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  'Couldn't care less,' Donald Trump hits out at Iran for withdrawing from peace deal

  July 20, 2026 0:14 IST

  US President Donald Trump said he "couldn't care less" about Iran's decision to withdraw from the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, insisting the move would not change Washington's stance. He reaffirmed that the US remains focused on preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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  'A great Satan,' Mojtaba slams US for fresh strikes targeting under-construction nuclear plant

  July 19, 2026 17:39 IST

  On Sunday, Iran claimed the US targeted an under-construction nuclear power plant in the southwest region of the country. Following that, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called the US a 'criminal' and a 'great Satan'.

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  'Mojtaba Khamenei not in Iran,' claims Saudi outlet citing Israeli source

  July 19, 2026 14:32 IST

  Khamenei, who assumed the position of Iran's Supreme leader shortly after his father was killed in joint US-Israeli military strikes on February 28, has not made any public appearances and has communicated exclusively through written statements since taking office.

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  Hyderabad woman alleges torture in Oman: 'Forced to work 15 hours, denied food'

  July 19, 2026 13:14 IST

  A Hyderabad woman alleged she was lured to Oman with the promise of a housemaid job, forced to work up to 15 hours a day without pay and subjected to abuse. After escaping, she reached the Indian Embassy in Muscat, which has said it is taking up the matter.

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  US launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran after American troops killed in Jordan

  July 19, 2026 6:56 IST

  The fresh strikes came after two US service members were killed, and another remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeted American and partner forces in Jordan.

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  2 US soldiers killed, Mojtaba vows 'unforgettable lessons' while Iran war rattles Middle East

  July 18, 2026 23:47 IST

  Two US service members were killed and another remains missing after Iranian missile and drone attacks on US and partner forces in Jordan, as the conflict between Washington and Tehran continued to escalate.

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  'Busy defending country,' Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire agreement, suspends peace pact

  July 18, 2026 20:40 IST

  Iran has suspended the peace agreement that was signed with the US last month after the two sides exchanged attacks again. Tehran's announcement is further expected to escalate things and destabilise the situation in the Middle East once again.

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  US air quality plunges due to Canadian forest fires: Will Trump impose tariffs? Here's what he said

  July 18, 2026 7:35 IST

  In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United States was being impacted by what he described as "filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air" from Canadian wildfires and said the cost of the pollution would be added to tariffs currently imposed on Canada.

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  'Full scale invasion' if US continues war, warns Iran supreme leader's senior advisor

  July 18, 2026 7:31 IST

  In a post on X, Mohsen Rezaee wrote, "in the event of activating this strategy, we will no longer settle for retaliation in kind, and no political border will provide security against Iran's offensive forces."

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  US launches fresh attacks on Iran by hitting bridges, energy sites as battle over Hormuz intensifies

  July 18, 2026 7:18 IST

  The US expanded its attacks against Iran by hitting more bridges and energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, following through on President Donald Trump's threats to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on the waterway vital to world energy supplies.

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  Powerful 7.3 magnitude jolts Mexico, tremors felt in Guatemala, El Salvador; tsunami warning issued

  July 17, 2026 21:58 IST

  The US Geological Survey (USGS) said a preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 48 km southwest of nearby Aquiles Serdan on the southern coast of Mexico. Tremors were also felt in parts of neighbouring Guatemala and EL Salvador.

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  Who is Andy Burnham? Labour Party leader set to be next UK prime minister

  July 17, 2026 18:07 IST

  Andy Burnham, 56, is a veteran Labour politician who previously served as Mayor of Greater Manchester, following a long career as a Member of Parliament and cabinet minister in earlier Labour governments.

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  Iran claims destroying multiple American fighter jets in Jordan after US strikes leave 38 dead

  July 18, 2026 0:03 IST

  In a statement, Iran's IRGC has said that it has destroyed multiple refuelling aircraft and fighter jets of the US forces in Jordan. Besides, several other aircraft were severely damaged in the strikes.

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  US veterans to replace 'illegal alien' truckers? Why Trump's latest proposal could affect Indians

  July 17, 2026 13:19 IST

  US President Donald Trump has proposed replacing undocumented truck drivers with American military veterans, citing road safety concerns. The move could affect thousands of Indian-origin truckers, particularly from Punjab and Haryana, working in the US trucking industry.

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  Russia, China, North Korea and Iran can manipulate US elections, Trump makes big claims

  July 17, 2026 12:03 IST

  US President Donald Trump claimed that Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and some non-state actors are capable of disrupting the US electoral system with cyberattacks, while citing declassified intelligence documents.

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  What is Operation Hard Ball, how was gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested by FBI? All you need to know

  July 17, 2026 9:33 IST

  Nitish Kaushal is an associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, in Vermont. He was placed on the 'Most Wanted' list just two days ago. Under 'Operation Hard Wall,' the FBI is taking continuous action against syndicates of gangsters of Indian origin.

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  Seven killed as US widens air campaign against Iran, targets more bridges as Hormuz crisis deepens

  July 17, 2026 8:21 IST

  The US has widened its military campaign against Iran by striking bridges as Tehran retaliates with fresh missile attacks on US allies. The escalating conflict has intensified tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting shipping and raising concerns over regional stability.

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  Iraqi armed group announces $10 million bounty for killing 'criminal' Donald Trump

  July 17, 2026 7:02 IST

  The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed to announce a $10 million bounty on US President Donald Trump over the killings of Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al Muhandis. Read the group's full statement, the background and the latest developments.

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  '211 patients undergoing chemo': Cancer hospital targeted in 'barbaric' US strike in Iran | VIDEO

  July 16, 2026 18:47 IST

  Iran has claimed that a cancer hospital, where as many as 211 patients were undergoing treatment, was targeted in US strikes in Khuzestan province's Alvaz. Tehran has criticised the attack, calling it 'barbaric' and a 'cowardly war crime'.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts New Zealand, tsunami advisory issued

  July 16, 2026 16:44 IST

  The epicentre of the earthquake was reported to be near Te Anau town of New Zealand. The country's National Emergency Management Agency said it has issued a tsunami warning for the coastal areas.

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  Pipeline, new port and container terminal: How Gulf nations building an alternative to Hormuz

  July 16, 2026 12:29 IST

  Gulf nations are fast-tracking multi-billion-dollar pipelines and mega-port projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, as the US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt strait. The strategic infrastructure, backed by heavyweights like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, aims to protect global energy lines.

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  How Gulf nations made Trump to drop 20% toll on cargo passing through Hormuz within 24 hours?

  July 16, 2026 11:14 IST

  US President Donald Trump reversed the decision to impose a 20 per cent toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, following pressure by Gulf allies and senior White House officials. The American President, instead, replaced the blockade with investment commitments.

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  US launches fresh strikes on Iran, targets military capabilities threatening Hormuz transit

  July 16, 2026 6:36 IST

  The second wave of strikes comes as the United States continues to target what it describes as Iranian military capabilities posing a threat to the free transit of vessels through the international waterway.

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  Has Trump given Iran any deadline before bombing its bridges? Here's what US President said

  July 16, 2026 6:28 IST

  Trump's remarks come as US military strikes on Iran have continued following the collapse of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran to end the hostilities in West Asia.

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  Naval blockade returns, 35 killed in fresh US strikes as Iran threatens Gulf energy supply | Updates

  July 15, 2026 23:44 IST

  The conflict, which began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iran, prompted Tehran to effectively shut the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global shipping and driving up oil, fertiliser and commodity prices.

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  Five suffer severe burns after 11,000 KV high tension wire snaps onto street in Noida's Sector-63

  July 15, 2026 23:15 IST

  An 11,000 kV high-tension power line snapped and fell onto a street in Chhijarsi Colony under Noida's Sector 63 on Wednesday, injuring five people and setting a scooter on fire.

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  'Are you Muslim?': Indian man stabbed 15 times at US mall after revealing his religion

  July 15, 2026 21:53 IST

  A Muslim man from India was allegedly stabbed 15 times inside a Utah shopping mall after a suspect reportedly asked about his religion. Police say the accused later admitted targeting the victim because he was Muslim and has been charged with attempted murder.

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  Why did US tighten economic pressure on Iran, sanction over 50 targets over oil exports?

  July 15, 2026 13:52 IST

  The US on Tuesday expanded sanctions on Tehran’s oil sector, targeting more than 50 individuals, companies, and vessels linked to a network run by Iranian tycoon Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.