The Indian Army has rescued a 79-year-old woman from the rubble in earthquake-hit Venezuela under Operation Amistad, India’s humanitarian relief mission. The woman, trapped beneath a collapsed building, suffered a fractured leg and peripheral arterial disease, with delayed treatment causing a severe arterial ulcer and intense pain. Army doctors stabilised her fracture, initiated advanced wound care and began daily specialised treatment. The Army’s Field Hospital continues providing critical medical assistance to survivors. Venezuela was struck by twin earthquakes on June 24, leaving 1,719 people dead, 5,034 injured and 22,619 affected, according to the National Assembly. Authorities reported 855 damaged buildings, including 189 collapses, while hundreds of aftershocks continue.

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has asserted that the Indus Waters Treaty remains “valid, binding and operative,” rejecting India's decision to suspend the agreement following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. Speaking on Tuesday, Dar maintained that the 1960 treaty, brokered by the World Bank, continues to govern the distribution and use of the Indus River system between the two countries. He warned that any attempt to deprive Pakistan of waters “rightfully allocated” under the treaty would have “profound consequences” for regional peace and security. India had suspended the pact as part of punitive measures against Pakistan after the attack.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has dismissed claims of Chinese intrusion into Arunachal Pradesh, stating there has been “no intrusion” and that transgressions occur because the India-China border remains undemarcated. His remarks followed allegations by a tribal organisation that the PLA had occupied ancestral grazing, hunting and farming land in Upper Subansiri district over six years. The Indian Army also rejected reports of recent PLA encroachment and camp construction, calling them “incorrect and without any basis.” Rijiju highlighted the Modi government's focus on strengthening border infrastructure. India and China recently held the 35th WMCC meeting in Beijing, reviewing border management while reaffirming dialogue, peace, stability and continued military-level coordination. (PC: PTI)

India and Japan are set to sign a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The pact aims to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation while supporting India's growing natural gas demand and Japan's efforts to diversify energy partnerships. The agreement is expected to enhance energy security, deepen strategic ties, and reinforce cooperation under the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Officials view the LNG deal as a key outcome of the summit, reflecting both nations' commitment to expanding economic collaboration, resilient supply chains, and clean energy transition initiatives amid evolving geopolitical and global energy market challenges across the Indo-Pacific region. (PC: The Tribune)

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said negotiations on the long-awaited US-India trade agreement are in their final stages, with only one percent of discussions remaining after nearly 18 months of talks. Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit, Gor expressed confidence that the pact would soon be concluded, noting it would provide greater certainty for businesses in both countries. He highlighted the close relationship between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it has strengthened bilateral cooperation. Gor also recalled Trump's positive memories of his India visit and reiterated both nations' ambition to expand bilateral trade from $220 billion to $500 billion.

Pakistan on Tuesday hosted an international conference on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), urging global attention to the dispute after India placed the 1960 agreement in abeyance following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing the gathering, Pakistani leaders warned that undermining the treaty could weaken confidence in international agreements and regional stability. Islamabad stressed that its agriculture and power sectors depend heavily on the Indus River system and highlighted the challenges created by the suspension of hydrological data sharing. The conference was part of Pakistan's diplomatic effort to rally international support as tensions with India over the future of the Indus Waters Treaty continue.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who briefed him on the latest developments in West Asia and the way forward. Modi welcomed the recent understanding reached in the region and reiterated India's consistent position that all issues should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. The Prime Minister also stressed the need for sustained efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in West Asia while safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce. The conversation comes amid heightened regional tensions and follows recent diplomatic initiatives aimed at reducing hostilities. India has consistently advocated peaceful engagement and dialogue as the preferred route for resolving conflicts in the region.

Tourists struggled through soaring temperatures in Rome as a severe heatwave gripped Italy, with 25 cities placed under red alert and temperatures nearing 40°C. Among them was Indian tourist Arockia Rajasekhar, who said conditions felt "worse than in India" despite lower temperatures because air conditioning was less common. Visitors crowded around misting stations, carried umbrellas and searched for shade near the Colosseum as authorities distributed water and heat safety advice. American tourists also described exhausting conditions, with some consuming several litres of water daily. The latest heatwave, driven by extreme summer conditions across Europe, has renewed concerns over climate change and its growing impact on travel and public health.

The family of Indian seafarer Rakesh Chauhan has alleged that his body was repatriated from Venezuela without several vital organs, prompting calls for an investigation. The Federation of Seafarers' Unions of India (FSUI) claimed the body arrived without an autopsy report or official details from Venezuelan authorities. According to the union, an autopsy conducted in India at the family's request allegedly found the brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, stomach and intestines missing. Calling the case "unacceptable", FSUI demanded a thorough probe and greater protection for Indian seafarers. The allegations have not yet been independently verified, and Venezuelan authorities have not publicly responded to the claims.

Thousands of protesters gathered at Rawalakot's Eidgah Ground in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), declaring that the region is "not part of Pakistan" while accusing Islamabad of imposing a food blockade and decades of political and economic neglect. Demonstrators alleged that restrictions on essential supplies were being used to suppress dissent and warned that residents could seek "other roads" if the situation continued, a remark widely interpreted as hinting at closer engagement with India. The rally, held near the Line of Control (LoC), marked one of the strongest public challenges to Pakistan's control over the territory. Pakistani authorities have not publicly responded to the protesters' allegations.