International
'Punch' turns one, fans send thousands of birthday cards
Punch, the tiny Japanese macaque who captured the hearts of millions worldwide by clinging to an orange toy orangutan, has completed his first year of life. Thousands of birthday greetings have poured in from around the world ahead of his first birthday on Sunday.
CJP threatens fresh protests over unkept promises
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has threatened to launch fresh, stringent protests from Tuesday if the government fails to release detained protesters as promised, despite assurances that no legal action would be taken against those who took part in the weeks-long demonstrations across India.
Dharmendra Pradhan receives warm welcome in Parliament after resignation
Dharmendra Pradhan received a warm reception from party leaders and activists when he arrived in Parliament for the first time after resigning as India's Education Minister. Upon arriving at the Parliament building on Monday, he was greeted by several MPs from the BJP and NDA alliance. As he stepped out of his car, he accepted the greetings of all present, with the Parliament premises echoing with slogans of "Dharmendra Pradhan Zindabad." Some MPs honoured him with garlands, traditional caps and shawls.
Asim Munir takes direct control of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
A major structural overhaul has taken place in Pakistan's military. The country's Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has now taken direct control of the nuclear arsenal, handing over the responsibility of overseeing the weapons to a highly trusted officer. Through a constitutional amendment, the newly formed National Strategic Command (NSC) has been entrusted with this responsibility, which was previously under the civilian National Command Authority (NCA).
Netanyahu to attend UNGA in New York despite Mamdani's arrest threat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed he will travel to New York to attend the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), dismissing earlier threats by New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to have him arrested.
Five climbers die after severe weather traps expedition on Russia's Mount Elbrus
Five foreign climbers have been found dead on Mount Elbrus, Russia's highest mountain and Europe's tallest peak, after severe weather struck during their ascent.
Macron convenes emergency meeting as France battles worst wildfire since World War II
French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency meeting for Monday (July 27) as a massive wildfire continues to spread across southwestern France, with authorities racing to contain what is being described as the country's worst wildfire since World War II.
3 killed in shooting near Seattle's Space Needle
At least Three people were killed and five others injured, including a two-year-old child, in a shooting near Seattle's iconic Space Needle in Washington state, authorities said, adding that multiple gunmen may have been involved.
Syria moves toward security deal with Israel
Syria is actively working with several countries to finalise a security agreement with Israel, a move President Ahmed al-Sharaa says could pave the way for broader and long-term peace between the two nations.
Nearly 15,000 expatriates arrested in Saudi Arabia in one week
Saudi Arabia's law enforcement agencies have arrested nearly 15,000 expatriates in one week on charges of violating residency, labour and border security laws.