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China’s Panchen Lama Gyaltsen Norbu Takes Center Stage Amid Dalai Lama Succession Dispute
- Gyaltsen Norbu was appointed by China as the 11th Panchen Lama in 1995.
- He supports the Chinese Communist Party and is not widely accepted by Tibetans.
- The Dalai Lama’s chosen Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, disappeared after Chinese authorities detained him.
- Norbu recently pledged loyalty to President Xi Jinping and the “sinicisation” of Tibetan Buddhism.
- China’s move is seen as an attempt to control the selection of the next Dalai Lama.
Trump Again Claims Credit for India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Cites 'Trade' as Key Factor
- Donald Trump reiterated his claim of brokering the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire through trade leverage.
- Trump stated the conflict could have escalated to nuclear war without US intervention and trade talks.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly rejected US mediation and stated the truce came via direct military channels.
- Trump has made this assertion repeatedly, despite consistent denials from the Indian government and public officials.
- The opposition in India criticized Trump's repeated claims, noting India’s official stance of no third-party involvement.
S Jaishankar Issues Firm Stance Against Terrorism During His First Visit to China in Five Years
- S Jaishankar, on his first China visit since 2020, strongly condemned terrorism at the SCO meeting.
- He cited the Pahalgam attack, urging zero tolerance and accountability for terror activities in the region.
- Jaishankar called for deeper regional cooperation, grounded in mutual trust, to stabilize the global order.
- He pressed China to avoid restrictive trade measures and foster more robust people-to-people ties.
- Progress on India-China border de-escalation was highlighted as key to future bilateral relations.
Trump Urges Zelenskyy to Strike Deep Inside Russia, Questions Ukraine's Ability to Hit Moscow
- President Trump privately asked Zelenskyy if Ukraine could strike Moscow using US-supplied long-range weapons.
- The July 4 conversation followed Trump's disappointment with Putin over stalled peace negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Trump encouraged deeper strikes in Russia to “make them feel the pain” and force negotiations.
- Trump warned Russia to end the war within 50 days or face severe new economic sanctions.
- The US announced additional military support to Ukraine, including advanced missile and air defense systems.
Fed up with Putin, Trump offers Ukraine arms and tariffs.
- Trump announced the U.S. will sell advanced weapons to Europe for rapid transfer to Ukraine.
- European NATO allies will pay for Patriot missiles and key munitions, then send them to Kyiv.
- Trump warned Russia of "very severe tariffs" up to 100% if a peace deal isn’t reached in 50 days.
- This marks a shift for Trump, showing frustration with Putin’s refusal to negotiate or de-escalate.
- Russia sees the 50-day window as time to intensify its offensive before any U.S. sanctions hit.
Gen Z Takes Charge of Kenya’s Saba Saba Rally Against Increased Taxes and Police Violence
- Thousands of young Kenyans, mainly Gen Z, marched nationwide against tax hikes and police brutality.
- The protests mark the 35th anniversary of the historic 1990 Saba Saba pro-democracy uprising.
- Demonstrators opposed recent finance bill proposals raising taxes on digital transactions, fuel, and goods.
- Police responded with live ammunition, tear gas, and mass arrests, resulting in over 30 deaths.
- Protesters demand President William Ruto's resignation, economic relief, justice for police violence victims.