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Syria says it arrested suspects behind the Damascus bombings during Macron’s visit
Members of emergency services work at the site of what Syrian state media reported was a blast at a cafe in central Damascus, Syria, July 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Syrian authorities said on Thursday (July 9, 2026) they have arrested several suspects accused of a string of recent explosions in Damascus, including the…
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Why is Gujarat betting ₹6 lakh crore on data centres? | Explained
The story so far: When the Gujarat Government unveiled its first-ever Data Centre Policy (2026-2029), it did more than announce a new industrial policy but signalled its ambition to enter one of the fastest-growing segments of the global digital economy by becoming the first State in India to bring a policy. The State hopes to…
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West Asia war LIVE: Iran buries Khamenei after new fighting with U.S. erupts
Israel shared intelligence with the United States this week about a new and “specific” plan by Iran to assassinate President Donald Trump, U.S. media reported Thursday (July 9, 2026). The reports come as renewed U.S. and Iranian attacks raise fears of a return to all-out war and after Mr. Trump’s puzzling use of an old…
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PM Modi meets Australia’s Opposition leader, discusses bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with Angus Taylor, Leader of the Opposition of Australia. (X/@narendramodi) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Australia, met the country’s Leader of the Opposition, Angus Taylor, on Friday (July 10, 2026) and discussed bilateral ties, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. “They held productive…
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Death toll in Southern Spain wildfire climbs to 12
Firefighters walk inspect burned areas near the village of Azuebar, following a wildfire, in Spain, July 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The death toll from a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain rose to 12 after six more victims were found, authorities said Friday. “The number of people who died in the fire in…
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Four shooters killed in Gurugram encounter after attack on businessman’s house
Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos Four alleged shooters were killed and one injured in a police encounter in Gurugram’s upscale Sushant Lok Phase-2 late on Thursday (July 9, 2026) evening, after they opened fire at the house of a prominent businessman. According to the police, the Crime Branch received information through…