🇷🇺🇩🇰| Dutch intelligence services say Russia has stepped up use of banned chemical weapons in 🇺🇦Ukraine

▪️Two Dutch intelligence agencies say that Russia is increasing its use of prohibited chemical weapons in Ukraine including the World War I-era poison gas chloropicrin.

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🇺🇸| B-2 bomber escorted by F-35 jets flying over the White House for Trump's Big Beautiful Bill signing ceremony.

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🇪🇺| EU to stockpile critical minerals amid geopolitical risks.

▪️EU’s push to build mineral reserves is all about shoring up supply chains and hedging against geopolitical shocks. They’re mainly after lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earths—core inputs for EVs, batteries, and tech.

▪️This isn’t just about the green transition; it’s a play to outmaneuver global rivals and avoid sudden shortages. Expect tighter markets, with prices drifting higher as EU demand meets 🇺🇸US and 🇨🇳China stockpiling—this could ripple through everything from battery costs to electronics.

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🇷🇺🇺🇦| A refinery or a fuel depot was hit in Shebekino, Russia.

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🇺🇸🇷🇺| Putin “Wasn’t Happy” About Biden-Era Sanctions

▪️During a recent interview, Trump commented on his recent conversation with Vladimir Putin, stating:
“We talked a lot about sanctions. I wouldn’t say he was happy about them. Yes, he was able to deal with them, but they were Biden’s sanctions. Mine are pretty tough. Maybe they will be imposed. He knows that, he’s a professional.”

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Trump Announces Potential New US Tariffs Targeting EU and Japan Starting August 1

Former President Trump announced on July 4 that the US government will begin sending letters to trade partners regarding new unilateral tariff rates, which are expected to take effect around August 1 with a high likelihood of "nine times out of ten." These tariffs could vary significantly, ranging from as high as 60%-70% down to 10%-20%. While the specific countries targeted have not been confirmed, Trump singled out trade partners like the European Union (EU) and Japan, criticizing them for being too tough in trade negotiations.

🇮🇳 Congress Distributes 5 Lakh Pads in Bihar Polls, Rahul Gandhi's Image Found Inside

As part of its Bihar election campaign, Congress handed out 5 lakh sanitary pads featuring Rahul Gandhi’s photo — not just on the packet, but also inside the pad.

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🇪🇺| EU is expected to present a document next week outlining five possible measures against 🇮🇱Israel over its actions in Gaza.
–These may include trade restrictions, sanctions on officials, or partial suspension of the EU-Israel association agreement, Euractiv reports.

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🇮🇳 India's government has blocked access to Reuters' X account.
⚠️ No official reason or statement has been issued yet.

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🇦🇪| UAE flies the first driverless air taxi which is due for commercial launch in early 2026 and for export worldwide.

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