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NY Mayor says still mulling Netanyahu arrest during UN meet

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

19 Jul 2026 1:35 pm
Russian missiles strike Kyiv killing one, wounding 13

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

19 Jul 2026 12:58 pm
U.S. military says two troops dead, one missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan

Minutes before the announcement, Iran's supreme leader warned of unforgettable lessons if the U.S. keeps attacking the Islamic Republic

19 Jul 2026 12:51 pm
Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes central Peru, EMSC says

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits central Peru, prompting safety concerns

19 Jul 2026 10:48 am
Social media influencers Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in Miami

Andrew Tate has amassed over 10 million followers on X but has been banned from platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram for violating hate speech guidelines

19 Jul 2026 10:18 am
How the second phase of the Iran-U.S. war started and why it is raging| Explained

The MoU, signed on June 14, stipulated Iran would allow ships to pass with no charge for60 daysonly, and that Iran would work with Oman to define the future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz

19 Jul 2026 9:42 am
West Asia war LIVE: Iran targets U.S. military bases in Kuwait

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

19 Jul 2026 9:08 am
Hungary's President signs constitutional amendment ending his term

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

19 Jul 2026 8:05 am
U.S. military launches new airstrikes to swiftly punish Iran for deaths of U.S. troops

The strikes were designed to further degrade Iran's ability to restrict the traffic of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said

19 Jul 2026 7:23 am
Iran's Supreme Leader says U.S. breaches show Trump's signature is 'worthless'

Washington and Tehran have exchanged strikes after a ceasefire agreement fell apart last week, raising fears of a return to all-out war

19 Jul 2026 5:51 am
Cuban Ambassador calls for lifting of energy blockade imposed by the U.S.

The restrictions on oil trade has affected the entire Cuban economy and has become a collective punishment against the population, he said

18 Jul 2026 10:31 pm
Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with U.S. as the two exchange attacks

The U.S. has violated its commitments under the deal that was signed about a month ago, and now Iran is no longer implementing them, Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, told state TV

18 Jul 2026 10:21 pm
How will U.S. visa policy changes affect students, media professionals, and exchange visitors | Explained

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security cites national security risks from Indian and Chinese students and introduces changes in F, J and I categories of visas. PhD scholars, journalists, and exchange visitors will be impacted

18 Jul 2026 9:51 pm
Seven killed, more than 50 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions

Ukrainian special operations also conducted strikes against targets in the Sea of Azov and in occupied territory, Mr. Zelenskyy said

18 Jul 2026 5:53 pm
Indian-origin woman sentenced to two years jail over Covid business loan fraud in U.K.

Rupali Wagh, a businesswoman, based in Wales, pleaded guilty to five counts of fraud when she appeared at Cardiff Crown Court in November

18 Jul 2026 5:44 pm
U.S., Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war

A return to full-scale war between U.S. and Iran that would further destabilise West Asia and disrupt the world economy appears increasingly likely

18 Jul 2026 4:41 pm
Iraq, U.S. sign 48 agreements during PM's visit

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

18 Jul 2026 4:28 pm
Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke pollution

President Donald Trump accused Canada of not properly maintaining their forests, failing to carry out basic Forest Management and Debris Removal

18 Jul 2026 3:37 pm
Flash flood kills 4, leaves 4 others missing in Vietnam

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

18 Jul 2026 12:48 pm
Venezuela earthquake death toll exceeds 5,000 as IMF releases funds

The disasters killed 5,069 people, National Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez posted on Telegram, with most casualties occurring in the coastal region.

18 Jul 2026 12:39 pm
Rescuers race to find survivors in rain after landslip in China kills at least eight

The landslide contained about 18,000 cubic meters of rocks and debris, and the largest single rock was around 3,000 cubic meters, Wang Chuanjun, head of Planning and Natural Resources in Pengshui County, told a news conference on July 17

18 Jul 2026 12:38 pm
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits southeastern Turkiye: disaster agency

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

18 Jul 2026 11:11 am
West Asia war LIVE: Iran claims strikes on U.S. targets in Kuwait, Jordan

Iran accused U.S. forces of targeting civilian infrastructure, including an airport, a railway station and two bridges, and said it had struck U.S. assets across the region.

18 Jul 2026 8:58 am
Top U.S. prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Gautam Adani's criminal case

U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis had asked U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. to explain whether he agreed or disagreed with Mr. McCotters reasons for dropping the Gautam Adani case

18 Jul 2026 6:57 am
Iran's Guards say two oil tankers explode after hitting mines in Hormuz

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

18 Jul 2026 6:57 am
Israel's Parliament dissolves ahead of October 27 elections

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

17 Jul 2026 11:07 pm
Landslide in China's Chongqing city kills 8, leaves 34 missing

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

17 Jul 2026 11:03 pm
7.3-magnitude quake hits Mexico-Guatemala border; no immediate damage reported

In Mexico City, the quake alert did not sound because, as the government said, the energy radiated by the earthquake during the first few seconds did not exceed the activation thresholds

17 Jul 2026 10:51 pm
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
Europe's early heat wave led to rise in deaths, may have killed over 10,000

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

17 Jul 2026 4:35 pm
Pakistan cargo crash families call for global help to recover black boxes

Debris from the K2 Airways freighter was recovered shortly after the crash, but the water in the area is about 3,000 mt deep. Finding the black boxes would require a costly underwater search

17 Jul 2026 3:38 pm
At least 20 children and one adult were killed in a school bus crash in Uganda, police say

The bus belonged to the King David Junior School, an elementary school situated in the capital Kampala

17 Jul 2026 2:24 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
Explained | World Press Freedom Day and the Windhoek Declaration

2023 marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day.

17 Jul 2026 1:36 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
With climate ambitions in question, EU reforms carbon market

The ETS was already scheduled for review, but the overhaul has become a political flashpoint pitching those carbon-intensive economies against the system's defenders such as Spain and the Scandinavian nations

17 Jul 2026 12:50 pm
U.S. Senate Bill seeks 100% tariffs on India, 4 other nations for buying Russian oil

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.

17 Jul 2026 12:48 pm
SpaceX abruptly scrubs Starship test flight

The flight was the first mission planned by Elon Musk after SpaceX went public on Wall Street in June, with a record initial public offering of $135

17 Jul 2026 11:28 am
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
Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of U.S. midterms

Mr. Trump portrayed the U.S. electoral system as dangerously exposed and urged lawmakers to adopt new restrictions on voting, despite scant appetite for the measures even within his own Republican Party

17 Jul 2026 9:18 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
Bahrain and Kuwait face Iranian fire as U.S. airstrikes expand to target more bridges

For the first time in this latest round of violence, strikes also reached into areas around Iran's capital, Tehran, showing a widening set of targets for the Americans

17 Jul 2026 7:17 am
Israel tells Pentagon chief will keep troops in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza 'security zones'

His comments come days after U.S. President Donald Trump asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pull Israeli forces out of Syria and Lebanon

16 Jul 2026 10:29 pm
Iran slams 'barbaric' U.S. attack after hospital evacuated due to nearby strike

At the heart of the fighting is the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway crucial to global oil and gas flows

16 Jul 2026 10:24 pm
Bangladeshi diplomat appointed head of UN mission in Afghanistan

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

16 Jul 2026 10:19 pm
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