Americans increasingly doubt the Iran war will end soon as diplomacy stalls, Congress debates presidential war powers, shipping risks rise in the Strait of Hormuz and new polling shows voters expect the conflict to continue for months or years rather than weeks. Timeline remains uncertain U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has declined to place a deadline on the conflict. Waltz sa

A grain ship sinks near Odesa days after suffering major damage in a Russian missile attack, according to Ukraine’s Sea Ports Authority. The strike on the Golden Leo killed 10 people and renewed concerns about Black Sea shipping, grain exports and global food security. Odesa ship attack damages Golden Leo The civilian cargo vessel Golden Leo sank in the Black Sea after being struck near Odesa

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged the Centre to lower the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and Assembly elections from 25 to 21. Revanth Reddy Election Age Proposal Targets Gen Z Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has called for reducing the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections from 25 to 21, positioning the proposal as a major opportunity to bring Gen Z into mainstream politics.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the new Bhogapuram international airport near Visakhapatnam on Saturday, August 1.   PM Modi to Inaugurate Bhogapuram Airport on August 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama

Monday, July 27, 2026, Parliament will take up Bills concerning examination paper leaks, Supreme Court judges and protection of national symbols during Monday’s proceedings.   Monsoon Session Brings Anti-Paper Leak Bill to Lok Sabha The Union government is prepa

Mirabai Chanu tricolour tribute added an emotional touch to India’s first CWG gold. Her women’s 48kg weightlifting victory and emotional podium moment during the national anthem became a proud moment for the country. Mirabai Chanu gave India a memorable sporting moment after winning the country’s first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event. Her victory was made even more special by a personal patriotic gesture tha

Can protest FIR affect passports, jobs and foreign study? While an FIR alone does not automatically block opportunities, protest FIR passport rules, student visa background checks and police verification may lead to delays and additional scrutiny. Students participating in peaceful protests may assume that an FIR is only a temporary legal problem. However, legal experts warn that even without a conviction, an FIR can create practical difficulties during passport veri

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have entered a public dispute over the ICC arrest warrant against the Israeli leader. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of “fomenting hate,” while the mayor called for the warrant to be taken seriously ahead of the 2026 UN General Assembly. Mamdani Netanyahu row escalates Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accuse

German police shot dead the suspect in the Berlin Pride attack after locating him during a large-scale manhunt in the Spandau district. Authorities said the man charged officers with a weapon, ending a search that began after a deadly van attack near Christopher Street Day celebrations left one person dead and dozens injured. Berlin Pride attack suspect found after nationwide search German auth

Iran has reportedly told Pakistani officials that negotiations with the United States remain suspended rather than permanently abandoned, leaving open a possible path back to diplomacy. The development comes as US strikes pause, Pakistan explores mediation and tensions continue over shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran-US talks remain suspended Iran has not withdrawn from negotiat

A reported Strait of Hormuz tanker explosion has renewed concern over maritime safety after Iranian media said an oil vessel struck a naval mine outside a route designated by Tehran. Iranian authorities have not issued a full official account, while the United States has paused strikes as diplomatic contacts continue. Strait of Hormuz tanker explosion remains unconfirmed An oil tanker reportedl

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has unveiled a ¥370 trillion investment strategy targeting artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technology and energy by 2040. The ambitious plan aims to strengthen Japan's economic competitiveness, reduce reliance on China and accelerate long-term industrial growth, but it has also raised concerns about fiscal sustainability and rising government debt.

President Donald Trump’s comment describing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt as "nasty" quickly gained attention online after the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner. While the word sparked debate, Trump repeatedly praised Leavitt's work, calling her one of the administration's strongest communicators and congratulating her on returning to work after welcoming her second child.

The Cockroach Janata Party emerged from a satirical youth campaign and gained attention during protests over the NEET controversy and education accountability. Its leaders deny immediate electoral plans, but questions remain over whether the movement can build the organisation and wider agenda needed to survive in Indian politics. Cockroach Janata Party rises from youth agitation What began as

A 26-year-old Telangana techie died after suffering severe injuries in a July 18 road accident in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and developing cerebral fat embolism. Nithyanand Reddy Gannu died on July 22 as a fundraiser collected over $67,000 for medical bills and the repatriation of his body to India. Telangana Techie Injured in Michigan Road Accident A 26-year-old technology professional from Telangana died in the United States after sustai

Pralhad Joshi has received additional charge of India’s Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid sustained protests over the NEET paper leak. Protest leaders ended their Jantar Mantar sit-in as attention shifted to exam reform commitments. NEW DELHI — Pralhad Joshi was given additional charge of India’s Ministry of Education on Saturday, July 25, 2026, after President Droupadi Murmu accepted Dharmend

Indian-origin Ohio State student Sarosh Sheth, 21, was killed near the Columbus campus after a Mustang allegedly ran a red light and struck pedestrians. The driver faces an OVI charge while police await toxicology results.   Crash near Ohio State campus COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University neuroscience student Sarosh Sheth, 21, was killed after a Ford Mustang

The F-1 grace period will generally fall from 60 days to 30 days under the DHS fixed-stay rule effective September 15, 2026. Qualifying students protected by the transition provisions may retain 60 days after their Form I-20 or EAD end date, subject to the rule’s limits. The Department of Homeland Security’s final fixed-stay rule will reduce the standard F-1 departure period from 60 days to 30 days for students admitted un

F-1 student travel after September 15, 2026, may lead to a fixed admission period at reentry. Students should check the new Form I-94, understand how travel affects transition protection, and review risks involving OPT, STEM OPT and pending extension applications. The Department of Homeland Security’s final fixed-stay rule will change what happens when some F-1 students return to the United States after international travel. Published on Friday, July 17, 2026, it

The OPT under new F-1 rule creates a temporary Form I-539 exemption for qualifying students who file Form I-765 by March 18, 2027. Other post-completion OPT and STEM OPT applicants may need separate employment authorization and extension-of-stay filings. The Department of Homeland Security’s fixed-stay rule changes how some F-1 students will request post-completion Optional Practical Training and STEM OPT. Published on Friday, July 17, 2026, it takes effect on Tue