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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister warns that while the country can endure sanctions to survive, long-term economic development and growth require urgent reconnection to the global financial system.

The US launched its 10th consecutive night of military strikes against Iranian targets on July 20. CENTCOM stated the operation aims to degrade Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Lionel Messi's bid for a second FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreak as Spain defeated Argentina in the final. Despite Messi's brilliant tournament, Spain captain Rodri won the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball after leading La Roja to the title with dominant midfield performances

Pakistan's poverty rate rose to 28.9 per cent in 2024–25, leaving nearly 3 in 10 living below the poverty line due to high inflation, economic shocks, and rural-urban disparities.

Spain celebrated their second FIFA World Cup title with a massive victory parade through Madrid as more than one million fans welcomed the champions. Relive the unforgettable celebrations, trophy moments, and emotional scenes from the historic day

Donald Trump stated Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US, responding to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's legal exploration into detaining him during the upcoming UN summit.

Google is reportedly developing Frozen v2, a custom AI chip built specifically for Gemini. The processor could deliver six to ten times more AI tokens per unit of power than current TPUs, potentially helping Google lower AI costs and compete more effectively with OpenAI and Anthropic.

A suspect carrying pellet guns, a sign, and a manifesto was arrested for setting fire to a Manhattan federal court building in an alleged anti-government attack. Two received minor injuries.

The pirates said they had struggled with language barriers, unfamiliar food and cultural differences while lodged in Indian prisons. They also claimed they had no relatives, friends or support system in India, making their stay in custody even more difficult.

Four Indian nationals were killed and another critically injured after their cargo ship, MV Golden Leo, came under attack while departing Ukraine's Odesa port. India's Ministry of External Affairs said it is monitoring the situation and assisting those affected.

FIFA is selling authentic pieces of the 2026 World Cup final pitch through its online store. Each collectible is preserved in a premium acrylic display with a USB keepsake, offering fans a unique piece of football history from the tournament's biggest match.

In response, Iran retaliated by striking Syria once again. IRGC claimed to have struck the special operations command centre in the Al-Tanf region. It also targeted US military aircraft stationed at Jordan's Aqaba airport with ballistic missiles, reportedly causing damage to several jets.

Burnham, in his address to the media after arriving at his official home, 10 Downing Street in London pledged to regain political stability and instigate major changes in the country.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) represented India at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious aerospace events. The Indian aerospace giant engaged with leading global aviation and defence companies while showcasing its indigenous defence and aerospace capabilities. The event provides a major platform for partnerships, technology collaboration and business opportunities, highlighting India's growing role in the global aerospace and defence industry.

Meta Superintelligence Labs launched Muse Spark 1.1 on July 9 through the new Meta Model API — the first time Meta has ever charged for a model. Priced at roughly a quarter of Anthropic and OpenAI's rates, drop-in compatible with their SDKs, and unavailable in the EU at launch.

The European Commission preliminarily found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act over Instagram and Facebook's addictive design — infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and engagement-tuned algorithms. Brussels wants them off by default; the fine exposure tops $12 billion.

PSY's Gangnam Style has made a significant achievement nearly 14 years after its release. The song was released on July 15, 2012. Read to know more.

At WAIC Shanghai, Huawei publicly displayed the Atlas 950 SuperPoD for the first time — claiming 8,192 domestic Ascend chips deliver 6.7x Nvidia's NVL144, scaling to 500,000-chip clusters. China's most mature proof yet that frontier AI infrastructure can exist without US components.

Hungary’s prime minister, Péter Magyar, has announced plans to ask Judit Polgár, widely considered the greatest female chess player of all time, to take on the largely ceremonial role of president. Magyar said he would meet Polgár on Monday to discuss the matter. “Our country needs unity, peace and a president that all Hungarians can be proud of,” he wrote on social media. “Judit Polgár’s name has been synonymous with talent and perseverance for decades.”