US President Donald Trump warned Russia on July 14 to announce a Ukraine ceasefire within 50 days or face 100% tariffs. Speaking alongside Dutch PM Mark Rutte, Trump said trade is a tool to “settle wars.” He expressed frustration with Russian President Putin’s actions despite peace talks and confirmed the US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine. Trump’s envoy met Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy to discuss defence cooperation. Meanwhile, Russia claimed fresh gains in eastern Ukraine. Trump, once soft on Putin, has toughened his stance amid Moscow’s continued aggression. Ukraine expects further NATO and US military support soon. (PC: News18)

Two women were killed and two men injured after a gunman opened fire at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. The attack followed a car chase that began when the suspect, Guy House, 47, shot a state trooper during a traffic stop. House later carjacked a vehicle and drove to the church, where he opened fire on parishioners before being fatally shot by law enforcement. Victims Beverly Gum, 72, and Christina Combs, 32, died at the scene. Authorities believe the gunman had ties to individuals at the church. Kentucky State Police are leading the investigation. (PC: BBC)

The Election Commission of India has removed 35.6 lakh names from Bihar’s voter list during its Special Intensive Revision ahead of the assembly elections. The exclusions include 12.55 lakh deceased voters, 17.37 lakh who shifted permanently, and 5.76 lakh duplicate entries. So far, 83.66% of Bihar’s 7.9 crore electors have submitted enumeration forms. The EC said efforts through door-to-door visits and tech tools like the ECINet app are ongoing to ensure inclusion of eligible voters. The draft voter list will be released on August 1. Opposition parties have criticized the process as controversial and politically motivated. (PC: News18)

India’s aviation regulator DGCA on July 15 directed airlines to inspect the fuel switch locking systems on Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft by July 21. The move follows a probe into last month’s Air India 787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people. Investigators found fuel supply was cut within a second to both engines. Air India operates 787s, while Air India Express and SpiceJet operate 737s. IndiGo’s leased 787s are exempt. Though flagged by the FAA in 2018, no prior directive was issued. DGCA said global airlines are also undertaking similar inspections. (PC: The Hindu)

US President Donald Trump warned Russia of "very severe tariffs" if Vladimir Putin fails to end the Ukraine war within 50 days. Speaking at the White House alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump said tariffs could reach 100 percent. Trump criticised Putin for promising peace but continuing missile strikes on Ukraine. "I'm very disappointed with President Putin," Trump said. The US plans to send Patriot missile systems to NATO allies supporting Ukraine. Rutte backed Trump’s warning, urging Putin to take negotiations seriously. Trump hinted further sanctions could follow if Russia ignores his ultimatum for a ceasefire with Ukraine. (PC: India Today)

At least 4 people died after a Beechcraft B200 crashed moments after takeoff at London’s Southend Airport on Sunday. The plane, carrying 2 pilots and 2 passengers, veered left before crashing into a grassy area and bursting into flames. All flights to and from the airport have been cancelled, and the airport remains closed. The aircraft had earlier flown from Greece and Croatia. Authorities suspect engine failure may have caused the crash. This tragedy follows last month’s Air India crash in Ahmedabad. A police press conference is expected to confirm further details.

A billboard in New York’s Times Square urges residents to “flee” Democrat Zohran Mamdani’s “socialist” politics and move to Ohio, where Indian-origin Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is running for governor. Sponsored by VPAC, the $50,000 ad contrasts Mamdani’s leftist stance with Ramaswamy’s conservative message. “Capitalism defeats socialism,” Ramaswamy posted on X. Both politicians, of Indian descent, are rising figures in their parties. VPAC strategist Andy Surabian said Ohio offers “freedom and prosperity.” Mamdani’s campaign has not responded. This comes weeks after Ramaswamy criticized right-wing attacks on Indian-origin figures like Mamdani and Usha Vance, wife of US vice-president JD Vance. (PC: NDTV)

India’s Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS), is set to return to Earth aboard SpaceX’s Dragon as part of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission. The undocking, originally scheduled for 4:30 pm IST, has been delayed by 10 minutes for final checks. Shukla will return alongside astronauts from the USA, Poland, and Hungary after an 18-day mission. NASA and SpaceX confirmed the mission remains on track with a fully autonomous return. Splashdown is expected on Tuesday after a 21-hour journey. Shukla follows Rakesh Sharma as India’s second man in space. (PC: India Today)

Air India replaced the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s throttle control module (TCM) twice—once in 2019 and again in 2023—before the June 12 crash that killed 260 people. The TCM houses the fuel cutoff switches, which investigators say inexplicably activated seconds after takeoff, shutting both engines. Despite the replacements, Boeing and the US FAA maintain the design is safe, requiring no urgent action. Air India did not follow a 2018 FAA advisory inspection as it wasn’t mandatory. Cockpit recordings revealed confusion over the fuel cutoff. Investigations continue, with a full report expected soon. Boeing advises no immediate action. (PC: India Today)

Ten Palestinians, including six children, were killed in an Israeli air strike on a water distribution point in Gaza’s Nuseirat camp. Witnesses say a drone targeted civilians queuing for water. Israel admitted a “technical error” caused the munition to miss its intended target. The Israeli military expressed regret for civilian harm. Over 16 others, mostly children, were injured. Gaza’s health services remain overwhelmed, with rising casualties near food and aid sites. The UN reports 789 aid-related killings so far. Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens as fuel shortages cripple hospitals, water, and sanitation systems, sparking warnings of worsening conditions. (PC: BBC)