Pakistan’s military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, warned that if his country faced an existential threat from India, it would “take half the world down” with it. He made the remarks at a black-tie dinner in Tampa, US. Munir also threatened to destroy any Indian dam built under the Indus Waters Treaty with “10 missiles.” He said Pakistan had no shortage of missiles. The event barred mobile phones, and his speech was reported from memory. Munir compared Pakistan to a “dump truck” that could smash India’s “Mercedes” and spoke on balancing relations between rival powers like the US and China. (PC: AP)

6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Sindirgi in western Turkey on Sunday evening, the disaster agency AFAD said. The quake was felt in Istanbul, Izmir, and nearby cities. Several buildings collapsed in Balikesir province, local media reported. An aftershock of 4.6 followed minutes later. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said rescue teams were working and no major casualties had been confirmed yet. The quake hit at 7:53 pm local time. Turkey often faces deadly quakes due to its location on fault lines. In February 2023, a massive quake killed over 53,000 people. Smaller quakes have shaken the region in recent months. (PC: NDTV)

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said some nations show “dadagiri” because of wealth and technology. Speaking in Nagpur, he urged India to boost exports, cut imports, and use science for self-reliance. His remark comes as the US raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, hitting sectors like textiles and auto parts. Washington linked the move to India’s Russian oil imports. Gadkari said India will never bully others. PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also criticised the US action. India called the tariffs “unfair” and vowed to protect farmers, fishermen, and workers while defending its right to grow. (PC: PTI)

India shot down a large Pakistani aircraft from 300km away during Operation Sindoor, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said. This is the longest recorded surface-to-air kill. He also confirmed that five Pakistani fighter jets were destroyed. Military officials called it a “massive psychological, strategic and tactical blow” to Pakistan. They credited the Russian S-400 missile system for boosting India’s air power. Operation Sindoor began on May 7 after a terror attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people. India hit nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, killing over 100 terrorists. The four-day conflict ended with a ceasefire on May 10. (PC: ANI)

The UK is set for its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to pass 30C on Monday. Most of England will be under a yellow heat alert until Wednesday, warning of risks to older and vulnerable people. Wales could see its August record of 35.2C, set in 1990, broken. Hot nights above 20C are also likely. The Met Office says smoke from Canadian wildfires may cause vivid sunrises and sunsets. Thunderstorms are possible as ex-tropical storm Dexter passes nearby. Mainland Europe is also sweltering, with Spain, Portugal, and France forecast to reach over 40C. (PC: Reuters)

During a review of Operation Sindoor on May 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Army and Air Force chiefs for their roles. Turning to Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, he said, “I have snatched the morsel out of your mouth, but your turn will come.” The Navy had been ready to launch BrahMos missiles at Karachi port but was ordered to hold back. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 after the Pahalgam terror attack, saw Indian forces strike militant camps and key Pakistani assets. India’s defences intercepted nearly all Pakistani drones and missiles during four days of cross-border fighting. (PC: News18)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his plan to “take control” of Gaza City, calling it the “best way” to defeat Hamas and free hostages. At a press conference, he said, “If we don’t do anything, we are not going to get them out.” Netanyahu denied Israel was starving Gazans, accusing Hamas of looting aid trucks. The UN Security Council, including the UK, France, and China, warned the plan could “violate international humanitarian law” and cause “another calamity.” UN officials said it may bring more deaths, destruction, and displacement. Protests in Israel continue over fears for hostages’ safety. (PC: Reuters)

The Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer has asked Rahul Gandhi to give proof for his claim that a voter cast her ballot twice in last year’s Lok Sabha polls. Gandhi had shown a paper with tick marks, saying, “This ID has been used to vote twice, the tick marks were made by the polling booth officer.” The poll body said the paper was not official and the voter denied voting twice. It urged him to “provide evidence or stop making baseless accusations.” BJP has also challenged him to share the names of ineligible voters if he “truly values his credibility.” (PC: PTI)

The BCCI has dismissed rumours about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retiring from ODIs this year. Reports had claimed they might end their ODI careers after the Australia tour in October. A BCCI source said, “Obviously, if they have something in mind, they would tell the BCCI brass like they did before the England Test tour.” The source added that the board is focused on the Asia Cup in September and the T20 World Cup in February. There are no talks about a farewell match. Both last played for India in the Champions Trophy earlier this year. (PC: PTI)

On June 26, a fiery meteor streaked across the sky over Georgia and South Carolina before crashing through a McDonough homeowner’s roof, penetrating ductwork, insulation, ceiling, and floor to leave a cherry-tomato-sized crater—all with no injuries reported. University of Georgia geologist Scott Harris confirmed the meteorite formed approximately 4.56 billion years ago—making it around 20 million years older than Earth—and originated from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Scientists are studying the fragment, proposing to name it the "McDonough Meteorite," and stress the research’s value for planetary defense and understanding solar system history.