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  US launches attacks on Iran after Tehran retaliates against UAE tankers | What we know so far

  July 14, 2026 8:36 IST

  The attacks from both the nations come as Iran and the US vie for control of the strait through which a fifth of all crude oil and natural gas once passed in peacetime.

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  Indian crew member killed after Iranian missiles hit UAE oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz

  July 14, 2026 6:37 IST

  In a post on X, UAE Ministry of Defence stated that the national tankers 'Mombasa' and 'Al Bahiyah' were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters.

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  Trump says US 'taking control' of Hormuz, to be paid for 'guarding' it; reinstates Iran blockade

  July 13, 2026 23:52 IST

  Speaking to a US media outlet, President Donald Trump has said Washington will be paid by "wealthy nations" for guarding the Strait of Hormuz, as the peace deal with Iran seems to have fallen flat after the two sides traded strikes once again.

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  'Get ready for sudden death,' Iran issues chilling warning to Trump after Lindsey Graham's demise

  July 13, 2026 15:57 IST

  Following the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, Iranian state daily Hamshahri issued a chilling front-page warning to Donald Trump and Israeli officials under the headline "Get Ready for Sudden Death." Concurrently, Iran’s foreign ministry labeled Graham as "malicious".

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  Trump, Netanyahu and Meloni among 13 world leaders on Iran's 'revenge list' as Mideast boils

  July 13, 2026 15:45 IST

  The list was released by Iran's newspaper 'Hamshahri', and it featured the names of US President Donald Trump, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 11 other world leaders, who could be targeted by the Islamic Republic, as the war continues in the Middle East.

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  Trump leaves standing order to destroy Iran if he is assassinated; here's who decides US' next move

  July 13, 2026 14:47 IST

  Trump's remarks came after he alleged that Iran had threatened to assassinate him. He claimed that 1,000 missiles were 'locked and loaded' against Iran and that thousands more would follow if Tehran acted on its alleged threats.

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  China cries foul as 14 countries, including Japan, reject Beijing’s claim over South China Sea

  July 13, 2026 12:11 IST

  China summoned Japan’s envoy in Beijing to lodge a formal protest as Tokyo on Monday joined 13 other nations to affirm an international ruling rejecting China’s claims in the South China Sea. It further accused the island-nation and its partners of undermining regional stability.

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  US-Iran war LIVE: Two killed, several wounded as US attacks several locations near Abadan

  July 14, 2026 15:35 IST

  US-Iran war LIVE Updates: The US launched several waves of strikes on Iran into Monday morning over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing over the weekend. Iran retaliated by targeting countries across the Middle East.

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  Trump orders US flags at half-mast after Lindsey Graham's death, tributes pour in worldwide

  July 13, 2026 8:20 IST

  US President Donald Trump has ordered American flags to fly at half-mast following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. Tributes have poured in from JD Vance, Scott Bessent and other leaders remembering the veteran Republican lawmaker.

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  Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people; horrifying blaze caught on camera

  July 13, 2026 6:54 IST

  Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the Thai capital.

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  US launches fresh strikes against Iran as standoff over Strait of Hormuz escalates

  July 13, 2026 6:32 IST

  The US military said that the strikes were carried out on the direction of the Commander in Chief to hold Iranian forces accountable.

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  Middle East on edge again as US strikes on Iran's Hormozgan province, Qeshm Island leaves one dead

  July 12, 2026 23:29 IST

  The US has targeted Iran's Hormozgan province and the Qeshm Island, a move that is expected to escalate tensions in the Middle East again. While no casualty was reported in Qeshm, the strikes in Hormozgan has left one person dead and two others injured.

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  Israel to hold Knesset elections on October 27. Will PM Benjamin Netanyahu get another term?

  July 12, 2026 23:43 IST

  The Knesset elections in Israel will take place on October 27. This will be the first time in around 40 years when the general elections are taking place in Israel after a full four-year term.

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  Vietnam Police detains captain after speedboat tragedy leaves 15 Indians dead in Phu Quoc

  July 12, 2026 23:44 IST

  The captain, identified as 57-year-old Nguyen Hong Hai, who was resident of Thuan Tien hamlet, was detained by the Vietnamese Police a day after the speedboat tragedy in the Phu Quoc Island that left 15 Indians dead.

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  Iran likely to hold memorial ceremony for Ali Khamenei on Tuesday, but will Mojtaba attend it?

  July 12, 2026 15:51 IST

  Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's 56-year-old Supreme Leader, may make his appearance next week when the Islamic Republic organises a memorial ceremony of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Mojtaba has not appeared before the public since the US-Iran war started earlier this year.

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  US Senator Lindsey Graham, close aide of Trump, dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'

  July 12, 2026 13:09 IST

  In a statement released on social media, US Senator Lindsey Graham's office said that he died last Saturday after a sudden illness.

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  Ex-Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies: All about leader who transformed Gulf nation

  July 12, 2026 13:13 IST

  Sheikh Hamad, who stepped down in June 2013 after 18 years as emir, was the architect of energy-rich Qatar's stunning ambitions that turned it from a backwater into an international crossroads in less than a generation.

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  US-Iran War: Iranian soldier killed in overnight US strikes as Middle East boils again

  July 12, 2026 23:23 IST

  US-Iran war Live updates: Iran retaliated against the US strikes on Tehran, launching attacks on American bases in Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE. The US action followed an Iranian strike in the Strait of Hormuz that set a container ship ablaze, forcing its crew to evacuate.

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  Two dead, six injured in mass shooting at street festival in Canada's Toronto, suspect at large

  July 12, 2026 8:21 IST

  Toronto police said six people were found with gunshot wounds after the shooting near St. Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the Salsa on St. Clair festival was underway.

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  Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, attacks Cyprus-flagged ship; US responds with fresh strikes

  July 12, 2026 7:18 IST

  These strikes came just hours after the IRGC announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz "until further notice," declaring that the strategic waterway would remain shut until the United States ends its "interference" in the West Asia region.

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  Indian-origin woman working with Google shot dead in US, husband arrested for murder

  July 11, 2026 23:58 IST

  The victim has been identified as Sheetal Wrzesien. Her husband, Kirk Wrzesien, was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

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  'High waves, possible overloading,' survivor recounts Vietnam boat tragedy that killed 15 Indians

  July 11, 2026 23:53 IST

  According to Nirmal Kumar, one of the survivors of the Vietnam boat tragedy, said the incident happened because of high waves in the sea and a possible overloading. However, he hailed the local authorities for their prompt response.

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  Zelenskyy seeks NATO support, more Patriot missiles from US as Russian launches fresh strikes

  July 11, 2026 19:09 IST

  Eleven people, including a child, were wounded after Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv overnight. In response, Ukrainian forces hit Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov, damaging 21 tankers used to move sanctioned oil and petroleum products.

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  In first remark since father's funeral, Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei vows 'inevitable' revenge

  July 11, 2026 23:53 IST

  In his first remark after his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, Iran's current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that the revenge for the killing of his predecessor and the 'martyrs' killed by the US and Israel is 'inevitable'.

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  Giant waves, overturned boat: Video shows aftermath of Vietnam accident; 15 Indians dead

  July 11, 2026 16:44 IST

  At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat carrying 32 Indian nationals capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island off Vietnam's Phu Quoc on Saturday. The group was travelling from An Thoi Port to the popular tourist island.

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  15 dead as speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists capsizes in Vietnam; PM Modi 'extremely saddened'

  July 11, 2026 20:26 IST

  A rescue operation was launched by local authorities after a boat that was carrying several Indian tourists capsized off the Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam. The incident reportedly left at least 15 people feared dead.

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  PM Modi addresses Indians: 'India-New Zealand Waka ready to embark on new voyage together'

  July 11, 2026 21:42 IST

  PM Modi said India-New Zealand relations have memory, friendship, values and a commitment and these relations are defined well by a beautiful tradition of New Zealand.

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  Trade, trust and security: What are PM Modi's 10 major decisions during visit to New Zealand

  July 11, 2026 12:24 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit saw India and New Zealand elevate ties to a Strategic Partnership, set a target to double bilateral trade by 2030, and finalise 18 outcomes spanning maritime security, counter-terrorism, and defence cooperation.