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Flash flooding and landslides kill at least 34 in Indian-controlled Kashmir

By Munir Ahmed, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

Officials say intense rains have left at least 34 people dead after lashing parts of Pakistan and India and triggering flash floods and landslides in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Trump's 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases take effect

By Rajesh Roy, Associated Press

The situation highlights the fragile trade ties between the two allies. U.S. President Donald Trump had initially announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, but then imposed an additional 25% tariff due to India's purchases of Russian oil.

Flash floods triggered by torrential rains kill at least 176 people in India and Pakistan

By Channi Anand, Riaz Khan, Associated Press

Experts say cloudbursts have increased in recent years partly because of climate change, while damage from the storms also has increased because of unplanned development in mountain regions.

Trump to put additional 25% import taxes on India, bringing combined tariffs to 50%

By Josh Boak, Rajesh Roy, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The tariffs would go into effect 21 days after the signing of the order, meaning that both India and Russia might have time to negotiate with the administration on the import taxes.

Trump announces 25% tariff on 'our friend' India for buying Russian oil, warns of other penalties

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Trump said on Truth Social on Wednesday that India "is our friend" but its "Tariffs are far too high" on U.S. goods. The Republican president added India buys military equipment and oil from Russia, which Trump says has enabled Moscow's…

Indian troops kill 3 suspected militants in Kashmir gunfight

By Associated Press

Indian troops have killed three suspected militants in a gunfight in Kashmir. Officials said Monday the clash occurred in a forested area near the disputed region's main city of Srinagar.

Scammer posing as ambassador ran fake embassy near New Delhi, Indian police say

By Rajesh Roy, Associated Press

Police recovered multiple doctored photographs showing Jain with world leaders, and fake seals of India’s foreign ministry and nearly three dozen countries, senior police officer Sushil Ghule said.

India orders inspection of Boeing fuel control switches after Air India crash report

By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press

India's aviation regulator has ordered airlines to inspect fuel control switches on certain Boeing models.

Axiom Space's private spaceflight ends with a Pacific splashdown

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

It was Axiom's fourth mission to the space station, part of NASA's effort to open up space to more businesses and people.

India looks to limit temperature settings on air conditioners to save electricity

By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press

The power minister proposed a rule in June requiring air conditioners sold in the country to have thermostats that can be set no lower than 20 Celsius (68 Fahrenheit).