Ghana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests
USPS raising the price of a Forever stamp starting on Sunday
India supports two-state solution for solving Israel-Palestine conflict, says PM Modi
In a press statement in Jakarta while presiding over the signing of multiple agreements including the delivery of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system and Astra Mk-1 beyond the visual-range air-to-air missiles to Indonesia, Mr. Modi says India believes that the role of dialogue and diplomacy has become more important than ever before
Three tanker attacks in a day raise Hormuz threat to severe
The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has raised the threat level for the Strait of Hormuz to Severe after three commercial tankers were attacked in a single day, warning that deliberate hostile action against merchant shipping is now considered likely. In its latest regional maritime security advisory covering the period from March 1 to July 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 .
Watch: Manhattan High-Rise Evacuated After Structural Columns Buckle
Trump berates NATO, praises Turkeys Erdogan as summit starts
NATO chief Mark Rutte has insisted European countries are delivering by bolstering military budgets and moving to take more responsibility for the defence of their continent in the face of Russia
Five NATO members seen to spend over 3.5% of GDP on core defence this year, alliance estimates show
Reform U.K. s Farage resigns as MP, forces byelection
Nigel Farage is currently under investigation by a parliamentary standards body for not registering a personal gift of 5 million from Thailand-based cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne
Exclusive-Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say
Watch: Monsoon rains trigger deadly debris slip in Wayanad |Above the Fold | 07.07.2026
From Kerala to Indonesia, and from Syria to the FIFA World Cup, in this episode, we look at the deadly debris slip in Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Indonesia, explosions in Syria during French President Emmanuel Macrons trip, the Gujarat High Courts ruling on the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts case, and more.
Trump told interesting stories about George Washington and the Panama Canal. Theyre both fake
Heartbroken children in tears as they're told shock news of 700-year-old school's imminent closure
Trump says Greenland should be controlled by the US, not Denmark
His remarks have sparked fresh tensions with Denmark and NATO allies amid ongoing talks
French far-right chief Marine Le Pen cleared to run for President but with ankle tag
A Paris appeals court found Marine Le Pen guilty over the fake jobs scam at the European Parliament but reduced that sentence, banning her from office for 15 months as well as sentencing her to one year to be served with an electronic tag
LNG tanker at risk of exploding after two vessels struck near Strait of Hormuz
The Al Rekayyat, loaded with liquefied natural gas, sent out distress signals seeking assistance after it was hit on its port side, one of the sources said. Another source briefed on the matter said the vessel was at risk of exploding due to a fire in its engine room. The crew were safe and were being evacuated.
US trade gap jumps in May as AI investment drives capital goods imports
Imports climbed to a record $395.3 billion, led by capital goods purchases, while exports declined, leaving trade as a drag on US economic growth for the second consecutive quarter
Saudi Arabia has launched a pilot Tourist Package Visa service for easier travel. This new initiative combines flights, hotels, and visa processing into one booking. The program aims to simplify travel arrangements for visitors planning trips to the Kingdom. Currently, the pilot phase is available for travelers from select countries like India and Pakistan. This integrated approach supports Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 tourism goals.
Qatar blames Iran for striking tanker in strait as huge crowds mourn Khamenei
Toyota, in $3.6 billion move, shifting Tacoma production to Texas from Mexico
Utah revokes license for boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump arrives in Ankara
President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit Tuesday afternoon. The military alliance announced billions in arms deals to appease the U.S. leader. European allies are investing more money in defense projects. This demonstration aimed to show increased commitment to the alliance. Trump was expected to meet with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoan.
Amnesty report finds ethnic cleansing in Sudan. What does it reveal?
The investigation, conducted over eight months between August 2025 and April 2026, is based on interviews with 247 people, including 208 survivors (169 adults and 39 children) who experienced or witnessed conflict-related abuses in Sudans North Darfur state
Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran passes away
The left-arm pace bowler played a key role in one of Afghanistan's landmark cricketing moments, hitting the winning boundary in the country's first World Cup victory in 2015 against Scotland
Thousands without power in U.S. Pacific islands after super typhoon
Many homes have suffered severe damages, with countless roofs completely torn off
Nothing Phone (4b) first impressions: Clean software and thoughtful design stand out
Nothing Phone (4b) tries to win with a familiar design and a clean software experience, making a strong first impression. Can it cut through the fierce competition, though?
Ukraine's drone attacks into Russia will mark 'new chapter' in war, Zelenskyy says
US Senator Rick Scott criticised Pakistan's role in Middle East diplomacy, saying Islamabad lacks the credibility to mediate regional conflicts. In a post on X, he cited Pakistan's past actions and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks on Iran, arguing Washington should closely monitor Islamabad's regional engagements.
Nifty, Sensex Snap 4-Day Winning Streak as Metal, Realty Stocks Weigh on Markets
The Sensex fell 104.35 points to close at 78,180.72, while the Nifty slipped 31.65 points to settle at 24,398.70.
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education revoked Horizon University College's license due to severe and repeated violations. This action immediately halts all academic activities and student admissions at the institution. The ministry is coordinating with other universities to ensure students can continue their education. Affected learners will receive support during this transition process. This move reinforces the UAE's commitment to maintaining high academic standards.
Trump expected to support potential sale of F-35 jets to Trkiye, sources say
The news comes just a few weeks after the Trump administration formally notified Congress of its intention to sell jet engines worth more than $700 million for Trkiyes first indigenous combat jet
Nothing Phone 4(b) with 6,000mAh battery, Glyph Bar launched: Price, launch offers and features
Nothing Phone 4(b) launched in India and globally on Tuesday as a gateway for new consumers to get on the company's bandwagon at a bargain.
Militants kill nine police officers in attack on post in southwest Pakistan
Militants attacked a police post overnight, triggering an intense gun battle that killed nine police officers and wounded some others, says officials
Trump demands Republicans use budgetary gambit to pass voting reforms
US court unlikely to reject DOJ bid to drop Adani case, legal experts say
US legal experts say it would be highly unusual for a federal court to reject the Department of Justice's request to dismiss the criminal case against Gautam Adani. The DOJ has argued the prosecution was legally flawed, difficult to prove and inconsistent with Trump administration priorities, while experts say judges rarely compel prosecutors to pursue abandoned cases.
ChatGPT outage briefly disrupts Codex, Custom GPTs and workspace analytics
OpenAI said it has restored core functionality but acknowledged that some issues remain and is working to fully resolve them. The outage comes weeks after Elon Musk-owned X also faced a widespread service disruption.
Italy's Meloni seeks to avoid escalation after Trump revives personal feud
Tuberculosis Vaccine May Alter Brain Immunity Linked To Alzheimer's Risk, Study Finds
A year-long study found the BCG tuberculosis vaccine altered brain immune responses and Alzheimer's biomarkers in healthy older adults, but larger controlled trials are needed.
Watch: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral: thousands gather in holy city of Qom
Thousands of people took to the streets of the Iranian holy city of Qom on July 7, during the fourth day of the funeral for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The remains of Khamenei are lying in state at the Jamkaran Mosque in Qom, a holy city that houses Shia Islams most influential seminaries and shrines.
Sri Lanka orders probe as prison riot toll rises to 27
More than 100 inmates and prison officials were admitted to Negombo Hospital, with some later transferred to the National Hospital in Colombo. At least 10 of them underwent emergency surgeries, health officials said.
Two explosions heard near hotel hosting Macron in Damascus
Damascus: Two explosions were heard in the Syrian capital on Tuesday, July 7, near the hotel hosting French President Emmanuel Macron, prompting heightened security in the area while the French leader was on an official visit. According to Reuters, the blasts occurred as Macron concluded his two-day trip to Syria and met interim Syrian President 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 .
Make a deal or well finish the job: Trump warns Iran
US President Donald Trump on Monday, July 6, warned Iran that Washington would either secure a deal with Tehran or finish the job, renewing his threat of military action while insisting he still preferred diplomacy over conflict. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said the United States remained open to an agreement but 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 .
Cuba hit with nationwide blackout as US pressure continues
NATO readies for a big reveal' on arms deals to prove its firepower to Trump
At an event dubbed the big reveal, several leaders are due to announce new deals with defense companies, plenty of them in the US
Landslip in Bangladesh kill at least eight Rohingya refugees
Rescuers recovered seven bodies while an eighth body was found by refugees after several hills collapsed from late July 7, 2026
India to supply BrahMos missiles to Indonesia
Jakarta: Supplying BrahMos missiles to the Indonesian military, boosting maritime security, and strengthening critical mineral supply chains emerged as key outcomes from talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday, July 7. The two sides inked nearly a dozen agreements to significantly bolster two-way cooperation in several areas, including critical 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 .
Indonesia Honours PM Modi As India, Indonesia Expand Strategic Ties
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday conferred the country's highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
North Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical
It accused Tokyo of abandoning its long-professed doctrine of exclusively defence-oriented policy and transforming its Military into a thoroughly offensive and aggressive force
Watch: Typhoon Maysak breaks dam wall in China, kills 2 and forces thousands to evacuate
Typhoon Maysak caused severe flooding and two deaths in China's Guangxi region. Thousands of residents were evacuated after extensive rainfall and reservoir emergencies. A dam breach sent a massive torrent of water downstream, impacting villages. Rescue efforts utilized drones to deliver supplies and evacuate stranded individuals. Relief funding and supplies have been allocated to support affected provinces.
What to know about NATOs summit in Turkey as America steps back from its defence of Europe
President Donald Trump and NATO leaders are meeting in Turkey for a summit focused on the alliances future
At least 15 killed, 9 missing as storm batters China
Thunderstorms and strong winds swept through cities including Huangshi and Huanggang, killing eight people
Iran foreign minister says US threats are an impediment to deal-making
The Prime Minister launched the opening segment of his three-nation diplomatic visit with a high-profile ceremonial welcome that featured an escort by an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet
The last revolutionary of Iran
PM Narendra Modi receives grand ceremonial welcome in Jakarta
The Prime Minister had arrived in Indonesia on July 6, launching the opening segment of his three-nation diplomatic visit with a high-profile ceremonial welcome that featured an escort by an Indonesian Air Force fighter jet and a personal reception by the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the airport
Iran missiles reportedly hit ships in Hormuz, testing US talks
The attacks come as US President Donald Trump is set to head to a NATO leaders summit in Turkey
Financial services AI dangers highlighted by UK regulator's review
Regulators globally have begun to focus more keenly on the impact of AI, from cyber and operational risks associated with frontier AI models such as Anthropics Mythos to the challenges posed by the agentic systems
Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles
Cuban President Miguel Daz-Canel accused the U.S. of trying to incite social unrest by strangling Cuba's fuel supply and said the actions of electrical workers in the midst of a genocidal energy blockade are heroic
U.S. voices concern over China's intercontinental range missile test
The U.S. also urged China to engage in meaningful arms control discussions and notify the intercontinental-range ballistic missile and space launches
Russian strikes kill at least 26 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
The attack hit just days after another Russian strike killed more than 30 people in the Ukrainian capital
Belgium beat US 4-1 to reach FIFA World Cup quarterfinals
Seattle: The United States hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the US was boosted by the presence of star forward Folarin 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 .
Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports
Trump says there will either be a deal with Iran or U.S. will finish the job
Indirect U.S.-Iran talks ended last week without any public sign of headway toward a lasting peace
Fire on Qatari tanker after strike off Oman near Hormuz
Muscat: A fully loaded Qatari tanker caught fire after being struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday morning, July 7, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). In a maritime advisory, UKMTO said the incident occurred about eight nautical miles east of Limah, 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 .
Trump says resolution to Ukraine war 'getting closer' after talks with Putin and Zelenskyy
In Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he believed the U.S. position on how to resolve the conflict remained unchanged
FIFA WC: Spain ends Ronaldos World Cup journey with 1-0 win
Arlington: Cristiano Ronaldo heard the cheers while walking off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal. The stoic look on his face and his brief wave acknowledging the fans showed this wasnt the desired outcome. The sixth and final World Cup for the 41-year-old superstar ended with a 1-0 loss to border 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 .
Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Hormuz strait off Oman coast
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the tanker had been hit near Limah, Oman, in the strait
West Asia War LIVE: Body of Khamenei arrives in holy city ahead of procession
Events similar to yesterday's procession will be held today in Iran's holy city of Qom
Whale sinks New Jersey firefighters' boat, sending crew overboard
At the World Cup, Egypt coach says anyone who doesn't feel for Palestinian people is 'not human'
Ex-civil rights agency commissioner fired by Trump drops lawsuit in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Canada makes largest defence procurement deal in its history, citing 'dangerous and divided world'
Israeli drone strike kills four people in southern Lebanon, Lebanese state media reports
The intensity of hostilities abated last month, as Iran insisted on its demand for a Lebanon ceasefire in talks with the U.S., and as Israel scaled back attacks in Lebanon at Washingtons behest
Horror details emerge of mum accused of killing and eating four-year-old son
WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: A 32-year-old woman entered Wyong Police Station in Australia and allegedly told police she had eaten parts of her son, b... Horror details emerge of mum accused of killing and eating four-year-old son
If Infantino had any sense of shame, he would resign, lifelong England fan Ray Harada, 67, said. If FIFAs own rules can be bent after one phone call f... Gianni Infantino urged to resign as FIFA spirals into crisis over Balogan red card after Trump phone call
England fans reflect on magical night in Mexico as they flock to Miami for Norway showdown
Now... Miami! England supporters are still reeling from an incredible game at the Azteca stadium against Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16, and are ... England fans reflect on magical night in Mexico as they flock to Miami for Norway showdown
Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads
Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states
Family day out ends in 'terrifying' road rage attack
As NATO meets, Putin is weighing his options in Ukraine, and further afield
Watch: Mumbai rains kill over 10; Opposition questions govt.s response | Above the Fold | 06.07.2026
Mumbai continues to reel under heavy rainfall as flooding and transport disruptions affect daily life. In this episode, we bring you the latest on the citys rain situation, an update on the Karur stampede case, and the Supreme Courts refusal to short-circuit procedure while hearing a plea over remarks on the Prophet Mohammad, and more.
Over 300 Sudan children killed or injured in six months: UNICEF
Khartoum: More than 300 children have been killed or injured in the last six months in the war in Sudan, mostly from drone strikes, the UN childrens agency said on Monday. The Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been fighting since April 2023. The war is now concentrated in the Kordofan, Darfur 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 .
Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to UN-backed committee
At a news conference on July 6, Ismail al-Thawabta, general director of the Hamas-run Government Media Office, said only technical and professional staff would remain in their positions to run the Palestinian enclaves day-to-day affairs
PM Modi begins Indonesia visit aimed at strengthening Indias Act East Policy
PM Modi said he will hold discussions with President Subianto aimed at adding even more momentum to this partnership across diverse sectors
Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee
Meeting of BRICS anti-drug agencies meeting begins in Guwahati
Representatives of the member countries underscore the need for stronger international cooperation to combat drug trafficking
World absorbs historic Iran war oil supply loss, but depleted stocks bring risks
India proposes dedicated BRICS Virtual Working Group to combat drug trafficking
The two-day meeting will focus on three priority areas -- combating synthetic drugs and precursor diversion, strengthening intelligence sharing and operational coordination and capacity building and institutional cooperation
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral: Mourners throng procession in Tehran
As the funeral has gone on, however, there have increasingly been calls from mourners to avenge Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death
Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France as wildfire burns
The fire has scorched some 4,600 hectares in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, local prefect Pierre Regnault de la Mothe said in a post on X
