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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.

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  Saudi prince found dead in luxury London hotel; probe reveals fatal drug and alcohol overdose

  July 24, 2026 16:15 IST

  A UK coroner's inquest has ruled that 29-year-old Saudi royal Prince Abdullah bin Fahad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Jalawi Al Saud died, with a toxicology report finding a fatal combination of alcohol, GHB, and prescription medication in his system.

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  Seven explosions rock area near US military base in Iraq's Irbil, fires erupt, smoke seen rising

  July 24, 2026 14:27 IST

  At least seven explosions were heard near a military base hosting US forces in Iraq's Irbil, with thick smoke seen rising from the area. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the blasts or reported any casualties.

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  Why Trump imposed 10% tariff on goods imported from India, but hit China, Japan with 12.5% tariffs?

  July 24, 2026 13:31 IST

  The US has imposed new forced-labour tariffs on 60 trading partners effective July 24, with India securing a lower 10 percent rate after amending its Foreign Trade Policy to ban imports made through forced labour.

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  Trump imposes 10% tariff on goods imported from India, other countries over forced labour concerns

  July 24, 2026 11:38 IST

  Last month, when the US had proposed tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act, India was bracketed among countries attracting 12.5 per cent levies, but Washington took note of the amendment New Delhi made to its foreign trade policy prohibiting the import of goods produced using forced labour.

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  Trump says US to hold Iran responsible after Houthis target Saudi ships in Red Sea

  July 23, 2026 19:10 IST

  US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will hold Iran responsible for any future Houthi attacks on shipping, calling the Yemen-based group a "Surrogate and/or Proxy of Iran," after the Yemen-based group claimed responsibility for striking two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.

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  US-Saudi nuclear deal conditioned on Kingdom joining Abraham Accords, says Trump

  July 23, 2026 18:38 IST

  The nuclear deal between the US and Saudi Arabia is conditioned on the latter joining the Abraham Accords, President Donald Trump has announced. The Abraham Accords were signed in 2020 to establish full diplomatic, economic, and security ties between Israel and Arab nations.

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  Aimed at expanding ties with Israel, US House passes historic USD 1.15 trillion defence bill

  July 23, 2026 17:29 IST

  The US House of Representatives has passed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, authorising a record USD 1.15 trillion in Pentagon spending, with Democrats objecting to the bill's cost, its ties to the ongoing Iran war, and a provision expanding US-Israel defence cooperation.

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  Yemen's Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea after blockade on Saudi shipping

  July 23, 2026 12:21 IST

  Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an attack on two Saudi oil tankers, "Encelia" and "Layla," in the Red Sea, days after Saudi Arabia's strike on Sanaa International Airport, with Saudi Arabia confirming a fire broke out on one vessel, though all crew were reported safe.

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  'Kashmir was, is, and will remain integral part of India': New Delhi rebukes Pakistan at UNSC

  July 23, 2026 7:57 IST

  India strongly countered Pakistan at the UN Security Council, reaffirming Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India while accusing Islamabad of using cross-border terrorism as state policy and defending its position on the Indus Water Treaty.

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  US launches 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran; Tehran vows 'eye for an eye' retaliation

  July 23, 2026 8:05 IST

  US Central Command said the attacks were designed to "further degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

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  Iran threatens with '9/11 style attack' in response to Trump's 'bridge for a ship warning' over Horm

  July 23, 2026 0:05 IST

  The IRGC said that if the conflict continued, it would launch “regret-inducing operations” that would result in national mourning in the United States. The statement appeared to allude to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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  Trump issues a 'power plant for a ship' warning to Iran amid strikes on vessels in Strait of Hormuz

  July 22, 2026 20:41 IST

  The US and Iran continued their hostilities as the American forces carried out an 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Tehran launched a missile strike on Jordan as alerts were sounded in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

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  Grasping the geopolitics at last? In big U-turn, Nepal PM seeks meeting with India, China envoys

  July 22, 2026 19:59 IST

  After taking office in March following a GenZ-led political movement, Nepal PM Balen Shah broke diplomatic norms by refusing individual meetings with foreign envoys. However, following months of criticism and internal cabinet pressure, Shah is set to meet with the envoys of India and China.

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  What Nepal's move to remove disputed India map from coin signals? Bid to renew ties with New Delhi?

  July 22, 2026 19:45 IST

  Nepal recently decided to drop the disputed map from its one-rupee coins, signalling an effort to revitalise ties with India. Kathmandu dropped the map featuring disputed territories Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani.

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  How does Trump's tariff on generic drugs, from 2028 onwards, affect India's pharma sector?

  July 22, 2026 14:34 IST

  The US has announced a phased tariff plan on imported generic medicines, starting at zero per cent from August 2026, rising to 100 per cent by 2028, and 200 per cent from 2029. The zero-tariff window ends just months before the 2028 US presidential election.

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  Why Iran moves nuclear centrifuges to 'Pickaxe Site' as Trump issues warning to target it? Explained

  July 22, 2026 13:44 IST

  Iran has reportedly moved thousands of nuclear centrifuges into a fortified underground complex near Natanz called Pickaxe Mountain, buried over 300 feet under granite. Moreover, Trump threatened the site as his ‘next target’, while the IAEA was denied any access to the site.

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  Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio in Manila, discusses issues related to trade, tariffs, energy, defence

  July 22, 2026 11:12 IST

  In their talks, Jaishankar and Rubio discussed issues relating to trade, tariffs, energy, defence, critical minerals and AI. The meeting took place as the Quad grouping of India, the United States, Australia and Japan held discussions in Manila on the sidelines of ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

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  Will Saudi Arabia now build nuclear bombs? What to know about Trump's historic deal with Riyadh

  July 22, 2026 9:58 IST

  The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve US firms in developing the program. The deal could allow for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia following a joint US-Saudi study.