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Mysterious strikes target Iran after U.S. air attacks
A satellite image shows damage at the control tower in the port of Chabahar, Iran, July 9, 2026. | Photo Credit: Planet Labs PBC via Reuters A series of mysterious, unclaimed air strikes that hit Iran after the U.S. said it finished its attacks have again raised questions of who else may be targeting the…
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Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan’s capital shuts schools; over 17,000 evacuated
A bicycle falls on the ground in the heavy rain as Typhoon Bavi approaches in Ishigaki, Japan, on July 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters A powerful typhoon was heading toward China’s east coast on Friday (July 10, 2026), the latest in a series of deadly storms that have already claimed 50 lives this week in two…
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NGT orders stricter oversight of quarries, crushers in Telangana mining zone
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities in Telangana to strengthen oversight of quarrying, stone crushing and hot mix plants operating in the mining zone spanning Bandaraviryal in Ranga Reddy district and Deshmukhi in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, while ordering restoration of the Pulicherla Kunta water body and its tank bund. Disposing of an application…
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Indian mission in touch with Sri Lanka prison riot victim’s family, say sources
Security personnel escort prisoners to a bus at Negombo prison on the outskirts of Colombo on July 6, 2026, following overnight clashes between inmates. | Photo Credit: AFP The High Commission of India in Colombo is in touch with Sri Lankan authorities and the family of the Indian inmate who was among those killed in…
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Kadapa reports first COVID-19 death in four years, three test positive
Kadapa district reported a death due to COVID-19 after four years. The patient, identified as a 43-year-old man from Kadapa city, succumbed to the virus while undergoing treatment at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) on July 7 (Tuesday), where he was admitted with a severe lung infection. However, officials characterised it as…
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Andy Burnham poised to become Britain’s next PM after most Labour lawmakers support him
Andy Burnham. | Photo Credit: Reuters Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Britain’s next Prime Minister after an overwhelming show of support from Labour lawmakers left him all but certain to replace Keir Starmer. Mr. Burnham said he had received nominations from 322 out of the 403 Labour Members of Parliament on the…