At least 109 people have died and 161 remain missing in Kerr County, Texas, four days after catastrophic flash floods hit the state. Most victims were from Camp Mystic and nearby areas along the Guadalupe River. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed the ongoing search using helicopters, drones, and over 250 emergency personnel. Volunteers described the devastation as “a nightmare,” while questions mount over early flood warnings. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania will visit affected areas Friday. Meanwhile, New Mexico faces its own emergency, with houses in Ruidoso washed away and swift water rescues underway following a 15-foot flood wave. (PC: BBC)

On Wimbledon 2025 Day 10, Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, and Jannik Sinner aim for semi-final berths. Djokovic faces Italy's Flavio Cobolli as he chases a record 25th Grand Slam, warning against underestimating the 22nd seed. Swiatek, eyeing her best Wimbledon run, plays Liudmila Samsonova, riding momentum and comfort on grass. Top seed Jannik Sinner, though battling an elbow injury, takes on 10th seed Ben Shelton, who seeks his first Wimbledon semi-final. Sinner advanced after Grigor Dimitrov’s retirement but remains uncertain about his fitness. All matches are crucial as The Championships move toward a thrilling climax at the All England Club. (PC: India Today)

Indian-American tech veteran Sabih Khan has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Apple Inc., succeeding Jeff Williams later this month. Born in Moradabad, India, and raised in Singapore, Khan has been with Apple since 1995 and played a pivotal role in building its global supply chain. CEO Tim Cook praised Khan as a “brilliant strategist” and credited him for reducing Apple’s carbon footprint by over 60%. Currently Apple’s VP of Operations, Khan also leads initiatives to improve supplier responsibility and product quality. Williams will oversee design and Apple Watch teams until his retirement later this year. (PC: NDTV)

At least 9 people died and 6 were injured after the 900-metre-long Gambhira bridge collapsed into the Mahisagar River in Gujarat’s Vadodara district on Wednesday morning. The bridge, built in 1985, connected Anand and Vadodara. Four vehicles, including two trucks and two vans, plunged into the river. Rescue efforts are ongoing, involving local authorities, NDRF, and police. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel has ordered an investigation and dispatched technical experts. Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi confirmed the deaths and promised strict action. Traffic between Vadodara and Anand has been severely disrupted as visuals show the slab between two piers entirely collapsed. (PC: HT)

US President Donald Trump has warned Indian-origin Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani to "behave" if he wins the New York mayoral race, after Mamdani vowed to arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city. Citing the ICC warrant against Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza, Mamdani's pledge sparked backlash. Trump labeled Mamdani a "communist" and accused him of "anti-Jewish" rhetoric. "He better behave… or he’s going to have big problems," Trump said before a private dinner with Netanyahu. The Israeli PM dismissed the threat, calling it “silly” and said he planned to visit New York with Trump. (PC: NDTV)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, fresh from the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio and a state visit to Brazil, landed in Windhoek, Namibia on July 9, 2025, marking his inaugural visit and only the third Prime Minister-level mission from India to the country . Modi will engage in delegation-level talks with President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah, deliver a speech to Namibia’s Parliament, and pay respects to founding President Sam Nujoma. The agenda focuses on bolstering cooperation in education, defence, trade, wildlife conservation, uranium, diamonds, and critical minerals . The visit concludes a landmark five-nation tour spanning Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, highlighting India’s expanding global outreach. (PC: X)

The Financial Action Task Force's latest report reveals terrorists purchased aluminium powder—integral to the deadly February 14, 2019 Pulwama IED that killed 40 CRPF personnel—via an e-commerce platform like Amazon . The FATF warns that such platforms and online payment tools are increasingly exploited for terror financing. In a related 2022 case, a lone attacker at Gorakhnath Temple funded his actions by transferring roughly ₹6.7 lakh through PayPal, using VPNs to conceal his tracks . FATF urges stricter regulation of e‑commerce, payment systems, and VPNs to prevent abuse by extremist networks. (PC: India Today)  

A massive Bharat Bandh has been called for July 9, 2025 by 10 central trade unions and farmer groups, with around 25 crore workers expected to participate . Major disruptions are anticipated in banking, postal services, coal mining, factories, power supply, and state transport, as public-sector employees join the strike . Though schools and private offices will largely remain open, parents are advised to assess safety . Rail services are expected to continue, but potential delays and security measures around stations may occur . Citizens are urged to plan ahead and watch local updates. (PC: ANI)

Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan – directed by Apoorva Lakhia – is set to begin shooting in August, with its first schedule in Ladakh, followed by Mumbai and Kashmir . Inspired by the June 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops, it will depict intense hand‑to‑hand combat at 15,000 ft—captured through a gritty, blood‑stained rugged look showcased in the recent motion poster . Salman has undergone low‑oxygen and fitness training to authentically portray Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu, commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment. (PC: The Times of India)    

India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has delivered its preliminary findings on the June 12 crash of Air India Flight 171—a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner—to the Civil Aviation Ministry, roughly 30 days post-incident . The probe is concentrating on the engine fuel control switches, based on data from flight and cockpit voice recorders . Though it’s unclear if the report will be public, under ICAO rules the AAIB had until July 11 to submit it . Further analyses and a final report are expected in coming months as experts dig deeper into the factors behind the tragic crash that claimed 260 lives. (PC: Reuters)