US airstrikes hit Iran bridge airport according to Iranian state-linked reports describing strikes on transport infrastructure in southern Iran. Officials also reported explosions near Qeshm as military tensions between Washington and Tehran continued to escalate across the region. US Airstrikes Hit Iran Bridge Airport Fresh reports from Ir

A massive Iran kill trump poster Tehran displayed in the capital has intensified concerns over US-Iran relations. The development follows renewed revenge threats, a public funeral procession, and Donald Trump's warning that he has prepared military instructions if harmed. Iran Displays 'Kill Trump' Poster in Tehran Amid Renewed Threats Relations between Ira

India Launches Seafarer First Plan After Hormuz Attacks The Indian government has announced a comprehensive "Seafarer First" strategy to protect Indian sailors working in the conflict-affected waters of West Asia after attacks on two merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz killed one Indian seafarer and injured several others. The new measures include real-time monitoring of every Indian seafarer in the region, dedicate

A Fort Worth water main break damaged Camp Bowie Boulevard near Horne Street, forcing water shutoffs and traffic restrictions. Crews repaired the 6-inch cast-iron pipe, but permanent road work depended on utility coordination and weather conditions.

Wimbledon towels made in India are manufactured in Vapi, Gujarat, under the Christy brand. The Centre Court essentials have become prized player souvenirs, connecting Welspun’s textile production with one of tennis’s most recognisable traditions worldwide. Gujarat factory behind Wimbledon towels Wimbledon’s official towels, seen on Centre Court and carried by leading players, are manufactured in Vapi, Guj

The best Bay Area weekend events for July 11–12, 2026, include Oakland’s Temescal Street Fair, free folk music in Golden Gate Park, Ferry Fest at San Francisco’s Ferry Building and the Inner Sunset Flea Market featuring makers and vintage finds. The Bay Area’s weekend calendar includes free music, neighborhood festivals, local food and family-friendly activities across Oakland and San Francisco on Saturday, July 11

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s decision to present engraved revolvers and live ammunition to visiting leaders at the 2026 NATO summit in Ankara has created an unusual diplomatic and legal issue. Several recipients now face strict national rules governing the import, storage and deactivation of firearms. Erdoğan NATO pistol gifts surprise summit leaders The personalized weapons were distributed to visiting lea

Iran says eight troops killed Iranian state television reported that eight military personnel were killed in the latest US strikes on southern Iran, as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated around the Strait of Hormuz. The report said the dead were members of Iran’s air and naval forces and that the strikes affected areas including Bandar Abbas and Bushehr

Trump warns of harsher strikes US President Donald Trump warned that American military strikes on Iran would intensify if Tehran continued attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes in an already volatile confrontation. In a social media post, Trump said the latest US action was retaliation for what he described as Iran’s bombing of commercial vesse

US launches second night of Iran strikes Explosions were reported across several parts of Iran on Thursday, July 9, after the United States launched a second consecutive night of military strikes against Iranian targets. The latest action came only hours after President Donald Trump said he did not expect the confrontation with Tehran to last long and predicted that th

Trump says Iran conflict may not resume US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he does not expect full-scale conflict with Iran to restart, even after recent military strikes exchanged between the two sides. Speaking to reporters in Ankara after the NATO summit, Trump said he believed any renewed escalation would move quickly and would not become a prolonged con

An Indian engineer in Washington state has been charged with first-degree murder after investigators said smart-lock records, autopsy findings and phone calls contradicted his account of his wife’s death inside their Bellevue apartment.

US strikes Iranian targets after ship attacks The United States military launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iranian targets early Wednesday after three merchant vessels were attacked in waters near Oman, according to US Central Command. CENTCOM said the strikes were intended to impose heavy costs for attacks on commercial shipping and civilian crews in an intern

Taiwan revives Cold War-era military education Taiwan’s defence ministry has announced the return of “anti-communist” patriotic classes for military graduates after a gap of nearly 25 years, citing growing security concerns linked to China. The programme marks a notable shift in Taiwan military education, as formal anti-communist patriotic instruction had ended i

UK issues formal apology over forced adoption practices The United Kingdom has issued a formal apology over historic forced adoption practices that affected an estimated 185,000 babies born to unmarried mothers in England and Wales between 1949 and 1976. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the policy and its consequences as “a stain on our history”, acknowledgi

Cross-border military strikes reported The Afghan Air Force has carried out airstrikes inside Pakistan, targeting what it described as ISIS-linked centres allegedly used to plan and coordinate attacks against civilians in Afghanistan. According to the Taliban-run Defence Ministry and reports cited by Tolo News, the strikes were aimed at dismantling operational hubs connected to cross-border militant activity. T

India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the military action violated Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and threatened regional peace. New Delhi also expressed condolences to the victims’ families, wished the injured a quick recovery and reaffirmed its support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty. The ministry accused Pakistan of using force outside its borders to divert attention from domestic security failures. Kabul and Islamabad Dispute the

US conducts strikes after escalation in Strait of Hormuz The United States military carried out targeted airstrikes on Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, along with coastal radar installations, following what US Central Command described as a drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation was conducted in response to heightened t

The recent clarification that an Indian passport is not legally considered conclusive proof of citizenship has sparked widespread discussion and confusion among citizens. For decades, passports, Aadhaar cards and voter ID cards have been widely accepted as the primary documents that establish a person's identity and nationality. However, under India's legal framework, these documents may not always serve as final proof of citizenship in certain legal or administrative si

Andy Burnham has moved to the centre of Britain’s political debate after Keir Starmer announced that he would resign as Labour leader and step down as prime minister once a successor is chosen. Burnham’s return to Parliament through the Makerfield by-election has changed the mood inside Labour and made him one of the most closely watched figures in the race for No 10. His victory came at a difficult time for the governing party. Labour