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Landslip in Bangladesh kill at least eight Rohingya refugees

Rescuers recovered seven bodies while an eighth body was found by refugees after several hills collapsed from late July 7, 2026

7 Jul 2026 12:24 pm
North Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical

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

7 Jul 2026 11:57 am
What to know about NATOs summit in Turkey as America steps back from its defence of Europe

President Donald Trump and NATO leaders are meeting in Turkey for a summit focused on the alliances future

7 Jul 2026 11:08 am
At least 15 killed, 9 missing as storm batters China

Thunderstorms and strong winds swept through cities including Huangshi and Huanggang, killing eight people

7 Jul 2026 11:04 am
PM in Indonesia LIVE: Modi conferred with Indonesia's highest honour Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia medal

The Prime Minister launched the opening segment of his three-nation diplomatic visit with a high-profile ceremonial welcome that featured an escort by an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet

7 Jul 2026 10:56 am
PM Narendra Modi receives grand ceremonial welcome in Jakarta

The Prime Minister had arrived in Indonesia on July 6, launching the opening segment of his three-nation diplomatic visit with a high-profile ceremonial welcome that featured an escort by an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet and a personal reception by the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the airport

7 Jul 2026 10:09 am
Nigeria probes big tech, AI firms for 'unlawful' media content use

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said in a statement the investigation followed a directive from President Bola Tinubu

7 Jul 2026 9:57 am
Financial services AI dangers highlighted by UK regulator's review

Regulators globally have begun to focus more keenly on the impact of AI, from cyber and operational risks associated with frontier AI models such as Anthropics Mythos to the challenges posed by the agentic systems

7 Jul 2026 9:33 am
Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles

Cuban President Miguel Daz-Canel accused the U.S. of trying to incite social unrest by strangling Cuba's fuel supply and said the actions of electrical workers in the midst of a genocidal energy blockade are heroic

7 Jul 2026 9:30 am
U.S. voices concern over China's intercontinental range missile test

The U.S. also urged China to engage in meaningful arms control discussions and notify the intercontinental-range ballistic missile and space launches

7 Jul 2026 9:05 am
Russian strikes kill at least 26 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit

The attack hit just days after another Russian strike killed more than 30 people in the Ukrainian capital

7 Jul 2026 8:33 am
Trump says there will either be a deal with Iran or U.S. will finish the job

Indirect U.S.-Iran talks ended last week without any public sign of headway toward a lasting peace

7 Jul 2026 7:45 am
Trump says resolution to Ukraine war 'getting closer' after talks with Putin and Zelenskyy

In Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he believed the U.S. position on how to resolve the conflict remained unchanged

7 Jul 2026 7:33 am
Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Hormuz strait off Oman coast

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the tanker had been hit near Limah, Oman, in the strait

7 Jul 2026 7:12 am
West Asia War LIVE: Body of Khamenei arrives in holy city ahead of procession

Events similar to yesterday's procession will be held today in Iran's holy city of Qom

7 Jul 2026 6:49 am
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
British jets intercept Russian aircraft

The Russian aircraft was intercepted and escorted by two U.K. F-35 jets from HMS Prince of Wales until it left the area, the statement said

6 Jul 2026 9:56 pm
Watch: Mumbai rains kill over 10; Opposition questions govt.s response | Above the Fold | 06.07.2026

Mumbai continues to reel under heavy rainfall as flooding and transport disruptions affect daily life. In this episode, we bring you the latest on the citys rain situation, an update on the Karur stampede case, and the Supreme Courts refusal to short-circuit procedure while hearing a plea over remarks on the Prophet Mohammad, and more.

6 Jul 2026 9:24 pm
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
PM Modi begins Indonesia visit aimed at strengthening Indias Act East Policy

PM Modi said he will hold discussions with President Subianto aimed at adding even more momentum to this partnership across diverse sectors

6 Jul 2026 7:27 pm
Meeting of BRICS anti-drug agencies meeting begins in Guwahati

Representatives of the member countries underscore the need for stronger international cooperation to combat drug trafficking

6 Jul 2026 6:57 pm
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral: Mourners throng procession in Tehran

As the funeral has gone on, however, there have increasingly been calls from mourners to avenge Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death

6 Jul 2026 4:52 pm
Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France as wildfire burns

The fire has scorched some 4,600 hectares in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, local prefect Pierre Regnault de la Mothe said in a post on X

6 Jul 2026 4:44 pm
Hamas says path for Gaza must begin with end to aggression

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Hamas must disarm before any reconstruction begins

6 Jul 2026 4:30 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
Thousands flee raging wildfires in southern Europe

The fire has nearly tripled in size since early Sunday (July 5, 2026), devouring 4,600 hectares and leaving a firefighter and a resident injured

6 Jul 2026 2:32 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
China test-launches ballistic missile from a submarine in the South Pacific

On July 6 China carried out long-rage ballistic missile tests in the South Pacific

6 Jul 2026 12:38 pm
Five killed in building fire in China

The incident took place in the building in Zhengzhou

6 Jul 2026 12:29 pm
Have support from India: Netanyahu counters Vance

We have some other friends, like a small country called India, you know, it has 1.4 billion people and, boy, do we have tremendous support there, said Mr. Netanyahu

6 Jul 2026 11:49 am
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
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraines capital kills at least seven

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 9:09 am
The words that shook the world

Written to justify the American colonies break from Britain, Declaration of Independence has inspired revolutions, independence movements and the modern human rights framework; its universal language of liberty and equality outlives the contradictions of its own creation

6 Jul 2026 8:30 am
Philippine Senate opening the politically volatile impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

The Philippine Senate is starting the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

6 Jul 2026 7:41 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
China, Russia to hold joint naval drills

The Russian Pacific Fleet said in a statement that the exercises will take place from July 6 to 13 in the Yellow Sea, the body of water separating China from the Korean peninsula

5 Jul 2026 11:49 pm
Next round of U.S.-Iran talks likely to be held at Islamabad: report

The technical talks are expected to take place on July 11, although a final decision on the venue has yet to be announced

5 Jul 2026 11:42 pm
U.K.'s Farage referred to standards watchdog after new report of undeclared benefits

Mr. Farages spokesperson said the story was baseless and contrived

5 Jul 2026 11:34 pm
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
Very dangerous super typhoon nears U.S. Pacific islands

Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast to roar westwards over the area early on July 6 with maximum sustained winds of up to 280 kilometres (173 miles) per hour and gusts of 333 kmh, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre

5 Jul 2026 7:25 pm
MoS External Affairs to lead Indian delegation at UN Dialogue on AI governance

The dialogue will help to build capacities, especially in developing countries, to direct the AI systems towards the pursuit of sustainable development, says Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh

5 Jul 2026 7:14 pm
British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in Red Sea off coast of Yemen

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre reported the attack off the coastal city of Hodeida, which is under control of the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels

5 Jul 2026 7:01 pm
Rights organisation files war crimes complaint with India against Israeli soldier spotted along hummus trail

Though Eitan Gilboa has now fled India, he was traced by pro-Palestinian activists and the HRF in Old Manali and Gondla Village of Himachal Pradesh, which are popular spots among Israelis along the Hummus trail

5 Jul 2026 2:58 pm
Crypto dispute emerges in foreign women gangrape case involving Pakistan Dy PM Ishaq Dars relative

In her statement, the woman alleged that both of them were restrained and locked inside a room by the attackers before Raza Dar repeatedly demanded access to a computer and cryptocurrency funds.

5 Jul 2026 12:45 pm
Trump says Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is', says sources

We get along very well. [Mr. Netanyahu] knows who the boss is, Mr. Trump said in a brief phone interview with Axios, referring to himself

5 Jul 2026 10:55 am
Albanians take to the streets in protest for the 35th night in a row

The nightly demonstrations began over a luxury coastal resort development project in a protected natural area linked to U.S. President Donald Trumps son-in-law, Jared Kushner

5 Jul 2026 8:55 am
North Korean leader Kim observes weapons tests from new naval destroyer

The tests came after North Korea in late June commissioned its first 5,000-ton destroyer

5 Jul 2026 8:36 am
Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll rises to nearly 3,000

Rescue operations to search for survivors are still underway

5 Jul 2026 7:36 am
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