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Iranians struggle to get by amid US war and domestic woes
People are facing mounting pressures, including rising living costs, electricity cuts and bombarded infrastructure.
Police detain Rahul Gandhi at protest outside PM Modi’s home
Indian police have detained Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he protested outside the residence of the Prime Minister.
Rescuers search for survivors amid risk of fresh floods in Afghanistan
Death toll rises to at least 23, with more than 100 people missing, as monsoon season spreads chaos across region.
Where will LeBron James go next? NBA star ‘not rushed’ to make a decision
Reports have linked James to the Golden State Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat, or the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Lebanon’s goal to end hostilities with Israel ‘forever’, says president
Lebanese President Aoun told Trump that Lebanon's “ultimate objective” is to end hostilities with Israel “forever”.
Houthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red Sea
Warning to shipping companies, on top of Iran’s chokehold on strait of Hormuz, may severely affect Saudi oil exportsMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesYemen’s Iranian-aligned…
Greek-American tourists stabbed near the Acropolis
Police arrested a 60-year-old man on Tuesday after he allegedly stabbed two Greek-American tourists near the Acropolis.
An embattled coal terminal could be a lifeline for US coal
West Oakland residents push legislation to block a coal terminal that could lead to air pollution in their area.
Syria arrivals surge 111% as government bets on tourism revival
The country welcomed 3.52 million visitors during the first half of 2026, more than double the figure recorded a year earlier, as the government pushes to reconnect to the world a…
Trump vows to help Lebanon but offers no timeline for Israeli withdrawal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says his goal is to end 'state of hostility between Lebanon and Israel forever'.
Police detain Indian opposition leader Gandhi as protests continue to grow
Detained while picketing PM's residence, Gandhi demands Modi's resignation for 'destroying the future of India's youth'.
Civilians faced attacks, abuse in joint US-Ecuador operations, HRW says
Report presents evidence civilian farmers, fisherman were caught up in anti-drug crime operations from January to March.
External review finds no wrongdoing in Gates Foundation–Epstein links
Report notes foundation's interaction with US sex offender Epstein on donor fund and grant, but rules out wrongdoing.
Steep rise in civilian casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, UN says
Increasing use of long-range missiles and drones against targets far from the front line is worsening the civilian toll.
US appeals court overturns ruling that freed Columbia activist Mahdawi
The decision is the latest court victory for US President Donald Trump’s campaign targeting foreign student protesters.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.
US eyes new tariffs as existing trade duties near expiration
US Trade Rep Jamieson Greer hints at new tariffs on 60 trading partners as Trump's temporary tariffs expire on Friday.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say
Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.
Explainer-When are Turkey's next elections, and can Erdogan run again?
By Huseyin HayatseverANKARA, July 21 (Reuters) - Turkey's opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, said he would form a new party to challenge Tayyip Erdogan, a political splintering that c…
Italy’s Meloni slams protesters following clashes in Bologna
PM pledges probe into death of Moroccan man under police restraint, condemns violence as protests injure 56 officers.
UK PM Burnham: ‘We need to be a cost-of-living government’
At his first cabinet meeting as UK prime minister, Burnham told ministers they must be a "cost-of-living government".
FIFA ‘destroying football’ for the World Cup, says Spanish football chief
In a scathing interview, La Liga President Javier Tebas says FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s time is 'over'.
Israeli air strike in Gaza City kills family of six, medics say
Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in the attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.
'Interaction' with Iran's injured Supreme Leader increasing daily, president says
DUBAI, July 21 (Reuters) - The level of "interaction" with Iran's Supreme Leader is increasing day by day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a video clip published on st…
Israel has ‘no interest’ in joining US war on Iran, says Smotrich
Israeli Finance Minister says Israel has "no interest" in joining the renewed US military campaign against Iran.
Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery at Odyssey event
Film star promotes Christopher Nolan film epic wearing gold artefacts dating back almost 3,000 yearsThe Odyssey is a story about a Greek king’s long journey home. But a pair of ea…
Saudi condemns Houthi blockade: How will the rest of the world be impacted?
Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of Saudi oil.
Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz
None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.
Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz
None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.
Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz
None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.