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Pakistan witnessed its deadliest month of 2026 as militant attacks, bombings, and counterterrorism operations intensified across the country. According to a report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), 606 people were killed and 232 injured during terror attacks and security operations in July 2026. The report highlights a sharp escalation in violence across Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where militants reportedly used IEDs and quadcopter attacks to target infrastructure.

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of India’s upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka following advice from the BCCI medical team regarding a persistent knee injury. Check the updated squad.

The Israeli military says it has killed several Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon despite an existing ceasefire, while confirming that one Israeli soldier was injured during the operation. According to the Israeli military, the strikes targeted Hezbollah fighters inside what it described as a security zone. Israel maintains it will continue military operations to eliminate threats against its forces and civilians. Meanwhile, the United Nations has expressed deep concern over Israel's large-scale detonations and demolitions in southern Lebanon, warning of severe damage to civilian infrastructure, cultural heritage, and local communities. The concerns come after explosions near the UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle, recently added to the list of World Heritage sites in danger.

A passenger ferry carrying 271 people caught fire in the Java Sea while sailing from Surabaya in East Java to Makassar in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. According to Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), five people have been confirmed dead, while 41 remain missing as rescue operations continue. Emergency teams are working to evacuate passengers and crew after the vessel caught fire during its journey. Authorities say the captain alerted the ferry company shortly after the blaze broke out, triggering a large-scale search and rescue mission involving multiple emergency agencies.

From Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, here's a look at the top five bowlers in latest ICC Test rankings 2026. This list also includes Matt Henry, Mitchell Starc and Marco Jansen

Israel says it has killed several Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon despite an existing ceasefire, while reporting that an Israeli soldier was injured during operations. The Israeli military says it will continue targeting what it describes as Hezbollah threats inside a security zone. The developments come as the United Nations voices concern over Israeli military actions, particularly after large-scale explosions near the UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Hezbollah continues to reject calls for disarmament despite a U.S.-backed framework agreement aimed at reducing hostilities.

Israel says it has killed several Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon despite an existing ceasefire, while reporting that an Israeli soldier was injured during operations. The Israeli military says it will continue targeting what it describes as Hezbollah threats inside a security zone. The developments come as the United Nations voices concern over Israeli military actions, particularly after large-scale explosions near the UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Hezbollah continues to reject calls for disarmament despite a U.S.-backed framework agreement aimed at reducing hostilities.

Truth Social has launched a premium Truth API service that offers real-time access to posts for subscribers paying as much as $100,000 per month. While premium data feeds are common across social media platforms, this service has sparked controversy because the platform's most influential user is U.S. President Donald Trump. The subscription is reportedly aimed at high-frequency trading firms, hedge funds, financial institutions, and news organizations seeking instant access to market-moving information. Critics argue that when a sitting president's social media posts can influence stock markets, commodities, tariffs, and geopolitical developments, faster access could create an unfair financial advantage for those who can afford it.

Truth Social has launched a premium Truth API service that offers real-time access to posts for subscribers paying as much as $100,000 per month. While premium data feeds are common across social media platforms, this service has sparked controversy because the platform's most influential user is U.S. President Donald Trump. The subscription is reportedly aimed at high-frequency trading firms, hedge funds, financial institutions, and news organizations seeking instant access to market-moving information. Critics argue that when a sitting president's social media posts can influence stock markets, commodities, tariffs, and geopolitical developments, faster access could create an unfair financial advantage for those who can afford it.

Trump and Putin’s inflatable kissing float at Amsterdam Pride went viral, with the satirical artwork mocking their perceived ties and sparking debate over global politics.

On Saturday Trump made the claim and took to Truth Social to write he had been asked by Iran and other countries in the Middle East to hold off on any attack.

For over a decade, DNA evidence has shown Homo sapiens once mated with extinct relatives like Neanderthals and Denisovans. Most non-sub-Saharan populations carry 1-2.4% Neanderthal ancestry, while Asians and Oceanians harbour roughly 0.1-6% Denisovan ancestry.

Google has started rolling out Gemini Spark in India for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers. The new always-on AI agent can continue working in the background on long-running tasks, marking Google's latest push into autonomous AI assistants.

Nani has revealed a fierce new braided ("Jadal") look from The Paradise. The makeover has generated widespread praise across social media.

The plane operated by Peruvian company Aerodiana took off from the nearby city of Ica and was headed for Nazca Lines when the incident happened.

At least five people were killed and 41 remain missing after a passenger ferry caught fire off Indonesia's East Java coast. Rescue operations continue.

Deepika Padukone gave fans a glimpse into her life during her second pregnancy through a funny Instagram reel. The actress gave an update on balancing a second pregnancy and motherhood.

During the latest episode of Lock Upp Season 2, Ram Kapoor made a candid confession about his past, revealing that his drinking habits and misconduct with colleagues affected his hit show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.

US President Donald Trump has once again called for the United States to take control of Greenland, arguing the Arctic territory should not remain under Denmark. His remarks, made during the NATO summit in Turkey, have reignited tensions with European allies and revived a long-running dispute over Greenland's strategic importance.