President Trump has announced a significant increase in tariffs on India, raising them to 50 percent in response to India's continued purchase of Russian oil. The move has drawn criticism from India's foreign ministry, which emphasized the country's energy needs. Trump has also threatened similar penalties for other nations buying Russian energy, intensifying efforts to pressure Russia over the war in Ukraine.

In related diplomatic developments, Trump plans to meet with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an attempt to negotiate an end to the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, China has been accused of using artificial intelligence to influence public opinion in Hong Kong and Taiwan, raising concerns about the sophistication of modern information warfare.

Other global news includes Israel considering expanding its military campaign in Gaza, a viral video in Pakistan sparking debate over gender violence, and a cease-fire holding in Syria's Sweida region after recent unrest. In the United States, an Army sergeant wounded five soldiers in a shooting at a Georgia base, and Apple is set to announce a major new investment.