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India has advised citizens to postpone travel to Iran and urged Indians in Tehran to consider temporarily leaving as the US-Iran conflict continues to escalate.

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck central Peru's Junín region late Saturday night, killing at least five people and injuring more than 20 others. The USGS traced the epicenter to just west of Sicaya, in Huancayo province, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. The quake collapsed adobe homes, damaged a local church and convent, and left around 300 people displaced.

The US-Iran conflict escalated sharply as Iran struck US military hubs across West Asia and reported a US strike on its under-construction Darkhovin nuclear plant, calling it a violation of international law. Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed an "unforgettable lesson" for the US in a written statement. The violence turned deadly for American forces too — CENTCOM confirmed two US service members killed and one missing after Iran's attack on a base in Jordan.

Ben Duckett smashed a record 141 as England beat India by 27 runs in the third ODI at Lord's, clinching the series with a record-breaking total of 387/3

In 2007, a 20-year-old Lionel Messi bathed a five-month-old baby in a plastic tub for a UNICEF charity calendar. That baby was Lamine Yamal. Nineteen years later, the two face off as rivals in the World Cup final — Messi chasing one more title, Yamal leading Spain's new generation. Yamal's mother won the photoshoot spot through a neighborhood raffle in Rocafonda, Mataró, where Yamal grew up

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked Zee TV for promoting football across India ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final between Spain and Argentina. As football fever grips the country, restaurants stay open late, Kerala announces a school holiday, and fans prepare for one of the biggest nights in football history. Infantino also expressed hope of seeing India compete in a future FIFA World Cup, while Zee TV reaffirmed its commitment to supporting youth football development across the country.

Apple's 41-page lawsuit accuses OpenAI of stealing metal-finishing secrets, battery designs, supplier details and prototypes — with 'show and tell' job interviews and an engineer who kept network access after quitting. The full list of allegations, and OpenAI's response.

The F-22 Raptor uses a thicker, single-piece canopy made of polycarbonate and glass to eliminate the need for a structural canopy bow. This design ensures both pilot safety and stealth performance.

The F-22 Raptor uses a frameless, single-piece bubble canopy to remove structural obstructions. This design grants the pilot near 360-degree visibility, which is essential for situational awareness.

Heavy monsoon rain is battering India's Himalayan states. Himachal Pradesh is under an IMD warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall until July 20, with landslide risks high in Chamba, Kangra, Shimla and Mandi. Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh's crisis is deepening — fresh floods and landslides hit East Siang and Kamle districts, affecting 25 villages in just 24 hours.

New York City has turned into a sea of red-and-yellow and light blue-and-white as Spain and Argentina fans take over the streets ahead of Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Thousands of Argentina supporters stormed Times Square, while hundreds of Spain fans held their own pep rally outside Madison Square Garden.

The rupee is unraveling in real time. India's currency touched an all-time low of 96.96 to the dollar in May, and has spent July grinding between 96.20 and 96.90, never far from that record. Wall Street analysts say the story now is not whether the rupee falls further, but how fast it gets to 100 per dollar. Three forces are converging.

The Argentina vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Final is becoming more than just football's biggest match. As world leaders openly back different teams based on their positions on the Israel-Palestine conflict, the final has evolved into a geopolitical talking point. From Javier Milei and Benjamin Netanyahu supporting Argentina to Pedro Sánchez and Iran backing Spain, politics is taking center stage alongside football.

Rohit Sharma reached the three-figure mark in just 84 balls during the third ODI against England, becoming the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Russia launched another intense overnight missile strike on Kyiv after Ukraine carried out one of its deadliest long-range drone attacks inside Russian territory. Powerful explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital as residential buildings, shopping complexes, and civilian infrastructure were damaged. Ukrainian officials reported multiple missile impacts, while Russia claimed Ukraine targeted logistics hubs, warehouses, and oil infrastructure near Moscow. The latest escalation highlights the growing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine war as both sides expand attacks deep into each other's territory.

Batarti Gabbard, the 55-year-old older brother of former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, has been charged with second-degree custodial interference following a July 12 incident at a Waikiki hotel pool, where police say he approached several children and offered them money and gum.

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck central Peru's Junín region late Saturday night, killing at least five people and injuring more than 20 others. The USGS traced the epicenter to just west of Sicaya, in Huancayo province, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. The quake collapsed adobe homes, damaged a local church and convent, and left around 300 people displaced.

Spain arrives at Sunday's World Cup final in East Rutherford having conceded just one goal in seven matches — the best defensive run in tournament history. A back four of Cucurella, Laporte, Cubarsí and Porro has anchored a side built on collective belief under coach Luis de la Fuente. A clean sheet against Argentina would set a new record for fewest goals conceded by a World Cup-winning team, beating the current mark of two shared by France, Italy, and Spain's own 2010 champions.

China launched WAICO in Shanghai on July 16 — a new intergovernmental AI governance body with 29 founding countries including Pakistan, Russia, Brazil and South Africa. Every BRICS founder signed except India. What the new bloc is, why Beijing built it, and what India's empty chair means.