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Iran hits out at Gulf neighbours as U.S. presses on with strikes

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

20 Jul 2026 12:19 pm
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. launches more airstrikes against Iran

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

20 Jul 2026 8:49 am
At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in rebel-jihadist attack

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

19 Jul 2026 11:11 pm
Palestinians say Israeli settlers torch mosque, factory

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.

19 Jul 2026 10:09 pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

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

16 Jul 2026 10:15 pm
Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if U.S. hits power network: report

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

16 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
New Zealand warns of tsunami threat after 5.9-magnitude quake

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.

16 Jul 2026 4:11 pm
Ukraine's Parliament approves Serhii Koretskyi as new Prime Minister

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

16 Jul 2026 3:15 pm
More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing in recent weeks

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

16 Jul 2026 12:33 pm
U.S. Mint will produce $1 coin with Trump's image, Treasury Secretary says

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.

16 Jul 2026 11:03 am
U.S. approves nearly $2 billion in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia

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

16 Jul 2026 9:29 am
Indian national stabbed in U.S. over his religion: reports

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

16 Jul 2026 9:19 am
Leaving U.K. in better shape: Keir Starmer at final Parliament session as PM

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

15 Jul 2026 7:27 pm
Sri Lanka always willing to host Indo-Pak sporting events, says Minister

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

15 Jul 2026 7:01 pm
British lawmakers approve bill that allows the terminally ill to end their lives

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

15 Jul 2026 6:18 pm
Why the US House voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanent?

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

15 Jul 2026 4:50 pm
What are the gains from the India-U.K. trade deal? | Explained

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

15 Jul 2026 11:34 am
U.S. Senators unveil bill for 100% tariffs on India, four others for buying Russian oil

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

15 Jul 2026 10:29 am
FBI adds gangster Nitish Kaushal to its most wanted list

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

15 Jul 2026 8:17 am
U.S. military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi PM and Pentagon say

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

15 Jul 2026 7:35 am
Iran slams U.K. plan to ban support for Revolutionary Guards

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

14 Jul 2026 9:40 pm
Two arrested as firefighters battle Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris

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

14 Jul 2026 2:44 pm
U.S. immigration agents involved in another fatal shooting

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

14 Jul 2026 9:50 am
One Indian sailor killed, six wounded as Iranian missiles strike oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz

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

14 Jul 2026 5:45 am
Sheikh Hasina will land in jail if she returns: Bangladesh minister

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

14 Jul 2026 12:35 am
Petroleum Ministry responds to The Hindu editorial: Higher Russian oil imports part of deliberate strategy

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.

13 Jul 2026 9:31 pm