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Israeli drone strike kills four people in southern Lebanon, Lebanese state media reports

The intensity of hostilities abated last month, as Iran insisted on its demand for a Lebanon ceasefire in talks with the U.S., and as Israel scaled back attacks in Lebanon at Washingtons behest

7 Jul 2026 2:05 am

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to UN-backed committee

At a news conference on July 6, Ismail al-Thawabta, general director of the Hamas-run Government Media Office, said only technical and professional staff would remain in their positions to run the Palestinian enclaves day-to-day affairs

6 Jul 2026 8:04 pm

Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body: group official

The head of the governments emergency committee Mohammed al-Farra has officially submitted his resignation, Ismail al-Thawabta, said head of Hamas government media office

6 Jul 2026 4:07 pm

Prison clashes in Sri Lankas Negombo: At least 19 dead, 72 injured

Preliminary findings have revealed that the violence is believed to have erupted between a group allegedly supporting drug trafficking activities within the prison and another group opposed to such activities

6 Jul 2026 2:13 pm

Visit to Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand will further strengthen India's Act East Policy: PM

My visit to Indonesia and Australia in the Eastern and Southern Indian Ocean, respectively, followed by New Zealand, will further strengthen India's Act East Policy, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi

6 Jul 2026 10:13 am

Ukrainian capital Kyiv under missile attack, officials say

Reuters witnesses reported a series of explosions in and around the capital and said air defences were also in action against Russian drones

6 Jul 2026 7:15 am

India to host two-day BRICS anti-drugs meet

India to showcase efforts to combat the drug menace; meeting combating synthetic drugs, strengthening intelligence sharing and operational coordination

5 Jul 2026 9:15 pm

Trump says will still deliver July 4th speech after weather prompted evacuation of National Mall

Mr. Trumps plans to commemorate Americas 250th anniversary of independence with a rally on the National Mall were complicated on Saturday (July 4, 2026) by severe storms that gathered near Washington

5 Jul 2026 7:15 am

Aung San Suu Kyi | A symbol of resistance

The junta, which has made some territorial gains in the civil war and held a farcical election to legitimise its coup, seeks international recognition, but it lacks what the NLD leader, now under house arrest, has always symbolised popular support

5 Jul 2026 7:04 am

U.S. DoJ says Adani case should never have been brought, urges judge to drop charges permanently

The filing came after U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis asked the department to explain why it was seeking to permanently dismiss the indictment, calling its earlier motion terse, bland, and conclusory

4 Jul 2026 10:12 pm

Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa

Pope called on European leaders to tackle migration in a comprehensive manner, integrating immediate relief efforts into a long-term strategic plan capable of receiving, protecting, supporting and integrating migrants

4 Jul 2026 5:14 pm

WHO puts first molecular test for Bundibugyo virus in Emergency Use Listing: what it means

What is the significance of adding the test in EUL? What is the procedure? And what is the current situation in Africa?

4 Jul 2026 4:01 pm

China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan despite international pushback

This is the second time in roughly a month that China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has sent coast guard ships into the waters off Taiwans east coast

4 Jul 2026 12:06 pm

West Asia war LIVE: Huge crowds expected as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open

Hundreds of supporters of the Islamic Republic were already waiting on Friday evening outside the Grand Mosalla religious complex ahead of its opening to the public Saturday morning

4 Jul 2026 7:17 am