PC: AP)

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will launch India’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term in New York on July 13. He will also meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres during his visit. India will contest the Asia-Pacific Group seat in elections scheduled for June 2027. The country’s campaign theme is “#India4UNSC 2028-29: Peace, Planet, Progress.” After New York, Jaishankar will travel to Brussels for the India-European Union Trade and Technology Council meeting. India has served as an elected member of the UNSC eight times, most recently in 2021-22. (PC: @DrSJaishankar)

Europe will witness its first total solar eclipse in nearly 30 years on August 12. The rare event will turn daytime into darkness in parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, Portugal and Russia. The UK will see a partial eclipse, with up to 95% of the Sun covered in some areas. Experts say the event will briefly reduce light and temperature. People are advised to use certified eclipse glasses and never look directly at the Sun. Millions are expected to watch the eclipse across Europe. Scientists say it will be one of the biggest sky events of the year. (PC: AP)