Morning news wrap: US-India trade deal 'not too distant'; country clears literacy exam with 80.9%; and more
Tuesday, 3 June 2025 The US commerce secretary anticipates a US-India trade deal soon, boosted by the strong relationship between President Trump and PM Modi. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the Greece-Turkey border, while in Pakistan, a political figure defended an individual linked to a terror attack. India's literacy rate is at 80.9%, and Russia is committed to delivering S-400 units by 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump held a 75-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing Ukraine’s devastating Operation Spider’s Web, which destroyed 40 Russian bombers. Putin reportedly warned of “massive retaliation,” including prepping the nuclear-capable Oreshnik...
Harvard University faces a billion-dollar hit as the Trump administration freezes $2.6 billion in research funds, hikes taxes on its endowment, and pushes a 15% cap on international student enrollment. The school warns of massive layoffs, halted hiring, and deep cost-cutting to survive. President Alan Garber calls the changes “disruptive and painful,” as tensions escalate over allegations of antisemitism and political bias. With international students at risk and Harvard’s finances strained, America’s richest university finds itself at the center of a high-stakes political battle.
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U.S President Donald Trump has issued a blistering 50-day warning to Russia: reach a deal, or face the full force of U.S. tariffs and sanctions. Speaking on the Ukraine-Russia war, Biden declared he’s “on nobody’s side” — except the side that wants the killing to stop. But if Moscow doesn’t act, the U.S. is ready to strike economically.
With time ticking and global tensions high, this could mark a major turning point in the war — or a slide into deeper confrontation. What happens if the Kremlin refuses? And is Biden ready to follow through?
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his China visit for the SCO foreign ministers' meeting, met President Xi Jinping and discussed the development of.. IndiaTimes
The Supreme Court has provided temporary protection from arrest to cartoonist Hemant Malviya, who faced charges for a social media cartoon deemed derogatory.. IndiaTimes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla after his 18-day stay at the ISS, hailing him as an inspiration and a milestone for the.. IndiaTimes
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla concluded his Axiom-4 mission with a splashdown in the Pacific, marking a significant step in India's human spaceflight program... IndiaTimes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Shubhanshu Shukla's return to Earth after his historic mission to the International Space Station, marking a significant.. IndiaTimes
Weeks after the Israel–Iran ceasefire, Iran's Defense Minister General Nasirzadeh has declared deep distrust in the truce, warning of serious retaliation if Israel resumes military operations. In a statement to Turkey, Iran reaffirmed its readiness to respond decisively. As Iran rebuilds its war-damaged infrastructure and ramps up its nuclear program, tensions are rising again. Footage released shows Iranian generals inspecting missile stockpiles and aerospace bases. Meanwhile, President Masoud Pezeshkian is visiting war victims as Iran prepares for what it calls “the next phase” of resistance.
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Syria has shut the Kassab border crossing with Turkey as massive wildfires edge dangerously close to the Turkish province of Hatay. Sparked amid severe drought and recent sectarian unrest, the fires have destroyed swathes of Syria’s green belt and now threaten cross-border regions. Firefighters from Turkey, Jordan, and Iraq joined Syrian civil defense teams to battle the blaze. With Attera burning just 4 km from the Turkish border, Ankara is on high alert. Officials say the spread is due to extreme heat and wind—not arson.
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Turkey's leader says PKK disarmament opens 'new page in history' after group lays down arms
Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed the disarmament of the Kurdish PKK militant group as a victory for his country after its members began laying down their weapons in a symbolic ceremony on Friday.
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PKK militants in Iraq begin laying down arms as part of peace process with Turkey
The PKK's original aim was to establish a Kurdish state in the southeast of Turkey, but over time its goals evolved into a campaign for greater autonomy for Turkey's Kurdish population.
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These EU countries are air con addicts: Who consumes the most energy to cool down?
New data shows Italy is by far the EU's largest consumer of air conditioning, followed by Greece, France and Spain.
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Bavarian fairy tale castles and French Carnac Megaliths among new UNESCO World Heritage sites
UNESCO has reviewed the applications of several new World Heritage sites, adding the Carnac Megaliths in France, the Palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the Minoan Palatial Centres in Crete, Greece to the list.
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Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, PM Mitsotakis says
Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
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They travel faster than sound. Some even at Mach 20. They can strike any point on the planet within minutes — and no known defence system can stop them.
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Russia’s highly-touted S-400 air defense system is under intense scrutiny after a massive Ukrainian drone strike reportedly destroyed critical assets, including Russian bombers. On June 1, 2025, over 117 low-flying drones bypassed radar detection and targeted key military sites. Despite its reputation, the S-400 struggled to intercept these cheap, agile UAVs. Ukraine’s coordinated swarm attacks, use of jammers, decoys, and anti-radar missiles highlight growing vulnerabilities in legacy defense systems like the S-400—designed for jets and missiles, not modern drone warfare.
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In a significant diplomatic development, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on July 15th, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This high-stakes meeting marked Jaishankar's first visit to China since the deadly 2020 Galwan Valley border clash, signalling a cautious step toward the normalization of ties between the two Asian giants. During his visit, Jaishankar also held talks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, advocating for a "far-seeing" and strategic approach to the bilateral relationship.
The core of the discussions revolved around the protracted border standoff in Eastern Ladakh. Jaishankar firmly reiterated India's position, stressing that complete troop disengagement in the remaining friction points of Depsang and Demchok is a prerequisite for restoring normalcy and rebuilding trust. He emphasized that peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are fundamental to the overall development of India-China relations.
A key highlight of the meeting was Jaishankar's subtle but sharp criticism of China's recent export curbs on rare earth minerals, a move that directly threatens India's critical manufacturing and high-tech sectors. With China controlling over 90% of the global rare earth output, Beijing wields significant economic leverage, a point not lost on the Indian delegation.
Despite the diplomatic optics of cooperation within the SCO framework, deep-seated strategic mistrust remains a major obstacle. The talks were overshadowed by recent revelations from Lt Gen Rahul Singh that China had provided live intelligence, weapons, and drones to Pakistan during a previous conflict. This underscores the challenge India faces, dealing with China's "sweet diplomacy" on one hand and its "cunning moves" on the other, proving that a real thaw in relations will require more than just high-level meetings.
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