Month: July 2026

Iran chief negotiator says Hormuz strait to open only under ‘Iranian arrangements’

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Iran chief negotiator says Hormuz strait to open only under ‘Iranian arrangements’

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s chief negotiator said Thursday (July 9, 2026) that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened only under “Iranian arrangements”, after Tehran and Washington traded strikes in West Asia. “The United States still has not learned that bullying and breaking its promises no longer…

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Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge

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Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge

Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the EU’s climate monitor said on Thursday (July 9, 2026). Also Read | Experts urge caution as demand grows for AC in heatwave-hit U.K. The report comes as a new…

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Military technology’s environmental impact: A bird’s nest made of fibre-optic cable

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Military technology’s environmental impact: A bird’s nest made of fibre-optic cable

A researcher shows a bird’s nest containing fragments of fibre-optic cable collected near the front line during Russia’s war against Ukraine, in Kyiv. | Photo Credit: Reuters cienceA bird’s nest found near Ukraine’s front line has caught the attention of researchers, not because of the bird that built it but because of what it was…

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West Asia war LIVE: Missile alerts sound in Bahrain and Qatar after U.S. launches new round of airstrikes against Iran

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West Asia war LIVE: Missile alerts sound in Bahrain and Qatar after U.S. launches new round of airstrikes against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a media conference at the end of the NATO summit as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar sounded missile alert sirens early Thursday (July 9, 2026) morning warning…

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Bihar Cabinet approves DPRs for four Regional Rapid Transit corridors

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Bihar Cabinet approves DPRs for four Regional Rapid Transit corridors

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. File | Photo Credit: PTI With a view to taking the initiative to develop a modern, fast, and integrated regional transport system in the State, the Bihar cabinet on Wednesday (July 9, 2026) accorded in-principle approval for the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for four Regional Rapid Transit System…

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Monsoon tracker LIVE | Orange alert issued in Delhi

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Monsoon tracker LIVE | Orange alert issued in Delhi

Rain lashed parts of Delhi in the early hours of today, extending a wet spell in the national capital and bringing much-needed relief to residents from the recent humid conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an “Orange Alert” for the capital, signalling heavy rainfall over the region through most of the day. Continuous…

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Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence

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Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence

Spokeswoman of Russia’s Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Russia denounced NATO’s decisions at the summit in Turkey on Wednesday (July 8, 2026), saying they ​could have catastrophic consequences, after the alliance announced military aid ‌to Ukraine and reaffirmed members’ commitment ​to collective defence. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria ⁠Zakharova said NATO’s…

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Prime Volleyball League gets FIVB recognition; Season 5 from November 30

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Prime Volleyball League gets FIVB recognition; Season 5 from November 30

The Prime Volleyball League has received world body FIVB’s recognition as India’s first division league for the sport and will return for its fifth season from November 30, the organisers announced on Wednesday (July 8, 2026). The season 5 players’ auction will be held in Goa on August 17 where franchises will assemble their squads…

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U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit ‘hard’

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U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit ‘hard’

The United States launched new strikes on Iran on Wednesday (July 8, 2026) after President Donald Trump vowed to hit “hard” following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump, while ordering retaliation against Tehran, said he expected the latest military flare-up to end quickly and left the door open to more…

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