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Two Indians missing after attack on Odesa port ship
NDTVArchived
The vessel MG AGN Ragnar was struck at Odesa port with four Indians onboard; two are safe and two remain missing. India's embassy is searching for the crew while the Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indians against Black Sea shipping jobs. Five Indian lives have been lost
Europe wildfires force mass evacuations across France Spain
The GuardianArchived
Wildfires across France and Spain have forced more than three hundred thousand evacuations as Pedro Sanchez warned of difficult hours ahead. Authorities may evacuate Bordeaux, while Gironde alone has burned about forty-two thousand hectares. Spain declared a national emergency as
China activates flood response for Typhoon Noul
The PrintArchived
China raised a Level-IV flood response across Fujian, Jiangxi, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, and Guangxi as Typhoon Noul approached. Hong Kong cancelled more than four hundred ten flights and one hundred fifty high-speed rail services, opening twenty-eight shelters. Noul is the)
Court blocks revival of H-1B fee hike
The TelegraphArchived
The US First Circuit denied a stay of a June 8 ruling that struck down a one hundred thousand dollar H-1B visa fee. Twenty Democratic states sued, arguing Congress did not authorize the charge. The cap remains sixty-five thousand plus twenty thousand advanced-degree visas. PriorTrump jokes about third term at press dinner
FirstpostArchived
President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner on July 24 after an April shooting postponed the event. He joked a third term would be even better, then said he was only kidding. He thanked comedian Victor Gonzales and needled critical press awar
US pauses Iran strikes after thirteen nights
CNNArchived
After thirteen nights of US strikes on Iran, Friday night brought no new attacks as a Defense Department source said operations were on hold. Vance and General Caine raised escalation and munitions concerns. Trump said Iran is serious about a deal. CENTCOM blockade boardings cont
Car strikes crowd at Berlin Pride event
Al JazeeraArchived
One person died and at least sixteen were injured when a white car drove into crowds in Tiergarten around ten pm on July 25 during Christopher Street Day. Organisers called off remaining activities. Police identified a suspect linked to Islamic circles but had not arrested him. M
Trump wears Trump 2028 cap at correspondents dinner
NDTVArchived
US President Donald Trump addressed a rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner on July 24 at the Waldorf Astoria after an April assassination attempt disrupted the original Hilton event. He displayed a red Trump 2028 cap and joked about a fourth term before saying he was kid
Three Indian origin MPs join UK front bench roles
NDTVArchived
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's July cabinet reshuffle elevated three Indian origin Labour MPs. Kanishka Narayan born in Bihar's Muzaffarpur became Minister for Artificial Intelligence in the Cabinet. Satvir Kaur was appointed Minister for Equalities and Harpreet Uppal became As
Trump warns China and Russia over Iran weapons sales
The Times of IndiaArchived
US President Donald Trump said on July 25 he does not believe China or Russia are participating in the Iran conflict but warned involvement would be very bad for them. On Truth Social he cited assurances from President Xi and President Putin against selling weapons to Iran. Benja
Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi Jizan
The HinduArchived
Iran backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia's Jizan on July 25 after Riyadh struck Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port. Saudi air defences intercepted two ballistic missiles targeting Yanbu oil refineries, Greek security sources said. US Central Command
Oxford tests first Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine dose
The Indian PractitionerArchived
Oxford researchers administered the first human dose of an experimental vaccine against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in a Phase one BD Ebov trial. Fifty healthy adults aged eighteen to fifty five will test safety and immune response. No licensed vaccine exists for this strain unli
Pakistan suicide bombing kills fifteen soldiers
The HinduArchived
Fifteen people including 12 soldiers were killed when an explosives-laden vehicle rammed a checkpost in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa overnight on July 24. Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed four suicide bombers carried out the attack. Pakistani forces said 12 militants were killed in
LPG tanker with Indians attacked in Iran
NDTVArchived
The Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker DISHA was attacked in Iranian waters on July 24 with 28 Indian crew aboard. Embassy Tehran confirmed all are safe. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said attacks on seafarers are unacceptable. Separately, one Indian was killed on MV OMORFI in)
Oxford trial injects first Ebola vaccine dose
NDTVArchived
The first dose of ChAdOx1 BDBV Ebola vaccine went to 37-year-old Ed Hunt in Oxford on Friday. The shot targets the Bundibugyo strain killing over 1000 people in DRC and Uganda since May. Serum Institute stockpiled 620000 doses for a Phase 1 trial on 50 adults. The first dose went
Iran FM warns over using frozen assets plan
Times of IsraelArchived
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on July 24 that Trump's plan to use frozen Iranian assets to compensate Hormuz shipping damage would set an incendiary precedent. The warning came amid escalating US-Iran tensions and Red Sea tanker attacks. Araghchi argued seizing sovTrump vows military punishment after tanker attacks
ReutersArchived
President Donald Trump promised major military punishment for Iran and Houthis after Red Sea tanker attacks on July 24. Attacks targeted vessels including the Encelia and Layla, sending oil prices surging amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Trump linked the response to protecting
US imposes ten percent tariff over forced labour
The HinduArchived
The United States imposed a 10 percent tariff on India and 16 other countries over forced labour concerns on July 24 under Section 301, replacing an expiring worldwide tariff. Forty-three countries face a 12.5 percent rate. The move adds trade pressure on Indian exports navigatin
British Indian minister joins UK Cabinet
The HinduArchived
New U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham promoted British-Indian AI minister Kanishka Narayan to the Cabinet on July 23 after taking charge on July 20. Narayan, Bihar-born MP for Vale of Glamorgan, will jointly serve the Cabinet Office and the business department. Burnham also remove
Israeli leaders warn on Saudi nuclear deal
The HinduArchived
A United States and Saudi Arabia deal announced July 22 would let the kingdom build nuclear reactors using American technology and enrich uranium for a civilian programme. Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called it a strategic failure that endangers Israel's security)
Report cites military LeT meeting against Fazlur Rehman
FirstpostArchived
A report cited intelligence sources saying Pakistan's military held a meeting between state-backed cleric Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi and Lashkar-e-Taiba leader Hafiz Talha Saeed to counter JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman after he criticised Army Chief Asim Munir. Sources said
US launches twelfth night of strikes on Iran
The Times of IndiaArchived
Iran-backed Houthis claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as the US carried out its 12th night of strikes on Iran on July 23. State TV reported two killed at the Shalamcheh border crossing. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of an eye-for-an-eye response. Br
FBI arrests Indian national in California drug case
NDTVArchived
The FBI arrested Indian national Harmanveer Singh in Stockton, California on July 22 for alleged drug trafficking linked to the Ravinder Dhanda crime group in Vancouver. He was wanted on federal conspiracy charges. The arrest followed Operation Hard Ball targeting gangs run by La
Houthis claim Red Sea tanker attacks amid US strikes
The GuardianArchived
Houthi militia said it attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on July 23 as the US launched its 12th successive night of strikes on Iran. Saudi media confirmed one vessel was ablaze. Washington and Riyadh signed a nuclear agreement allowing future uranium enrichment. Brent
India links Indus treaty pause to cross-border terror
India TodayArchived
India's Permanent Representative P Harish told the UN Security Council on July 23 that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan ends cross-border terrorism as state policy. Pakistan had raised the treaty and Kashmir at a debate on natural resource governance
Houthis turn ships away from Saudi ports
Washington PostArchived
Houthi forces declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia from July 20, and seven vessels U-turned near Bab el-Mandeb, the Washington Post reported. They included the Liu Jiang Kou vehicle carrier originally bound for Jeddah. The manoeuvres signal a renewed attempt to disrupt Red
Maduro trial scheduled for June 2027
CNNArchived
A US federal court set Nicolas Maduro's trial for June 1, 2027 before Judge Alvin Hellerstein, CNN reported July 22. Maduro was captured in Caracas in January 2026 and pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges. The schedule begins a long pretrial phase for a former Venezuelan
Fifth Legionnaires death in NYC outbreak
The GuardianArchived
A fifth person died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on New York City's Upper East Side, The Guardian reported July 22. The cluster includes 82 cases and eight hospitalisations. Thirty-four cooling towers tested positive for legionella. Health officials noted no new cases for
Trump threatens Iran after Hormuz attack
The GuardianArchived
On July 22 Donald Trump threatened to destroy an Iranian bridge and power plant following a Hormuz attack, while Iran's Abbas Araghchi vowed eye-for-eye retaliation. Brent crude traded near $94-95. Houthis threatened Saudi Red Sea ports. Iran's foreign ministry said Pickaxe Mount
Congo Ebola mobs attack health workers
TIMEArchived
Angry mobs in the Democratic Republic of Congo are attacking Ebola health workers, TIME reported on July 22, worsening an outbreak with 2,473 confirmed cases and 999 deaths since May. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine. Ituri remains the epicenter, including a July 15US clears landmark Saudi nuclear deal
ForbesArchived
The Trump administration has reportedly approved a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia allowing the kingdom to enrich uranium on its soil for a civilian programme. Citing administration officials, reports say the pact could last 30 years and be worth tens of billions of dolla
Mamdani says city cannot arrest Netanyahu
Wall Street JournalArchived
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on July 22 that the city lacks independent legal authority to execute an International Criminal Court arrest warrant if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits. In a video, he said his administration reviewed every available avenue
Canada silent on Pakistan water treaty plea
The PrintArchived
Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar asked Canada on Monday to support immediate restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty with India during a visit by Foreign Minister Anita Anand to Islamabad Anand did not address the appeal at a joint press conference India suspended the trea
Trump warns of strike on Iran nuclear site
NDTVArchived
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington will hit Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz heavily and soon. He claimed Iran would need 20 to 25 years to rebuild damage already inflicted and said the US is not finished. Western intelligence believes the site houses an undecl
Lebanese army deploys troops in pilot zone after Israeli pullout
BBCArchived
Lebanon's army said on July 21 its troops began deploying to a pilot zone in the south following Israeli force withdrawal under a US-brokered agreement reached last month. Units entered Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh village in Nabatieh district on Tuesday morning. The US state department s
Kremlin in touch with Delhi over Indian seafarer deaths
The HinduArchived
The Kremlin said on July 21 it was in touch with partners in India after a missile strike killed four Indians aboard the Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship MV Golden Leo in the Black Sea on July 19. New Delhi summoned the Russian charge d'affaires over the incident. Kyiv said Russi
ASEAN ministers express serious concern over US Iran hostilities
The Times of IndiaArchived
Southeast Asian foreign ministers on July 21 expressed serious concern over renewed US-Iran hostilities in a joint statement, calling for immediate cessation of attacks across all fronts in the Middle East. The 11-member bloc warned escalating conflict threatens global energy sup
US student visa holders advised to return by September 15
NDTVArchived
International students including those from India out of the US for academic breaks have been advised to return before September 15 to retain benefits under the existing immigration framework. A DHS final rule replacing Duration of Status with a maximum four-year admission period
US intelligence says strikes unlikely to change Iran stance
The Times of IsraelArchived
A US intelligence assessment described by officials to the Washington Post on July 20 concluded that ongoing American military strikes against Iran are unlikely to significantly impact Tehran or soften its negotiating position. The report written primarily by the CIA underscores)
UN warns Ebola may spread in Congo displacement camps
NDTVArchived
The United Nations warned on July 21 that Ebola risked spreading in displacement camps in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. OCHA said confirmed Ebola cases were reported in at least 16 displacement sites across Ituri province hosting more than 270,000 displaced people. Overcr
South China Sea clash overshadows ASEAN talks in Manila
The New Indian ExpressArchived
A clash in the South China Sea threatened to overshadow ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila on July 21 as the United States condemned dangerous Chinese actions in the contested waterway. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in the Philippines where the 11-member bloc is
Pentagon admits nearly 100 troops injured in recent weeks
The GuardianArchived
The Pentagon said on July 21 that nearly 100 US service members were injured over the last two weeks of escalating strikes on Iran. Spokesperson Sean Parnell said the vast majority experienced minor concussions and 96 percent had returned to work. Three US soldiers were killed in)
Indian origin biologist Panda resigns amid misconduct charge
FirstpostArchived
Indian-origin scientist Satchin Panda will step down from California's Salk Institute for Biological Studies on August 13 after more than 22 years following allegations of workplace sexual misconduct. The institute placed Panda on leave while investigating a complaint filed in Ma
Pakistan seeks Canada support on Indus Waters Treaty
Hindustan TimesArchived
Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar on July 20 sought Canada's support for restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty during talks with Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Islamabad. Anand's visit marked the first by a Canadian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly 20 years. Dar said India p
Worcester residents urge new PM to cut living costs
BBCArchived
Residents in Worcester told the BBC on July 21 they want new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to tackle the cost of living after he was sworn in on July 20. People suggested cutting fuel duty, increasing maternity pay, slashing stamp duty and reducing taxes. Burnham announced measures
Iran hits Gulf neighbours as US presses on with strikes
The HinduArchived
Washington and Tehran traded strikes on July 20 as US deaths in renewed fighting climbed to three and more ships came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards hit targets in Syria, Jordan and Kuwait overnight. Brent crude rose above 91 dollars a barrel, t
Pentagon skips press briefings for 2.5 months
CNNArchived
The Pentagon has not held a press briefing for two and a half months since May 5 as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth withholds details on Iran war deaths, CNN reported on July 20. Journalists noted the information gap contrasts with prior administrations during major conflicts as U
White House says Qatari Air Force One is safe
The Times of IsraelArchived
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on July 20 that the Qatari-donated Air Force One aircraft is perfectly safe despite scrutiny over its provenance. She said fall upgrades will begin within one month. The statement followed questions about accepting a luxury jet fr
Trump says Netanyahu will not be arrested in US
CNBCArchived
President Donald Trump said on July 20 that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States amid discussion of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani exploring ICC warrant enforcement. Trump dismissed arrest scenarios during Netanyahu's potential UN vis
US Iran war enters ninth night of strikes
The HinduArchived
The US-Iran war entered its ninth night on July 20 with American strikes continuing as Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited Strait of Hormuz leverage. President Donald Trump said Washington is hitting Iran hard while Tehran retaliated against Gulf allies. Oil markets reacted as B
