Cuba has suffered its third nationwide blackout of the year, highlighting the country's worsening energy crisis. The widespread power outage has disrupted daily life and raised fresh concerns over the reliability of Cuba's aging electricity infrastructure. Authorities are working to restore power as residents continue to face recurring outages.

Cuba suffers third blackout of the year as energy crisis deepens

U.S. President Donald Trump met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara ahead of the NATO leaders' summit. Erdogan welcomed Trump with an official ceremony at the Presidential Palace.

Trump meets Turkish counterpart Erdogan in Ankara ahead of NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump has frequently branded himself a "big crypto guy." However, when it came to backing that claim, specifically within accounts designated for America's children, he stopped short. Here is a look inside the tension between the administration's crypto rhetoric and its real-world financial backing.

Trump's crypto fandom tests ethics lines again

A European intelligence assessment has warned that Russia's banking sector could face an 'explosive' crisis as lenders continue to shoulder the financial burden of Moscow's war economy. The report comes as the EU prepares a fresh round of sanctions targeting Russia. 

 EU warns Russian banks could face 'explosive' crisis

A political showdown has erupted in Karnataka over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The BJP has accused state election officials of large-scale irregularities and demanded fresh door-to-door verification, while Congress has dismissed the allegations, triggering a heated war of words over the voter roll revision process.

Congress, BJP spar over Karnataka SIR

Karnataka is facing worsening drought-like conditions as weak monsoon rains continue to impact several districts. With reservoir levels nearing dead storage, the state has prioritised drinking water supply, launched fodder support for livestock, and is preparing to seek assistance from the Centre. Officials warn that despite a slight easing in the rainfall deficit, many regions remain under severe water stress.

Karnataka faces growing drought threat as reservoirs deplete

A fresh political row has erupted in Tamil Nadu after the DMK accused the ruling TVK government of removing former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's name from the plaque of the ₹1,516-crore Nemmeli desalination project. 

Tamil Nadu: DMK accuses TVK of removing Stalin's name from Nemmeli project plaque

One of the biggest matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to Atlanta on Tuesday as defending champion Argentina takes on Egypt in the Round of 16. The winner will advance to face either Switzerland or Colombia.

FIFA world cup 2026: Argentina up against Egypt in the round of 16 in Atlanta

A man accused of painting the infamous "Pam the Bird" graffiti on Melbourne's 120-metre Bolte Bridge has been arrested after a dramatic nine-hour standoff with police. Authorities say the incident triggered a major emergency response, disrupted traffic and caused significant public costs. The suspect was taken into custody after peacefully surrendering.

‘Pam the bird’ vandal arrested after scaling Melbourne's 120m Bolte bridge

Iran has dismissed US President Donald Trump's warning of possible military action as "delusional," with Tehran warning Washington against using the "language of threats." The sharp exchange comes amid the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a pause in nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States.

US-Iran peace deal: Trump issues fresh threats to Iran, Iran hits back

Rare Taiwanese-language films, known locally as taiyupian, flourished briefly from the mid-1950s to the late 1960s under the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) government, which fled to Taiwan following its defeat by the Chinese Communist Party.
Taiwan is now racing to restore the decades-old reels to preserve a chapter of its culture, with film preservers having salvaged fewer than one-sixth of the estimated 1,200 films produced.

Taiwan races to restore deacde-old film reels

Prime minister narendra modi was on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) conferred with Indonesia's highest honour 'bintang adipurna of the republic of Indonesia' medal for his role in strengthening the ties between both the countries.

PM Modi conferred Indonesia's highest civilian award, 'Bintang Adipurna' 

Israeli PM Netanyahu has urged the United States not to approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, arguing the move could alter the regional military balance. His appeal comes as reports suggest the Trump administration is considering restoring Turkiye's access to the F-35 program ahead of the NATO Summit.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu urges US to block F-35 sale to Turkiye

Heavy monsoon rains have lashed parts of Maharashtra, prompting authorities to shut schools in affected areas and place rescue teams on high alert. Waterlogging, flooding, and disruptions to transport have been reported as officials urge residents to remain cautious. Emergency response teams are monitoring the situation closely.

Maharashtra monsoon fury: Red alert as heavy rain continues to lash Maharashtra 

The DMK, AIADMK and BJP have separately met Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi (Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in this scenario) alleging attempts to poach MLAs, misuse of police machinery and interference in government functioning under the TVK administration. The opposition has urged the Governor to intervene, claiming efforts are being made to engineer defections and influence elected representatives.

Tamil Nadu: DMK, TVK clash over alleged poaching of MLA's 

French President Emmanuel Macron held a working dinner with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during his visit to Damascus. The two leaders also toured the historic Umayyad Mosque, highlighting growing diplomatic engagement between France and Syria amid shifting regional dynamics.


Macron holds talks with Syria's al-Sharaa, tours historic Umayyad Mosque

Maharashtra monsoon fury: Schools shut, rescue teams on alert

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underscored the deepening bilateral ties between India and Indonesia, describing the growing partnership as a “new golden chapter” that holds significant promise for the 21st century.

PM Modi welcomes new era in India-Indonesia relations

Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch for the last time at a World Cup, after Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in stoppage time in the round of 16. The 41-year-old ends his international career with 11 World Cup goals in 27 appearances.


FIFA world cup 2026: Ronaldo bids adieu to World Cup football

Spain defeated Portugal in a dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 clash, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of lifting the World Cup trophy. The result marks another major chapter in Ronaldo’s legendary international career as Spain advances in the tournament.


FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream

Millions of Iranians walk in a funeral procession for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei from the Imam Hossein Square to Azadi Square and perform funeral prayers.

Khamenei Funeral: Iranians gather in Qom for funeral procession of supreme leader Ali Khamenei

Iran-US peace deal: Trump issues fresh threats to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, the White House said. The meetings come as Washington pushes for progress on the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria.

NATO summit: Trump set to meet Erdogan, Zelensky in Ankara

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta to a warm welcome from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, marking the start of an important diplomatic visit focused on trade, defence and cultural cooperation. The trip highlights the growing strategic partnership between India and Indonesia, two key Indo-Pacific powers.

PM Modi's three nation tour: PM Modi signs guestbook after meeting Indonesia president Subianto

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