International
Oil prices rise again in global market, Brent crosses $90
Prices of crude oil rose again in the global market on Monday (July 20) amid intensifying US-Iran conflict in the Middle East and fears of disruption to oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude surpassed $90 a barrel.
West Bengal makes Bengali mandatory in all government work
West Bengal Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari has announced that the use of Bengali will be made mandatory in all official work of the state government. The decision will take effect from September 1.
US soldier killed while defusing Iranian drone, death toll rises to 17
An explosion occurred while defusing an Iranian drone that had been shot down in northern Iraq, killing another US service member and wounding another .
Cockroach Party's 'March to Parliament' programme: Police baton charge, mobile internet services shut
India's Parliament monsoon session began on Monday. Despite police denying permission, thousands of supporters of the 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP) gathered in Delhi to take part in the 'Chalo Sansad' (March to Parliament) programme on the first day of the session.
Andy Burnham to be sworn in as UK's new prime minister today
Labour Party leader Andy Burnham is set to be formally appointed as the 59th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom today (Monday, July 20), following Keir Starmer's resignation . The 56-year-old politician will form a government at the invitation of King Charles III after being confirmed as Labour leader without a contested ballot .
Iran shipped $6 billion worth of oil to China
Iran is estimated to have exported between $5 billion and $6 billion worth of crude oil during the brief period when the United States eased its blockade on Iranian oil shipments, according to estimates by United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) and oil analysts cited by The Wall Street Journal.
Iran claims missile strike on U.S. military aircraft in Jordan
Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile strike targeting U.S. military aircraft stationed at Aqaba Airport in Jordan.
Iran supreme leader warns US of ‘unforgettable lessons’
Iran’s supreme leader has warned that the United States will suffer “unforgettable lessons” at the hands of Tehran and its regional allies, accusing the US of repeatedly violating the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries.
US issues global security alert for citizens amid escalating Iran tensions
The US State Department has issued a worldwide security alert for American citizens as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, warning of a rapidly deteriorating security environment and the risk of attacks on US interests across multiple regions.
Iran suspends commitments under 'Islamabad Memorandum' with US
Iran has announced the suspension of all its commitments under the 'Islamabad Memorandum', accusing the United States of violating the agreement. The decision was announced on Saturday amid ongoing military tensions.