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Iran faces deep divisions beyond war with US as Islamic Republic bids farewell to Khamenei
Even as Islamic Republic projects unity in bidding farewell to slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran remains deeply divided between hardliners, pragmatists, and opponents of the regime — and these differences are not hard to see.
'57% of exports tariff-free': NZ PM Luxon pitches India trade deal ahead of Modi visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said 57 per cent of the country's exports to India will become tariff-free from day one under the India-New Zealand FTA, highlighting the deal's benefits for businesses and economic growth
China braces for Super Typhoon Bavi as residents stock up on supplies
Satellite imagery released by China's National Meteorological Centre showed the storm spanning nearly 940,000 sq km (363,000 square miles) – roughly nine times the size of Zhejiang province or about 850 times the area of Hong Kong
Modi-Albanese sports diplomacy: Australia to hold Big Bash League’s opening match in India
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the opening match of the upcoming season of T-20 tournament Big Bash League will be held in India in December. He said it will be part of the 'G'day Namaste' Festival of Australian Sport, Culture and Business Engagement.
Inside the Oval Office meeting that convinced Trump to ditch ceasefire and attack Iran again
Weeks after he signed a peace deal, Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran dead on Wednesday (July 8) and ordered strikes on the Islamic Republic. The US president’s sharp turnaround comes after an Oval Office briefing on ships being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz enraged him
Trump 'updated' Netanyahu on American moves in the Gulf, says Israeli PM office
Israel's Prime Minister's Office on Thursday said that US President Donald Trump updated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the latest 'American moves in the Gulf'.
US and Iran engage in behind-the-scenes diplomacy to ease tensions: Report
A US official has said that Washington deliberately carried out strikes, followed by pauses in military action, to avoid further escalation and allow diplomacy to proceed. The US is also maintaining a list of potential targets as leverage
Raghuram Rajan, Raj Chetty, Asha Sharma: Meet the brains behind US Fed's high-powered task forces
The US Federal Reserve has assembled some of the world's most influential economists, business leaders and technology executives to help reshape the central bank. The line-up includes three Indian-origin leaders — Raghuram Rajan, Raj Chetty and Asha Sharma — who will play key roles in reviewing everything from inflation and AI to the Fed's balance sheet.
'Used as tool of war, terrorism': India strongly condemns conflict-related sexual violence at UN
India on Thursday strongly condemned instances of sexual violence during conflict, describing it as a tool used for war, terrorism, torture, and political repression.
Palm Beach airport officially renamed after Trump, begins phased transition from PBI to DJT
The renaming, backed by Florida legislation, makes it the first major operational US airport to be named after a sitting president, with a phased rollout planned for passengers and airlines
'That's what I am doing with India': Netanyahu says Israel looking for new global allies amid tensions with US
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is trying to build new alliances with different powers around the world besides the United States, taking the example of India.
Fire engulfs shoe factory in China, killing 28 people
Footage shared by state television CCTV showed firefighters dousing the facade and interior of a large, multi-storey white building with fire hoses, as thick black smoke billowed out of broken windows
Globe at a glance: From Khamenei's burial ceremony to clashes involving Moroccan World Cup fans
Window to world news: Ali Khamenei's burial and Morocco fan riots to the UK's next prime minister, WhatsApp's response to the Centre, the Charlie Kirk murder case, and Trump's airport renaming announcement—here are the top global stories making headlines today
India is preparing for its own space station: PM Modi tells diaspora in Australia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid out his vision for India's space sector, saying the country aims to develop its own space station.
London street descends into chaos after Morocco's World Cup loss to France | Watch
Police officials swarmed the area on Edgware Road as an angry mob took to the streets after Morocco's loss in last night's match. A Met police officer was also injured trying to ward off a large crowd
India questions WTO's e-commerce deal, says 66-country pact cannot bypass consensus
India has challenged an interim arrangement for implementing a WTO e-commerce agreement backed by 66 countries, saying the deal cannot bypass the organisation's consensus-based decision-making process
Charlie Kirk murder suspect regretted killing him, told roommate 'I'm sorry'
Tyler Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder and other offences in connection with the fatal shooting of the conservative activist on 10 September 2025
After 6-day-long funeral, Iran buries slain Supreme Leader Khamenei amid US strikes
Iran on Friday laid to rest its former supreme leader Ali Khamenei over four months after his killing in an airstrike, as two days of US and Iranian attacks raised fears of a return to all-out war.
US launches fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran hours after Trump declared peace MoU is 'over'
The United States on Thursday launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran, just hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to escalate the conflict unless Tehran stopped attacking the ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
US receives Israeli intelligence on Iran's plan to kill Trump: Report
The reported intelligence goes beyond previous general threats, describing a concrete plot against President Donald Trump as US-Iran hostilities continue to intensify
US prepares for prolonged Iran conflict, weighs naval blockade: Report
President Trump is set to meet senior national security officials as the US considers its next steps against Iran, with options reportedly including a renewed naval blockade and expectations that hostilities could last weeks
Indian-origin epidemiologist Nirav Shah enters US Senate race in Maine after Democrat nominee quits
Born in Wisconsin to Indian immigrants, Shah was the director of the Maine Centre for Disease Control during the COVID-19 pandemic, and finished second in the Democratic primaries for the state Governor in the final round.
Zelenskyy says technical details remain before Ukraine can produce Patriot missiles
Zelenskyy says Kyiv expects critical PAC-3 interceptors from the US within days as teams finalise the framework for licensed Patriot air-defence missile manufacturing.
US Iran War Live Updates: Tehran targets US bases in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain after second day of US strikes
US Iran War Live Updates: Iran buries its slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Thursday in culmination of a long mass funeral ceremony. This comes hours after the US Central Command carried out a new round of strikes on Iran, targeting its key leverage points.
Pakistan's remittances hit record $41.6 billion in FY26, surpass export earnings
Workers' remittances to Pakistan rose 8.6 per cent to an all-time high of USD 41.6 billion in FY26, exceeding the country's export earnings and helping offset a trade deficit of nearly USD 40 billion
Florida airport renamed after Trump as allies expand push to imprint his legacy
Palm Beach International Airport becomes President Donald J. Trump International Airport, adding to a growing list of landmarks, programmes and public symbols bearing the US president's name.
'Unusual gift': Nato leaders receive engraved revolvers bearing their names from Erdogan
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented NATO leaders with personalised Gümüşay .357 Magnum revolvers and ammunition at the Ankara summit, in a move seen as showcasing Turkey's defence industry
'India is a country we trust': Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan hails Indian community at PM Modi event
Addressing a packed Indian diaspora gathering in Melbourne, Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan said the Indian community is an integral part of the state's identity and stressed that India is not just a trading partner but "a country we trust"
India, Australia condemn terrorism, call for united global action without double standards
PM Narendra Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese reaffirm commitment to counter-terrorism, defence cooperation and maritime security, while also discussing the West Asia situation and strengthening strategic ties.
'The state wants bloodshed': How failed talks pushed PoK to the brink of another showdown
With Islamabad missing a 48-hour deadline to accept a 38-point charter, protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir say dialogue has failed, warning of a mass agitation amid arrests, raids and growing international scrutiny.