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India strongly condemned conflict-related sexual violence at the UN Security Council, describing it as a weapon of war, terrorism and political repression. New Delhi also highlighted the role of women peacekeepers. Scroll down for more.

Syrian authorities arrested an Islamic State-affiliated cell responsible for the July 7 twin bombings in Damascus, which occurred during a high-profile visit by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Driven by a 15 per cent year-to-date stock rally, Apple's market cap reached $4.56 trillion, closing in on second-place Alphabet ($4.43 trillion) as investors diversify AI investments away from Nvidia.

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinal as Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored. Get match highlights, goals, reactions, and semifinal updates

Iran buried late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Mashhad’s Imam Reza Shrine, concluding a massive six-day funeral procession marked by millions of mourners and aggressive anti-Trump assassination threats.

President Donald Trump briefed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on recent US military moves in the Gulf amid rising Middle East tensions, while Netanyahu voiced security concerns regarding Turkey.

Why is Morocco called MAR at the FIFA World Cup despite having no A in its English name? Discover the history behind FIFA's country code and its French connection

Amidst ongoing regional escalation, multiple unexplained explosions rocked southern Iran, including near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, though both US and Israeli officials denied involvement in these specific blasts.

Sports presenter Shefali Bagga speaks about becoming a sports anchor, working with Kapil Dev, live TV pressure, online trolling, women in sports media, preparation and pay parity

Florida's Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed Trump International Airport (DJT), joining a growing list of government initiatives and facilities named after President Donald Trump during his second term.

Paraguay Senator Celeste Amarilla intensified her feud with Kylian Mbappe after France's World Cup win over Paraguay. Read the latest remarks, Mbappe controversy, and Didier Deschamps' response before France's quarterfinal against Morocco

During a Utah pre-trial hearing, Lance Twiggs’s recorded police interview revealed that suspect Tyler Robinson left a handwritten confession note before admitting to the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk.

England defeated India by nine wickets in the fourth T20I to clinch the series 3-0. Phil Salt, Harry Brook and Jofra Archer starred despite Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 80 for India

England's Jarell Quansah has received a two-match FIFA World Cup suspension after his red card against Mexico. Read why the FA could not appeal, the Balogun controversy, and what it means for England's quarter-final against Norway

Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession has drawn global attention, and now the remains of Iran's supreme leader will be flown to Karbala from Najaf. The developments are being closely watched as Iran bids final goodbye to its slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

A newly highlighted declassified CIA document has shed light on a Cold War-era training programme that explored the limits of human performance. The research examined whether the brain could be trained to unlock extraordinary physical capabilities and improve endurance under extreme conditions. Decades later, the findings continue to spark curiosity about the connection between mental focus, physical performance, and human potential.

During the 3rd India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne on July 9, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled a transformative roadmap for the Indo-Pacific. A cornerstone of the visit was the "Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation," which elevates military interoperability, industrial collaboration, and maritime domain awareness to combat regional volatility.

Lance Twiggs is the romantic partner, roommate, and key prosecution witness in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, cooperating with immunity after his DNA and communications linked him to suspect Tyler Robinson.

U.S. President Donald Trump drew attention at the NATO Summit after a series of verbal slips during public interactions. Among the most discussed moments was a remark in which he appeared to refer to Iran as the "Islamic Republic of Japan." The comments quickly sparked reactions across social media and political circles, overshadowing parts of the summit's agenda. Here's a closer look at the remarks, the reactions they generated, and the broader discussion surrounding high-profile political gaffes.