Mali's government says it has thwarted a countercoup attempt, accusing an unnamed Western government of backing it, reports AP.

National Herald case: Rahul Gandhi leaves ED office after over 8-hour of questioning by agency on 3rd day of appearance.
National Herald case: Rahul Gandhi leaves ED office after over 8-hour of questioning by agency on 3rd day of appearance.

US officials say Biden administration to announce about $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, reports AP.
US officials say Biden administration to announce about $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, reports AP.

(Eds: Dropping word 'straight') Rahul Gandhi summoned by ED for 4th time on Friday for questioning in National Herald case: Officials.
(Eds: Dropping word 'straight') Rahul Gandhi summoned by ED for 4th time on Friday for questioning in National Herald case: Officials.