Donald Trump ended US sanctions on Syria through an executive order. This fulfilled his promise made during a Middle East visit. The move followed the formation of a new Syrian government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa. Sanctions on Bashar al-Assad and related entities remain. The US Treasury eased restrictions on Syrian banks and infrastructure projects. European Union also lifted sanctions.
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President Trump announced US military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, citing the need to halt its nuclear program and address its support for terrorism. The operation, which severely damaged key sites, followed Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian air defenses. Trump praised Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli military for their collaboration, warning Iran of potential consequences if it doesn't pursue peace.
Donald Trump asserted that Israel and Iran approached him seeking peace "almost simultaneously." This declaration followed his announcement of a U.S.-proposed ceasefire accepted by both nations to end their recent conflict. Trump expressed optimism for their future, envisioning "tremendous love, peace and prosperity" if they maintain a path of "RIGHTEOUSNESS & TRUTH."
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the written exam results for the CISF AC (Exe) LDCE 2025, held on April 27. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to the PST, PET, and MST stages. CISF will notify candidates about the next phase. Results can be downloaded from the UPSC website. Final marks will be published after interviews.
On June 29, 2025, Air India flight AI357, en route from Tokyo Haneda to Delhi, made a precautionary diversion to Kolkata due to persistent air-conditioning issues causing uncomfortably warm cabin temperatures. The Boeing 787 landed safely in Kolkata, where passengers are receiving support and alternative arrangements are being made to fly them to Delhi. The aircraft is currently undergoing checks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, recalling it as a dark chapter and urging vigilance to protect the Constitution. He highlighted the unified opposition against the Emergency, citing former Prime Ministers Morarji Desai and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, along with Jagjivan Ram, who spoke against the atrocities and the importance of safeguarding democracy.
Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas suggests Google should rebuild Android, claiming it prioritizes ad revenue over AI-driven user experiences. He argues the current OS structure hinders the development of truly intelligent, proactive AI agents. Srinivas believes fundamental changes are needed, not just added AI features.
The first session of the India versus England Test saw a tense moment. Zak Crawley delayed Mohammed Siraj's over, disrupting India's plan. England's openers, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, batted strongly. They forged an unbeaten 117-run partnership. Bumrah missed a catch. England reached lunch at 117/0, needing 254 more runs. The match hangs in the balance with all results possible.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday following global cues. While Nifty50 was above 25,100, BSE Sensex was up over 300 points.
Lazio has recalled Romano Floriani Mussolini, great-grandson of Benito Mussolini, after his loan at Juve Stabia, where he made 37 appearances. Despite Juve Stabia's interest in a permanent deal, Lazio opted to bring back the 22-year-old right back. Fascist fan groups are prevalent in Italian football, with Lazio's supporters having ties to the extreme right.
India has levied anti-dumping duties on plastic processing machines. These machines originate from China and Taiwan. The duties range from 27% to 63%. This action follows evidence of unfair pricing. The move aims to protect Indian manufacturers. It addresses the harm caused by dumped imports. The duties will remain for five years.