1 July 2025: Trump-Musk Feud, Iran Jet Shift, Thailand PM Suspended, Jaishankar Hits Back
UPDATED: Jul 1, 2025 19:30 IST
On News at 7, this 27 June, Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui brings you the day's most crucial headlines. Trump slams Musk over subsidies as feud deepens; Musk threatens new party over Trump's tax bill. Iran opts for Chinese J-10C jets after stalled Russian deal, marking a major defence shift post airstrikes. Thailand PM Paetongtarn suspended over leaked call amid Cambodia border row and rising public unrest. Jaishankar rejects Trump's ceasefire claim, says India's Operation Sindoor was independent and security-driven.
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