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More than 500 Rohingya refugees are feared dead after two boats capsized in the Bay of Bengal, highlighting the dangers faced by those fleeing Myanmar amid worsening humanitarian crises.

Colombian authorities seized over 3.1 tons of cocaine hydrochloride during a major anti-narcotics operation in the Caribbean Sea. The Colombian Navy intercepted a speedboat carrying five suspects and confiscated cocaine worth more than $120 million, believed to be destined for Central America. Officials say the operation deals a major blow to transnational drug trafficking networks operating across the region.

Massive wildfire smoke from Canada has spread across major cities in both Canada and the United States, triggering hazardous air quality alerts and reducing visibility. Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, and New York have all been affected as officials warn of serious health risks from toxic smoke while wildfires continue to burn across northwestern Ontario.

Donald Trump's media company is preparing to launch Truth PSI, a premium service offering paying subscribers millisecond-early access to selected Truth Social posts, prompting ethics experts to question whether the president could financially benefit from market-moving announcements.

BTS has unveiled the music video of track Normal from their latest album Arirang, striking an emotional chord with fans around the world. Normal celebrated the beauty of experiences and human connection.

Google has reportedly delayed the launch of Gemini 3.5 Pro after the AI model failed to meet internal expectations, particularly in coding.

An exoplanet that is over three billion years old has sustained an atmosphere all this time. Astronomers detected helium leaking into space, a clear sign that it has been replenishing itself on its own. This is the first ever exoplanet to reveal an atmosphere.

Raaka is Atlee's ambitious sci-fi fantasy action spectacle, headlined by Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone. The movie is scheduled to release in 2027, and before Padukone goes for maternity break, she's making sure to complete all the work.

PM Modi has inaugurated India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route. Learn how this 3,200 HP green fuel cell technology replaces diesel to generate clean electricity onboard with zero carbon emissions.

Firing the S-400 Triumf is astronomically expensive because its interceptor missiles cost up to USD 2 million each. Packed with active radar homing and Mach 14 propulsion, shooting down cheap USD 20,000 drones creates a severe financial drain.

SpaceX aborted its latest Starship launch seconds before liftoff after multiple Raptor engines failed to ignite. Elon Musk said two engines will be replaced before another launch attempt next week, delaying the company's first mission carrying third-generation Starlink satellites.

Stay updated with the latest global headlines. This edition covers fresh US strikes on Iran, Donald Trump's remarks on diplomacy and election security, Ukraine's political crisis, PM Narendra Modi flagging off India's first hydrogen-powered train, devastating wildfires in France and Spain, Tesla's recall, Google's Gemini AI delay, Brazil's tariff dispute, Netflix earnings, and much more.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey finally hit the cinemas on July 17. Hollywood star Tom Cruise was one of the first celebrities from Hollywood to praise the film on social media on Friday.

The project marks the first use of hydrogen fuel cell technology on Indian Railways, with electricity generated onboard through a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a chemical reaction.

The US-Iran conflict is intensifying as Tehran targets American allies in the Gulf, raising fears of a wider regional confrontation. The latest developments have put key Gulf nations on alert, with concerns growing over military escalation, energy security, and the impact on global trade routes. As Washington and Tehran continue their standoff, countries across the Middle East are closely monitoring the situation.

Palestinian officials have condemned plans for settlement expansion near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, calling the move a violation of international law and a threat to prospects for peace. The issue has renewed tensions in the region as international attention remains focused on the broader Israel-Palestine conflict. The latest developments come amid continued diplomatic efforts and heightened security concerns across the occupied territories.

From The Odyssey to Troy, these movies based on the epic Trojan War capture timeless tales of courage, ambition, sacrifice, and destiny. As Christopher Nolan's highy anticipated film hits theatres worldwide, here is a look back at other films based on the same theme.

Iran launched retaliatory strikes across the Gulf, targeting sites linked to US forces in Kuwait, Syria and Oman. The escalation follows US strikes on Iran that Tehran says killed 38 people and injured more than 400.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey lives up to its expectations and more. It's a moving tale of a man wanting to return home after winning a war and the lessons he learns during his long journey back home. The film has top performances by Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson and others.