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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also expressed deep sorrow and pain over reports of the loss of civilian lives and police personnel in the continuing unrest on the other side of the LoC

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

The district court in Kathmandu jailed former Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi to four years for offences against the state, fraud and involvement in organised crime

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

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

The Roscosmos spacecraft carrying Anil Menon and Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina lifted off from Baikonur at 8:17 pm IST on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) just as the orbital laboratory flew over the cosmodrome

Zero tariffs. Cheaper whisky and British cars. Major benefits for Indian workers in the U.K. The India-U.K. trade deal could reshape business on both sides, and heres the complete picture

It's been referred to as a tariffs bill, but actually it imposes full blocking sanctions on wide swaths of the Russian economy, said Richard Blumenthal, a Democratic Senator from Connecticut

We want this government to change; for it to correct the injustices that have torn us apart; they decided my childs fate; solving this problem is their responsibility said Alper Kaplins mother

Kaushal, an Indian national, allegedly carried out acts of violence on behalf of the Bhagwanpuria organised crime group, including, but not limited to, kidnappings and assaults, the FBI said

American troops have been diminishing their footprint, withdrawing from areas and consolidating forces.

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

Abelardo De la Espriella centered his presidential campaign on iron fist security policies, supporting military action against criminal groups.

The new legislation gives the British government proscription-like powers to designate foreign state proxies deemed a threat to Britain's national security.

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

Buffett already said in 2024 that he planned to cut off donations to the Gates Foundation after his death and let his three children decide how to distribute the rest of his fortune

After completing 100 days in office, the Balendra Shah administration now finds itself confronting many of the same questions that dogged its predecessor before last years Gen Z protests, which ultimately swept Mr. Shah to power

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

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he had discussed the improbability of a Russia ceasefire with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The Fontainebleau blaze is contributing to what will likely be a historic year for fires in France, with 32,000 hectares burned already this year, more than the total in 2025, says Interior Minister Laurent Nunez

Ma Xingrui is the third member of the 24-member Politburo to come under investigation during the current party term that began in 2022, a rare occurrence in the recent history of the 105-year-old party

President Trump said a deal with the Islamic Republic was still possible even as attacks were carried out, with Iran striking two ships in the strategic waterway and killing one crew member

U.S.-Iran fighting reignited last week over disagreements on how the vital strait would be managed

Donald Trump said the United States would be reimbursed through a levy amounting to 20 per cent of the value of cargo passing through the waterway

Officials say the death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30

Norway received a breathtaking heroes welcome as more than 100,000 fans packed the streets of Oslo after the teams historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign

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

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

The U.S. has launched more strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Washington is reinstating a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz

Earlier on July 13, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed an order citing increased Ebola risks, including the spread of the virus to just hours outside of Congos capital, Kinshasa

The shooting happened in Biddeford, a town of 22,000 people in the northern state of Maine, and is likely to fuel criticism of President Donald Trumps deportation drive

The FBI Director, during his meeting with Mr. Naqvi, also appreciated Pakistan's support in protecting U.S. interests in the region

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother Lindsey Grahams temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate

Missiles hit the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah in Omani territorial waters; fires damaged both tankers but crews brought them under control

After receiving the votes of 322 of 403 Labour MPs on the first day of nominations on July 9, he had gained an extra 27 nominations by July 13 afternoon

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam said the process to bring Sheikh Hasina back began during the previous interim regime and is now being pursued by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government

The move comes as Western officials warn Russia has stepped up its hybrid campaign to destabilise Europe over four years into the war on Ukraine.

The unified front demand anew Constitution, early conduct of provincial polls, andsolutions to landconflicts

Republic activists have taken questions about Andrew to the heart of the royal household, the symbolic home of the monarchy, Republic CEO Graham Smith said in a statement.

The Ministry of Petroleum sought to address assertions made in an editorial by The Hindu regarding Russias share in Indias oil imports crossing 40% in May 2026.

Trump said on social media that Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the Strait and America would charge a 20% toll on eligible cargo, as the conflict with Iran has intensified after peace talks failed to deliver meaningful progress.

Around 24,000 pilgrims have visited Mount Kailash in Chinas Tibet Autonomous Region since May this year with the pilgrimage season set to continue till September; the numbers so far are up from 20,750 last year when the pilgrimage was reopened for Indian devotees after a gap of five years

The incident took place as people gathered at the synagogue on Yom Kippur, the day of atonement and the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar

The arson attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, according to officials.

The government said it is banning the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right, or IMCR, also known as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia; it also banned Iran's powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

India and Japan held their eighth Defence Policy Dialogue in Tokyo on Monday (July 13, 2026), India's Defence Ministry said in a statement

The study estimates that around 550 people died as a result of the heat between May 21 and 29, and nearly 2,200 died between June 18 and 28 in England and Wales

U.S. military launched a new wave of strikes on Iran after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz

Extreme heat can kill by causing heat stroke, or aggravating cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, with older people among the most vulnerable