News Archives for World - 2026-07-27

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World - 2026-07-27

Middle East

Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, reports

'Not much time. Either it goes fast or not at all,' US president says

Published 27 Jul, 2026 09:09pm

South Asia

Modi faces challenge from activists over surveillance at India youth protest

Mass surveillance of protesters unconstitutional and direct the destruction of all personal data collected during the protest

Published 27 Jul, 2026 08:06pm

Stocks

Gulf stocks advance on Iran de-escalation hopes; Saudi ends flat after oil-site attacks

Dubai’s benchmark index rose 1%

Published 27 Jul, 2026 06:15pm

South Asia

S&P cuts Bangladesh outlook to 'negative', flags banking woes and energy risks

S&P Global cut Bangladesh's outlook to 'negative', citing weak banking, high energy costs, and uncertain exports.

Published 27 Jul, 2026 05:55pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia says it destroyed drones launched by armed groups in Iraq

The ministry calls on the Iraqi government to take all necessary measures to prevent Iraqi territory from being used

Updated 27 Jul, 2026 06:20pm

South Asia

S&P affirms Sri Lanka's ratings at CCC+/C with 'stable' outlook

S&P noted that conditions supporting economic growth and fiscal repair will persist over the next six to 12 months

Published 27 Jul, 2026 05:37pm

Middle East

Iran says no current negotiations with US

Hostilities resumed between Iran and the United States earlier this month after diplomatic efforts collapsed

Published 27 Jul, 2026 05:18pm

South Asia

India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters

Police are accused of using excessive force at the protests, including beating students with canes and firing tear gas to push them back

Published 27 Jul, 2026 05:13pm

South Asia

India summons Ukraine envoy over Black Sea ship attack

India condemned attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea and Middle East, where 19 Indian seafarers have been killed

Published 27 Jul, 2026 04:51pm

South Asia

Bangladesh, China launch long-delayed industrial zone

The launch comes as Bangladesh seeks to boost foreign investment and expand industrial production

Published 27 Jul, 2026 04:44pm

South Asia

India activists demand release of detained 'cockroach' protesters

Police fired tear gas and used batons to disperse the protest, triggering clashes and a wave of detentions

Published 27 Jul, 2026 01:36pm

Middle East

Israel military says intercepts two drones near Jordan border

The military said Israeli and Jordanian forces had intercepted an Iranian missile fired toward the Jordanian city of Aqaba

Published 27 Jul, 2026 01:31pm

Asia

Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push

During the first half of 2026, ACLED said it recorded more than a dozen mass killings, resulting in over 450 civilian fatalities

Published 27 Jul, 2026 11:23am

USA

Seattle shooting suspect in custody, local media reports 2 dead, 5 injured

Witnesses told the Times they heard several shots around 6 p.m. local time

Published 27 Jul, 2026 11:12am

Europe

Ukraine air attacks kill two, wound 17 in Russia's south, authorities say

In Belgorod, which, like Rostov-on-Don is close to Ukrainian border, a drone attack wounded 12 people

Published 27 Jul, 2026 11:08am

Middle East

Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows

Eleven commodity vessels passed through the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Sunday, the lowest level in months, the data showed

Published 27 Jul, 2026 08:14am

World

Honduran ex-president returns home after Trump pardon

COMAYAGUA, (Honduras): Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez — who was serving a 45-year prison sentence in...

Published 27 Jul, 2026 07:45am

South Asia

India clears protest site after ‘cockroach’ movement scores a win

NEW DELHI: New Delhi municipal workers were busy painting over anti-government graffiti on Sunday after the...

Updated 27 Jul, 2026 06:25am

World

Kyiv hit with missiles; Russia and Ukraine both report civilians killed in strikes

MOSCOW: The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under ballistic missile attack from Russian forces early on Sunday, while...