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Millions of Iranians gather to pay last respects to Khamenei
The body of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has arrived in the holy city of Qom, where hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered for a funeral procession on Tuesday, July 7, as per prior arrangements. State television showed a helicopter carrying Khamenei's body landing in the city south of Tehran.
US blames Iran for attack on commercial vessel off Oman coast
The US administration has blamed Iran for an attack on a commercial tanker off the coast of Oman, which caught fire after being struck by an unidentified object.
Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 3,500
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 3,535, according to the country's National Assembly Speaker Jorge Rodriguez, citing official data.
Khamenei's body arrives in holy city of Qom
The body of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been taken to the holy city of Qom. The helicopter carrying his body arrived in Qom on Monday evening, July 6, after a massive funeral procession attended by millions on the streets of Tehran earlier that day.
At least 26 killed, including guards, in Sri Lanka prison clashes
At least 26 people, including seven prison guards, have been killed in two days of bloody clashes at a prison in Sri Lanka. Over a hundred others have been injured.
Six killed, including children, as building collapses in Mumbai amid heavy rain
At least six people, including five children, have died after a building collapsed in Mumbai, India, following continuous heavy rainfall. Train and flight services have been disrupted, and all schools and colleges in the city have been closed for a day.
Millions flood Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession
Millions of mourners flooded the streets of Tehran on Monday, July 6, to take part in the funeral and mourning procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Authorities believe the turnout could surpass the record set four decades ago during the funeral of Khamenei's predecessor.
995 aftershocks recorded after Venezuela earthquake, death toll rises to 3,342
The death toll from the powerful twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela has risen to 3,342, with 16,740 injured. A total of 995 aftershocks have been recorded since the quakes, according to the country's Ministry of Communication and Information.
Oil prices slip as OPEC+ ramps up production
Global crude oil prices edged lower on Monday (July 6) after OPEC+ agreed to increase production from August and oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz continued to recover, easing concerns over global supply disruptions.
US Independence Day shooting in New York leaves 8 injured
A shooting during United States Independence Day celebrations in New York City's Coney Island left at least eight people injured, including four children.