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The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama, who will turn 90 on July 6, announced his intention to live until he is 130 years old. He voiced this prediction during a ceremony in Dharamshala, where he has resided since 1959.

The BRICS summit on July 6-7 in Rio de Janeiro will discuss the settlement of the situation in Ukraine. Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will not participate in the event.

Nutritionist Natalia Dubovyk spoke about the benefits of watermelons, the safe time for their consumption, and how to avoid poisoning. She emphasized that watermelons ripen naturally and contain a minimal amount of nitrates only from August onwards.

Russia is trying to use Afghanistan as a transit hub for gas exports to India and goods to Pakistan. The Kremlin seeks to weaken the impact of Western sanctions through the normalization of relations with the Taliban.

A Flixbus bus, en route to Vienna, veered off the A19 highway near Röbel and overturned. 31 people were injured, one of them seriously, and Ukrainians are among the casualties.

The Ukrainian army uses Soviet equipment, which is repaired according to outdated standards, creating legal uncertainty. The transition from GOSTs to DSTUs and NATO standards complicates the modernization and maintenance of military equipment.

On June 3, Bitcoin rose by 2. 3% to $109,113.8, breaking through its trading range. The growth is driven by improved trade relations between the US and Vietnam, as well as the easing of restrictions on chip exports to China.

A fire at the Sigachi Industries chemical plant in southern India resulted in 40 deaths and 33 injuries. The plant's operations have been suspended for 90 days, and the government is investigating the incident.

Analysts predict global tourism spending to grow from $5 trillion in 2024 to $15 trillion in 2040. Developing countries, primarily China, India, and Saudi Arabia, will be the main drivers of this growth.

From July 1, Ukrainians abroad can submit documents for notarial acts online through the "e-Consul" system. This innovation simplifies the process, allowing citizens to upload necessary data and certificates without a physical visit to diplomatic missions until the last step.

The death toll from the explosion at the Sigachi chemical plant in Pasamalaram on June 30 has risen to 42. The explosion caused the plant to collapse and a fire that spread to neighboring buildings.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed three decrees, synchronizing EU sanctions against Russia and implementing packages of restrictions against Iran. The sanctions apply to individuals and legal entities from various countries, including the Russian Federation, Belarus, and Iran.

A blast at the Sigachi Industries pharmaceutical plant in India has killed at least 8 people and injured 26. The company's shares fell by more than 13% to their lowest monthly level.

India's Defense Minister called on China to intensify work on demarcating the Himalayan section of the border. This is the first such public call from a high-ranking Indian official since 2014, amidst the ongoing border conflict.

The introduction of the 18th package of EU sanctions against Russia is delayed due to disagreements among allies. Hungary and Slovakia are blocking the restrictions, demanding guarantees of gas supplies, while the US is not rushing to lower the price cap on Russian oil.

The European Council on June 26 approved the extension of sanctions against Russia despite threats from Hungary and Slovakia. Negotiations are currently underway on the 18th package of sanctions, which includes restrictions on pipelines and imports of Russian fuel.

India denied a UN investigator access to the probe into the Air India crash that killed 260 people on June 12. This happened despite criticism for delays in analyzing the "black boxes".

The US has officially signed a trade agreement with China. President Donald Trump also announced plans to conclude a similar agreement with India.

India has confirmed the recovery of initial data from the black boxes of the Air India flight that crashed on June 12, claiming the lives of over 260 people. Local experts are analyzing the information to determine the causes of the deadliest aviation tragedy of the decade, without transferring the data abroad.

India is converting surplus rice stocks into ethanol in response to a record harvest. This will reduce grain volumes and support the ethanol-petrol blending program.

The Axiom 4 commercial mission successfully launched to the ISS, delivering astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary. This is the first time representatives from these countries have been sent into space in decades, highlighting their financial participation in the project.

Donald Trump said his promise to end the war in Ukraine in a day was sarcastic. He added that the war turned out to be more complicated than anyone could have imagined.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to convince Iran not to close the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route. This move could have serious economic consequences and lead to rising oil prices.

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz could provoke an increase in oil prices to $100-120 per barrel, which would harm global stock and currency markets but strengthen Russia's position. Experts point to the differing impact this would have on the global economy.

Pakistan's government has nominated Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for his "crucial leadership" in de-escalating the conflict between India and Pakistan. However, India denies US mediation, claiming the ceasefire was achieved through direct talks.

Iran has sharply increased oil exports following the escalation of the conflict with Israel. The country seeks to maintain revenues by dispersing tankers and ensuring supply stability through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.

The Proba-3 mission has created an artificial solar eclipse for the first time. Two ESA satellites, positioned 150 meters apart, allow observing the solar corona.

Two oil tankers collided in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire. The crews of both vessels were successfully evacuated, and no oil spill was recorded.

The voice recorder of the Air India flight that crashed in India has been recovered. This will help investigate the causes of the disaster that killed 270 people.