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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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 11:03 pm

Govt 'insensitive': Supriya Sule criticises Centre over NEET paper leak, supports Sonam Wangchuk; Congress seeks Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal also demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the issue, and accused the Centre of apathy towards Wangchuk's protest.

IBTimes 17 Jul 2026 10:14 pm

Ex-Japan minister slams India bullet train minister as awful

Hideki Makihara, Japans former Justice Minister has claimed that the minister in charge of the bullet train project was especially awful, adding that the Indian delegation pushed their own self-interest right up to the very end. Makihara claims to have been involved in the project, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR), which aimed to bring Japanese Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 17 Jul 2026 9:22 pm

U.S. airstrikes on Iran appear to have damaged Chabahar port

Chabahar port has been a repeated target of American airstrikes. Iranian state media acknowledged a third round of strikes on the facility without immediately acknowledging the tower's collapse

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 7:00 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 3:38 pm

Saudi Arabia quietly rolls over USD 3 billion debt to Pakistan

Islamabad: Saudi Arabia has quietly rolled over its USD 3 billion debt to Pakistan as the country struggled to meet the tough conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to a media report on Friday, July 17. The International Monetary Fund in 2024 provided a USD 7 billion loan tied to several conditions, including Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 17 Jul 2026 3:06 pm

Saudi Arabia rolls over 3 billion dollars debt to Pakistan

Islamabad: Saudi Arabia has quietly rolled over its USD 3 billion debt to Pakistan as the country struggled to meet the tough conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to a media report on Friday, July 17. The International Monetary Fund in 2024 provided a USD 7 billion loan tied to several conditions, including Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 17 Jul 2026 3:06 pm

India visa services disrupted in Australia, Singapore after tender dispute

Court orders fresh bidding for contracts in Australia, Singapore, UAE and Kuwait over flaws in evaluation process.

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jul 2026 2:36 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

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 2:16 pm

Strait of Hormuz transits drop as US and Iran escalate attacks across Gulf

The re-escalation in fighting between the U.S. and Iran has once again largely stopped traffic through Hormuz, the world's most important shipping route for oil and gas, driving up global energy prices

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jul 2026 1:54 pm

Explained | World Press Freedom Day and the Windhoek Declaration

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

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 1:36 pm

US Senate Bill seeks 100% tariffs on India, China for buying Russian oil

Bipartisan legislation targets top buyers of Russian crude while exempting certain European gas imports.

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jul 2026 1:24 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.

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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.

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 11:28 am

Explained: Why China is buying less oil and why it matters to the world

Chinas reduced appetite for crude oil has puzzled energy markets and fuelled debate over the long-term outlook for global demand. Following are factors to consider:

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jul 2026 11:22 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 9:05 am

Trump claims declassified intelligence shows US election systems are vulnerable

The White House said the documents expose weaknesses in election databases and voting systems

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jul 2026 8:52 am

US widens airstrike campaign against Iran, hits more bridges

Dubai: The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by increasingly hitting bridges, part of President Donald Trumps threats to start striking infrastructure to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launched new missile attacks against US-allied nations in the Middle East and warned that its attacks Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 17 Jul 2026 8:15 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

The Hindu 17 Jul 2026 8:10 am

Trump says US is winning big in Iran as military strikes continue

Trump said military action had become necessary despite his preference to avoid it

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jul 2026 8:05 am

US unveils visa curbs on far-left groups

Washington: The Trump administration announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals linked to far-left terrorist and aligned groups, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened a ministerial with representatives from more than 60 countries to coordinate efforts against what he described as the resurgence of transnational political terrorism. The new policy will restrict Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 17 Jul 2026 7:47 am

US announces new visa restrictions targeting supporters of far-left terrorist groups

The US visa curbs apply to those accused of supporting terrorism, violent networks and economic sabotage.

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jul 2026 7:24 am

US expands Iran strikes, hits bridges as Tehran widens missile attacks across Gulf

The collapse of the ceasefire has intensified fighting, with Iran reporting over 35 deaths and 300 injuries from recent US strikes

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jul 2026 6:49 am

Trump Media announces Truth PSI, a premium feed for faster access to Truth Social posts

The move has raised ethical concerns because President Donald Trumps Truth Social posts often influence financial markets

The Hindu Businessline 17 Jul 2026 5:19 am

Missing model found dead in reservoir days after walking Fashion Week catwalk

Jessica Jarikre disappeared after appearing on the catwalk at Wrocaw Fashion Week in Poland, sparking a major search which has led to the discovery of... Missing model found dead in reservoir days after walking Fashion Week catwalk

India Vision 17 Jul 2026 1:35 am

London pupil, 17, dies while snorkelling on school trip in Lake Malawi

The pupil, 17, was snorkelling in Malawi while on a trip with Hampton School when he vanished and was later found underwater, the Malawi Police Servic... London pupil, 17, dies while snorkelling on school trip in Lake Malawi

India Vision 17 Jul 2026 1:33 am

Three people plunge to their deaths from Germany's 213ft-tall Harz Tower

Emergency services rushed to the Harz Tower in Altenau, Germany, where three people have fallen to their deaths - an investigation is underway Three people plunge to their deaths from Germany's 213ft-tall Harz Tower

India Vision 17 Jul 2026 1:32 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 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

The Hindu 16 Jul 2026 10:15 pm

How to protect yourself around dangerous North American wild animals: Essential safety tips for your national park visit

Outdoor adventurers can safely enjoy wildlife by staying alert and traveling in groups. Defensive bears may moan or swat the ground, requiring a slow retreat. Predatory bears demand an aggressive stance and a fight if attacked. Mountain lions require showing you are a danger, not a meal. Large herbivores like moose also need ample space and respect from visitors.

The Times of India 16 Jul 2026 9:00 pm

OIC condemns Colombias plan to open embassy in Jerusalem

Jeddah:The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Thursday, July 16, strongly condemned reports that Colombia intends to open an embassy in Jerusalem, calling the move a violation of UN Security Council resolutions and a departure from Bogotas long-standing support for Palestinian rights. In a statement issued from its headquarters, the OICs General Secretariat said the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 16 Jul 2026 7:56 pm

U.S. to change visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

The new final rule would create a fixed time period for F visas for international students, J visas that allow visitors on cultural exchange programs to work in the U.S., and I visas for members of the media

The Hindu 16 Jul 2026 7:48 pm

Epstein clearly had connections to Mossad, CIA or both: JD Vance

United States Vice President JD Vance has said that convicted child sex offender and billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein could have had connections to Mossad or the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), as he clearly had connections to both American and Israeli intelligence. Vance addressed several topics during an interview on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, including Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 16 Jul 2026 7:30 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

The Hindu 16 Jul 2026 6:04 pm

One dead, 24 missing after boat sinks in Indonesia: rescuers

An engine failure caused the boat to sink as it sailed near Selayar

The Hindu 16 Jul 2026 5:17 pm

EU court upholds Spain's amnesty law for Catalan separatists

The law was passed to secure the backing of Catalan separatist parties so Mr. Sanchez could remain in power after Spain's inconclusive 2023 general election

The Hindu 16 Jul 2026 4:31 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.

The Hindu 16 Jul 2026 4:11 pm

US strikes Iranian-linked oil tanker deep within Persian Gulf

The operation so deep within the gulf, far from the Strait of Hormuz, may signal the US is widening the scope from its first blockade

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jul 2026 3:42 pm

UK urges FIFA probe into Argentinas Falklands banner

London: The British government on Thursday, July 16, urged soccers international governing body to investigate Argentinas team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands. Argentina beat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal on Wednesday in Atlanta. During post-match celebrations, Argentine players held a banner handed over by fans Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 16 Jul 2026 3:21 pm

Trumps aides see China cheating on trade, but shun reprisal

Some officials believe Trump is particularly disinclined toward registering any objection that could endanger his plans to host Xi for a lavish state visit in September

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jul 2026 3:17 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

The Hindu 16 Jul 2026 3:15 pm

Algeria orphanage fire kills 11, injures 19, Civil Defence report says

Algeria has been sweltering under a heatwave for several days, and nearly 1,000 fires have been recorded in the space of a week

The Hindu 16 Jul 2026 2:38 pm