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• Survivors of activists who died fighting for voting rights are warning that the U.S. is regressing as the nation nears its 250th anniversary. • The concerns center on the erosion of the Voting Rights Act, a landmark law enacted six decades ago to protect minority voters.

• The Atlantic critiques a recent court ruling that the author argues provides Donald Trump and his administration more legal license to implement discriminatory policies. • The article highlights the Trump administration's stated goal of purging nonwhite immigrants from the U.S., citing Trump's claim that importing "The Third World" degrades the nation.

• Tamil Nadu maintains a Special Representative in Delhi, a high-profile role with cabinet rank that serves as the state's permanent mission to coordinate with central ministries and track legislative developments. • The appointment of businessman and film producer Venkata Narayana to this position has sparked a public debate regarding political patronage and potential conflicts of interest.

• Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews ruled on Friday that a man sharing the same name and party affiliation as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to run in Alaska's August primary. • The decision overturns a June 15 ruling by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher, who had previously sought to block the challenger from the ballot.

• Iran has launched retaliatory attacks against Bahrain and hit a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz following recent US airstrikes. • Tehran claims these actions were conducted under Article 51 of the UN Charter, citing the legal right to self-defence.

• India's women's 4x100m relay team won the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Relays Championships held in Shangyu, China. • The team, consisting of Srabani Nanda, Sneha Shanuvalli, Sudeshna Shivankar, and Tamanna, secured victory with a season-best time of 43.85 seconds.

• Patrice Lumumba, a nationalist leader, co-founded the Mouvement National Congolais (MNC), the Democratic Republic of the Congo's first trans-ethnic political party. • Inspired by Kwame Nkrumah's success in Ghana, Lumumba led mass agitations and boycotts against Belgian colonial rule.

• Iranian drones launched attacks on Bahrain and struck a ship in the strait following recent U.S. airstrikes. • The escalation marks a direct response to American military actions in the region, increasing tensions between Iran and Western allies.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent diplomatic engagements in France and other G7 nations have significantly boosted India's global profile and stature. • Separately, the upcoming FIFA World Cup Group Stage finale between Egypt and Iran in Seattle is drawing attention for its complex off-pitch political storylines.

• Venezuela was struck by a new 5.6 magnitude earthquake on June 28, 2026. • This latest tremor follows a series of twin earthquakes that previously resulted in over 1,400 deaths.

• Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP-led central government on Saturday, alleging that paper leaks and examination irregularities have become recurring events. • Speaking in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Yadav claimed the government consistently fails to learn from its mistakes, leading to systemic failures in the education sector.

• Venezuela is experiencing a series of ongoing aftershocks following the occurrence of twin earthquakes on June 27, 2026. • Experts are warning of a dire situation as the region continues to shake, creating instability and potential danger for local populations.