U.S. 🇺🇸/Cuba 🇨🇺: The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions against key figures in the Cuban regime for their “involvement in serious human rights violations.”
Visa restrictions have also been imposed on several Cuban judicial and correctional officials accused of participating in the unjust detention and torture of protesters during the July 2021 demonstrations.
President Miguel Díaz-Canel, Defense Minister Álvaro López Miera, and Interior Minister Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas have had their U.S. entry visas revoked.
In the preliminary report released on the Air India Boeing 787 crash that killed 260 people (241 onboard and 19 on the ground), investigators found that the engines’ fuel supply was cut off shortly after takeoff. According to the published data, the two switches controlling fuel flow shifted from RUN to CUTOFF within less than one second of each other. The pilots attempted to restore fuel flow, but it was already too late—especially at such a critical phase of flight.
Several pilots have spoken out, noting that these switches require “some force” to be moved, precisely to prevent accidental shutdowns. This raises a key question investigators have yet to answer: how did this happen? From what I’ve read, these switches are mechanical, so it’s unclear whether they could change position on their own. For now, we wait for the final report.
Below is the timeline of events, as detailed in the preliminary report:
05:47 GMT (11:17 IST) – Air India’s Dreamliner VT-ANB landed in Ahmedabad from New Delhi as flight AI423.
07:48:38 GMT – The aircraft was observed departing Gate 34 at the airport.
07:55:15 GMT – The aircraft requested taxi clearance, which was granted by air traffic control. One minute later, it began taxiing from the gate to Runway 23 via Taxiway R4, then backtracked and lined up for takeoff.
08:02:03 GMT – The aircraft was handed off from ground control to tower control.
08:07:33 GMT – Takeoff clearance was granted.
08:07:37 GMT – The aircraft began its takeoff roll.
08:08:39 GMT – The aircraft lifted off. “The air/ground sensors transitioned to airborne mode, consistent with takeoff,” the report noted.
08:08:42 GMT – The aircraft reached its maximum speed of 180 knots. “Immediately after this, the fuel cutoff switches for engines 1 and 2 changed from RUN to CUTOFF one after the other, with a one-second interval.”
“N1 and N2 engine RPMs began to drop from takeoff power levels as the fuel supply was interrupted.”
“In the cockpit voice recording, one pilot is heard asking the other why he cut off the fuel.”
“The other pilot responded that he did not.”
“CCTV footage from the airport showed deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during the initial climb, immediately after takeoff.”
“The aircraft began losing altitude before it could clear the airport perimeter wall.”
08:08:47 GMT – Engine RPMs “dropped below minimum idle levels,” and the RAT’s hydraulic pump began supplying hydraulic power.
08:08:52 GMT – The fuel cutoff switch for engine 1 was moved from CUTOFF to RUN.
08:08:56 GMT – The fuel cutoff switch for engine 2 was also moved from CUTOFF to RUN. “When the fuel control switches are moved from CUTOFF to RUN while the aircraft is airborne, the engine’s Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system automatically manages a relight sequence with ignition and fuel reintroduction.”
“Engine 1’s core deceleration was halted, reversed, and began recovery. Engine 2 managed to relight but was unable to stop the core from decelerating, despite repeated fuel injections attempting to regain RPM.”
08:09:05 GMT – One of the pilots broadcast: “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
08:09:11 GMT – Data recording ceased.
08:14:44 GMT – The airport fire truck departed to begin rescue and firefighting operations.
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These are the switches that control fuel flow to the engines. According to the preliminary report, they were switched off within less than one second of each other, shortly after the aircraft took off. During this phase, the pilots’ hands are typically on the throttle levers just above, and there is also some activity and attention required around that area, such as managing the flaps. It’s a busy part of the panel, especially during takeoff. However, based on what pilots have said, those switches don’t move just from being bumped—they need to be pulled up and then pushed back.
So, how did this happen? Could it have been a mechanical issue that left the switches “loose,” making it possible for them to be unintentionally flipped by a bump? In any case, there are many questions that will need to be answered in the coming months.
In the preliminary report released on the Air India Boeing 787 crash that killed 260 people (241 onboard and 19 on the ground), investigators found that the engines’ fuel supply was cut off shortly after takeoff. According to the published data, the two switches controlling fuel flow shifted from RUN to CUTOFF within less than one second of each other. The pilots attempted to restore fuel flow, but it was already too late—especially at such a critical phase of flight.
Several pilots have spoken out, noting that these switches require “some force” to be moved, precisely to prevent accidental shutdowns. This raises a key question investigators have yet to answer: how did this happen? From what I’ve read, these switches are mechanical, so it’s unclear whether they could change position on their own. For now, we wait for the final report.
Below is the timeline of events, as detailed in the preliminary report:
05:47 GMT (11:17 IST) – Air India’s Dreamliner VT-ANB landed in Ahmedabad from New Delhi as flight AI423.
07:48:38 GMT – The aircraft was observed departing Gate 34 at the airport.
07:55:15 GMT – The aircraft requested taxi clearance, which was granted by air traffic control. One minute later, it began taxiing from the gate to Runway 23 via Taxiway R4, then backtracked and lined up for takeoff.
08:02:03 GMT – The aircraft was handed off from ground control to tower control.
08:07:33 GMT – Takeoff clearance was granted.
08:07:37 GMT – The aircraft began its takeoff roll.
08:08:39 GMT – The aircraft lifted off. “The air/ground sensors transitioned to airborne mode, consistent with takeoff,” the report noted.
08:08:42 GMT – The aircraft reached its maximum speed of 180 knots. “Immediately after this, the fuel cutoff switches for engines 1 and 2 changed from RUN to CUTOFF one after the other, with a one-second interval.”
“N1 and N2 engine RPMs began to drop from takeoff power levels as the fuel supply was interrupted.”
“In the cockpit voice recording, one pilot is heard asking the other why he cut off the fuel.”
“The other pilot responded that he did not.”
“CCTV footage from the airport showed deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during the initial climb, immediately after takeoff.”
“The aircraft began losing altitude before it could clear the airport perimeter wall.”
08:08:47 GMT – Engine RPMs “dropped below minimum idle levels,” and the RAT’s hydraulic pump began supplying hydraulic power.
08:08:52 GMT – The fuel cutoff switch for engine 1 was moved from CUTOFF to RUN.
08:08:56 GMT – The fuel cutoff switch for engine 2 was also moved from CUTOFF to RUN. “When the fuel control switches are moved from CUTOFF to RUN while the aircraft is airborne, the engine’s Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system automatically manages a relight sequence with ignition and fuel reintroduction.”
“Engine 1’s core deceleration was halted, reversed, and began recovery. Engine 2 managed to relight but was unable to stop the core from decelerating, despite repeated fuel injections attempting to regain RPM.”
08:09:05 GMT – One of the pilots broadcast: “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY.”
08:09:11 GMT – Data recording ceased.
08:14:44 GMT – The airport fire truck departed to begin rescue and firefighting operations.
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According to sources cited by Axios, President Putin has expressed to both President Trump and Iranian officials his support for a nuclear agreement that would prohibit Iran from enriching uranium.
However, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has denied the Axios report, rejecting claims that Putin encouraged Iran to accept such terms.
Trump has announced that, beginning August 1st, the United States will impose a 30% tariff on all goods imported from the European Union and Mexico.
Tucker Carlson says Epstein was "working on behalf" of Israel and Israel was "committing crimes" on American soil.
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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is reportedly considering resigning over concerns about Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. According to The Daily Wire, FBI Director Kash Patel is also weighing resignation if Bondi remains in her role and Bongino steps down.
Abdolrahim Mousavi made a public appearance today in Tehran, dispelling widespread rumors of his assassination. Following a surge of speculation over the past 24 hours regarding the death of Iran’s armed forces commander, he was seen attending an official event in the capital.
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of President Zelensky, posted this image on X, confirming recent photos and videos circulating in recent days that show Ukraine has developed an autonomous drone capable of intercepting and destroying Iranian Shahed drones, which Russia has been launching by the hundreds against Ukrainian cities. If this drone, equipped with an AI-powered autonomous guidance system, proves to be as effective as some sources suggest, the threat posed by Shahed drones to Ukrainian civilian targets could be significantly reduced.
🚨 Iran's Khamenei posts a message and image on X:
"The Islamic Republic has dealt a severe blow to the United States; It attacked and hit one of its main bases in the area, the Al-Udeid Air Force Base. The fact that Iran has access to important American centers in the region and can act against them whenever it sees fit is no small event; This is a significant event and can be repeated."
Syrian media outlets have reported multiple explosions at a weapons depot belonging to the 107th Brigade in the Jableh countryside of northwestern Syria.
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The Pentagon has officially confirmed for the first time that at least one Iranian short- or medium-range ballistic missile struck Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar during the June 23 attack, which was carried out in retaliation for U.S. strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran.
In a statement to Air & Space Forces Magazine, Pentagon Chief Spokesman Sean Parnell said, “One Iranian ballistic missile impacted Al Udeid Air Base on June 23, while the remainder were intercepted by U.S. and Qatari air defense systems. The impact caused minimal damage to equipment and infrastructure—there were no injuries. Al Udeid remains fully operational and continues its mission, alongside our Qatari partners, to ensure regional security and stability.”
This confirmation follows the release of satellite imagery by Iran International and the Associated Press, which showed significant damage to a geodesic radome and several nearby buildings at the base. The radome reportedly housed a $15 million Modernization Enterprise Terminal (MET), a secure communications system used to link U.S. military leadership with personnel across the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility.
While not explicitly denying an impact, U.S. officials initially downplayed the severity of the strike—likely in an effort to avoid derailing the swift ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Iran shortly after the attack. On June 23, President Trump posted on social media that 13 out of 14 Iranian ballistic missiles had been intercepted, with one missile “set free” because it was assessed not to pose a threat—likely referring to the missile that struck the radome.
At a June 26 Pentagon briefing, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine acknowledged “reports of something getting through,” but declined to provide further details or confirm damage at the time.
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The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $100 million Foreign Military Sale to Lebanon, covering equipment and support services for the country’s A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, the Pentagon announced.
Moment a Russian Shahed drone is shot down over Odesa on Sunday morning. Some reports suggest it was intercepted by another drone.
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Six senior Hamas naval commanders, who played key roles in maritime attacks and were involved in planning the October 7 assault, have been killed in a series of Israeli operations in Gaza that began in mid-May.
The operations were carried out jointly by the Israeli Navy, the IDF Intelligence Directorate, Southern Command, and the Shin Bet security agency.
The eliminated commanders include:
• Ramzi Salah (northern Gaza)
• Jamal al-Baba (central Gaza)
• Ratab Abu Sahiban and his successor Ahmad Ali (Gaza City)
• Omar Abu Jalala (Khan Younis)
• Mohammed Qashta (Rafah)
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Trump on Canada tariffs:
“It was sent yesterday. They called, I think it was fairly well received.”
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GM 🫡 PV 🫂💜
According to The Washington Post, citing a senior unnamed White House official, U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to fulfill some of Ukraine’s military aid requests, based on a detailed list presented by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting in The Hague last month.
The official did not disclose which specific weapons or systems are under consideration.
🚨Brazil 🇧🇷/USA 🇺🇸: President Lula stated that the tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump will be met with a response “in accordance with Brazil’s Economic Reciprocity Law.”
In his first sit-down interview since announcing his retirement, Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina spoke with CNN on Monday night, sharply criticizing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his latest controversy. Hegseth reportedly halted weapons shipments to Ukraine without authorization from President Trump and against the advice of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
“With the passing of time, I think it’s clear he’s out of his depth as a manager of a large, complex organization,” Tillis said.
The Houthi militant group in Yemen has released footage showing their attacks on the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned cargo vessel M/V Eternity C, which sank earlier today in the southern Red Sea. The video reveals extensive damage to the ship, likely caused by multiple strikes from anti-ship ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as rocket-propelled grenades launched from small boats. The assault on the Eternity C lasted more than 48 hours, resulting in the deaths of four crew members and the abduction of several others, who were taken to Yemen by the Houthis.
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The M/V Eternity C, a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned commercial vessel attacked earlier this week by the Houthis in the Red Sea, has now sunk—marking the fourth ship lost to Houthi attacks since the Israel-Gaza war began in 2023. Of the 25 crew members on board, at least four were killed in strikes on Monday and Tuesday. Seven others were rescued today by E.U. Naval Forces after spending over 24 hours stranded at sea. The fate of the remaining 14 sailors remains unclear, though the Houthis claimed earlier today to have “rescued” several crewmembers off Yemen’s coast.
Netanyahu:
“I completed a second meeting with President Trump. President Trump and I share a common goal — the release of the hostages and the end of Hamas's rule in Gaza.”
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The U.S. Embassy in Yemen has confirmed that several crew members from the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned vessel M/V Eternity C—which sank in the Red Sea following a Houthi attack—have been taken hostage and brought to Yemen by the Houthis. The U.S. is demanding their immediate and unconditional safe release, stating that the incident is yet another example of why the Houthis were designated a terrorist organization by the United States.
🚨Brazil 🇧🇷/USA 🇺🇸: URGENT
Trump announces 50% tariffs on Brazil and, in a letter to Lula, calls for the annulment of Bolsonaro’s trial: “A witch hunt that must end immediately.”
Russia has set a new record for internet disruptions, with mobile internet going offline in 79 of the country’s 89 regions.
In addition, 48 regions are reporting restrictions on wired internet access, including 4 where fixed-line connectivity is facing broader outages.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa reportedly met with Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi in Abu Dhabi, where he is said to have agreed to cede the Golan Heights to Israel in exchange for political support to remain in power.
According to Al Mayadeen, the agreement includes the establishment of three demilitarized zones in southern Syria—Daraa, Quneitra, and Sweida. All heavy weaponry will be removed from Syrian army bases in the region, and both the army and police will be restricted to carrying only light arms within the demilitarized zones.
The sky over Lutsk tonight.
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🇺🇸 USA: Joe Biden’s physician has refused to cooperate with the Republican Party’s investigation into the former president’s mental fitness.
Kevin O’Connor, who served as Biden’s doctor while he was in office, cited doctor-patient privilege and his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
The Yemeni Military Media has released footage of the July 6 attack on the Magic Seas vessel in the Red Sea. According to the statement, the ship was targeted and sunk during a special operation carried out by the Yemeni Armed Forces.
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A drone strike targeting a vehicle in northern Lebanon appears to have been an assassination of a senior Hamas member, according to local reports. At least one person was killed in the attack, which is believed to have been carried out by Israel.
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🚨Germany has accused the Chinese military of firing a laser at a German aircraft participating in a European Union operation in the Red Sea. In response, the German Foreign Ministry condemned the incident as “completely unacceptable” and summoned the Chinese ambassador for an explanation.
According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. President Donald J. Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a phone call last Friday that he was not behind the decision to halt weapons shipments to Kyiv. Trump explained that he had ordered a review of munitions stockpiles following last month’s U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, but did not instruct the Defense Department to suspend arms deliveries. He suggested the pause may have been initiated independently by Defense Secretary Hegseth or the Pentagon, without his authorization.
Netanyahu: “Overall security will always remain in our hands. Now that is a fact. And no one in Israel will agree to anything else, because we don't commit suicide.”
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Iranian President Pezeshkian has denied allegations that Iran is plotting to assassinate former President Trump and rejected claims that Iranian “sleeper cells” are operating within the United States.
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A memo obtained by Axios reveals that the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI, under President Donald J. Trump, have concluded their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein with no evidence supporting claims that he blackmailed influential individuals, maintained a “client list,” or was murdered in prison. The memo states that no further charges will be brought in the Epstein case, and Ghislaine Maxwell will remain the only person prosecuted.
President Trump reiterated that he had a very good conversation with President Zelensky and that he is disappointed with Putin; however, he did not announce any changes to the blockade on the shipment of U.S. weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, which has been halted since last week.
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President Trump was asked whether he received a briefing regarding the ship attacked in the Red Sea.
“We'll give you a report sometime tonight or tomorrow.”
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President Trump criticized Elon Musk’s creation of a third political party in the U.S., calling the initiative “ridiculous” and saying it would only create more confusion because “the system was designed to work with two parties.”
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Houthi Spokesperson:
“Yemeni air defenses effectively repelled the Israeli aggression, forcing a significant portion of its formations to retreat, thanks to a large salvo of locally manufactured surface-to-air missiles, which caused considerable confusion among the enemy's pilots and operations rooms.”
According to Military Journal, several Ukrainian units are now extensively deploying unidentified kamikaze drones equipped with terminal guidance systems. These drones autonomously strike designated targets, enabling them to evade electronic warfare defenses.
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The Israeli Air Force, in coordination with Northern Command and Military Intelligence, carried out targeted strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in both the Bekaa region and southern Lebanon.
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🚨Senior U.S. officials say President Trump intends to finalize the terms for ending the Gaza conflict during his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Monday, July 7, according to Walla News.
Hamas’ full list of demands, as outlined by Saudi outlet Al-Sharq, will be formally submitted to Egyptian and Qatari mediators as the Israeli delegation heads to Doha for renewed Gaza ceasefire talks:
• A daily flow of 400–600 humanitarian aid trucks carrying food, medicine, fuel, tents, mobile homes, and construction materials for hospitals, bakeries, and water facilities.
• Distribution of aid to be handled by UN agencies and internationally recognized organizations—excluding the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation—through multiple entry points into Gaza.
• Full reopening of the Rafah crossing in both directions, allowing over 20,000 sick and injured individuals to receive treatment abroad and enabling the delivery of aid currently held in Egypt.
• A clearly defined mechanism and timetable for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, including the Philadelphi corridor, returning to positions held before the war.
• Binding guarantees that hostilities will not resume during negotiations, with continued indirect talks toward a permanent ceasefire.
Mediated by Egypt and Qatar, the negotiations will take place in Doha with Hamas and Israeli representatives housed in separate rooms within the same venue.