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Greta Thunberg accuses Russia of Kakhovka dam collapse, calls it act of ‘ecocide’

The burst of huge dam, under Russian control in Ukraine’s Kherson, unleashed large floods, forcing thousands of residents to flee and wreaking environmental havoc.

For Russia, it is no longer ‘a special military operation’, but ‘war with Ukraine

In response to what Russia said was a major Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, Putin last week used the word 'war' four times in relation to Ukraine.

Southern Ukrainians flee floodwaters after Nova Kakhovka dam collapse

Around 42,000 are at direct risk from flooding and thousands will be left without access to drinking water. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia accuse one another of the damage.

Air India to send replacement plane for passengers stranded in Russia after forced landing

One of the airline's Boeing 777 widebody aircraft developed a technical issue with one of its engines as it carried 216 passengers & 16 crew on a flight from Delhi to San Francisco.

Air India flight from Delhi to San Francisco diverted to Russia due to engine trouble

The flight, which landed in Russia’s Magadan airport, was carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew members.

Russia fines Wikipedia owner over hosting Azov battalion content, says Interfax news agency

Wikimedia Foundation was fined with 3 million roubles ($36,854). The owners previously criticized penalties as attempt to limit free and reliable sources of information in Russia.

Ukraine brands Russia ‘terrorist state’ at top UN court hearing after dam breach

The ICJ began hearing over violation of a UN anti-terrorism treaty by Moscow by funding pro-Russian forces who shot down jetliner over Ukraine, killing all 298 passengers and crew.

China, Russia conduct joint air patrol over Sea of Japan, East China Sea – alarms South Korea

South Korea scrambled fighter jets, according to its military, after 4 Russian and 4 Chinese military aircraft entered its air defence zone in south and east of Korean peninsula.

Russia says Ukrainian offensive thwarted at 5 points in Donetsk, Kyiv denies

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking with 6 mechanised and 2 tank battalions on Sunday. It isn't clear if this was the start of the promised Ukrainian counteroffensive.

‘G7 and like-minded countries’ must continue sanctions on Russia over Ukraine, says Japan

Japan's foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, who made the comments, said he hoped the sanctions would encourage Russia to put an end to its aggression in Ukraine 'as soon as possible'.

On Camera

Maps from a German bookstore started the race to Siachen Glacier

German mountaineers Stallbohm and Poncar recall their interactions with Col. Narendra ‘Bull’ Kumar and shed light on the maps they gave him which drew his attention to Siachen.

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares drop 10% after RBI bans it from taking new customers via digital channels

The private lender's shares tumbled to be top Nifty 50 loser after India's central bank barred it from taking on new customers through online and mobile banking channels.

Rafale to Exercise Garuda, a look at Indo-French defence ties as Chief of Defence Staff visits France

Another addition to military cooperation has been the Strategic Space Dialogue, inaugurated in Paris in 2023. Last month, India participated as an observer to France’s AsterX.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.