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Trump Imposes 20% Hormuz Transit Fee and Iranian Shipping Blockade
President Trump moves to reimpose a blockade on Iranian vessels and levy a 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz transit as oil prices surge and military strikes continue.
India–UK Free Trade Agreement: Landmark Deal Takes Effect July 15
Starting July 15, 2026, the India-UK FTA grants zero-duty access for Indian exports and reduces tariffs on British goods, marking a new era in bilateral trade diplomacy.
US-Iran Conflict Escalates: Global Oil Supply and Security at Risk
US-Iran tensions reach a breaking point as oil prices target $80. With the Strait of Hormuz at risk and missile strikes expanding, global energy and security face a major crisis.
Anil Menon: Indian-Origin NASA Astronaut Set for Landmark ISS Mission
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Dr. Anil Menon is set to launch on a landmark eight-month mission to the International Space Station on July 14, 2026, aboard a Soyuz spacecraft.
TCS Reorganizes for AI Growth, Launches Five New Business Units and Leadership Reshuffle
TCS announces its largest restructuring since 2023, launching five AI-focused business units and overhauling leadership in BFSI and cybersecurity to capture global growth.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Historic Semi-Finals as Top Four Seeds Advance
For the first time since 1990, the top four FIFA-ranked teams—Argentina, France, Spain, and England—reach the World Cup semi-finals, ending a 32-year trend.
Bangladesh Flood Crisis: Death Toll Hits 44 as Dhaka Submerges
Bangladesh faces a worsening flood crisis with 44 dead. Dhaka's Shantinagar is inundated, and threats shift north toward the Brahmaputra and Meghna basins.
Typhoon Bavi Hits Eastern China: 1.8 Million Residents Evacuated
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China, forcing over 1.7 million people to evacuate. The storm has disrupted daily life across East Asia and raised significant disaster response concerns.
India-Indonesia BrahMos Deal: A Strategic Shift in Indo-Pacific Defence
Indonesia nears a landmark deal for India's BrahMos and Astra missiles, marking a $450 million milestone in defence exports and regional security cooperation.
easyJet Takeover: Apollo Leads $7.7 Billion Bidding War
easyJet backs a $7.7 billion bid from Apollo, outstripping Castlelake in a bidding war that could redefine European aviation competition and tourism.
Vietnam Boat Tragedy: 15 Indian Tourists Killed Near Phu Quoc
A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island due to rough weather, leaving 15 dead and sparking a major investigation.
Spain Wildfires: 12 Dead as Massive Fires Sweep Southern Spain
Spain faces a devastating wildfire crisis with 12 confirmed dead and dozens missing. Firefighters resort to extreme measures as officials hope for a reprieve.