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Andy Burnham confirmed as new Labour leader, U.K. PM-designate

On Monday (July 20, 2026), Mr. Burnham will be invited by King Charles III to form a new government after outgoing PM Keir Starmer formally tenders his resignation to the monarch

17 Jul 2026 5:06 pm
What is testosterone screening, and why is the U.S. military introducing it? | Explained

The U.S. militarys move to screen troops for low testosterone raises questions about hormone deficiency, treatment and the evidence behind routine testing

17 Jul 2026 2:16 pm
Sri Lankas former police chief found dead

Wickremaratna, 63, was police chief between 2020 and 2023. From 2019, he had acted as the acting police chief.

17 Jul 2026 1:15 pm
Any country doing business with Russia will be 'very severely' sanctioned: Trump

They are passing legislation. The Republicans are putting in legislationVery tough sanctions on any country doing business with Russia. They may add Iran to that. I suggested it, says President Trump

17 Jul 2026 1:12 pm
Ahead of U.S. Ambassador arrival, Trump okays 500% tariff Bill on Russian oil; withdraws from India-led ISA

U.S. Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor, who takes charge on January 12, 2026 has said ending Indias Russian oil imports is a top priority

17 Jul 2026 1:11 pm
AI should not be a 'solo performance' but 'symphony of global collaboration' : Xi Jinping

With AI advancing at a staggering speed, we must ensure its development is positive, for the good and for humanity, says Chinese President Xi Jinping

17 Jul 2026 11:14 am
Japan enacts revised law that strengthens male-only succession to lead shrinking imperial family

Japan's male-only succession rule means the emperor's teenage nephew and second in line, Prince Hisahito, will probably be the heir

17 Jul 2026 11:08 am
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. expands airstrike against Iran by hitting more bridges

U.S. projectiles struck Qeshm Island and near Bandar Abbas home to Iran's largest port and key navy and Revolutionary Guards facilities both on the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, July 16, evening

17 Jul 2026 9:05 am
Gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested in U.S.s Vermont: FBI

The FBI action followed Operation Hard Ball, a coordinated international enforcement action targeting the Bhagwanpuria gang

17 Jul 2026 8:10 am
Kremlin says there's no immediate prospect of resuming peace talks with Ukraine

Nearly 4-1/2 years into the war, the front lines remain largely static while Russia and Ukraine strike each other's cities and key energy infrastructure and attack vessels at sea

16 Jul 2026 10:15 pm
Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

The policy, known as public charge, appeared in the Federal Register and will be formally published on July 20

16 Jul 2026 10:15 pm
Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if U.S. hits power network: report

A source close to the Houthis said the group had completed preparations to attack shipping by deploying missiles and drones near Bab el-Mandeb strait, the gateway to the Red Sea, in Yemens highlands overlooking Hodeidah and the Gulf of Aden and was awaiting the order to begin

16 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
New Zealand warns of tsunami threat after 5.9-magnitude quake

People in affected areas should make their way to the nearest high ground, out of tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible, the National Emergency Management Agency said.

16 Jul 2026 4:11 pm
More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing in recent weeks

UN agencies say more than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmars persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal

16 Jul 2026 12:33 pm
U.S. Mint will produce $1 coin with Trump's image, Treasury Secretary says

The design, which also features the words Liberty, In God We Trust and 1776-2026 on the front and an image of the bald eagle from the presidential seal on the back, was a revision from a draft made public in October.

16 Jul 2026 11:03 am
Buffett says decision to stop Gates Foundation donations not a surprise

Buffett had donated more than $47 billion of Berkshire stock to the Gates Foundation since 2006

15 Jul 2026 7:07 pm
Lithuania's new PM says allowing Taiwan's de-facto embassy was 'maybe too brave'

China downgraded its diplomatic relations with Lithuania in late 2021 after the European Union and NATO nation of 2.9 million people let Taiwan open a Taiwanese representative office on its soil

15 Jul 2026 6:08 pm
New Zealand detects H5 bird flu

New Zealanders are being asked to be alert after a single ocean-going seabird, a brown skua, returned a confirmed positive test for H5 bird flu after it was found on Petone beach in Wellington

15 Jul 2026 1:03 pm
Iran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade

The latest threat to global shipping comes after the U.S. military said it began a fresh round of strikes to continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

15 Jul 2026 12:17 pm
Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in West Asia

Brent futures climbed 99 cents, or 1.2%, to $85.72 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate futures gained 64 cents, or 0.8%, to $79.98 a barrel

15 Jul 2026 12:11 pm
Cuba plunged into third nationwide blackout in two weeks as fuel runs low

The blackout was the third such incident in two weeks as a U.S. oil embargo stresses the island's grid

15 Jul 2026 7:18 am
Trump withdraws planned 20% levy on Hormuz ships, calls for trade deals with Gulf countries instead

He announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all ship traffic except for Iran

14 Jul 2026 9:10 pm
Lebanon and Israel hold talks in Rome amid renewed West Asia fighting

According to a Lebanese diplomatic source familiar with the content of the talks, the Lebanese army is ready to gradually take control of the localities from which the Israeli army would withdraw

14 Jul 2026 3:06 pm
Jaishankar discusses global developments, including West Asia, Ukraine with UN Chief Guterres

Mr. Jaishankar launched Indias official campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for 2028-29 at an event at the world bodys headquarters in the United Nations that was attended by UN ambassadors, diplomats and officials

14 Jul 2026 12:18 pm
Chirag Veer Singh Sarao becomes first Sikh American to join U.S. Air Force Academy

On April 4, Mr. Sarao was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy and received the religious accommodation on June 20 to serve with his articles of faith and remain grounded in his core identity said, officials

14 Jul 2026 12:09 pm
RBIs Foreign Currency Swap schemes receive positive response from NRIs in Singapore, HK, West Asia, U.K., U.S.: PSB chiefs

Finance Minister asks banks to intensify outreach to NRI diaspora and introduce innovative deposit products to maintain the pace of mobilisation

13 Jul 2026 9:22 pm
Ram Temple trust to decide CEOs powers, no govt. interference: Nripendra Misra

He also claimed that there have been no complaints from devotees visiting the Ram temple in Ayodhya, and that they feel positively about their experience

12 Jul 2026 3:32 pm
Embezzlementat Ram Temple is a disgrace, we feel humiliated, says Nripendra Mishra

This matter now concerns the management of the temple, and it is certain that improvements will be made to prevent a recurrence of this alleged donation theft, thetemple construction committees chairperson, among the first to call for the appointment of a CEO, says

11 Jul 2026 9:22 pm
Yoga enriches body and mind, says Collector

Changing lifestyles and unhealthy food habits contribute to a rise in chronic diseases, but Yoga offered an effective means of preventing such ailments, says S. Kandasamy

19 Jun 2026 8:55 pm
Nripendra Misra backs Uttar Pradesh government action on Ram Temple donation irregularities

The Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman calls for a more professional management structure, including appointment of a CEO, to oversee the temples administration and transparency in use of every penny of devotees

18 Jun 2026 10:25 pm
RBI allows banks to offer higher interest rates to NRIs/PIOs to mobilise forex

As per the directions interest rates on NRE/NRO deposits will not be higher than those offered by the bank on comparable domestic rupee term deposits

17 Jun 2026 11:38 pm
Police launch search for Guntur NRI family involved in job, visa fraud

The couple has been absconding for the last few months and search has been launched for them, said ACP N.V.S.K. Durga Rao, who is investigating the case

6 Jun 2026 4:09 pm
Luis Enrique joins the GOATs, but PSG success isnt above reproach

The 56-year-old is now a part of an elite group of managers with three or more European Cup titles. And he did it with silky, selfless, attacking football. But while there is no doubt about Enriques quality or his influence on the modern game, the question of his legacy specifically the Paris chapter, amid criticism of sportswashing is less straightforward

6 Jun 2026 12:49 am
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announces exclusive secretariats to address public grievances, issues of NRIs

The proposed secretariat for handling public grievances would be headed by a Minister and it would reach out to organisations holding potests

4 Jun 2026 9:14 pm
NRI Commission for non-resident Indians (Keralites) to launch advanced website

The Commission aims to make its operations more transparent and faster through the website

27 May 2026 7:41 pm
IPL 2026 SRH vs RCB: Sunrisers prove too hot for Royal Challengers

Rajat Patidar steered his side past the 166-run mark that confirmed his side a spot in Qualifier 1

23 May 2026 12:48 am
Mojtaba forbids export of enriched uranium: officials

Exporting the material would increase Irans vulnerability to future U.S. or Israeli attacks, believe top officials; Irans Hormuz authority claims regulatory jurisdiction extending into UAE waters

21 May 2026 9:57 pm
Telangana NRI panel studies Andhra Pradeshs welfare model for migrant workers

Andhra Pradesh has been working extensively for the welfare of overseas residents and resolving issues, Minister Kondapalli Srinivas informs the visiting team

20 May 2026 8:11 pm
IPL 2026 CSK vs SRH: Cummins and Kishan show the way as Sunrisers march into playoffs

Klaasen, too, plays a big role in the Hyderabad outfits win; the result also confirms Titans qualification while Super Kings hopes hang by a thread

19 May 2026 12:23 am
IPL 2026 | Super Kings cross swords with Sunrisers in a must-win encounter

CSK may have to revisit its strategy of using three left-arm seamers as it deployed against LSG which makes the bowling attack one-dimensional

17 May 2026 8:38 pm