
Moscow Endorses Trump’s Claims of Mediating India-Pakistan Conflict After Putin-Trump Call
Pointers by Shruti Pitke 06-Jun-2025
- Kremlin credits Trump’s “personal involvement” in halting recent India-Pakistan military conflict after Putin call.
- Russia’s endorsement marks first time Moscow backs US claims of mediating South Asian hostilities.
- India firmly denies any third-party mediation, insisting ceasefire was arranged via direct military talks.
- Trump repeatedly claims credit, citing trade leverage and diplomatic efforts to avert wider escalation.
- Pakistan welcomes outside mediation, seeking Russian help, while India lobbies Moscow against third-party involvement.

Utah Carnival Shooting: Three, Including Infant, Killed; 16-Year-Old Suspect in Custody
Pointers by Shruti Pitke 16-Jun-2025
- Three people, including an eight-month-old baby and a 41-year-old woman, were killed at WestFest carnival in West Valley City, Utah.
- The shooting occurred after a confrontation between two groups, escalating when a 16-year-old boy opened fire.
- Two teenagers, a 17-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, were injured with gunshot wounds to their arms.
- The suspect, a 16-year-old male, was apprehended by police shortly after the incident and is now in custody.
- The deceased woman and infant were bystanders, not involved in the altercation; police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

Israel Warns Tehran Residents Amid Escalating Strikes: "You Will Soon Pay The Price"
Pointers by Shruti Pitke 16-Jun-2025
- Israel warned Tehran residents of imminent consequences after deadly Iranian missile attacks on Israeli civilians.
- Israeli strikes have targeted Iran’s military, nuclear, and government sites, killing top commanders and civilians.
- Iran retaliated with missile barrages on Tel Aviv and Haifa, resulting in civilian deaths and widespread destruction.
- Over 230 Iranians and at least 13 Israelis have died since the escalation began on Friday.
- Global leaders at the G7 summit are alarmed, urging de-escalation as both sides threaten further severe action.

Netanyahu Claims Iran Plotted to Assassinate Trump, Calls Him "Enemy Number One"
Pointers by Shruti Pitke 16-Jun-2025
- Israeli PM Netanyahu alleged Iran plotted two assassination attempts on Donald Trump during his 2024 campaign.
- Netanyahu labeled Trump as Iran’s “enemy number one” due to his tough stance against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
- Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and the killing of Qasem Soleimani made him a prime Iranian target.
- Netanyahu justified Israel’s recent military actions, citing imminent threats from Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.
- He warned that Iran’s regime, which chants “Death to America,” should never be allowed nuclear weapons.

Iran Claims Pakistan Vowed Nuclear Retaliation if Israel Uses Atomic Bomb; Islamabad Denies
Pointers by Shruti Pitke 16-Jun-2025
- A top Iranian general claimed Pakistan promised a nuclear response if Israel used atomic weapons against Iran.
- Pakistan has not issued any official statement supporting the use of nuclear weapons against Israel.
- The statement was made by IRGC General Mohsen Rezaei on Iranian state television amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions.
- Pakistan’s defense minister expressed strong support for Iran, urging Muslim nations to unite against Israeli aggression.
- Islamabad reaffirmed solidarity with Iran but denied any nuclear threat, calling for international action to halt Israeli attacks.

Trump Turns 79, US Army Marks 250 Years Amid Grand Parade
Pointers by Shruti Pitke 15-Jun-2025
- Donald Trump celebrated his 79th birthday as the US Army marked its 250th anniversary.
- Washington, DC hosted a massive military parade with tanks, aircraft, and thousands of troops.
- The parade, costing up to $45 million, drew both patriotic crowds and criticism for its extravagance.
- Simultaneously, 'No Kings' protests against Trump’s administration erupted in 2,000 locations nationwide.
- Los Angeles saw unrest and National Guard deployment, while DC protests were avoided due to security threats.