Top 5 news of the day: PM Modi conferred highest civilian award by Cyprus; Iran launches new missile strikes on Israel; and more
Monday, 16 June 2025 PM Modi received Cyprus' highest civilian honour, dedicating it to 1.4 billion Indians, as Iran launched missile strikes on Israel, escalating regional tensions. India initiated Census 2027 after 16 years, aiming to update demographic data for future planning. Following the RBI's rate cut, SBI reduced lending rates, while Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall, causing disruptions and waterlogging.
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Extent of damage from Cyprus wildfires becoming clear as blazes brought under control
Mourning for an elderly couple who were killed as the gird operator works to restore electricity in affected areas.
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Cyprus battles largest wildfires in more than 50 years as two people found dead
At least 120 square kilometres of land were scorched in one of the largest wildfires in Cyprus' history. The remains of two people were discovered in a charred vehicle on a main road between hilltop villages affected by the blaze.
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Cyprus marks 51 years since Turkish invasion that led to island nation's partition
Cyprus marks 51 years since 40,000 Turkish soldiers descended on the island on 20 July, 1974, seizing more than 35% of its territory in a two-phase monthlong offensive.
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Cyprus talks end without resolution, UN to continue mediation in September
The five-party Cyprus negotiations concluded on Friday without resolving key disputes, but talks will continue under the guidance of the UN.
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Child survives drone bullet to head as death toll climbs in Gaza
A young girl received emergency care in Gaza City after being shot in the head by a bullet reportedly fired from an Israeli drone.
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President Donald Trump has admitted that new U.S. sanctions on Russia might not have any effect on Vladimir Putin — but is moving ahead with them anyway. Trump slashed the peace window for a Ukraine deal from 50 days to just 10, warning of brutal economic penalties if Moscow doesn't comply. These include up to 100% tariffs and potential secondary sanctions on countries doing business with Russia.
While Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov downplayed the threats, saying Russia has developed “sanctions immunity,” Trump’s frustration is mounting. The president also announced that special envoy Steve Witkoff will soon travel to Russia following visits to Israel and Gaza. Trump’s acting UN envoy confirmed a ceasefire deadline: August 8. Despite over 10,000 sanctions already in place since the 2014 Ukraine crisis, Putin maintains the West has failed to break Russia’s economy. The standoff is reaching a boiling point.
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Slovenia has made history as the first EU country to impose a full ban on arms imports, exports, and transit to Israel amid the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Prime Minister Robert Golob boldly declared that responsible nations must act—even if it means stepping ahead of others to uphold international law. This move exposes the European Union’s failure to take concrete measures against Israel’s blockade and ongoing war crimes, which have killed over 60,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children. As Slovenia plans further sanctions, will other EU countries follow and challenge Israel’s brutal military campaign? Dive into this explosive shift in European policy and the mounting pressure on Israel’s government.
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The U.S. State Department has imposed visa sanctions on senior officials from the Palestinian Authority and the PLO, citing violations of UN resolutions and continued support for terrorism. This comes as the U.K. and France announce plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the upcoming UN General Assembly, escalating tensions across the Middle East. Israeli leadership has condemned these moves, calling them dangerous to peace and regional stability. Here's a breakdown of the diplomatic storm now brewing.
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In a bold and controversial move, U.S. President Donald Trump is sending his special envoy Steve Witkoff and Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee into Gaza on August 1 to inspect humanitarian aid distribution. The White House says the visit aims to secure better access to food and supplies for Gazan civilians and to witness the devastation firsthand. The decision comes amid mounting international criticism and deepening conflict in the region. Will this trip change the U.S. approach to the crisis?
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Seventeen years after the deadly 2008 Malegaon blast rocked Maharashtra, a special NIA court in Mumbai has acquitted all seven accused — including BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit — citing lack of concrete evidence. The judgment came just one day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the Rajya Sabha that "no Hindu can ever be a terrorist." The court emphasized that terrorism has no religion and that justice cannot be based on public perception or moral bias. This landmark verdict reignites debates on communal narratives, judicial process, and political influence in terror trials.
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