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Sri Lanka must do more to uphold order, prevent crowding within its prisons
The deceased Indians name is Unnikrishnan S.; the High Commission of India has not yet issued an official statement on the death, official sourcesin Colombo confirmedthata noteverbaleon the incidentwas sent
Donald Trump is also appealing $83 million in defamation compensation granted to E. Jean Carroll by a separate Manhattan jury after a January 2024 trial at which Mr. Trump briefly testified.
Starlink has become a crucial tool for Ukraines military, enabling battlefield communications and long-range drone operations. Now, Russia is deploying advanced electronic warfare systems to jam Starlink signals and disrupt Ukrainian attacks.
The group said that the strike was deliberate and carried out using a guided drone and called for the international community to pressure RSF leadership to stop targeting civilians
During the operation, the China Coast Guard for the first time radioed cargo ships passing Taiwan for information about their crew and destination
On Monday (July 6, 2026), Hamas said it had dissolved its de facto government in Gaza and signalled it was ready to hand over to NCAG, as it presses Israel to honour other parts of the stalled peace plan
Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply till July 31
From the escalating conflict in West Asia to latest developments in the 2023 killing of a Khalistani separatist in Canada, we bring you the latest in this episode. We also unpack explosive findings from the SIT report on the alleged Ram Temple embezzlement case, and more
Behind closed doors, President Trump had reassured them he wanted the U.S. to stay in the military alliance, saying: We want to remain with you, a source inside the session said
More than 1 million refugees live in the camp; dollar Tripura, the local chief of the Fire Service and Civil Defence, said the landslide hit as children were attending classes
Global economic growth is now estimated at 3% this year, IMF said, down from 3.1% in its April forecast
He said the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) is a critical phase for tackling tough challenges in building up the country's strength in science and technology
There were two major hurdles in the implementation of the MoU signed on June 17. One was the war in Lebanon and the other was the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
The head of the National Rally, Le Pen, 57, gained popularity in recent years by softening the image of the party founded by her late father who was known for his anti-semitic and racist remarks and dropping extreme positions, such as exiting the European Union.
Health authorities in Gaza say an Israeli strike killed an organizer of public screenings of World Cup matches in the enclave
Russia's Defence Ministry said the military carried out a strike on arms industry facilities in Kyiv overnight, hitting a Flamingo cruise missiles plant and a facility assembling mid and long range drones
It had also asked airlines to exercise caution when operating within the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, UAE and Saudi Arabia
From Nehrus diplomatic support to Biju Patnaiks daring mission, India played a significant role in Indonesias struggle for independence. Heres how the partnership took shape in the 1940s
Jamming devices installed by Russia near towns and military facilities, disrupting the Starlink systems operated by Musk's SpaceX
With tensions peaking after an overnight flareup between U.S. and Iranian forces, Mr. Trump declared the Iran ceasefire was over, then took aim at NATO allies who failed to back his campaign against Tehran
The U.S. military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on an already fragile ceasefire
Ill let our wonderful negotiators keep talking if they want, but I dont see it. I dont like these people, Mr. Trump said
The former military leader and Defence Minister, who is likely to become Indonesias new President, was once accused of human rights abuses, but ran a campaign with a softer image of himself using Instagram and TikTok
Extreme weather has wreaked havoc on the countrys south and centre this week, with a super typhoon heading towards eastern provinces this weekend
Negotiations to reach a final deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz had been due to start after Khamenei's burial. But the new attacks has thrown that into question
Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has yet to make an appearance in the funeral ceremonies, which are unfolding over several days. He is believed to be in hiding after reportedly being wounded in the airstrike that killed his father
The U.S. has indicted Lawrence Bishnoi, a jailed Indian gangster, for his alleged role in a transnational conspiracy linked to the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada in June 2023.
India and Indonesia, a day ago, exchanged a Letter of Intent to start a project on the conservation and restoration of the temple complex with assistance from India
Isha Ambani, Cardi B attend Paris Haute Couture Week
Funeral procession for the martyred Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, is underway in Iraq
Pakistans airport authority posted on X that search and rescue operations were underway in the Arabian Sea. The cause of the aircrafts disappearance was not immediately known
The killing of Nijjar soured bilateral relations between India and Canada as then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought to link the government in New Delhi to the murder
Iran's Foreign Ministry accused the United States of repeatedly violating the memorandum of understanding agreed between the two sides and threatened retaliation
NATO chief Mark Rutte has insisted European countries are delivering by bolstering military budgets and moving to take more responsibility for the defence of their continent in the face of Russia
Nigel Farage is currently under investigation by a parliamentary standards body for not registering a personal gift of 5 million from Thailand-based cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne
From Kerala to Indonesia, and from Syria to the FIFA World Cup, in this episode, we look at the deadly debris slip in Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Indonesia, explosions in Syria during French President Emmanuel Macrons trip, the Gujarat High Courts ruling on the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts case, and more.
A Paris appeals court found Marine Le Pen guilty over the fake jobs scam at the European Parliament but reduced that sentence, banning her from office for 15 months as well as sentencing her to one year to be served with an electronic tag
The investigation, conducted over eight months between August 2025 and April 2026, is based on interviews with 247 people, including 208 survivors (169 adults and 39 children) who experienced or witnessed conflict-related abuses in Sudans North Darfur state
The left-arm pace bowler played a key role in one of Afghanistan's landmark cricketing moments, hitting the winning boundary in the country's first World Cup victory in 2015 against Scotland
Many homes have suffered severe damages, with countless roofs completely torn off
The news comes just a few weeks after the Trump administration formally notified Congress of its intention to sell jet engines worth more than $700 million for Trkiyes first indigenous combat jet
Militants attacked a police post overnight, triggering an intense gun battle that killed nine police officers and wounded some others, says officials
Thousands of people took to the streets of the Iranian holy city of Qom on July 7, during the fourth day of the funeral for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The remains of Khamenei are lying in state at the Jamkaran Mosque in Qom, a holy city that houses Shia Islams most influential seminaries and shrines.
Syrian authorities said at least 18 people, including four policemen, were wounded; Macron will continue his trip, Elysee Palace said
More than 100 inmates and prison officials were admitted to Negombo Hospital, with some later transferred to the National Hospital in Colombo. At least 10 of them underwent emergency surgeries, health officials said.
Rescuers recovered seven bodies while an eighth body was found by refugees after several hills collapsed from late July 7, 2026
It accused Tokyo of abandoning its long-professed doctrine of exclusively defence-oriented policy and transforming its Military into a thoroughly offensive and aggressive force
President Donald Trump and NATO leaders are meeting in Turkey for a summit focused on the alliances future
Thunderstorms and strong winds swept through cities including Huangshi and Huanggang, killing eight people

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