External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of high-level meetings in Manila with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Philippines Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro. The discussions focused on trade, defence, regional security, the Indo-Pacific and strengthening strategic partnerships. (PICS/PTI/AFP)

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it completed its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, with the operation concluding at 8:15 p.m. ET on July 21. According to CENTCOM, the strikes were aimed at weakening Iran's military capabilities and its ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. (Pics/AFP)