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  Iran War Highlights: US halts strikes on Iran after hitting around 90 targets

  July 09, 2026 14:17 IST

  The US has carried out another round of airstrikes on Iran, saying the operation is aimed at weakening Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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  PM Modi meets Australian PM Albanese in Melbourne: Trade and defence key agenda of meeting

  July 09, 2026 7:05 IST

  During the meeting, PM Modi said the world is currently navigating a period marked by uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and an energy crisis. In such times, it is both natural and essential for India and Australia to move forward as natural and trusted partners.

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  US carries out another round of strikes on Iran, Trump says 'it will get much worse'

  July 09, 2026 6:53 IST

  The fresh strikes came hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to unleash more military action against Iran after saying that the Iranian attacks signaled the end of the ceasefire.

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  Trump says he is 'number one' on Iran's kill list, credits himself for Israel's continued existence

  July 08, 2026 23:37 IST

  This came shortly after Trump said the US was preparing another barrage of strikes on Iran. He also said the ‘ceasefire was over’ and that he would now target civilian infrastructure, following a series of strikes by Iran on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and on American bases in the Gulf.

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  Iran hits back with 'finger on the trigger' warning as Trump vows 'hit them hard tonight'

  July 08, 2026 21:45 IST

  Trump said the United States is preparing for another round of strikes against Iran, just hours after declaring the ceasefire had effectively collapsed.

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  Trudeau's narrative exposed? Canadian police says no evidence linking Indian govt in Nijjar killing

  July 08, 2026 17:20 IST

  Royal Canadian Mounted Police has said that a probe into the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar found no evidence linking the Indian government, which is in stark contradiction to former PM Justin Trudeau's claims.

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  Trump says ceasefire 'over' after launching fresh strikes on Iran, calls talks a 'waste of time'

  July 08, 2026 14:49 IST

  US President Donald Trump categorically said that the peace process was over and he would not deal with Iran any longer. Trump's remark came after the US military attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait.

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  Tensions simmer at the NATO summit as Donald Trump rakes up Greenland in Ankara

  July 08, 2026 13:49 IST

  Donald Trump has renewed his demand for US control of Greenland, saying the island should not remain under Denmark. His remarks at the NATO summit have reignited tensions with Copenhagen while highlighting Greenland's strategic importance in the Arctic.

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  PM Modi offers prayers at Indonesia's 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple, shares aerial footage | Watch

  July 08, 2026 12:06 IST

  In a recent visit to Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's collaboration with Indonesia to conserve the ancient Prambanan Hindu Temple.

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  Netanyahu opposes US F-35 sale to Turkey, warns Trump's move would upset Middle East power balance

  July 08, 2026 9:43 IST

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has opposed the possible US sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, warning President Donald Trump that it could destabilise the Middle East's strategic balance.

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  Trump-Meloni feud cools? Italian PM breaks silence after US President calls her 'nice person'

  July 08, 2026 7:52 IST

  Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has described her relationship with US President Donald Trump as "cordial" despite recent tensions over Italy's refusal to support US military action against Iran. Trump recently called Meloni a "nice person" while criticising her decision.

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  FBI announces USD 50,000 reward for information on 'most wanted' gangster Goldy Brar

  July 08, 2026 7:50 IST

  Goldy Brar is wanted for his alleged involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group, which is allegedly engaged in a variety of violent acts in Southern California and across the United States and Canada.

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  Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar charged in US over Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing

  July 08, 2026 7:07 IST

  The killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar soured bilateral relations between India and Canada as then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought to link the government in New Delhi to the murder. India rejected the claims as "absurd and motivated."

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  Pakistan cargo plane with five crew onboard goes missing over Arabian Sea after mid-air emergency

  July 08, 2026 7:05 IST

  A K2 Airways cargo aircraft travelling from Sharjah to Karachi with five crew members on board went missing after reporting a navigational system issue. The aircraft disappeared from radar following a sudden descent about 155 nautical miles west of Karachi.

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  US launches powerful strikes against Iran after ships attacked in Hormuz: Will it derail peace deal?

  July 08, 2026 7:03 IST

  According to the US Central Command, the strikes were in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

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  Election Commission goes global as India-Indonesia sign pact on EVMs; know all about the deal

  July 07, 2026 22:33 IST

  India and Indonesia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on election management, with a focus on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), capacity building and sharing best practices.

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  US-Iran ceasefire bound to collapse? Three ships attacked in Hormuz within 24 hours as tensions rise

  July 07, 2026 21:33 IST

  The attacks have heightened fears over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy transit route, at a time when countries were seeking to resume normal shipping operations after the US-Iran conflict.

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  Trump reaches Turkey for NATO summit, set to meet several alliance leaders

  July 07, 2026 19:18 IST

  The summit comes as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues despite repeated attempts to broker peace. Trump is set to meet Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the summit.

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  At Indonesian Parliament, PM Modi highlights Ramayana, Mahabharata as pillars of bilateral relations

  July 07, 2026 15:55 IST

  Highlighting the geographical proximity between the two nations, PM Modi observed that while their capitals are separated by thousands of kilometres, the waters between them span only about 150 kilometres.

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  Saudi cuts oil prices by USD 11 per barrel, biggest reduction in decades: How will it help India?

  July 07, 2026 14:52 IST

  The Saudi crude price cut is a positive development for India, one of the world’s largest crude importers and among Saudi Arabia’s biggest customers.

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  Massive blasts reported in Damascus as Macron visits Syria, casualties feared

  July 07, 2026 16:51 IST

  Notably, Macron entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel. However, the Syrian authorities did not immediately comment on the incident.

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  India to supply BrahMos, Astra missiles to Indonesia: What it means for India's self-reliance push

  July 07, 2026 13:26 IST

  The defense partnership between India and Indonesia is anticipated to strengthen further through a planned expansion of Jakarta's BrahMos missile stock. Indonesia is planning to procure one additional BrahMos battery initially.

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  PM Modi conferred with Indonesia's highest honour 'Bintang Adipurna' by President Subianto

  July 07, 2026 11:31 IST

  PM Modi arrived in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour, aimed at further strengthening India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision and its commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

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  PM Modi Indonesia visit: India's economy playing major role in global growth, says PM at diaspora ev

  July 07, 2026 23:42 IST

  PM Modi Indonesia visit: PM Narendra Modi's official visit to Indonesia, running from July 6 to 8 at the personal invitation of President Prabowo, marks his fourth journey to the Southeast Asian country.

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  Tanker set ablaze after projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz as Iran tensions flare again

  July 07, 2026 8:36 IST

  A commercial tanker caught fire after being hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, according to the British military. The attack comes just days after Iran warned oil tankers to use its approved routes or face a "forceful response."

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  Who is Muhammad Raza Dar, arrested in foreigners' gangrape case? Know his links to Pak's Ishaq Dar

  July 07, 2026 8:00 IST

  The foreign nationals, one from the Netherlands and the other from Venezuela, were allegedly abducted and gangraped by five men in Lahore on June 29.

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  Bangladesh NCP rally rocked by blast near Dhaka, 3 injured during anti-Sheikh Hasina event

  July 07, 2026 7:28 IST

  A blast during a National Citizen Party rally in Savar near Dhaka left three people injured while a leader was addressing supporters. The incident comes days after a deadly factory fire near Bangladesh's capital that claimed five lives.

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  'Either a deal with Iran or US will finish the job': Trump's stark warning to Tehran amid peace talk

  July 07, 2026 6:29 IST

  US-Iran talks ended last week without any public sign of progress towards a lasting peace, despite a 60-day ceasefire that was meant to create diplomatic space after the US and Israeli strikes that triggered the conflict.