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Oil prices surged to a one-month high as the United States and Iran tussled for control of the vital strait, with Brent crude rising above $91 a barrel the highest price since June 11

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilised after attempting to transit what it described as an unsafe southern route through the Strait of Hormuz

The attack on the Army convoy leaving Anefis occurred on July 18, following weeks of fighting with both sides attempting to take control

More than two dozen settlers, some masked, attacked the Al-Taqwa mosque in the village of Al-Tuwani during the night and set it on fire, Mohammed Rabie, head of the village council, told AFP.

Zohran Mamdani dmitted he was not sure if he has the power to order the New York Police Department to detain a foreign leader but is discussing the matter with the city's legal team

A series of powerful explosions thundered in the night, as Ukraines air force warned of a ballistic missile threat; Several non-residential buildings and warehouses were struck in the attack, while parked cars and office buildings were on fire in several districts, Kyiv Mayor said

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits central Peru, prompting safety concerns

Irans supreme leader vowed to teach the U.S. unforgettable lessons on Saturday (July 18, 2026), as Washington reported its first military deaths since renewing hostilities with the Islamic republic

Mr. Sulyok's term will officially end at midnight on Monday (July 20), when speaker of Parliament, gnes Forsthoffer, will automatically assume his duties until lawmakers elect a new President, a task which has a 30-day deadline

Mr. Zaidi, a businessman, came to power this year after U.S. President Donald Trump vetoed another candidate

The flood in Muong Than village early on Friday (July 17) after days of heavy rains in several parts of northern Vietnam also injured seven people

Turkiye is crisscrossed by several geological fault lines that have previously caused catastrophes in the country.

The Guards said separately on Saturday (July 18) that they had stopped four ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz

Over the past week, the Knesset passed several controversial laws in marathon sessions as PM Netanyahu attempted to ram through several of his pet projects

Water, electricity and gas supplies were cut off within a 1-km (0.6-mile) radius of the landslide to prevent further disruptions. Over 800 rescuers were on the site

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

Several heat waves have killed thousands of people in the past few years in Europe

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

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

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

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

The Bill exempts countries, mostly European nations, whose imports of Russian natural gas account for less than 15% of Russia's total natural gas exports and which are taking significant steps to reduce those imports.

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

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

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

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

She served as Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2019 to 2022

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

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

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

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.

The appointment came as hundreds of protesters gathered outside parliament to oppose Mr. Zelenskyy's dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov

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

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.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a Major non-NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf Region, says U.S. State Department

Syed Sohailuddin, a worker in the Valley City Mall in West Valley City, Utah, was allegedly stabbed by Peter Michael Larsen, who asked the victim his religion, Fox 13 News reported

Andy Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, is on course to take charge as the new British Prime Minister next week after being endorsed by a resounding 349 Labour MPs in the leadership race

Cites proximity, Colombos very good relations with New Delhi and Islamabad

Supporters said the law would provide dignity to the dying and prevent suffering; opponents said the disabled and elderly were at risk of being coerced to end their lives to save money or relieve the burden on family members

Learn about Daylight Saving Time, the reasons behind the Houses decision to adopt it and its implications.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.