Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was reportedly injured during Israeli strikes on a secret underground facility in Tehran on June 16. According to Iran’s Fars news agency, close to the Revolutionary Guard, six bombs targeted entry points of the Supreme National Security Council site, leaving Pezeshkian with leg injuries while escaping through an emergency shaft. Israel has not commented. Iran claims infiltration by Israeli agents is under investigation. The attack occurred during Israel’s surprise offensive on Iran’s military and nuclear sites. US forces later struck additional facilities on June 22. Iran denies pursuing nuclear weapons, insisting its enrichment is peaceful. (PC: BBC)

A small plane crashed at London Southend Airport in Essex, sparking a huge fireball and thick black smoke, visuals on social media showed. Police confirmed a “serious incident” and urged people to avoid the area. The aircraft was reportedly headed to Lelystad, Netherlands. Emergency services, including four ambulances, rushed to the scene. MP David Burton-Sampson urged the public to stay away. Nearby golf and rugby clubs were evacuated as a precaution. At least four flights from Southend were cancelled, while two inbound flights were diverted to Gatwick and Stansted. Investigation into the crash is underway. (PC: HT)

India suffered an early blow in their 193-run chase against England in the 3rd Test at Lord’s, with Jofra Archer dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal cheaply. KL Rahul remains at the crease as India look to steady their innings. Earlier, Washington Sundar’s brilliant 4 for 22 helped India bowl out England for just 192 in their second innings. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj picked up 2 wickets each, while Nitish Reddy and Akash Deep chipped in with one apiece. Both teams had scored 387 runs in their first innings, leaving the Test finely poised heading into a thrilling final session.

India took control on Day 4 of the 3rd Test at Lord’s after Washington Sundar’s crucial strikes removed Joe Root and Jamie Smith in quick succession. England went into Tea at 175/6, leading India by exactly 175 runs. Ben Stokes remained unbeaten alongside Chris Woakes, trying to steady the innings. Earlier, Mohammed Siraj claimed two wickets while Nitish Reddy and Akash Deep picked one each. Both teams scored 387 in their first innings. With Sundar’s timely breakthroughs, India has strengthened its chances heading into the final session. The match hangs in the balance with England under pressure. (PC: BCCI)

China’s embassy in New Delhi has called Tibet-related issues—especially the succession of the Dalai Lama—a “thorn” in bilateral ties with India, warning it has become a diplomatic burden for New Delhi. This statement comes just before External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to China—his first since the 2020 Ladakh standoff. Chinese officials criticized recent Indian remarks endorsing the Dalai Lama's authority over his own reincarnation, calling such comments “improper” and insisting the reincarnation process is an internal Chinese matter. India maintains it does not officially comment on religious affairs. (PC: AFP)  

Delhi University student Sneha Debnath, 19, from Tripura, has been missing since July 7. A letter found in her room mentions suicide at Signature Bridge, citing feelings of failure. Her family, however, suspects foul play as CCTV cameras on the bridge were non-functional. Sneha’s father, an Army veteran battling kidney failure, and her family have appealed for public help. Authorities, including Tripura’s CM, have joined the search. Despite NDRF efforts, no trace has been found. The family questions why Sneha would travel far for such an act, demanding answers about safety failures in Delhi. (PC: NDTV)

Ten people, including six children, were killed in an Israeli drone strike while collecting water in Gaza’s al-Nuseirat camp, officials said. Israel’s military admitted a “technical error” led to the missile missing its intended target. The victims were queuing at a water tanker when hit. Gaza’s hospitals treated 16 others, including seven children. The Red Cross reported alarming mass casualties in recent weeks linked to food and water sites. Israel said it regrets civilian harm and is reviewing the incident. Gaza’s health ministry claims over 57,000 deaths since October 2023 as conditions worsen for civilians. (PC: BBC)

The Axiom-4 crew, including Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, will bid farewell to the ISS today ahead of Monday’s scheduled splashdown off California’s coast. Shukla became the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma, marking India’s first astronaut mission to the ISS. The crew enjoyed a farewell meal featuring dishes from their home nations, including Shukla’s aam ras and gajar halwa. ISRO reportedly paid ₹550 crore for Shukla’s mission, which supports India’s future Gaganyaan programme. NASA will livestream the undocking at 4:35 pm IST Monday. Shukla faces a week-long rehabilitation post-splashdown to readjust to Earth’s gravity. (PC: HT)

The Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) condemned allegations of human error and pilot suicide in the Air India 171 crash that killed 260 people, calling them “deeply insensitive.” The Ahmedabad-London flight crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12. ICPA said baseless accusations, without verified evidence, disrespected the profession and grieving families. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s preliminary report revealed fuel cutoffs caused both engines to fail mid-air. One pilot allegedly questioned the other mid-crisis, with both denying responsibility. The sole survivor is British national Vishwas Kumar Ramesh. ICPA urged restraint in public speculation. (PC: PTI)

As Pakistan’s presidency of the UN Security Council nears its end, it plans an open debate on unresolved global disputes, subtly aiming to spotlight the Kashmir issue without naming it directly. Deputy PM Ishaq Dar will chair the July 22 session, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres expected to brief. Pakistan seeks a resolution invoking Chapter VI of the UN Charter, promoting peaceful conflict resolution. The move avoids direct mention of Jammu and Kashmir to prevent vetoes, as only China supports Pakistan’s stance. A second event will promote UN-OIC cooperation, reinforcing Islamabad’s Kashmir narrative. Critics view this as a strategic back-door push to internationalize the issue. (PC: Reuters)