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Russian drone, cruise missile, bomb attacks kill at least 6 in Ukraine

Three people were wounded in Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine when the city was hit by eight drones and two missiles, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said

Russian drone, cruise missile, bomb attacks kill at least 6 in Ukraine
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 9:08 PM IST

Iran open to nuclear talks if US guarantees no further military strikes

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a speech to Tehran-based foreign diplomats that Iran has always been ready and will be ready in the future for talks about its nuclear programme

Iran open to nuclear talks if US guarantees no further military strikes
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 9:04 PM IST

Israeli strikes and shootings kill 52 Palestinians in Gaza: Hamas

Israel's offensive, sparked by Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023, has killed over 57,800 Palestinians, more than half of them women and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry

Israeli strikes and shootings kill 52 Palestinians in Gaza: Hamas
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 8:14 PM IST

Donald Trump hits EU, Mexico goods with 30% tariff effective Aug 1

The EU had hoped to reach a comprehensive trade agreement with the US for the 27-country bloc

Donald Trump hits EU, Mexico goods with 30% tariff effective Aug 1
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 8:06 PM IST

Pak, Russia sign agreement to revive Pakistan Steel Mills project

China was also in the race for getting the contract for the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) project that was originally built with Soviet assistance

Pak, Russia sign agreement to revive Pakistan Steel Mills project
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 4:10 PM IST

Russia warns US, South Korea, Japan against alliance targeting North Korea

After a meeting with Choe on Saturday, Lavrov accused the US, South Korea and Japan of what he called their military buildups around North Korea

Russia warns US, South Korea, Japan against alliance targeting North Korea
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 3:39 PM IST

Russian drone, missile strikes kill at least 2, injure over 14 in Ukraine

Two people died and 14 were wounded when Russian forces attacked the Bukovina area in the Chernivtsi region of southwestern Ukraine with four drones and a missile

Russian drone, missile strikes kill at least 2, injure over 14 in Ukraine
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 2:57 PM IST

Republican governors push DOGE programmes, embrace cost-cutting brand

Governors have long mulled cutting waste and taming bureaucracy, but DOGE has raised the bar, pushing them to prove their strong commitment to cost-cutting and streamlining government operations

Republican governors push DOGE programmes, embrace cost-cutting brand
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 1:49 PM IST

North Korea backing Russia's war goals confirms 'invincible' ties: Lavrov

Lavrov cited North Korean troop presence in Russia's Kursk region as proof of an "invincible brotherhood," noting Kremlin forces have largely repelled Ukraine's surprise incursion from last year

North Korea backing Russia's war goals confirms 'invincible' ties: Lavrov
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 1:38 PM IST

Pak looks to formulate stricter regulations for foreign satellite operators

The role of satellite-linked communication systems came under sharp focus after the recent India-Pakistan and Iran-Israel conflicts, prompting authorities in Pakistan to formulate new guidelines

Pak looks to formulate stricter regulations for foreign satellite operators
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 1:17 PM IST

Judge blocks racial profiling by immigration officials in LA crackdown

The judge barred agents in the Los Angeles area from stopping and questioning individuals without reasonable suspicion that they're in the US illegally

Judge blocks racial profiling by immigration officials in LA crackdown
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 10:46 AM IST

Musk's xAI seeeks up to $200 billion valuation in fresh funding talks

If the new financing materializes, it would bring xAI's total new backing to $20 billion - a goal that has been discussed by the company

Musk's xAI seeeks up to $200 billion valuation in fresh funding talks
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 9:32 AM IST

Pentagon confirms Iranian missile struck Qatar air base in Tehran's attack

Satellite images from June 23 show the geodesic dome at Al Udeid Air Base intact, but by June 25 and in all images since, the dome is no longer visible, confirming it was destroyed in the attack

Pentagon confirms Iranian missile struck Qatar air base in Tehran's attack
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 7:47 AM IST

Israeli forces kill two Gaza terror leaders, including sector commander

Fazal Abu al-Ata previously served as deputy commander of the Shuja'iyya sector in Gaza, and during the Iron Swords war was appointed commander of the Shanaiyah sector

Israeli forces kill two Gaza terror leaders, including sector commander
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 7:34 AM IST

Trump visits Texas flood area, defends officials amid questions on response

Since the July 4 disaster that killed 120 and left over 170 missing, the president has remained silent on past promises to shut down FEMA and shift disaster response responsibilities to the states

Trump visits Texas flood area, defends officials amid questions on response
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 7:29 AM IST

Evacuations ordered at Grand Canyon, Black Canyon parks amid wildfires

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, about 260 miles (418 kilometers) southwest of Denver, closed Thursday morning after lighting sparked blazes on both rims

Evacuations ordered at Grand Canyon, Black Canyon parks amid wildfires
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 7:18 AM IST

US State Department lays off over 1,300 employees under Trump admin's plan

Notices said positions were being abolished and the employees would lose access to State Department headquarters in Washington and their email and shared drives by 5 pm

US State Department lays off over 1,300 employees under Trump admin's plan
Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 7:13 AM IST

EU braces for Trump's next tariff move as trade tensions escalate

Since inauguration day in January through June have shot past $100 billion - equal to or greater than the largest annual take ever from customs duties

EU braces for Trump's next tariff move as trade tensions escalate
Updated On : 11 Jul 2025 | 10:53 PM IST

Donald Trump's tariff chaos leaves global trade partners in uncertainty

Gone is the idea that the White House would strike 90 deals in 90 days after a period of rapid-fire negotiation, as Trump pledged in April

Donald Trump's tariff chaos leaves global trade partners in uncertainty
Updated On : 11 Jul 2025 | 10:31 PM IST

Rubio, Wang call for dialogue and cooperation amid US-China tensions

Rubio also indicated that a potential visit to China by US President Donald Trump to meet with President Xi Jinping was likely, saying: The odds are high. I think both sides want to see it happen

Rubio, Wang call for dialogue and cooperation amid US-China tensions
Updated On : 11 Jul 2025 | 10:17 PM IST