Peace negotiations in Istanbul between Ukraine and Russia ended without a ceasefire agreement. Ukraine demanded a 30-day truce and the return of prisoners and abducted children, while Russia proposed a limited 2–3 day truce. Concurrently, Ukraine launched a significant drone attack on Russian airbases, reportedly damaging over 40 aircraft.
2. Mount Etna Eruption Disrupts Sicilian Tourism
Mount Etna erupted again, causing travel disruptions across Sicily. Authorities warn of a potential tourism breakdown as ash clouds affect flights and local infrastructure.
3. Paris Riots After PSG's Champions League Victory
Celebrations turned violent in Paris after PSG's 5–0 win over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final. Riots resulted in two deaths, over 190 injuries, and more than 500 arrests, with 264 vehicles burned.
4. UK Announces Major Defense Overhaul
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a strategic defense review, including the construction of 12 new attack submarines and a £15 billion investment in upgrading nuclear warheads, moving the UK towards "war-fighting readiness.
5. Karol Nawrocki Wins Polish Presidential Election
Conservative historian Karol Nawrocki won Poland's presidential election, defeating Rafał Trzaskowski in the second round of voting.
6. UNAIDS Reports Slowing Progress in AIDS Fight
A new UNAIDS report highlights a slowdown in the fight against AIDS, with funding decreasing and new infections rising in several regions. In 2023, approximately 630,000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses, more than double the target for 2025.
7. India Downgrades Monsoon Forecast
India's Science and Technology Minister announced that the country is expected to receive only 88% of its long-term average rainfall this year, classifying the monsoon as "below normal" to "deficient."
8. India's Defense Exports Surge
India's defense exports have increased 23-fold since 2014, reaching nearly ₹16,000 crore in 2022–23, demonstrating significant growth in the global defense manufacturing industry
9. UPI Transactions Hit Record High in India
Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions in India reached a record ₹14.3 trillion in May 2023, with a volume of 9.41 billion transactions, marking a 2% increase in value and a 6% increase in volume compared to April.
10. PM SVANidhi Scheme Celebrates Three Years
India's PM SVANidhi Scheme, aimed at empowering street vendors, celebrated its third anniversary. The program has been instrumental in promoting financial inclusion and digital literacy among street vendors.
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