
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.

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.