India’s aviation regulator DGCA has confirmed that no significant safety concerns were found in Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet after detailed inspections. The review was ordered following the fatal crash of Flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad on June 12, which claimed 241 lives. DGCA stated that both the aircraft and maintenance systems complied with existing safety standards. The reassurance comes amid public scrutiny and an ongoing investigation into the tragedy. Air India had grounded part of its fleet for checks. The findings suggest the crash was not due to systemic safety lapses in the Dreamliner fleet. (PC: News18)

Iran has claimed it struck Israel’s Mossad headquarters in Tel Aviv and the AMAN military intelligence complex in Glilot, escalating tensions under Operation Rising Lion. Iran’s IRGC said it targeted Israeli intelligence centers “despite advanced defense systems,” quoting damage and fire. Visuals online show burning buildings but remain unverified. Israel denied the Mossad claim, stating only a bus parking lot was hit. The IDF confirmed retaliatory strikes on western Iran. Since June 13, over 224 have died in Iran and more than a dozen in Israel. Trump has urged restraint, reportedly blocking plans to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei. (PC: NDTV)

Explosions rocked Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and key Iranian cities on Tuesday as the Iran-Israel war entered its fifth day. Israel's air defence intercepted most of the Iranian missiles, prompting authorities to lift air raid warnings in major areas. Tehran claimed to strike Mossad’s centre in Herzliya, while satellite images confirmed damage at Iran’s nuclear sites, including Natanz. Israeli Defence Minister vowed to address Fordow facility, and the UN nuclear watchdog reported direct impact on Iranian nuclear infrastructure. War-risk shipping insurance rates for Israel have tripled. Global leaders, including US President Trump, have urged Iran to “talk before it’s too late.” (PC: HT)

Aryan Asari, a 17-year-old from Gujarat, captured the tragic Air India crash on video as the plane went down in Ahmedabad, killing 241 onboard and nearly 30 on the ground. A plane enthusiast, Aryan had been filming from his father's terrace when he witnessed the aircraft wobble and crash. The footage has become key evidence for investigators and gone viral globally, traumatising Aryan. "He kept saying, 'I saw it crash'," said his father. Aryan has since returned to his village and resumed school but remains deeply shaken. "He’s scared of phones now," his father added. Police recorded Aryan's statement. (PC: BBC)

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei faces deep isolation after Israeli airstrikes killed key military aides, including IRGC leaders Hossein Salami, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, and intelligence chief Mohammad Kazemi. The losses have shaken Khamenei’s core advisory circle amid Iran’s escalating conflict with Israel. Khamenei, 86, is reportedly relying more on his son Mojtaba Khamenei, a rising cleric with growing influence over the Revolutionary Guards. Analysts warn of dangerous miscalculations as Iran’s inner leadership weakens. Outside Iran, key allies like Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah and Syria’s Bashar al-Assad have also fallen, adding pressure to Tehran’s fragile regional strategy and internal stability. (PC: Reuters)

US President Donald Trump has ruled out supporting a ceasefire in the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, insisting on a “real end” to hostilities. Speaking aboard Air Force One after leaving the G7 summit early, Trump said, “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” and hinted at potential diplomatic moves involving Vice President JD Vance or envoy Steve Witkoff. Trump also denied French President Macron’s claim of a US ceasefire proposal. Meanwhile, Iran launched new missile strikes as Israel killed Iran’s military chief. Over 248 people have died across both countries. China has urged its citizens to leave Israel amid worsening security. (PC: Reuters)

At least 51 Palestinians were killed and over 200 injured after Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution site in Khan Younis, Gaza, according to witnesses and rescuers. Drones and tanks allegedly targeted crowds waiting for flour at a World Food Programme site. The Israeli military acknowledged firing after crowds approached troops and said the incident is under review. Nasser Hospital, overwhelmed by casualties, is struggling to cope. This marks the deadliest of several recent shootings linked to food aid sites. The UN and WHO have condemned the violence, with calls for an independent investigation intensifying internationally. (PC: Reuters)

The US has said Iran is still three years away from making a nuclear weapon, going against Israel's claim. Israel attacked Iran last week, saying it was to stop Iran from reaching the “point of no return.” At least 224 people were killed in the Israeli strikes. US intelligence believes Iran is not actively building a bomb. Officials say Israel's attack only delayed Iran’s program by a few months, not years. The Natanz site was hit, but Fordow remains untouched. Former US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard also said Iran is not currently making nuclear weapons. (PC: Reuters)

Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, on a five-day visit to Washington, faced protests by Pakistani‑Americans outside his hotel. Demonstrators, many linked to Imran Khan’s PTI chanted slogans like “Shame on you, mass murderer,” “dictator,” and “Islamabad ka Qatil.” Viral videos show crowds challenging authorities, holding banners reading “Mass Murderer,” “Democracy dies when guns speak,” and demanding civilian supremacy. Protesters accused Munir of crushing democracy and called for free elections. His visit, timed near U.S. Armed Forces’ 250th anniversary parade, sparked diplomatic chatter though the White House denied inviting him to the event. The scenes in D.C. reflect deep discontent within Pakistan’s diaspora over military rule.

Amid intensifying clashes between Israel and Iran, India has moved students out of Tehran and facilitated the exit of several nationals via Armenia, the External Affairs Ministry confirmed. With Iranian airspace closed, some Indian citizens, mostly students from Jammu and Kashmir, were evacuated by bus to safer regions. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar coordinated with Armenia’s foreign minister to enable land crossings. Over 4,000 Indians reside in Iran, half of them students. The embassy remains in contact with Indian nationals. As Iran and Israel exchange missile attacks for the fifth day, India has urged dialogue and issued further advisories for citizens. (PC: AP)