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A sea of devotees complete parikrama at the rooftop of the world

Around 24,000 pilgrims have visited Mount Kailash in Chinas Tibet Autonomous Region since May this year with the pilgrimage season set to continue till September; the numbers so far are up from 20,750 last year when the pilgrimage was reopened for Indian devotees after a gap of five years

13 Jul 2026 7:16 pm
Bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat accident flown home

Ten of the victims were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala

13 Jul 2026 6:57 pm
Three dead in Manchester synagogue terrorist attack, including suspect: U.K. police; two arrests made

The incident took place as people gathered at the synagogue on Yom Kippur, the day of atonement and the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar

13 Jul 2026 6:12 pm
London Jewish community ambulances set ablaze in suspected hate crime, police say

The arson attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, according to officials.

13 Jul 2026 6:10 pm
U.K. says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community, bans Revolutionary Guard

The government said it is banning the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right, or IMCR, also known as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia; it also banned Iran's powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

13 Jul 2026 5:52 pm
India, Japan hold key dialogue to boost ties in defence industrial collaboration, cyber security

India and Japan held their eighth Defence Policy Dialogue in Tokyo on Monday (July 13, 2026), India's Defence Ministry said in a statement

13 Jul 2026 5:42 pm
Over 2,700 may have died due to heatwaves in England: researchers

The study estimates that around 550 people died as a result of the heat between May 21 and 29, and nearly 2,200 died between June 18 and 28 in England and Wales

13 Jul 2026 4:45 pm
Oil prices spike on fresh U.S.-Iran attacks, tech hammers on stocks again

U.S. military launched a new wave of strikes on Iran after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz

13 Jul 2026 4:37 pm
Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show

Extreme heat can kill by causing heat stroke, or aggravating cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, with older people among the most vulnerable

13 Jul 2026 4:09 pm
Gunmen open fire after a funeral in Nigeria, killing 8

Amnesty International Nigeria said at least 10 people were killed. Police in Nigeria often report more conservative casualty figures

13 Jul 2026 3:38 pm
Top UN official accuses Hamas of Gaza aid obstruction

Hamas's actions endangered humanitarian personnel, intimidated workers delivering life-saving food assistance and disrupted life-saving humanitarian operations, said UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process

13 Jul 2026 2:08 pm
No EU agreement yet on 21st Russian sanctions package, says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas

EU countries hoping to get 250 listings agreed before a meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas

13 Jul 2026 1:34 pm
Why Iran insists on controlling the Strait of Hormuz

In the MoU, the U.S. has made several concessions to Iran. It lifted its maritime blockade, issued a sanctions waiver for Iranian crude and other petroleum products and also promised that Iran would get access to some of its frozen funds

13 Jul 2026 1:25 pm
South Korean court sentences former President to two years in jail in political funding case

Yoon Suk Yeol had denied the charges, saying he had not requested the polls or promised anything in return

13 Jul 2026 1:14 pm
Heavy floods submerge roads, vehicles in northern China

Authorities warned the storm would dump torrential rain across the Provinces of Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu and Anhui, exacerbating flood risks in areas that had already been soaked by earlier downpours

13 Jul 2026 12:54 pm
Mulling ban, EU gets expert verdict on social media for children

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen tasked the panel of experts to come up with advice backed by evidence on how the 27-nation bloc should protect minors from harmful content

13 Jul 2026 12:39 pm
U.S. hits Iran as Gulf states targeted in flare-up over Hormuz

Iran responded to the latest U.S. attacks by targeting Gulf nations, with the powerful Revolutionary Guards announcing new strikes on Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait, according to state media reports

13 Jul 2026 12:03 pm
Ukraine loses key ally in Senator Lindsey Grahams sudden death

Republican Senator Lindsey Grahams death has left Ukraine without a key ally in President Donald Trumps circle

13 Jul 2026 11:31 am
Drone strikes kill 3, wound 5 in Moscow region: governor

Air defences shot down 81 drones over the region, Mr. Vorobyov said.

13 Jul 2026 11:22 am
U.S. senator Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture, medical examiner says

The rupture was related to the hardening of Graham's arteries; an official cause of death will be disclosed after toxicological and microscopic testing

13 Jul 2026 10:14 am
U.S. to seek extradition of Bishnoi, Nagra: official

The U.S. has also charged Bishnois aide Goldy Brar with ordering Nijjars assassination; the FBI has announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to Brars arrest

13 Jul 2026 8:53 am
Weather or human error? What led to Vietnam boat tragedy? | Explained

What caused the boat carrying Indian tourists in Vietnam to capsize? Were there any violations? What action has Vietnam taken?

13 Jul 2026 8:46 am
Spain ex-PM draws criticism with xenophobic remark on French team

The comment, published in an opinion piece in Spanish online news site El Debate, came as Spain prepares to face France in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup semi-final

13 Jul 2026 7:37 am
U.S. launches more strikes on Iran as standoff over Strait of Hormuz escalates

A U.S. official said a few strikes were conducted on missile and air defence systems and paramilitary Revolutionary Guard boats at a couple of locations to further degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping

13 Jul 2026 5:21 am
At least 27 killed as fire breaks out at pub in Bangkok

Firefighters took about half an hour to bring the fire under control; cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

13 Jul 2026 1:47 am
Myanmar tells ASEAN Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after: envoy

Suu Kyi is serving a 27-year sentence, recently commuted by one-third, on a multitude of criminal charges that her allies say were fabricated to keep her out of politics

12 Jul 2026 10:07 pm
Nine dead as Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes

The strikes came a day before Ukraine's allies were set to meet in Paris for talks on pressuring Russia to end its more than four-year war

12 Jul 2026 9:58 pm
South Korea asks North Korea for help with finding missing seaman near border

The request was sent via a text message to reporters because there is no active communication line with the North, according to the ministry in charge of handling inter-Korean affairs

12 Jul 2026 9:47 pm
Nine-year-old girl among five killed in Israeli fire and airstrikes in Gaza

The Israeli military acknowledged striking Sabra neighbourhood area in Gaza, saying it targeted terrorist infrastructure, without elaborating

12 Jul 2026 9:41 pm
Ukrainian Prime Minister steps down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle

I remain ready to serve the Ukrainian state and carry out every task aimed at strengthening Ukraine's position, defending our national interests and bringing a just peace closer, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said

12 Jul 2026 9:25 pm
U.S. military says traffic is flowing in Strait of Hormuz

The United States Central Command said the strait remains an international waterway. U.S. forces are positioned and prepared to keep it that way

12 Jul 2026 7:39 pm
Vietnam boat tragedy: Mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, repatriation being arranged

The Embassy added that, along with the Consulate teams and the Vietnamese authorities, it remains committed to facilitating the earliest repatriation

12 Jul 2026 7:05 pm
Bangladesh reports 44 deaths due to floods; capital Dhaka deluged

Earlier in the week, seven Rohingya children and one of their teachers died on July 8 in the worst single incident of landslips this year in the worlds largest refugee camp in southeastern Coxs Bazar

12 Jul 2026 6:47 pm
Typhoon Bavi weakens but still brings strong winds, rain to China

Strong winds and heavy rain are expected to impact many eastern and northeastern Chinese cities on Sunday (July 12) and Monday (July 13), China's National Meteorological Centre said

12 Jul 2026 6:11 pm
Pakistan Deputy PM Dar calls for de-escalation in West Asia

The escalation happened days after President Donald Trump said that the deal with Iran is over

12 Jul 2026 3:56 pm
Indian-origin woman shot dead in U.S.; husband arrested

Former Google executive Sheetal Wrzesiens son was injured in the shootout that took place at the couples home at Laurel Creek Trail

12 Jul 2026 2:20 pm
Boat carrying tourists had barely left shore when it capsized, says witness

Weather conditions were not adverse, says Indian national

12 Jul 2026 1:14 pm
Qatars former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former ruler and architect behind Qatars stunning ambitions, has died at the age of 74

12 Jul 2026 12:15 pm
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passes awayat 71

The Republican leader died after a brief and sudden illness, his office said

12 Jul 2026 12:10 pm
U.S., U.K., and 12 other nations reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating Chinas claims in South China Sea

A joint statement issued by the nations said they rejected destabilising actions in the disputed waters that threaten regional peace

12 Jul 2026 11:42 am
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia express concern over escalation in West Asia conflict

The Pakistani and Saudi Foreign Ministers exchanged views on the recent developments in the region and expressed deep concern over the escalations despite the signing of the Islamabad MoU

12 Jul 2026 11:30 am
Vietnam boat tragedy: Injured A.P. tourist recovering, repatriation of mortal remains of the deceased underway

Embassy of India in Vietnam has finalised the authorised agency that will facilitate the repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased to India

12 Jul 2026 11:05 am
U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

The United States is imposing a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait, the American military said.

12 Jul 2026 8:08 am
2 dead and 3 wounded in shooting near Toronto street festival, police say

Two people have been killed and three others wounded in a shooting near a Toronto street festival, prompting police to warn of an active shooter before later saying the scene had been secured

12 Jul 2026 7:33 am
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. launches strikes on Iran after attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command said a short time later that its forces began a third round of strikes against Iran. There were explosions in Bandar Abbas and Sirik, two towns along the shores of the strait, Iran state media reported.

12 Jul 2026 7:05 am
NATO | Towards a more European alliance

Faced with external security challenges and internal divisions, especially under a sceptical Donald Trump administration, European members are preparing to play a larger role in keeping the alliance united and functional

12 Jul 2026 1:32 am
At least 88 terrorists killed in ongoing anti-terror operation in Pakistans Balochistan

The military, paramilitary Rangers and the Frontier Corps are participating in the ongoing operation, which has involved both ground and air offensives against the militants

11 Jul 2026 11:32 pm
U.S. Democrat Ro Khanna detained briefly by Israeli settlers in Palestine

Mr. Khanna, a Democrat from California, was visiting the ruins of Khirbet Zanuta, a Bedouin village in the southern West Bank that was abandoned after attacks from Israeli settlers when the incident took place

11 Jul 2026 11:25 pm
U.S. delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel pilot zone withdrawal: official

Under a framework agreement reached on June 26, Israel will gradually withdraw from areas of southern Lebanon where it has deployed troops to fight Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shia movement

11 Jul 2026 11:12 pm