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Jordan intercepted five Iranian missiles after the US launched major strikes on Iranian military targets following an attack on a US base. The escalating conflict has intensified regional tensions, threatened energy infrastructure, disrupted shipping routes and complicated diplomatic efforts across the Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump amid tensions over Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon. The leaders will discuss Iran’s nuclear program, regional diplomacy, and security cooperation as both face mounting domestic political pressure and shifting public support

The US has paused airstrikes on Iran as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent wider conflict. Negotiations focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though tensions remain high with President Donald Trump warning of renewed military action if talks fail

Donald Trump warned Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels against further attacks on ships, saying the US would hold Iran responsible for any renewed aggression and threatened major military action if such incidents continue

The US and Russia opposed a new UN Political Declaration on AIDS, signalling growing politicisation of the global HIV response. Experts warn that shifting priorities, reduced funding and culture-war debates could weaken support for vulnerable communities and threaten decades of progress

Iran has warned it will enter an "offensive and destructive" phase if US attacks continue for another two to three days. A senior military adviser said Tehran could expand military operations, while missile and drone strikes would intensify across the region.

The US intensified airstrikes on Iran, targeting bridges and port infrastructure to pressure Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Qatar and other regional countries, escalating tensions after the collapse of a temporary ceasefire

The family of Hyderabad resident Syed Sohail Uddin, who was seriously injured in an alleged hate crime in Utah, has appealed to the Government of India and the US Consulate General for diplomatic intervention, emergency visas and the best possible medical treatment.

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that regional infrastructure could be targeted if US strikes expand to Iranian power plants and bridges. The statement came amid escalating tensions, with Tehran also reaffirming that foreign intervention in the Strait of Hormuz remains unacceptable

A bipartisan group of US senators introduced legislation to strengthen oversight of foreign ownership in the pharmaceutical sector, citing dependence on China as a national security risk. The proposal seeks greater transparency, supply chain resilience, and expanded pharmaceutical cooperation with India

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said national security depends on maintaining Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz and rejected external pressure. Rising US-Iran tensions, renewed military strikes, and uncertainty over the June peace memorandum have heightened regional security concerns 

The United States backed the possibility of a woman becoming the next UN Secretary-General, saying there is no barrier to female leadership. With five women among seven candidates, Washington said it is actively evaluating contenders before António Guterres' term ends in 2026

A 28-year-old Hyderabad native, Mani Chandra Teja Gaddam, an ICFAI University alumnus, died in a skydiving accident in Massachusetts after a sudden gust of wind reportedly interfered with his parachute during landing. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

  Former US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said President Donald Trump's policies are prompting allies to reduce dependence on the United States. He warned weakening partnerships, declining defence sales, lower tourism and education revenues, and shifting global alliances are imposing economic and strategic costs 

The US, UK and 12 other nations reaffirmed the 2016 Hague ruling rejecting China's South China Sea claims, condemning coercive actions and urging peaceful dispute resolution under international law. China dismissed the ruling, maintaining its sweeping maritime sovereignty claims

The US launched major strikes on Iranian military targets after Tehran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Gulf states, deepening regional tensions and threatening shipping, energy supplies and ceasefire negotiations

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed again after warning fire targeted a vessel using an unauthorised route, escalating tensions despite a fragile US ceasefire. Tehran accused Washington of violating the interim deal as both sides exchanged fresh threats and accusations 

Resale prices for FIFA World Cup quarterfinal tickets have fallen following the elimination of the United States and Mexico. Meanwhile, FIFA has released nearly 1,200 additional tickets for the World Cup final, with prices starting at USD 7,380.

Martha Lillard, believed to be the last polio survivor in the United States to depend on an iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma. Her remarkable life reflected resilience, overcoming decades of paralysis while living independently despite severe physical limitations.

A severe heat wave across the United States has killed more than two dozen people, with New Jersey reporting 29 deaths. Record-breaking temperatures disrupted Independence Day events, overwhelmed emergency services and prompted health warnings as extreme heat affected over 20 states