Europe warns of Russia’s hybrid attacks but struggles to counter them 
Former chief election commissioner calls SIR scheme illegal. 
A Corruption Scandal Is Reshaping Brazil’s Presidential Election 
US citizen injured in Illinois after ICE agents mistook him for fugitive, tried to arrest him 
At 10 years old, Smithsonian’s Black museum is undaunted amid pressure from Trump administration Editorial Team
UN chief Guterres meets PM Modi; discusses West Asia, Ukraine conflicts
** In a landmark bilateral meeting in New Delhi, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres and Prime Minister Narendra Modi focused on the escalating crises in West Asia and Ukraine, praised India’s cooperation with the UN, and called for reforms to make the multilateral system more inclusive while tackling climate change and sustainable development.
Fire on June Aster ferry kills 35, leaves 80 missing
A massive blaze erupted on the inter‑island ferry June Aster on Thursday, leaving at least 35...
Lutnick: Trump $5,000 dividend not funded by taxpayers
In response to growing questions about funding, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that President Trump's promised $5,000 dividend for every adult American would be financed through a specialized structure involving corporate levies and government-backed securities, rather than general taxpayer revenues.
Europe boosts defence spending amid US alliance doubts
** European capitals are ramping up defence spending and seeking greater strategic autonomy as confidence in the US‑Europe alliance wanes. The article traces the post‑9/11 transatlantic unity, the subsequent fraying of ties, and why Europe now feels compelled to fortify its own security in a shifting global landscape.
Europol raids seize 300 horses in cross-border fraud probe
Police forces across Belgium, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands have dismantled a sophisticated fraud operation that trafficked hundreds of horses using forged passports and duplicated microchip identifiers. Coordinated by Europol, the raids seized over 300 equines and arrested key suspects accused of exploiting loopholes in the EU’s animal identification systems to bypass health checks and mask the origins of stolen or diseased animals.
Kerala to issue 1,175 land title deeds in Thrissur
** Kerala’s latest land‑reform push sees the state hand out 1,175 title deeds in Thrissur, a critical step toward secure land tenure for small farmers. Part of a wider 100‑day programme, the initiative aims to streamline records, cut bureaucratic delays, and pave the way for easier credit and sustainable development.
9/11 at 25: The Day That Changed America — and Reshaped the World
Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, the smoke has disappeared but the consequences remain. From the World Trade Center and Pentagon to Afghanistan, Iraq, national security and civil liberties, 9/11 reshaped America and the world in ways that continue to define 2026.
State launches ten agro-processing clusters to boost exports and investment
Detailed mapping of agro‑processing clusters to augment export, investment potential The state government has launched...
