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The Trump administration said oil movement through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to nearly two-thirds of pre-war levels despite Iran conflict. Officials vowed to safeguard shipping, while former NATO commander James Stavridis warned Iran could expand tensions by targeting the Suez Canal

The US launched fresh airstrikes on Iran after another American service member was killed, while Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, escalating regional tensions. Attacks targeted military sites, disrupted Gulf security, threatened shipping, and deepened concerns over energy supplies and wider conflict

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, becoming the first sitting vice president in over 150 years to have a baby while in office. Mother and child are healthy

Spain clinched the men’s World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over defending champions Argentina in East Rutherford, thanks to Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute strike. Despite Spain’s dominance in possession and attempts, Argentina held on until Torres broke the deadlock. With this win, Spain became the first nation to hold both men’s and women’s World Cup crowns simultaneously.

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a revised advisory urging Indian nationals to postpone travel to Iran and recommending those already in the country to temporarily leave amid escalating instability and US-Iran military tensions.

But one thing survived all of it. One thing that every central bank in the world is quietly accumulating — while publicly calling it irrelevant. That which cannot be manufactured.

Rohit Sharma smashed a record 138, the first ODI century by an Indian at Lord’s, but England held their nerve to register a 27-run victory and clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1, thanks to Sam Curran’s four wickets and Jacob Bethell’s decisive spell

The successful launch of Vikram-1 establishes Skyroot as a serious competitor in global small-satellite launch market

Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport will expand direct connectivity from 17 to 22 Indian cities in August, driven by rising passenger demand. Airport officials said India remains a key tourism market, with Indian traffic growing over 20 per cent annually

A Russian overnight ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured eight, causing fires and damage across five districts. The assault came as Ukraine faces shortages of Patriot air defence missiles amid escalating Russian strikes on the capital

Indonesian rescuers found five survivors, including a seven-year-old girl, days after a passenger boat sank off South Sulawesi. One person died and 20 remain missing, while search operations continue amid persistent concerns over maritime safety and overcrowded passenger vessels

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused the US of violating a peace MoU, calling President Donald Trump's signature worthless. Iran suspended its commitments, warned of retaliation, and regional tensions escalated as both countries exchanged military strikes across the Gulf

The US launched fresh airstrikes on Iran after an attack in Jordan killed two American troops, escalating regional tensions. Iran suspended commitments under a temporary deal, while attacks across the Gulf threatened civilian infrastructure, oil supplies, and heightened fears of a wider conflict 

At least 50 people have been killed and 500 injured in Iran following sustained US strikes amid escalating tensions in the Gulf. Iran’s Health Ministry confirmed 12 civilian deaths in the past 24 hours, while the US military reported targeting Iranian surveillance and weapons sites.

The FIFA World Cup may have reduced US workplace productivity by $11.7 billion, according to a report citing UKG. Higher absenteeism and lower office attendance followed key matches, particularly after the United States exited the tournament, while disruption eased as the competition progressed.

The FBI has alleged that Punjab gang suspect Nitish Kaushal attempted to flee to Canada before his arrest near the US-Canada border. Prosecutors claim he is linked to a transnational organised crime syndicate accused of murder, drug trafficking, extortion and human smuggling.

The Trump administration warned that US states could lose federal election funding unless they strengthen election security. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin cited concerns over non-citizens on voter rolls, outdated registrations and voting machine vulnerabilities ahead of the midterm elections.

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 death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has increased to 5,069. Authorities said over 21,000 people remain in temporary camps, while aftershocks continue. The country has also received humanitarian assistance from 28 nations for relief and rehabilitation.

An Israeli airstrike hit a funeral in Gaza’s Deir Al-Balah on Friday, killing at least seven people and injuring 22, according to Awda Hospital. The funeral was for a Palestinian killed earlier the same day.

President Droupadi Murmu will undertake state visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from July 19-25 to deepen bilateral ties and expand India's engagement with eastern Europe. The tour includes first-ever presidential visits to Moldova and North Macedonia and the first Romania visit in over three decades

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, dissolved early after passing several coalition-backed bills, triggering elections on October 27. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces political challenges amid rising opposition support, coalition struggles, and controversies over military exemptions, judicial reforms, and media regulations

The FBI arrested Indian national Nitish Kaushal in Vermont after placing him on its Most Wanted list. He faces RICO conspiracy charges for allegedly being part of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria organised crime syndicate involved in drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping and violent crimes

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