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World - 2026-07-21

Middle East

Two tankers carrying Saudi crude make U-turns in Red Sea after Houthi warning

The Houthis on Monday declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia

Updated 22 Jul, 2026 04:25am

USA

Canada evaluating 'all options' after fresh US tariffs threat

Canada's PM explores "all options" as Trump plans 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, intensifying trade tensions

Published 21 Jul, 2026 09:19pm

Middle East

Trump says will be hitting Iran's Pickaxe Mountain area 'pretty soon'

Pickaxe Mountain is a heavily fortified site that hosts two deeply buried tunnel complexes

Published 21 Jul, 2026 08:59pm

Middle East

Trump says will 'take care of' Houthis if they blockade Saudi ports

Trump threatened action against the Houthis if they blockade Saudi ports, recalling previous interventions against the group

Published 21 Jul, 2026 08:57pm

Middle East

Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 12, including family of six

A family of six was among 12 killed in recent Gaza strikes, as the UN reports intensified Israeli attacks

Published 21 Jul, 2026 08:52pm

USA

Rubio to meet Chinese FM Wang Yi on ASEAN sidelines: State Dept

The two met last year on the sidelines of an ASEAN gathering in Kuala Lumpur

Published 21 Jul, 2026 08:19pm

South Asia

India summons senior Russian diplomat over deaths of four Indians on ship in Black Sea

NEW DELHI: India said it had summoned a senior Russian diplomat on Tuesday and expressed “grave concerns” after a...

Published 21 Jul, 2026 07:31pm

Europe

UK PM Burnham unveils energy tax cut, tells ministers to cut living costs

The government said it would be funded by cancelling Starmer’s plan for a digital ID scheme

Published 21 Jul, 2026 07:07pm

USA

US trade envoy says acting 'soon' on new tariffs as 10% levy to expire

The Trump administration has readied fresh tariffs targeting 60 trading partners

Updated 21 Jul, 2026 07:43pm

South Asia

IMF says oil prices, weak monsoon pose biggest risks to India's FY27 GDP growth

Fund cut India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026/27 by 10 basis points to 6.4% this month

Published 21 Jul, 2026 06:01pm

South Asia

Heavy rain dampens search for dozens missing in Afghanistan flood

Deadly floods have ravaged eastern Afghanistan, killing 23 and leaving many missing, with relentless rain threatening further destruction

Published 21 Jul, 2026 05:54pm

Energy

Saudi crude exports fall for third straight month to a record low, data shows

Exports fell to about 3.434 million barrels per day in May, from 3.986 million bpd in April

Published 21 Jul, 2026 05:49pm

South Asia

India court allows activist Wangchuk to be moved to private hospital, legal website says

Court allows activist Sonam Wangchuk, on hunger strike over test leaks, to transfer to a private hospital.

Published 21 Jul, 2026 05:25pm

South Asia

Modi calls for foolproof exam system in India after youth protests

Delhi Police says nearly 180 people, including 118 security and police personnel and 60 protesters, are injured

Published 21 Jul, 2026 04:45pm

South Asia

India's Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi protest outside Modi's house

'We have marched to PM Modi’s house to demand answers from him for the brutalities against young students yesterday,' Rahul posts

Published 21 Jul, 2026 04:04pm

South Asia

Opposition leader Gandhi demands India PM's resignation over protest crackdown

Thousands of protesters had gathered to demand the resignation of Education Minister, following an appeal by CJP online movement

Updated 21 Jul, 2026 04:43pm

South Asia

Nine dead, 15 trapped after India tunnel collapse

The collapse was likely triggered by a blast, the cause of which was yet to be ascertained

Published 21 Jul, 2026 01:33pm

Middle East

Israeli airstrike kills family of six in Gaza, medics say

The Israeli military confirmed the strike, saying its target was a Hamas and it was still looking ⁠into the result of the attack

Published 21 Jul, 2026 12:14pm

Asia

Three Chinese injured in drone attack on Moscow

The three Chinese were among 10 people injured in an attack carried out over Sunday night and Monday morning

Published 21 Jul, 2026 11:42am

Asia

ASEAN ministers voice serious concern over Middle East situation

The developments severely undermine ongoing efforts by key mediators and diminish prospects for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy

Published 21 Jul, 2026 11:25am

Asia

Hormuz vessel crossings extend slide on fresh US-Iran attacks

The four vessels included two tankers that exited the strait as well as two vessels that entered

Published 21 Jul, 2026 10:51am

South Asia

India youth group says will not march again because police will 'hurt youth'

Delhi Police said nearly 180 people, including 118 security and police personnel, and 60 protesters

Published 21 Jul, 2026 10:20am

Asia

New Zealand and Philippines form comprehensive partnership

New Zealand and the Philippines have formed ‌a comprehensive partnership

Published 21 Jul, 2026 08:18am

Asia

Bus fire kills 7 passengers in Vietnam

Police have launched an investigation into the cause ⁠of the fire

Published 21 Jul, 2026 08:02am

Middle East

Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade

DUBAI/RIYADH: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia,...