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🚨 REPUBLICANS GAIN EDGE AS COURTS RESHAPE HOUSE MAP. Republicans are set to benefit from a series of court rulings that have reshaped the House map ahead of the midterm elections. The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a Democratic redistricting plan that could have added four seats for the party. Other GOP-led states are also redrawing maps after recent federal rulings weakened voting protections. Democrats gained a few seats through their own map changes, but the overall shift favors Republicans, who hold a narrow House majority. The rulings give the GOP a clearer path to keeping control, though the final impact will depend on election results.

🚨 VENEZUELA BLOCKS MEDIA OUTLET TIED TO ALEX SAAB. Venezuela’s interim government has blocked the outlet Venezuela News, which is linked to businessman Alex Saab. The move comes as Delcy Rodríguez continues to remove figures tied to Nicolás Maduro. The outlet had been used by pro‑government activists, and its shutdown signals a deeper purge within the ruling movement.

🚨 AMERICAN TESTS POSITIVE FOR EBOLA IN CONGO. An American working in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola. Health officials say the person developed symptoms over the weekend and received a positive test soon after. The CDC says the patient and several exposed colleagues are being moved to Germany for care. Officials stress that the risk to the U.S. public remains low.

🚨 CHINA’S CAR BOSSES TURN INTO LIVESTREAM STARS. Auto leaders in China are jumping into livestreams as competition in the car market heats up. They are hosting online shows, joining memes, and trying bold stunts to get attention. The shift shows how tough the market has become and how companies are fighting for every buyer. Executives say they need to meet customers where they are — on social media — and stay visible to keep sales moving.

🚨 FARMERS CAUTIOUSLY WELCOME NEW CHINA TRADE DEAL. American farmers say the new U.S.–China farm deal is a relief. China plans to buy at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural goods each year through 2028. Farmers hope this steadies a market hit hard by past trade tensions. But they worry rising fertilizer prices and higher fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict could cut into any gains.

🚨 CLASH ERUPTS AT MEA PRESSER IN OSLO. A tense exchange broke out during an MEA press briefing in Oslo after a reporter asked why India should be trusted. MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George pushed back, citing India’s democratic values, constitutional rights, and its global support during the Covid crisis. The reporter briefly walked out but later returned. The moment added friction to an already heated discussion on press freedom and human rights during Prime Minister Modi’s Europe visit.

🚨 NORWEGIAN PM DECLINES QUESTIONS FROM INDIAN REPORTERS. The Norwegian prime minister declined to take questions from Indian reporters during a joint appearance with India’s prime minister in Oslo. The moment drew attention because journalists in Norway usually get to ask questions at such events. The exchange added to ongoing discussions about media access during the visit. Indian officials later invited reporters to a separate briefing.

🚨 U.S. BLOCKS ENTRY FROM EBOLA‑AFFECTED NATIONS. The U.S. has barred foreign travelers who have recently been in Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan. Officials say the move aims to slow the spread of Ebola during a growing outbreak in the region. The order applies to anyone without a U.S. passport who visited those countries in the past 21 days. It will stay in place for 30 days. Health teams will also increase screening for travelers arriving from affected areas.

🚨 GAS CAN WITH SS MARK FOUND NEAR SAN DIEGO SHOOTING SUSPECTS. Police found a gas can with an SS symbol next to the car where the two teenage suspects were discovered dead after the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Investigators say the symbol may point to extremist motives. They are treating the attack as a hate crime while they review the evidence.

🚨 SAN DIEGO MOSQUE ATTACK LEAVES FIVE DEAD. Police say two teenage suspects are dead after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Three men were killed in the attack. One was a security guard who may have stopped more harm. Officers later found the suspects in a nearby car. Both appeared to have died from self‑inflicted gunshot wounds. Investigators are treating the attack as a possible hate crime.

🚨 TRUMP PAUSES PLANNED STRIKES ON IRAN AMID PENTAGON WARNINGS. Donald Trump has paused a planned restart of strikes on Iran. Pentagon officials warned that Iran has strengthened its tracking of U.S. air operations and improved its air defenses. The concerns raised the risk of U.S. aircraft being detected or targeted. Talks between Washington and Tehran are still underway, and the situation remains tense.

🚨 JOURNALIST’S TWEET SPARKS DEBATE ON INDIA’S PRESS FREEDOM RANKING. A journalist’s tweet has stirred debate after highlighting India’s low position on the World Press Freedom Index. The tweet pointed out that Norway holds the top spot, while India ranks 157th. The comment drew strong reactions online, with many discussing the state of media freedom and legal pressures on journalists in India. The latest index shows a continued decline in global press freedom, with India slipping further in the rankings. The conversation around the tweet reflects growing concern about the environment for reporters in the country.

🚨 EMPTY UJJAINI EXPRESS DERAILS DURING SHUNTING IN RISHIKESH. Three coaches and the engine of an empty Ujjaini Express went off the tracks during shunting near Yog Nagari Rishikesh Railway Station in the Khand village area. No one was on board, so no injuries were reported. Railway teams began restoration work soon after the incident. Officials say the cause is under investigation.

🚨 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS SHARES SLIDE IN MARKET DOWNTURN. Samsung Electronics shares fell 4.3% during the session. The drop came amid broader pressure on chip stocks. Investors reacted to concerns about demand and global market uncertainty. The move added to recent volatility in the tech sector.

🚨 RAJNATH SINGH TELLS INDIAN COMMUNITY INDIA’S VOICE CARRIES WEIGHT GLOBALLY. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told members of the Indian community in Hanoi that India now commands attention on global platforms. He said the country’s growing role in international affairs shows its rising influence. Singh is in Vietnam as part of a wider trip focused on defence cooperation and regional security.

🚨 LITHUANIAN MINISTER SAYS NATO MUST BE READY TO BREAK THROUGH KALININGRAD DEFENSES. Lithuania’s foreign minister Kęstutis Budrys said NATO should be ready to break through Russian defenses in Kaliningrad. He made the remarks in an interview with the Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung. Budrys said the alliance must show it can reach and disable Russian military sites in the exclave if needed. He warned that Lithuania is preparing for the possibility of a wider conflict with Russia. His comments come as tensions in the Baltic region remain high and NATO continues to strengthen its eastern defenses.

🚨 EPA ENDS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE OFFICE UNDER TRUMP. The White House says the EPA has shut down its Environmental Justice office. The move follows President Trump’s order to end DEI and related programs across federal agencies. EPA leaders say the change will streamline the agency’s work. Critics warn it will weaken protections for communities facing pollution. The agency says staff in the affected units are now on leave.

🚨 FARMLAND LOST TO RISING SEAS IN THE MID‑ATLANTIC. A new study shows rising seas are eating away Mid‑Atlantic cropland at nearly twice the rate seen in nearby forests. Researchers found that more than 25,000 acres of farmland have disappeared since the 1980s as saltwater pushes inland. Farmers have tried to slow the damage by building small levees, but the study says these barriers only delay the loss. Annual crops cannot handle salt the way trees can, so fields fail quickly once saltwater reaches them. The findings highlight how fast coastal farming regions are changing as sea levels rise.

🚨 SPG COMMANDO WITH BALLISTIC BRIEFCASE GOES VIRAL IN NORWAY. A photo of an SPG commando carrying a VIP ballistic briefcase during the Prime Minister’s visit to Norway is trending online. The image shows the commando walking behind the PM in Oslo, holding the shield‑briefcase used for close‑range protection. Social media users praised the commando’s focus and the SPG’s high‑level security standards. The briefcase is designed to open into a protective shield in emergencies.

🚨 PAKISTAN SENDS TROOPS AND JETS TO SAUDI ARABIA UNDER DEFENCE PACT. Pakistan has sent 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia. The move follows a mutual defence pact between the two countries. Officials say the force can support Saudi Arabia if it comes under attack. Most personnel will focus on training and advisory work for now. The deployment adds to Pakistani troops already stationed in the kingdom. Sources say the pact allows for even larger deployments if needed.