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Japans JAXA successfully launches, lands reusable rocket

The prototype, launched from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's test site in Noshiro, Akita region, reached a height of about 10 metres (33 feet), and then landed

11 Jul 2026 12:40 pm
North Korea condemns NATO summit; says denuclearisation should begin with U.S. allies

North Koreas Foreign Ministry said the alliance demonstrated a stronger commitment to bloc-to-bloc confrontation through increased arms spending and closer military cooperation with allies

11 Jul 2026 12:11 pm
Pakistan PM Sharif holds talks with Iran, Qatar leaders to revive stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations

In his conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Mr. Sharif expressed deep concern over the recent escalation in tensions in the region and underscored the urgent need to restore regional peace and stability

11 Jul 2026 11:55 am
Watch: Shashi Tharoor column: Terror attacks may have dropped, but the world is becoming unevenly unsafe

At first glance, the macroeconomic indicators of global security offer a rare moment of statistical comfort. Recent reports suggest that global terrorism experienced a noteworthy decline in 2025, with fatalities around the world falling to 5,582 across 2,944 recorded incidents representing a 28% drop in deaths and a 22% reduction in overall attacks. With as many as 81 nations registering measurable improvements in their domestic security landscapes, a superficial reading of the data might sugge

11 Jul 2026 11:50 am
Police in U.K. arrest suspect in former MP's murder

Widdecombe, 78, was found dead on July 9 in her Haytor Vale home on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in southwest England after sustaining what police said were serious injuries

11 Jul 2026 11:15 am
U.S. acting spy chief announces new round of staff reductions

Bill Pulte has no prior national security experience, causing Donald Trump to face a political backlash after the Republican leaders loyalist was picked to fill the role temporarily

11 Jul 2026 11:11 am
U.S.-Canada bridge threatened by Trump to open July 27

Today, Canada and Michigan have agreed to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27, with the support of the United States Government, says statement released by Canada's Ministry of Infrastructure

11 Jul 2026 10:55 am
Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan's southern islands; landslides kill 15 in Philippines

In Taiwan, the government evacuated more than 14,000 people from mainly mountainous areas as the island shut down for the approach of Bavi to the north

11 Jul 2026 10:35 am
Publicly declare Strait of Hormuz open, won't attack ships: U.S. demand to Iran

U.S. officials said that Donald Trump is giving U.S. negotiators limited time to reach a deal with Iran, but, in a sign of the challenges ahead, they underscored that the President had a wide range of options if talks fall apart

11 Jul 2026 7:42 am
PM Modi hails India-New Zealand FTA as Historic Milestone, says pact gives fresh momentum to bilateral ties

This marks a historic milestone in our relationship, one that revitalises our ties and reaffirms our commitment to friendship, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi

11 Jul 2026 7:10 am
Ukrainian drones hit southern Russian refineries, Azov port

Kyiv has beefed up its efforts in recent months to hinder Moscows financial capabilities in its war against Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure in retaliatory strikes and causing a nationwide fuel shortage

10 Jul 2026 11:30 pm
Mysterious strikes target Iran after U.S. air attacks

Israel, which under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has engaged in an intense campaign against Iran, has not attacked the Islamic Republic since June.

10 Jul 2026 11:14 pm
Iran has asked to continue talks, and the U.S. agreed, Trump says

The two nations reached an interim deal last month to end a four-month conflict that has throttled worldwide energy supplies

10 Jul 2026 10:26 pm
Watch: Karur stampede: T.N. CM Vijay faults police, targets DMK | Above the Fold | 10.07.2026

From TVK chief and TN CM Vijays Karur visit to renewed tensions in West Asia, this episode brings you the days biggest stories. We also track PM Modis New Zealand visit, the political buzz around Sharad Pawars meeting at Eknath Shindes office, WhatsApps reply to the Centre over its username feature, FIFA updates, and more.

10 Jul 2026 9:26 pm
Chinastemporary export ban on helium| Explained

China imports more than 80% of its helium needs but produces only around 1.6% of the worlds helium; the export ban follows an extended period of supply strained by Russias export restriction

10 Jul 2026 6:24 pm
Andy Burnham poised to become Britain's next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him

Once Burnham reaches 323 nominations, no other candidate would be able to secure the backing of the 81 needed to enter the contest to replace Keir Starmer

10 Jul 2026 5:54 pm
Bangladeshs ousted leader Hasina plans December return with party colleagues to surrender

My party leaders and workers are being subjected to tremendous repression. If death comes, I want it to come on my own soil, where my parents are buried and where their blood was shed, Ms. Hasina said

10 Jul 2026 5:24 pm
Indianmission in touch withSri Lanka prison riot victims family, say sources

The Indian missionsent a noteverbaleto Sri Lankas Ministry of Foreign Affairs on learning about the Indian prisoners death in the violence, sources said

10 Jul 2026 5:15 pm
Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwans capital shuts schools; over 17,000 evacuated

Many flights to Japan, Hong Kong and other destinations have been cancelled through Saturday (July 11, 2026), though some were still scheduled, Taiwans Central News Agency said

10 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
EU demands Facebook, Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users

European Commission said Meta failed to properly assess the risks its design features pose to the physical and mental health of users, including minors

10 Jul 2026 4:58 pm
Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after a secret journey from France

The tapestry's arrival in London has been widely anticipated, but due to security concerns, all details of when and how it would arrive have been kept under wraps

10 Jul 2026 4:33 pm
China announces temporary export ban on helium

China imposes a temporary helium export ban amid military tensions, aiming to prevent domestic shortages critical for chip manufacturing

10 Jul 2026 3:47 pm
Hong Kong eateries welcome dogs inside as city relaxes dining restrictions

A decades-old rule has been relaxed, allowing dogs in over 900 approved restaurants. Dogs must be leashed (max. 1.5 meters) and held by an adult or tied to a fixture

10 Jul 2026 1:16 pm
As U.S. turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence

A group of retired federal and state judges has been barnstorming through Ohio and Pennsylvania on the nations 250th anniversary to defend judicial independence and bolster the rule of law

10 Jul 2026 1:15 pm
Israel shared intel about new Iran plot to kill Trump: reports

The reports come as renewed U.S. and Iranian attacks raise fears of a return to all-out war and after Trumps puzzling use of an old plane to depart from Trkiye after the NATO summit

10 Jul 2026 12:13 pm
Prambanan Temple: Why is India restoringIndonesias largest Shiva temple? | Explained

FromAngkorWat to Vat Phou temple, Indias efforts to restore Indonesias largest Hindu temple is part of its cultural diplomacy

10 Jul 2026 11:38 am
China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system, says state media

Long March 10B rocket launch marked Chinas first successful controlled recovery of a carrier rockets booster

10 Jul 2026 11:35 am
West Asia war LIVE: Iran buries Khamenei after new fighting with U.S. erupts

Khameneis flag-covered coffin was carried aloft into the shrine of Imam Reza in his home city of Mashhad in eastern Iran as a sea of people waited outside and listened to prayers

10 Jul 2026 7:58 am
Death toll in Southern Spain wildfire climbs to 12

The number of people who died in the fire in Los Gallardos has risen to 12 after the confirmation of six more deaths, the regional government of Andalusia said in a statement

10 Jul 2026 6:58 am
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei laid to rest months after being killed in Iran war

Khameneis flag-covered coffin was carried aloft into the shrine of Imam Reza in his home city of Mashhad in eastern Iran as a sea of people waited outside and listened to prayers

10 Jul 2026 6:35 am
Gaza civil defence says Israeli attacks kill six

A security source in Gaza said an Israeli drone strike targeted the vehicle of Hazem Qassem, a spokesman for Hamas

10 Jul 2026 5:41 am
8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June

10 Jul 2026 4:26 am
Syria says it arrested suspects behind the Damascus bombings during Macrons visit

Last week, an explosive device detonated in a cafe near Damascus main judicial complex, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 20

10 Jul 2026 4:19 am
Amnesty urges investigating Israeli attacks on Lebanon as war crimes

Amnesty said it reached out to Israeli authorities, who said that some of the attacks were carried out against Hezbollah military objectives, while others were eferred for examination.

9 Jul 2026 11:27 pm
Landslip kills seven children, teacher at Rohingya camp in Bangladesh

United Council of Rohingya president Sayed Ullah said the landslip buried an Islamic seminary inside the hilly camp complex under mud and debris during the study hours after days of heavy downpour

9 Jul 2026 10:59 pm
Foreign lawmakers join Taiwan Coast Guard trip

Beijing claims Taiwan is part of its territory and asserts jurisdiction over the body of water that separates the self-ruled island from China.

9 Jul 2026 10:47 pm
Modi, Albanese call on all parties to exercise restraint and de-escalate tensions in the Gulf

PMs say maritime security cooperation is key to peaceful Indo-Pacific; welcome deal for long-term uranium exports from Australia; reiterates strong support for Indias membership in Nuclear Suppliers Group

9 Jul 2026 10:43 pm
Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces

According to the Congolese Health Ministry, suspected cases have now been recorded in the provinces of Tshopo and Haut-Uele, signaling the continued spread of the disease beyond the epicenter in Ituri

9 Jul 2026 10:02 pm
Syria welcomes U.S. announcement of removal from blacklist

A dark page in Syria's history has been turned, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani wrote on X

9 Jul 2026 9:54 pm
Bishnoi ran decentralised syndicate, wanted S.K. killed to instill fear: U.S. DoJ

DoJ says Bishnois group enticed impoverished minors in India to join the enterprise and loyal members were sent abroad to work for the network; gang members had limited information on the identities or backgrounds of others in the group

9 Jul 2026 9:24 pm
At least 28 dead in China factory fire: state media

Dozens of fire and rescue personnel were racing to extinguish the blaze that tore through the factory in Jinjiang city, authorities said

9 Jul 2026 7:43 pm
Sri Lankan universities close,shift to online classes amid denguesurge

The National Dengue Control Unit has reported atotal of 65,034 dengue cases this year, with capital Colomboaccounting forabout a fifth of the cases;as many as 45 dengue-related deaths have been recorded as of July 8, 2026.

9 Jul 2026 6:51 pm
Eye on Indo-Pacific: India and Australia deepen ties across nuclear, maritime and mineral sectors

The agreement on civil nuclear energy to facilitate the commercial supply of uranium from Australia to India to fuel New Delhi's nuclear power projects came nearly 12 years after the two countries inked a historic civil nuclear cooperation pact

9 Jul 2026 5:48 pm
Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze

On July 9, a Ukrainian drone strike triggered a fire at an oil depot in the city of Tver in western Russia says acting regional Governor Vitaly Korolyov

9 Jul 2026 3:57 pm
Iran Health Ministry says 14 killed in two days of U.S. strikes

Tehran's Health Ministry reported that 14 people were killed and 78 injured

9 Jul 2026 3:47 pm
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', has died at 75

Tyler earned three Grammy nods, represented Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013.

9 Jul 2026 3:40 pm
57% of New Zealands exports to India will be tariff-free, says PM Luxon ahead of Modis visit

PM Modi is expected to arrive in Auckland on July 10; India-New Zealand signed a free trade agreement in April

9 Jul 2026 1:49 pm
Australia's largest pension fund invests 500 million Australian Dollars in India's infrastructure fund

AustralianSuper pension fund said the investment would come on top of the 240 million Australian Dollars it committed seven years ago

9 Jul 2026 1:03 pm
Fight for freedom of speech, Salman Rushdie urges as he's honoured inLondon

I live in America, and I never thought that there would be such an assault on free speech, coming from the authorities in the land of the First Amendment, said author Salman Rushdie

9 Jul 2026 1:01 pm
Why Pope Leo XIVs AI warning has everyone talking about the Butlerian Jihad from Dune

In his first encyclical, the pope has warned against algorithmic dehumanisation, but Frank Herbert already gave that genre of personality a name sixty years ago

9 Jul 2026 12:59 pm