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Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion,” striking dozens of Iranian military and nuclear sites in a pre-emptive attack. Iran reported top figures, including Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein Salami and nuclear scientist Fereydoun Abbasi, were killed. Explosions rocked Tehran. Israel declared a national emergency, bracing for an imminent missile and drone retaliation from Iran.
An Air India Boeing 787 with 242 passengers en route to London crashed in a residential area near Ahmedabad airport shortly after takeoff. The plane caught fire, prompting emergency response. Casualties are yet to be confirmed. NDRF teams deployed; Home Minister Amit Shah assured central support. Investigation and rescue efforts are ongoing.
Donald Trump asserts Los Angeles was “under siege” and would be “burning” without the National Guard. As protests are expected to spread across the US, Trump labels demonstrators “paid agitators” while LA’s mayor criticizes federal immigration raids. Political tension and civil unrest continue to escalate.
Singapore praised India for its rapid response after a cargo ship caught fire in the Singapore Strait. The Indian Navy rescued all 18 crew members safely and acted quickly to prevent an oil spill, minimizing environmental damage.
Israel released a photo of Greta Thunberg aboard a plane after deporting her. She was among 12 on the Gaza-bound aid yacht Madleen, intercepted by Israeli forces. Thunberg and three others agreed to leave, while remaining activists face detention pending hearings.
