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Ukraine launched its largest drone assault on Moscow since the start of the war, injuring one person and forcing the closure of three major airports. The attack, which targeted the Russian capital overnight, was part of a broader escalation in the conflict, coinciding with Russia’s unprecedented launch of 145 drones against Ukraine. While Ukrainian drones struck key sites in Moscow, including the Moscow region, Russia claimed to have downed 70 of them, with air defences successfully intercepting most threats. This sharp increase in drone warfare underscores the growing intensity of the conflict, with both nations ramping up aerial attacks on critical infrastructure.

Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar, a Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army's Special Forces, was killed in a gunbattle with terrorists in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday. Kumar was part of a joint counter-insurgency operation launched after two village defence guards were abducted and brutally murdered by terrorists earlier in the week. The Army's White Knight Corps paid tribute to Kumar's sacrifice, and a massive search operation continues in the region to track down the remaining terrorists responsible for the attacks. Kumar, who had recently lost his father, was visiting the forest area for the first time since the tragedy.

India cruised to a dominant 61-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I of their tour, thanks to a brilliant 100 from Sanju Samson. Batting first in overcast conditions, India posted 202/8, with Samson's explosive knock of 100 off 47 balls leading the way. In response, South Africa were bowled out for 141 in 17.5 overs, with India’s spinners, particularly Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi, strangling the hosts’ middle-order. Samson’s historic back-to-back T20I centuries and a clinical all-round bowling performance secured India their fifth win in seven T20Is at Kingsmead, Durban.

Two Village Defence Guards (VDGs), Nazir Ahmed and Kuldeep Kumar, were killed by militants in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday. The terrorist group Kashmir Tigers, an offshoot of Jaish-e-Mohammad, claimed responsibility for the killings, releasing a letter warning others against joining the VDGs. According to the group's letter, the two VDGs were executed after chasing militants in the dense forests of Kishtwar, with the group urging locals not to collaborate with Indian security forces. The attack underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the region amid a rise in militant activity.

Donald Trump is on track for an extraordinary political comeback, with the potential to return to the White House for a second term in 2024. If successful, Trump would become the second U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland. At 78, he would also become the oldest president in U.S. history. Trump is projected to win the popular vote, making him the first Republican in two decades to do so. However, his return would also be historic for other reasons: he would be the first president to face impeachment proceedings twice and the first to hold office while facing criminal charges. With legal battles still ongoing, Trump’s potential re-election would mark an unprecedented chapter in American politics.