1. Ukraine Marks Independence Day Amidst War: Ukraine observed the 34th anniversary of its independence from the Soviet Union. The day was marked with ceremonies in Kyiv, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored fallen soldiers. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that a meeting between President Putin and Zelenskyy would not happen soon. Additionally, Russia claimed a Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in Kursk.

2. India Conducts Air Defence Weapon System Test: The Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the first flight tests of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha. The IADWS is a multi-layered system designed to protect against aerial threats.

3. Canadian Prime Minister Visits Ukraine: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Ukraine to commemorate its independence and reiterated Canada's commitment to supporting the country. During his visit, he announced a new package of military aid for Ukraine.

4.  Indian Parliament Passes Key Legislation: Both houses of the Indian Parliament passed several significant bills. This included the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, which defines sports bodies receiving state financial aid as "public authorities" under the RTI Act, and the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which aims to regulate online gaming companies. The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, was also passed to modernize port development.

5. U.S. President Trump Expands Crackdown on Crime: U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering deploying military forces to additional cities to combat crime, following a previous deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C. This move is part of his administration's wider crackdown on crime, homelessness, and undocumented immigration.

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