Rubio defends proposed nuclear deal with Saudi amid proliferation concerns
The Trump administration is expected to sign a long-term civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could pave the way for uranium enrichment in the kingdom following a joint US-Saudi study. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the deal would not increase the risk of nuclear proliferation
22 July,2026 09:06 PM IST | Washington | APCanada wildfires: Smoke worsens air quality in Toronto, Ottawa
Wildfires raging across northwestern Ontario have blanketed parts of Canada in dense smoke, pushing air pollution to hazardous levels in Toronto and Ottawa. The fires have disrupted rail operations, forced evacuations, and reignited concerns over the growing impact of climate change
22 July,2026 07:29 PM IST | Ottawa | mid-day online correspondentWHO: Ebola death toll in DRC, Uganda crosses 1,000
The DRC's 17th Ebola outbreak was declared on May 15 after several deaths in Ituri, and has remained concentrated in the mineral-rich northeastern province, plagued by armed groups
22 July,2026 06:41 PM IST | Geneva, Switzerland | AFPZohran Mamdani urges US to enforce ICC warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu
Mamdani said his administration had examined whether New York City had the legal authority to execute the ICC warrant but concluded that such powers rest solely with the federal government
22 July,2026 12:22 PM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondentUS launches 11th straight night of strikes on Iran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it completed its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military operations centres, drone storage sites, aircraft hangars and logistics infrastructure. The operation was aimed at reducing Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions.
22 July,2026 10:10 AM IST | Washington | ANIHoneybees can detect unhealthy food and avoid harmful diets, study finds
Honeybees may also have evolved a solution for feeding their young
22 July,2026 08:51 AM IST | Paris | AgenciesProtests for Sonam Wangchuk held in New York, London, Dublin and San Jose
The activists also raised slogans against the Indian government and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
22 July,2026 08:49 AM IST | Washington | PTIIsraeli airstrike kills family of six in Gaza, home engulfed in flames
The Israeli military confirmed the strike, saying its target was a Hamas militant and it was still looking into the result of the attack
22 July,2026 08:45 AM IST | Gaza City | AgenciesScientists discover four new Sylvan chameleon species in Mozambique mountains
A species from Mount Inago was named Nadzikambia evanescens, meaning “vanishing,” as a warning about its shrinking habitat
22 July,2026 08:43 AM IST | Maputo | AgenciesUS-Iran tensions soar as strikes hit Gulf, tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards targeted infrastructure in Bahrain belonging to US company Amazon, and accommodation facilities used by US military personnel at Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa Air Base
22 July,2026 08:40 AM IST | Dubai | AgenciesPeru earthquake kills five, injures over 20 in Andes region
At least five people were killed, more than 20 injured and over 300 displaced after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes region. The quake damaged several buildings, including a church and convent, while authorities said the number of missing remains unknown
21 July,2026 02:24 PM IST | Lima | APUkraine drone strike on bus in Russia's Belgorod kills five, including child
Five people, including a child, were killed after a Ukrainian drone struck a passenger bus in Russia's Belgorod border region, according to the area's acting governor. The attack came as both Russia and Ukraine intensified cross-border strikes, with civilian casualties reported on both sides
21 July,2026 02:01 PM IST | Moscow | AFPUS CENTCOM launches fresh strikes on Iran, warns of further military action
According to CENTCOM, the latest strikes were conducted at 9 pm ET on July 20 and targeted Iranian military command centres, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, as well as air defence systems
21 July,2026 09:58 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondentIran fires ballistic missiles at Jordan's resort cities Aqaba and Eilat
Iran’s missile barrage toward Jordan triggered air raid sirens in the Red Sea city of Aqaba. Jordan's military says it intercepted four of six missiles, while the remaining two landed in uninhabited areas. Explosions were also reported in the nearby Israeli resort city of Eilat. The US Embassy issued a security alert, advising American citizens to avoid Aqaba's airport, seaport and military bases due to what it describes as a credible threat.