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Violence has flared once again in the occupied West Bank after Israeli settlers allegedly set fire to two mosques and vandalized Palestinian property in the village of Qusra. The Israeli military says troops were deployed to search for the attackers, but the suspects had already fled. The latest unrest comes days after deadly settler attacks near Nablus that left Palestinians and Israeli security personnel dead. Israeli forces also carried out widespread raids across the occupied West Bank, arresting dozens of Palestinians, while clashes erupted as troops fired tear gas at protesters and journalists.

India selectors face injury concerns ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series as Washington Sundar is likely to miss the Galle Test. Saransh Jain emerges as a strong contender, while Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep and Hardik Pandya's fitness updates dominate selection discussions

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The CCTV footage shows Kayalvizhi engaged in a heated exchange with the branch manager inside his office. During the argument, she appears to imitate the manager’s posture and then slaps him across the face, after which she threateningly tries to go towards him but is stopped by a man.

He spoke about how collecting money to fund elections has now become a difficult task compared to earlier days when the people of his constituency themselves used to ensure his victory.

The Iran conflict risks expanding beyond West Asia after Tehran accused Ukraine of attacking an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea. Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the incident as an act of aggression, claiming the strike killed one sailor and injured another, while warning that it would defend its national interests. The accusation comes after Ukraine claimed it carried out long-range strikes against Russian military-linked assets in the Caspian Sea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces targeted vessels allegedly involved in military cargo shipments and also accused Russia of providing satellite intelligence to Iran to support attacks on U.S. bases and Gulf facilities. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said he trusted Russia and China not to assist Iran in the conflict but warned that involvement would have serious consequences

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has officially assumed charge of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. The appointment comes after weeks of nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and examination irregularities. Joshi will continue to hold his existing portfolios of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy, in addition to the Education Ministry. Speaking after taking charge, he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for placing his trust in him and pledged to discharge his new responsibilities with dedication, humility and honesty.

Global tensions remain high as Iran says it has halted retaliatory attacks after the United States paused its airstrikes for two consecutive nights, raising hopes of a possible diplomatic breakthrough. At the same time, Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they have downed a Saudi drone and intensified attacks on Saudi targets, keeping pressure on regional security. Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine war continues to widen, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accusing Moscow of providing satellite intelligence to Iran for attacks on U.S. military bases and Gulf facilities. Romania has summoned Russia's ambassador after another drone incident near its border with Ukraine, while India has issued a fresh advisory urging its citizens to carefully evaluate security risks before accepting jobs on commercial vessels operating in or passing through the Black Sea. Elsewhere, rescue teams continue searching for missing crew members after a Vietnamese vessel carrying 62 people sank in the South China Sea. In Europe, Spain is battling rapidly spreading wildfires fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, forcing emergency firefighting operations. Iraq has also approved a memorandum with Syria to build a new oil pipeline linking Iraqi oil fields to Mediterranean export terminals, aiming to diversify export routes and reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. Stay tuned for comprehensive coverage of the latest developments in global conflicts, diplomacy, energy security, maritime safety, climate disasters, and international affairs.

India's Rishikanta Singh Chanambam lifted a record-equalling 121kg in the men's 60kg snatch at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, tying Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan to set up a thrilling clean and jerk battle for gold

Days after Aamir Khan’s third marriage to Gauri Spratt sparked discussion on Rubina Dilaik’s The Point of View, Hina Khan reacted to the most talked-about discussion, saying it’s not acceptable in our society.

From Mohammad Rizwan to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 3000 runs in T20Is. This list also includes Babar Azam, Muhammad Waseem and Aaron Finch

Japan has unveiled one of its biggest economic transformation plans in decades, announcing a massive 370 trillion yen ($2.5 trillion) investment strategy through 2040. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government aims to strengthen Japan's leadership in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, defense, clean energy, and shipbuilding while boosting long-term economic growth. The ambitious blueprint is designed to improve productivity, reduce dependence on China, and keep Japan competitive in the global AI race. However, economists and investors are raising concerns over how the government plans to finance the enormous spending package, especially with Japan already carrying one of the world's highest public debt burdens.

India has suffered a major setback ahead of the Commonwealth Games as judoka Tulika Maan has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) over three whereabouts failures within a rolling 12-month period. The 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games silver medalist has been withdrawn from the competition pending an emergency hearing. In this video, we explain what a whereabouts failure is, why elite athletes must regularly update their location for out-of-competition testing, and how three missed filings or missed tests within 12 months can result in suspension under anti-doping rules.

John Cena is all set to star in a high-stakes global mission in Matchbox the Movie. Inspired by Mattel's iconic line of toy cars, the film is directed by Extraction filmmaker Sam Hargrave. Read on to know more.

Ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas, former Army Chief Gen VP Malik explains how hard lessons from the 1999 Kargil War drove military self-reliance and modern defense capabilities, as seen in Operation Sindoor.

Europe is battling one of its most destructive wildfire seasons as Spain and France continue to face rapidly spreading blazes fueled by extreme heat, dry conditions, and strong winds. In eastern Spain, a deadly wildfire near Valencia has claimed one life, while firefighters have managed to bring parts of the blaze under control. Large areas have been reduced to ashes, with nearby communities suffering extensive damage. The wildfire emergency has also spread across regions surrounding Madrid, forcing authorities to issue mass evacuation orders. Spain's Military Emergency Unit has been deployed to support rescue operations, while firefighters continue battling flames using helicopters, water bombers, and ground crews. Tens of thousands of residents have fled their homes, and many others are receiving medical treatment for smoke inhalation.

The second week of Parliament's Monsoon Session is expected to witness intense political confrontation after the first week was disrupted by nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. Although the protests have ended following the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the opposition is preparing to raise fresh questions over the alleged use of force by Delhi Police during the July 20 protest march. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking answers on the alleged deployment of pellet guns and plainclothes personnel against protesting students. Congress and other opposition parties are also expected to raise issues including the alleged Ram Janmabhoomi embezzlement case, the proposed India–US trade agreement, agricultural concerns, ethanol policy, and fresh protests planned by transport operators.

Neeraj Chopra returns to the Commonwealth Games 2026 after missing the 2022 edition due to injury. The Olympic champion says his focus is on giving his best, staying consistent, and helping India win medals in Glasgow

Their aim of the intruders, who had occupied Indian posts was to cut the link between Kashmir and Ladakh and force India into negotiations on the Kashmir dispute.