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  13 Indian sailors facing 'life-threatening situation' on ship stranded at Ukraine port amid strikes

  July 28, 2026 23:42 IST

  In an urgent appeal, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India informed that 13 Indians are among 15 crew members aboard a ship stranded at a Ukrainian port following drone and missile strikes in the Red Sea amid the ongoing regional conflict.

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  'Where to kill Melania?': Iran goes personal on Trump in assassination threat to wife, son | VIDEO

  July 28, 2026 22:19 IST

  The chilling video purportedly urges supporters of the Islamic regime in Iran to assassinate Melania Trump. Barron Trump has been directly threatened in the clip.

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  Earthquake of 7.1-magnitude hits Japan, tremors felt across the country, tsunami advisory issued

  July 28, 2026 14:17 IST

  The quake was reported at the depth of 10 km (6 miles) below the sea surface, JMA said. No damage or injuries were immediately reported after the 4:29 pm quake. The quake was recorded in the western region of Kumamoto, about 900 km (540 miles) southwest of Tokyo.

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  'Not interested in back-and-forth with Netanyahu': Mamdani ahead of Israeli PM's White House visit

  July 28, 2026 13:37 IST

  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's remarks come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington for high-level talks with US President Donald Trump.

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  At least 19 killed, over two dozen injured in police firing during protest march in PoK

  July 28, 2026 12:20 IST

  At least 19 people were reportedly killed after Pakistani security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters during a march at Rawalakot in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. India has condemned the reported crackdown, calling it the result of decades of systematic repression.

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  'Ready for strong military action if Iran...': Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran

  July 28, 2026 7:14 IST

  Trump indicated that while diplomacy remains the preferred path for now, military action remains an option if negotiations do not produce results.

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  Several explosions rock Erbil near US consulate as Iran targets Iraq amid tension in West Asia

  July 28, 2026 7:10 IST

  The attack caused huge fires in and around the targeted areas, with police reporting that two drones crashed near the targeted sites. At least seven explosions were also heard across Erbil, including in areas near the US Consulate, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iraqi local media.

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  US, India expanding cooperation in defence, civil nuclear sector: Trump official

  July 28, 2026 6:25 IST

  The senior US official made these remarks at a roundtable on India at the Hoover Institution, which saw the participation of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former US Ambassador to India David C Mulford.

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  Massive blaze at Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq refinery after drone strikes from Iraq | VIDEO

  July 27, 2026 23:58 IST

  The fire erupted at Saudi Aramco's Abqaiq refinery after drones were launched toward Saudi Arabia from Iraq. Several videos and satellite images are being shared on social media, showing the intensity of the blaze after the drone strike.

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  Who is Dr Karyna Shuliak, the woman who could inherit Jeffrey Epstein's fortune?

  July 27, 2026 20:03 IST

  Dr Karyna Shuliak arrived in New York on a student visa in 2010. About nine months later, in March 2011, she met Jeffrey Epstein. She was 21 and working as a dental assistant at the time, while Epstein was 58.

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  India summons Ukraine envoy after attack on merchant vessel in Black Sea kills Indian seafarer

  July 27, 2026 17:02 IST

  The merchant vessel was identified as Marshall Islands-flagged MV Omorfi. It was attacked near Russia in the Black Sea last week, leading to the death of an Indian sailor. India has lodged strong protest over the incident.

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  26-year-old Punjab woman shot dead in Canada, police call it 'targeted attack'; suspect arrested

  July 27, 2026 16:26 IST

  26-year-old Navneet Kaur, who hails from Punjab, was murdered in Canada's Toronto in a 'suspected targeted attack'. The accused, who is also of Indian origin, has been arrested by the police.

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  US: Two killed, five injured in shooting at Seattle food festival near Space Needle

  July 27, 2026 11:44 IST

  A large number of police and emergency crews responded and began evacuating the area around the sprawling Seattle Centre events campus.

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  Nepal imposes indefinite curbs after communal violence in Sunsari kills one, several injured

  July 27, 2026 10:57 IST

  One person was killed and several others injured after communal violence broke out in Nepal's Sunsari district near the India border. Authorities have imposed indefinite restrictions in affected areas as security forces work to restore normalcy.

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  Oil prices ease after US-Iran military pause: What it means for inflation and the global economy?

  July 27, 2026 6:59 IST

  Oil prices dropped sharply after the US and Iran refrained from fresh attacks for a second day, easing fears of supply disruptions. However, concerns over inflation, interest rates and Middle East tensions continue to keep global markets on edge.

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  'No path forward except jihad and resistance': Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to Hezbollah

  July 27, 2026 6:38 IST

  The Iranian Leader commended the movement for standing "like an unyielding rock" against what he characterised as the "savage aggression" of Israel and its allies.

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  France likely to respond to India's 114 Rafale jet Letter of Request by mid-August: Report

  July 27, 2026 17:48 IST

  France is expected to respond by mid-August to India's Letter of Request for a government-to-government deal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. Formal negotiations between New Delhi and Paris are set to begin after France submits its official response.

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  Iran warns of retaliation after Ukraine's attack on ship in Caspian Sea kills one

  July 26, 2026 23:52 IST

  An Iranian vessel was targeted by Ukrainian forces in the Caspian Sea earlier this week. The attack left a sailor dead after which Iran has threatened to respond to Ukraine.

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  Berlin attack suspect shot dead by police; authorities call it 'Islamic terror' strike | 10 Points

  July 26, 2026 23:34 IST

  German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the deadly attack near Berlin's Pride festival appears to be an "Islamic terror attack" after a van-ramming and stabbing at the event's closing party killed one person and injured several others.

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  Vessel with four Indians aboard struck in Ukraine's Odesa, India issues Black Sea advisory

  July 26, 2026 16:54 IST

  The Indian Embassy in Kyiv confirmed the development, revealing that two Indian nationals aboard the vessel are safe, while the status of the other two is not yet known. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs stated Indians seeking employment in the Black Sea region.

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  Nepal allows Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes, ends nearly decade-long restriction

  July 26, 2026 12:34 IST

  Nepal has lifted its nearly decade-long restriction on Indian Rs 200 and redesigned Rs 500 notes. Indian and Nepalese nationals can now carry these denominations up to Rs 25,000, making travel and cross-border trade between the two countries easier.

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  Two killed, several injured in explosion in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  July 26, 2026 9:17 IST

  At least two people were killed and several others injured after an explosion rocked Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Authorities rushed to the scene as security forces launched an investigation into the cause of the blast.

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  Brazil denies visas to two US officials ahead of October presidential election

  July 26, 2026 9:02 IST

  Brazil has denied visas to two US State Department officials ahead of its October presidential election. The move comes amid growing diplomatic tensions over election integrity, trade disputes and relations between the Lula and Trump administrations.

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  Wider Middle East war? Kuwait, Bahrain targeted Iran this month with UAE's backing: Report

  July 25, 2026 22:53 IST

  A report has claimed that Kuwait and Bahrain targeted Iran this month following repeated strikes by the Islamic Republic. For these strikes, the UAE provided intelligence backing to both the Gulf nations.

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  Trump says Saudi Arabia must join Abraham Accords as key condition to finalise nuclear deal

  July 25, 2026 7:25 IST

  Saudi Arabia has repeatedly affirmed that formal diplomatic recognition of Israel remains contingent on a clear and credible roadmap towards an independent Palestinian state.

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  Indian sailor killed in strike on commercial vessel in Black Sea, MEA condemns attack

  July 25, 2026 0:00 IST

  An Indian national was killed after a ship was attacked while transiting through the Black Sea. The attack happened when the vessel, identified as MV OMORFI, was in the Russian territorial waters.

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  Soldiers among 15 killed in suicide bombing in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  July 25, 2026 3:12 IST

  The attack took place in Tank district, where militants detonated the explosives-packed vehicle after crashing it into the perimeter wall of the security post, causing extensive damage to the infrastructure.

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  How Asim Munir's private oil venture with IRGC shielded Saudi Arabia from Iranian strikes

  July 25, 2026 0:01 IST

  A report has surfaced that claimed Pakistan's Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir leveraged a joint oil transport venture with the IRGC to shield Saudi Arabia from Iran's strike amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.