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FirstUp: Philippines' Marcos Jr to meet Trump in US, UK's F-35B jet to fly out of Kerala... The headlines today
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is in Washington DC and will meet his American counterpart, Donald Trump, today in a bid to secure a more favourable trade deal. The UK's F-35B Lightning fighter jet, which was stranded in Kerala for more than a month, is likely to fly back home. Bangladesh will observe a one-day mourning following the crash of an air force training aircraft in a school in Dhaka's Diabari area read more President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos (left), and US President Donald Trump (right) are likely to meet. File image/AP It is set to be a busy Tuesday with several events lined up for the day. Firstly, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is set to meet US President Donald Trump today, hoping to secure a more favourable trade deal. Meanwhile, the British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning fighter jet is likely to fly back home after being stranded in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for nearly a month. Bangladesh will observe a one-day mourning after an air force training aircraft crashed in a school in Dhaka on July 21. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak during a banking conference in Washington, DC, today. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The UK government will begin enforcing the first phase of immigration reforms from today. The UEFA Women's EURO 2025 semi-finals will witness the first match between England and Italy in Geneva today. Here is all that is set to take place throughout the day. Philippines' president to meet Trump President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington today to secure a more favourable trade deal before the August 1 deadline. 'I expect our discussions to focus on security and defence, of course, but also on trade,' Marcos said in a speech before leaving Manila. Marcos will be the first Southeast Asian leader to meet Trump in his second term. Trump has already struck trade deals with two of Manila's regional partners, Vietnam and Indonesia, driving tough bargains in trade talks even with close allies that Washington needs to keep onside in its strategic rivalry with China. F-35B fighter to fly out of Kerala The British Royal Navy F-35 fighter jet that is parked in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram will fly back home today. The aircraft made an emergency landing at the airport over a month ago and has been parked here since then. According to airport sources, the repair works of the jet, part of the UK's most advanced stealth fleet, were completed. 'It is being brought out of the hangar now. The jet will be brought to our bay, and it will fly back on Tuesday,' a source said. F-35 fighter jet has parked in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for nearly a month. File image/PTI Known to be one of the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world and worth over $110 million, the jet has remained grounded at the international airport here since June 14 after it developed a technical snag, reported news agency PTI. Bangladesh govt declares 1-day mourning for crash victims The Bangladesh government has declared a one-day state mourning after the tragic crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft into a school in Dhaka just a day earlier. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As part of the mourning, the national flag will be flown at half-mast on all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions, as well as educational institutions across the country. The flag will also remain at half-mast at all government and private buildings, including Bangladesh missions abroad. Throughout the country, all religious institutions will hold special prayers for the victims of the accident, both those who perished and those who sustained injuries. Jerome Powell to speak in Washington US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak at a conference in Washington, DC, today. Powell will be speaking at the 'Integrated Review of the Capital Framework for Large Banks Conference,' which is being hosted by the Federal Reserve. The event will be a hybrid one, allowing for both in-person attendance at the Federal Reserve's Martin Building and a livestream for remote viewing. This speaking engagement comes at a time of heightened scrutiny and political tension as President Donald Trump has repeatedly and publicly criticised the Fed for its monetary policy decisions. US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. File image/AP The conference itself is focused on the capital framework for large banks, a crucial area of financial regulation and stability. Following Powell's opening, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman is also scheduled to moderate a discussion on 'Innovation' at the same conference later in the day. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD UK new visa rules to be implemented The first phase of the immigration reforms will take place today as new visa rules will be enforced in the United Kingdom. This is a part of the wider immigration policy agenda titled 'Restoring control over the immigration system'. To reduce net migration, new measures will narrow the list of jobs eligible for sponsorship and prohibit overseas hiring in the care sector. The white paper, released on May 12, indicates the government's strategic objective of increasing the difficulty of relocating to and establishing residency in the UK. While this document does not constitute an alteration to immigration law per se, several of its outlined proposals are presently being operationalised through modifications to existing immigration regulations. UEFA Women's Euro semi finals Defending champions England are set to face a resurgent Italy in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 semi-final at Stade de Genève in Geneva. Kick-off is set for 8 pm BST (12 am IST), with both teams aiming to book a place in the final on July 27. England's path to the semi-final has been dramatic and hard-fought. After recovering from an opening loss to France, the Lionesses bounced back with dominant group-stage wins over the Netherlands and Wales. Their quarter-final clash against Sweden was a test of resilience. With inputs from agencies
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
PM: Celebrate ‘Sindoor' success; oppn demands prompt discussion
PM Modi before the Parliament session NEW DELHI: PM Modi on Monday set the tone for the govt's response to the opposition's demand for a discussion on 'Operation Sindoor' and the Pahalgam attack by declaring India's retaliation against terrorist camps deep inside Pakistan a '100% success'. Modi was speaking against the backdrop of the opposition's plans to stage protests in the two Houses as well as the govt agreeing to hold a debate: a rhetorical skirmish which, as per the decision of the business advisory committee, an all-party affair, will pan out for at least 16 hours next week. As soon as the Lok Sabha kicked off proceedings, Congress and its allies demanded that the discussion be held straightaway. Pahalgam debate not set for first week, Cong slams govt Congress also demanded that the Prime Minister personally respond to US President Donald Trump's claim to have leaned on India to get it to negotiate the suspension of Operation Sindoor . In his address, Modi emphasised that the armed forces achieved the success despite him having publicly warned them days by amplifying the intent to 'raze the terrorists to the ground'. 'This monsoon session should be a victory celebration, a vijayotsav (triumph). The entire world has witnessed the strength of Bharat's military capabilities. During Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces achieved their objectives with 100% success. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Stunning Photographs from History's Most Defining Events Undo Within just 22 minutes, the mission neutralised its target right inside the enemy's territory. I had announced this during a programme in Bihar, and our armed forces accomplished it within a very short time,' the Prime Minister said. Congress members also insisted that leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi be permitted to speak, shouting slogans when he was disallowed by Speaker Om Birla, who said he could do so after question hour. Pleas by defence minister Rajnath Singh and parliamentary affairs Kiren Rijiju that the govt was ready to debate all the issues and that it was for the BAC to work out the date and duration of the debate also failed to cut ice. BJP, for its part, also sent the message that it was not going to chicken out of a fight. As soon as PM Modi entered the Lok Sabha after his media address, BJP and allied MPs greeted him with slogans of 'Operation Sindoor' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai. In his customary remarks to the media on the inaugural day of the session, PM emphasised the global recognition of India's indigenous defence capabilities. 'When I meet world leaders, they express keen interest in Bharat's homegrown defence equipment. A unified voice from Parliament celebrating this victory will inspire our armed forces and boost research, innovation, and manufacturing in the defence sector, creating jobs for our youth,' he said. Reflecting on the atrocities in Pahalgam, Modi praised all-party delegations that exposed Pakistan's role in global terrorism. 'Setting aside party differences, representatives from various states travelled to world capitals, successfully highlighting Pakistan as a hub of terrorism. Their efforts, in the national interest, created a positive atmosphere and opened global doors to India's perspective,' he said. He said the success of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's historic mission was another reason for Parliament to celebrate. Turbulence ahead Congress has slammed the govt for not scheduling the discussion on Pahalgam attack and subsequent events in the first week, and criticised prime minister Narendra Modi for 'not giving importance' to the first session after the dastardly terror attack in J&K. Deputy leader of opposition in LS Gaurav Gogoi said the govt did not put Pahalgam and other issues before the business advisory committee which met on Monday afternoon to decide the business of the lower house. He said the govt did not fix any date or time for the discussion, describing it as 'salt on the wounds of the grieving families'. The opposition continued with its protest on the opening day of the session and forced adjournment of LS even when the House met after the BAC meeting, indicating that it is bent on maintaining pressure, at least for the coming days.
India Today
3 hours ago
- India Today
White House drops WSJ from Scotland press pool over Epstein report
The White House on Monday droppedThe Wall Street Journal from the press pool for President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to Scotland. This comes just days after Trump filed a $10billion defamation lawsuit against the paper for reporting that he sent Jeffrey Epstein a 'bawdy' birthday note in2003."Due to The Wall Street Journal's fake and defamatory conduct, they will not be one of the thirteen outlets on board,' said press secretary Karoline Leavitt in a news organisation in the entire world wishes to cover President Trump, and the White House has taken significant steps to include as many voices as possible.' Tarini Parti, a White House reporter for The Wall Street Journal, was initially scheduled to serve as the print pool reporter during the final two days of Trump's four-day visit to his golf courses in Turnberry and Aberdeen, Scotland. However, according to Politico, Parti was removed from the official trip manifest by the White will head to Scotland next week, visiting areas where his family owns two golf courses and is opening a third. The President will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss trade ahead of an official state visit to Britain in trip, scheduled from July 25–29, will include stops at Turnberry -- home to a historic golf course and hotel he purchased in 2014 -- and Aberdeen, where one Trump golf course has operated since 2012 and a new one is set to open in August, the White House said last the trip, Trump plans to meet with Starmer to 'refine' a previously announced trade deal, press secretary Karoline Leavitt on the Ayrshire coast, about 200 miles (320 kilometers) southwest of Aberdeen, Trump Turnberry is one of 10 courses on the rotation to host the British Open -- the oldest of the four major championships in men's golf -- but it hasn't staged the event since 2009, before Trump bought the resort.- EndsWith inputs from Associated Press
