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A Landmark GiftWarren Buffett, the legendary investor and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has made a monumental philanthropic gesture by donating $6 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway shares to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and several family charities. This donation marks Buffett’s largest annual gift since 2006, reaffirming his enduring commitment to leveraging his wealth…

On the cusp of a mini‑deal deadlineIndia has dispatched a team of negotiators to Washington in a high-stakes mission: to clinch an interim “mini trade deal” with the U.S. before the July 8 deadline expires. This critical date marks the end of a 90-day pause President Trump granted on high “Liberation Day” tariffs, after which steep…

Skirmish at Emerald Triangle Ignited AlertOn May 28, 2025, soldiers from Thailand and Cambodia exchanged gunfire in a disputed border region known as the Emerald Triangle, where Thailand’s north-eastern provinces meet Cambodia and Laos. One Cambodian soldier was killed, while both nations accused the other of firing first and crossing into contested territory. This clash…

A Fragile Peace UnravelsOn June 23, a cease-fire was brokered between Israel and Iran, mediated by former U.S. President Donald Trump and regional partners. While the calm seemed to hold initially, Israel quickly accused Iran of violating the truce. Just two hours into the cease-fire, Israel reported that Iran launched multiple missiles toward Israeli territory, some…

A Sudden Ceasefire Emerges and FaltersAfter 12 intense days of warfare, former President Trump announced a “complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran on June 24, marking a dramatic pause in hostilities. The blueprint called for a phased truce: Iran to stand down first, followed by Israel after 12 hours, with the entire conflict…

End of an Era: India Commissions Its Last Foreign-Built FrigateIndia is set to commission INS Tamal, a stealthy multi-role frigate, on July 1, 2025, at Kaliningrad, Russia. The ceremony will be presided over by Western Naval Commander Vice Admiral Sanjay J. Singh, with representation from senior Indian and Russian defence officials, marking a major milestone…

Surge in Evacuations Amid Mounting TensionsOn Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that a special flight from Mashhad landed in Delhi carrying 311 Indian nationals, part of a massive evacuation from Iran following escalations in the Iran-Israel conflict. This brings the total number of evacuees to 1,428 as India urgently…

A Joyous Flight Turns DeadlyOn the morning of June 21, 2025, a routine hot‑air balloon ride in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, ended in horror when the vessel suddenly ignited and plunged from the sky. Operated by Sobrevoar Serviços Turísticos, the balloon carried 21 people, including the pilot, on a scenic flight dubbed the “Brazilian Cappadocia,”…

Skyrocketing Casualties in IranIranian authorities have reported catastrophic losses: more than 400 individuals killed both civilians and military since a surge of deadly Israeli airstrikes began on June 13, 2025. Independent human rights groups put the toll even higher, estimating around 450 fatalities, including scores of civilians, as well as injuries numbering in the thousands.…

A Dire Presidential Directive On June 16, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an urgent call for the immediate evacuation of Tehran, Iran’s capital, as tensions between Iran and Israel reached unprecedented levels. This unprecedented directive came after Israeli airstrikes targeted key Iranian military and nuclear facilities, resulting in widespread destruction and civilian casualties. The…