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Iran's IRGC claims Jordan helped target US forces, aircraft leaving 'dozens killed'

Jul 20, 2026

The IRGC claimed it struck US assets at Jordanian bases, killing dozens of troops, though Washington reports 17 deaths overall. The claims came amid fresh US airstrikes inside Iran and parallel Iranian missile salvos targeting Jordan, prompting regional allies like Bahrain and Kuwait to activate their air defence systems.

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US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speak during a family photo at the 2025 G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. (File Photo/Reuters)

'They should pay us': Trump threatens Canadian PM with tariffs as 'poisoned air' blankets US cities

Jul 20, 2026
Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, Mahendragiri (F38) (Photo/IndianNavy)

India's expanding naval capabilities position it as critical maritime security partner for Israel, West: Jerusalem Post analysis

Jul 20, 2026
A large number of devotees gather at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on the first Monday of the holy month of Shrawan. (Photo/ANI)

Thousands of devotees from Nepal and India throng Pashupatinath on first Monday of holy month of Shrawan

Jul 20, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo/Reuters)

Netanyahu's office hits back at NYC Mayor Mamdani over "bogus" arrest remarks

Jul 20, 2026
An unclassified image released by US Central Command shows a strike on an Iranian target. (Photo: X/@CENTCOM)

US military completes ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran

Jul 20, 2026
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"We hit them very hard": Trump says latest US strikes on Iran honour troops killed in conflict

Jul 20, 2026
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Human Rights Watch flags first enforced disappearance in Bangladesh since July 2024 uprising

Jul 20, 2026

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Quad partners "essential" for "free and open" Indo-Pacific: US Envoy Sergio Gor ahead of Manila summit

Jul 20, 2026

The US State Department confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Manila on July 19-23 for ASEAN summits. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor highlighted the Quad's vital role for a free, open Indo-Pacific, joining Rubio for the year's second ministerial meeting hosted by the Philippines.
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US strikes hit town in southwest Iran, causing power outages

Jul 20, 2026

US military strikes hit Khormoj in southwestern Iran, causing power outages in Dashti County, according to Tasnim news agency. The region, located near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, hosts Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval facilities previously targeted to degrade Tehran's regional military assets.
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'Have you ever negotiated fearing death?': Iran FM recalls asking Trump envoy during US talks

Jul 20, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed he confronted US envoy Steve Witkoff over negotiating under constant bombardment threats, declaring, "Iran is not Venezuela." Despite recent US airstrikes, collapsing ceasefires, and intense domestic backlash against him as a "compromiser," Araghchi maintained that Tehran refused to back down under military coercion.
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MQ-9 drone reportedly shot down over western Iran

Jul 20, 2026
Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin (Photo: X/@taslimanasreen)

"Drove me out, now labelling me BJP-RSS supporter": Taslima Nasrin hits out at Left leaders ahead of Kolkata visit

Jul 20, 2026
A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet over West Asia (File Photo/X@CENTCOM)

"We control the Strait", says Trump amid fresh wave of US strikes against Iran

Jul 20, 2026
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Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

Jul 20, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump hands World Cup trophy to Spain's Rodri (Photo/ Reuters)

Trump presents FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy to Spain after final victory

Jul 20, 2026
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US military found unidentified remains in Jordan, another service member killed in Iraq: CENTCOM

Jul 20, 2026
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Afghanistan: Rising temperatures result in power rationing, electricity shortages

Jul 20, 2026
US Second Lady Usha Vance and US Vice President JD Vance (File photo/Reuters)

'Usha and baby are happy and healthy': US VP JD Vance, second lady welcome fourth child

Jul 19, 2026
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Pakistan: Rail traffic suspended after freight train derails in Sindh

Jul 19, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino (Photo/Reuters)

'Announce us next time, another country after that...': Trump wants US to host another FIFA World Cup

Jul 19, 2026
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'Postpone travel to Iran': Indian Embassy issues advisory for nationals, asks citizens to consider leaving

Jul 19, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino (Photo/Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: "Hard to bet against Messi", says US President Trump

Jul 19, 2026
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Five UAE aid convoys enter Gaza Strip carrying 980 tonnes of relief aid as part of 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'

Jul 19, 2026
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Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE non-oil foreign trade approaches AED2 trillion in H12026 - a growth of 13.1% as exports hit a record AED 452.8 billion

Jul 19, 2026
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"IAEA looking into reports of an overnight attack" on Iran's Darkhovin nuclear power plant site

Jul 19, 2026