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Trump threatens of strikes on Iran's bridges, power plants if Tehran rejects talks
US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch strikes on Iran's bridges and power plants as early as next week if Tehran refuses to return to the negotiating table.
Iran pulls out of Islamabad peace accord with US
Iran has officially withdrawn from the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the United States, citing escalating military tensions and what it described as Washington's aggressive actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
US to end 23-year military presence in Iraq by September 30
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has announced that all US troops will be withdrawn from Iraq by September 30, a move that would bring an end to more than two decades of American military presence in the country following the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein.
Iran executes 2 Islamic State members
Iran has executed two members of the Islamic State (IS) group convicted of waging an armed rebellion against the Islamic Republic, state television reported on Tuesday (July 14).
India summons Iran envoy after sailor dies in Hormuz attacks
India has lodged a protest with Iran over the attack on Indian seafarers in Hormuz. Iran’s Deputy chief of mission has been summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs. The summons comes after an Indian crew member was killed when two UAE oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz. The war in the Gulf has been escalating since July 6-7 when the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran ended.
Jaishankar launches India’s UNSC campaign for 2028-29 term
India will work for a secure, peaceful and equitable world where the voice of the Global South is heard in equal measure, the country’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Monday (July 13, 2026).
US hits Iranian cities after Trump threat, Tehran hits back with counterattacks
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated further as the United States launched strikes on Iran for a third consecutive night, with President Donald Trump indicating he is also considering an attack on an Iranian nuclear facility.
Unemployment frustration sparks protests in Nepal, demand for PM's resignation
Nepal has once again been gripped by protests over unemployment, economic uncertainty and growing frustration among the youth, with demonstrators calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
Over 10,000 deaths across Europe during June heatwave
More than 10,000 excess deaths were recorded across Europe during the late-June heatwave, according to official data published by EuroMOMO, a monitoring network backed by the WHO and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
Iran claims downing US 'Lucas' drone
Iran's military has claimed that it shot down a US 'Lucas' drone over the skies of Bandar Abbas, amid ongoing military tensions between the two countries.