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China’s arms exports faced a significant setback as its weapons, including air defence systems like the HQ-9 and JY-27A radar, proved ineffective during India’s Operation Sindoor and a recent Venezuelan operation. These incidents highlighted a technological gap, with Russian-supplied missiles also failing to perform. The failures have damaged China’s reputation as a reliable arms supplier.

The US Coast Guard successfully boarded two “ghost fleet” tankers, the Motor Tanker Bella I and Motor Tanker Sophia, in coordinated predawn operations. Both vessels had ties to Venezuela, with one attempting to evade pursuit for weeks. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem vowed to disrupt narco-terrorism funding and protect Americans.

American forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a lengthy pursuit. The vessel, previously sanctioned for smuggling for Hezbollah, attempted to evade a US blockade. Despite claims of Russian protection, the US considers the ship stateless, marking the second such seizure by American forces in the Caribbean.

The US Coast Guard and military attempted to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a lengthy pursuit, with Russian naval vessels nearby. This operation, targeting a vessel that evaded previous US boarding efforts, marks a significant escalation in enforcing sanctions against Venezuela, occurring shortly after a US raid in Caracas.

Shikhar Dhawan condemned the brutal assault on a Hindu widow in Bangladesh, calling the violence unacceptable. Rising attacks on minorities have strained India-Bangladesh cricket ties, leading to Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL exit and BCB seeking to move T20 World Cup matches from India. The ICC has assured cooperation with the BCB to address security concerns and … Read more

External affairs minister S Jaishankar criticised western nations for offering unsolicited advice urging them to “look at their own region for levels of violence”. He emphasised India’s independent approach to international relations, dealing with partners and adversaries differently. Jaishankar also highlighted India’s concern for safety of the people of Venezuela amidst crisis.

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped by a policeman and his friend in Kanpur. The perpetrators sexually abused her for two hours before abandoning her near her home. The family faced initial difficulties in filing a complaint due to one accused being a police officer.

Google’s Gemini 3 is outperforming OpenAI’s ChatGPT in reasoning, coding, and multimodal tasks, leading to a significant drop in ChatGPT’s website traffic. This surge in Gemini’s popularity has prompted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to declare a “Code Red” to improve ChatGPT’s core capabilities. Google’s stock has seen substantial gains, reflecting investor confidence in Gemini’s success.

US forces’ capture of Venezuela’s President Maduro, framed as law enforcement, has altered global perceptions of state actions. This precedent raises concerns about potential similar moves against leaders like Ukraine’s Zelenskyy. However, Ukraine’s unique wartime context, strong Western backing, and national unity make such an operation highly improbable for Russia.

US President Trump addressed House Republicans, highlighting US military supremacy following an operation in Venezuela targeting Nicolás Maduro. He criticized Democrats for not acknowledging the operation’s success and accused the “radical left” of backing paid protesters supporting the Venezuelan leader, alleging Maduro has killed and tortured millions.