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Trump declares Iran ceasefire 'over' amid renewed military escalation
US President Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire with Iran effectively "over," signalling a sharp deterioration in relations after renewed military exchanges between the two countries.
Khamenei's body arrives in Iraq ahead of Najaf, Karbala funeral prayers
The body of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq on Tuesday night, where thousands are expected to attend funeral prayers in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala on Wednesday (July 8).
China flood death toll rises to 17, thousands evacuated
The death toll from severe flooding triggered by Typhoon Maysak in southern China's Guangxi region has risen to 17, with more than 100 people injured and tens of thousands displaced, as rescue efforts continue amid persistent heavy rainfall.
US says it strikes over 80 Iranian military targets after Hormuz tanker attack
The United States launched a large-scale retaliatory air campaign against Iran overnight, striking more than 80 military targets following an attack on a commercial oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United States Central Command.
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.