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Khalil al-Hayya elected Hamas chief after Sinwar
NDTVArchived
Hamas elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new chief on July 20, succeeding Yahya Sinwar. Al-Hayya led Gaza ceasefire negotiations from Qatar and is viewed as a pragmatic figure within the movement. His elevation comes amid ongoing regional conflict, US-Iran strikes and Gaza fighting a
US gas returns to four dollars per gallon
The Washington PostArchived
US gasoline prices returned to four dollars per gallon on July 20 on the ninth night of American strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliated across the Gulf. Brent crude traded above ninety dollars amid Hormuz shipping fears. Drivers face rising pump costs while analysts warn prolonged
Andy Burnham becomes seventh UK PM in decade
The Times of IndiaArchived
Andy Burnham became Britain's prime minister on July 20, the seventh UK leader in ten years, after Keir Starmer resigned. In a circuit-breaker speech he pledged devolution and a Northern power shift away from Downing Street. Burnham previously served as Greater Manchester mayor b
US identifies two soldiers killed in Jordan strike
NDTVArchived
The United States on July 20 identified two soldiers killed in an Iranian strike on Jordan as First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Private Isabella Gonzales, 19. Their deaths bring total US military fatalities in the Iran war to 17. The strike targeted a base housing Amer
Iran warns US against Kharg Island invasion
The Times of IndiaArchived
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei warned the United States on July 20 against a ground invasion of Kharg Island, which handles about ninety percent of Iran's crude exports. The Wall Street Journal reported Washington is reviewing seizure plans for the strategic island
Iranian drones target Bahrain air navigation equipment
Deccan ChronicleArchived
Bahrain's civil aviation authority said on July 20 that Iranian drones targeted air navigation equipment within the Bahrain flight information region. Officials confirmed flights proceeded normally despite the attack on critical systems. The incident adds to regional tensions as
Pakistan summons diplomats over Imran sister remarks
The Indian ExpressArchived
Pakistan summoned diplomats on July 20 after Imran Khan's sister Noreen Niazi made remarks linking India to the regional conflict and criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements. Islamabad registered a formal protest with India's mission. The foreign office said her com
US ninth strike night pushes Brent crude near ninety
The GuardianArchived
The US carried out its ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran on July 20 as the Guardian tracked live updates across the Middle East crisis. Strait of Hormuz disruptions pushed Brent crude near 90 dollars a barrel. Iran retaliated against Gulf bases while Bahrain and Jordan i
NATO warns Russia missile attacks test European defences
CNBCArchived
NATO warned on July 20 that Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine are testing European defences after strikes near Kyiv and across Baltic monitoring zones. Poland reported debris from intercepted missiles near Wildberries warehouses. Alliance ministers discussed accelerat
Araghchi says US offered bribes and death threats
NDTVArchived
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US negotiators offered bribes and death threats during collapsed talks with Team Trump, demanding zero uranium enrichment before the 12-day war. Araghchi told envoy Steve Witkoff that negotiators expecting death cannot be intimidated.
Andy Burnham becomes PM pledging to rewire Britain
ReutersArchived
Andy Burnham became Britain's prime minister on July 20 after Keir Starmer resigned, pledging to rewire Britain and devolve power beyond London. Burnham won Labour leadership following his Greater Manchester mayor tenure. King Charles invited him to form a government. He inherits
Kuwait power plant ablaze as Iran strikes allies
Al JazeeraArchived
A Kuwaiti power and desalination plant was ablaze on July 19 after Iranian strikes hit US Gulf allies amid the widening US-Iran war. Iran attacked bases in Bahrain and Jordan while regional interceptors engaged missiles. The blaze disrupted electricity and water supplies. Gulf st
Andy Burnham becomes Britain PM after Manchester years
The New Indian ExpressArchived
Andy Burnham was appointed Britain's new prime minister on July 19 after winning Labour leadership, returning to Downing Street eleven years after losing a leadership contest. Burnham served as mayor of Greater Manchester overseeing transport, policing, housing and public health.
Iran FM says US cannot bribe or threaten negotiators
The Times of IndiaArchived
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US entered negotiations demanding zero uranium enrichment before the 12-day war. He told US envoy Steve Witkoff that negotiators who expect death at any moment cannot be threatened or bribed. Araghchi said the US made two miscalcul
NYC mayor Mamdani explores arresting Netanyahu at UN visit
The GuardianArchived
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on July 19 he is reviewing whether he can order NYPD to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits for the UN General Assembly in September. Mamdani cited the ICC arrest warrant from November 2024 over alleged Gaza war cr
Russia ballistic missile strikes kill eight across Ukraine
BBCArchived
Russia launched ballistic missile and drone strikes on Ukraine on July 19 killing at least eight people and injuring dozens. Four died in Kharkiv and one elderly woman in Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the Kyiv raid among the largest ballistic attacks since 2022. UkraiIron Dome intercepts Iranian missile fragments over Jordan border
The Jerusalem PostArchived
Israel's Iron Dome shot down fragments of an Iranian ballistic missile on July 19 after US Aegis intercepted the primary warhead near the Jordan border. Jordan's military intercepted three missiles with no casualties. Interceptor fragments fell near Eilat without damage. It is th
US and Iran trade blows as peace deal collapses
NDTVArchived
The US carried out its eighth consecutive night of strikes on Iran on July 19 after an Iranian attack killed two US troops in Jordan. Iran struck US bases in Kuwait while Bahrain intercepted attacks. Kuwait's power plant was hit again. Iran's health ministry said at least 50 were
Hyderabad woman unpaid for months escapes to embassy
NDTVArchived
Shabnam Begum, 26, from Hyderabad, reached Muscat on March 26 after being promised 200 Omani riyals, about Rs 50,000 a month. She says she worked 12 to 15 hours daily and went unpaid for three to four months. She escaped to the Indian Embassy, which has taken cognisance. Activist
China steers stimulus toward high-tech capacity
Financial TimesArchived
Chinese leaders are directing stimulus toward high-tech capacity rather than a broad consumption bang, the Financial Times reported. Officials plan to accelerate existing policy tools instead of unveiling a single large package. First-half GDP growth was about 4.7 percent. A Poli
US strikes continue as Trump mourns soldiers killed
Al JazeeraArchived
The United States launched a new night of strikes on Iran, the eighth consecutive night of aerial attacks in the widening conflict. Two US service members were killed in Jordan on July 17 and one remains missing. Sixteen US personnel have died since the war began in February. Pre
Two US troops killed in Iranian strike in Jordan
Hindustan TimesArchived
U.S. Central Command said two American service members were killed in Jordan on July 17 during Iranian missile and drone attacks. One service member remains missing. Four others were medically evacuated and later discharged. CENTCOM said U.S. forces later struck IRGC units linked
Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami
The GuardianArchived
U.S. Marshals arrested Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami on Saturday under U.K. extradition proceedings. British prosecutors announced further charges of rape, trafficking for sexual exploitation, and offences involving indecent images of a child. Andrew faces dozens of new counts
Ukraine drone strikes kill eight at Wildberries warehouses in Russia
BBCArchived
Eight people were killed and 62 injured after Ukrainian drones struck two Wildberries warehouses in Tambov and Elektrostal near Moscow on July 18, Russian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attacks hit logistics facilities supplying sanctioned drone components.
US Justice Department allows TikTok on federal government devices
NDTVArchived
The US Justice Department said on July 18 federal employees may download TikTok on government devices, citing a January deal transferring US user data to the TikTok USDS joint venture. A 2022 law had banned the app on federal devices citing national security concerns. ByteDance r
Iraq signs 48 agreements with US companies during PM visit
The HinduArchived
Iraq signed 48 agreements with American companies during Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi US visit, his office said on July 18. Deals include cooperation with ExxonMobil, Shell, Halliburton, KBR and GE Vernova in oil and electricity sectors. Iraq also signed a Starlink deal to introdu
US carries out seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran
BBCArchived
US Central Command said on July 18 it carried out a seventh night of strikes on Iran since President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over. Forces hit surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage and maritime capabilities. Iran targeted US
US denies Iran claim on Hormuz tanker mine hits
NDTVArchived
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on July 18 that two oil tankers trying to pass through a minefield south of the Strait of Hormuz exploded and caught fire. US Central Command responded on X saying like most IRGC claims this is false. The Guards also said four ships were stopped d
Trump threatens Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke in US cities
BBCArchived
US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada on July 18 over wildfire smoke covering northern US cities. About 888 fires were burning in Canada with over 190 in Ontario. Trump said on Truth Social the US was invaded by filthy polluted air and accused Canada of willf
UN scales up Ebola response amid DR Congo violence
XinhuaArchived
UN humanitarians said on July 17 they are scaling up Ebola response efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo despite escalating violence and insecurity. OCHA reported 2,124 confirmed cases across Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele and Tshopo. The outbreak was decIranian strike damages Kuwait power and water desalination plant
AP NewsArchived
Iranian strikes on July 17 hit a Kuwait power and water desalination plant, damaging generation units and sparking a contained fire. About 90 percent of Kuwait's drinking water comes from desalination along the Persian Gulf coast. The attack occurred as US airstrikes expanded aga
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes off southern Mexico coast
BBCArchived
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off southern Mexico near Puerto Madero on July 17 at 08:49 local time, triggering a Pacific tsunami warning. The USGS recorded a depth of 15.2 km. Mexico's navy said no serious impact was reported in Mexico or Guatemala. Tsunami waves between 0.3
Iran warns of zero hour as Trump deploys refuelling planes
NDTVArchived
Tensions escalated in the Middle East on July 17 as Iran's IRGC warned of zero hour amid Strait of Hormuz conflict. US President Donald Trump deployed refuelling aircraft to support extended air operations. The region faced renewed missile and drone exchanges between US forces an
Andy Burnham finalising cabinet before becoming prime minister Monday
BBCArchived
Andy Burnham said on July 17 he is finalising his cabinet ahead of becoming Britain's prime minister on Monday. The new Labour leader will meet King Charles III before taking office from Sir Keir Starmer. Burnham was backed by 379 Labour MPs and 11 trade unions. Cabinet appointme
BLA claims ambush killed 45 soldiers in Balochistan
ThePrintArchived
The Baloch Liberation Army on July 17 claimed an ambush killed 45 Pakistani soldiers near Mastung in Balochistan on Thursday, the fourth major attack this month. Pakistan Army launched Operation Shaban after July attacks that killed 27 police in Ziarat and 11 soldiers in Lasbela.
Iran claims US jets destroyed at Jordan base
NDTVArchived
Iran's IRGC on July 17 claimed it destroyed US refuelling aircraft and fighter jets at a Jordan base using missiles and drones in retaliation for US strikes. The US military did not confirm the claim. Iranian media reported 38 people were killed and 400 injured in earlier US stri
Burnham confirmed as UK Labour leader, expected PM
BloombergArchived
Andy Burnham was confirmed as UK Labour leader on July 17 and is expected to become prime minister next week. He pledged to lead a pro-business Labour government modelled on his Manchester mayor experience nationally. He succeeded Keir Starmer with 379 MP nominations. Burnham sai
Trump alleges China interfered in 2020 election
BBCArchived
President Donald Trump in a July 16 and 17 White House primetime address alleged China interfered in the 2020 election and released declassified intelligence files. He claimed China acquired 220 million US voter records and said voting machines were exposed. He urged passage of t
US finalises stricter visa caps for journalists, students
The WireArchived
The US Department of Homeland Security on July 16 finalised a rule ending duration-of-status visa policies. Journalist I visas are capped at 240 days, with Chinese nationals limited to 90 days. F and J student visas face a maximum four years requiring federal approval beyond that
Japan enacts revised law on male-only imperial succession
The HinduArchived
Japan's Parliament on July 17 enacted a revised 19th-century Imperial House Law retaining male-only paternal-lineage succession to the throne. The law allows adopting distant male relatives and lets princesses keep royal status after marrying commoners. Princess Aiko, 24, remains
Hegseth shares Chabahar tower collapse photo amid strikes
Times of IndiaArchived
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth on July 17 shared a photo of a Chabahar port tower collapsing amid strikes in Iran, the Associated Press reported. Iran acknowledged a third strike round. Tehran hit US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after the US sixth night of strikes on Qeshm Island a
FBI arrests Indian gangster Nitish Kaushal in Vermont
The HinduArchived
The FBI arrested Indian national Nitish Kaushal in Vermont on July 16. He was added to the most wanted list on July 14 for alleged ties to the Bhagwanpuria gang in murder, kidnapping and drug trafficking cases. The arrest came under Operation Hard Ball coordinated across the Unit
Fazlur Rehman challenges Pakistani military to contest polls
Times of IndiaArchived
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on July 16 accused Pakistan's military of failing to maintain order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. He said police do not leave stations after sunset and Pashtun regions are drowning in blood. Rehman told the military t
Immigration attorney warns F1 students against overseas travel
Times of IndiaArchived
Immigration attorney Emily Neumann said F1 students currently in the United States should not travel abroad as the Trump administration finalises a four-year fixed stay rule replacing duration of status. Publication is set for July 17 with an effective date around September 15, 2
Bangladesh seeks SAARC revival at BIMSTEC security meet
Deccan HeraldArchived
At the fifth BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs meeting in New Delhi on July 16, Bangladesh called for SAARC to work alongside BIMSTEC on regional challenges. India has promoted BIMSTEC since SAARC stalled after 2016. Member states adopted maritime humanitarian assistance guideline
Illegal Indian immigration to US drops 69 percent since 2023
Hindustan TimesArchived
Illegal immigration from India to the United States declined 69 percent from its 2023 peak, according to US Customs and Border Protection data analysed on July 16. CBP recorded 20,614 encounters with Indian migrants through May of fiscal year 2026, down from 67,212 during the sam
Ajit Doval urges BIMSTEC nations to take decisive security actions
Hindustan TimesArchived
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on July 16 chaired the fifth BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs meeting in New Delhi. He said global conflicts, geopolitical uncertainties and technological disruptions require member states to collaborate and take decisive actions. Delegations
US military to screen troops over 30 for testosterone
BBCArchived
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on July 16 that military personnel aged 30 and older will undergo mandatory testosterone deficiency screening during annual health assessments. Troops with low levels will be offered voluntary hormone replacement therapy. Personnel unde
Indian mall worker stabbed in Utah, attacker cited anti-Muslim intent
Times of IndiaArchived
A Utah man stabbed an Indian mall worker multiple times at Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City on July 14. Peter Michael Larsen, 48, told investigators he targeted the victim because of his religion and intends to kill Muslims. The victim Sohail remains hospitalised in critical
UK plans midnight social media curfew for teens
Telegraph IndiaArchived
The UK government on July 15 unveiled plans for a midnight to 6 am social media curfew for 16 and 17 year olds. The restrictions follow a blanket ban on social media for under-16s set to take effect by spring 2027. Teenagers can opt out of default curfew settings. Livestreaming a
