US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited Kerrville, Texas, after catastrophic floods killed 120 people and left 161 missing. Meeting with first responders and grieving families, Trump also stood alongside Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The visit comes as criticism mounts over whether authorities did enough to warn residents ahead of the disaster. Last weekend’s torrential storms dumped months’ worth of rain within hours, submerging homes, roads, and vehicles across central Texas. As river levels surged, thousands were forced to evacuate. The president is expected to face sharp scrutiny over the federal and local response to the tragedy. (PC: BBC)

At least 23 civilians, including 4 children, were killed in an airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Lin Ta Lu village, Sagaing region, Myanmar, on July 11, 2025. Around 150 people were sheltering there due to ongoing conflict. About 30 others were injured, 10 critically, according to a resistance fighter. The military, which seized power in 2021, has escalated airstrikes in resistance strongholds like Sagaing. Thousands have fled nearby villages. Opposition leaders say the junta is trying to regain territory ahead of a controversial election aimed at legitimising its rule. The military has not commented on the latest deadly attack.

Gaza’s largest functioning hospital, Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, faces imminent shutdown due to fuel shortages and intensified Israeli military operations. Doctors warn dozens in intensive care may die if generators fail. Israeli tanks reportedly advanced to within 200m of the hospital, firing at displaced persons' camps and burning tents. Though forces later withdrew, medics remain trapped. Staff say “we are closer to death than life.” WHO calls the hospital “one massive trauma ward.” Fuel deliveries have not reached the facility. Over 57,700 Gazans have died since the war began following Hamas’s 2023 attack that killed 1,200 in Israel. (PC: BBC)

US President Donald Trump announced that the US will send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine via NATO, which will cover the cost. The decision follows Ukrainian President Zelensky’s request for 10 systems amid intensified Russian drone and missile strikes, including a record 728 drone attacks in one night. Germany and Norway have pledged to fund several batteries. Trump criticized the lack of progress in peace talks with Russia and promised a “major statement” on Monday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged NATO allies to transfer existing Patriot systems to Ukraine to meet the urgent defence needs. (PC: BBC)

Swiss legend Roger Federer has predicted Novak Djokovic will defeat world number one Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon 2025 semifinal. Federer made the statement after a fan asked him during a chance encounter. Djokovic, 38, is aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam despite recent injury concerns. Sinner, 23, leads their head-to-head 5–4 and has won their last four meetings—but never on grass. Federer acknowledged Sinner’s form but backed Djokovic’s experience at Wimbledon, where he is a 7-time champion. The match on July 11 could determine if the next generation will take over or the old guard will stand firm. (PC: India Today)

Bangladesh’s interim government has revoked a 16-year-old directive from the Sheikh Hasina era that mandated addressing senior female officials, including Hasina herself, as “Sir.” The rule, deemed socially and institutionally inappropriate, drew widespread criticism for undermining gender norms. The Advisory Council, led by Chief Adviser Yunus, announced the repeal and formed a panel to recommend respectful, gender-sensitive titles. The committee, co-led by advisers Dr M Fouzul Kabir Khan and Syeda Rizwana Hasan, will submit its findings within a month. Alongside this move, the council is reviewing other outdated protocol rules to align administrative conduct with modern societal values and promote inclusive governance. (PC: The Independent)

An Israeli airstrike on July 10, 2025 near Project HOPE’s clinic in Deir al‑Balah, central Gaza, killed at least 15 people including 10 children and injured over 30 while they waited for nutritional supplements. Israel claimed it targeted a Hamas operative tied to the October 7 attack, but witnesses and CCTV footage showed civilians queuing when the missile struck nearby. Project HOPE condemned the tragedy and called for a ceasefire; Gaza’s health ministry reports over 57,000 deaths in the 21‑month conflict, primarily women and children. Ceasefire talks in Qatar continue without resolution, amid rising international pressure and escalating humanitarian catastrophe. (PC: Reuters & CNN)

  On July 9, 2025, Russia launched its largest-ever aerial assault on Ukraine—728 drones including Shahed-style decoys, and 13 missiles—marking the most intense drone barrage of the war to date . The attack targeted Lutsk and several other regions, triggering NATO jets to scramble into Polish airspace . Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted most threats using interceptor drones and mobile units, though infrastructure damage and civilian casualties were reported . The assault followed comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump condemning Putin, which preceded Ukraine’s sustained appeal for stronger Western military aid and sanctions. (PC: Newsweek)  

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar received twin honours at Lord’s on July 10, 2025. Before the start of the third Test between India and England, Tendulkar rang the iconic five-minute bell, a tradition reserved for cricket legends. Earlier, he unveiled a special portrait of himself at the MCC Museum’s Long Room. The portrait, by Stuart Pearson Wright, marks his historic journey—from his first visit in 1988 as a teenager to 200 Test appearances. Tendulkar expressed gratitude, calling the moment “a full circle.” This match is also part of the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, named after the most capped Test players. (PC: X)

Thailand’s internet-famous baby hippo Moo Deng turned one on Thursday, drawing thousands to the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi for a four-day celebration. Moo Deng, whose name means “bouncing pig,” enjoyed a 20-kg fruit cake with her mother Jona while fans attended a parade, photo exhibition, and charity auction. The pygmy hippo rose to global fame in 2024, inspiring merchandise, memes, and fan art. A cast of her footprints sold for 700,000 baht, and her old bathtub fetched 50,000 baht. All auction proceeds support wildlife conservation. “I love Moo Deng so much,” said winning bidder Mucharim Chutimatipakorn.