New York City is contending with unhealthy air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke and severe thunderstorms that have triggered flash flood warnings.

Iran’s leadership has formally abandoned its peace agreement with the US following an escalation in hostilities that resulted in American troop deaths. The conflict has increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure and regional sites, further destabilizing the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has formally abandoned its interim peace agreement with the United States following an escalation in infrastructure strikes across the Middle East. The collapse of the diplomatic framework has led to intensified military action and mounting humanitarian concerns in the region.

The conflict has entered a volatile phase as Iran formally withdrew from a diplomatic agreement following the deaths of two American service members in Jordan. Military officials from both sides are now signaling a move toward more aggressive, full-scale offensive operations.

Skyroot Aerospace successfully completed the first orbital mission by an Indian private company with its Vikram-1 rocket. This milestone marks a significant shift in the nation's aerospace industry and commercial satellite deployment capabilities.

Two U.S. service members were killed and a third remains missing following an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on a base in Jordan on July 17, 2026.

The US has reinforced a naval blockade on Iran following a series of strikes on military and civilian infrastructure, effectively ending a June interim deal. This escalation has disrupted transit in the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant volatility in global oil markets.

Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, signaling the collapse of a de-escalation agreement amid ongoing missile and drone exchanges. The conflict has impacted regional infrastructure and raised global oil prices.

The U.S. and Iran have exchanged infrastructure strikes, targeting critical sites such as Kuwaiti oil and desalination plants, following the collapse of a ceasefire agreement.

Tehran is using city-wide billboards to threaten American leadership while U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure leave civilians facing urgent energy restrictions.

The bulk carrier involved in Ireland's largest drug seizure has left Cork Harbour, triggering political calls for a review of seized asset policies.

Hostilities in the Persian Gulf have intensified as Iran targets U.S. military bases and critical infrastructure across multiple nations, ending the ceasefire.

The Israeli security cabinet approved 19 new settlement outposts in the occupied West Bank, bringing the total approved by the current government to 69. Officials state this expansion aims to prevent the formation of a viable Palestinian state.

Ukrainian drone strikes hit multiple logistics and energy facilities across Russia, including a fatal attack on a Wildberries warehouse in Tambov. The operation also targeted an oil depot in the Moscow region and prompted emergency evacuations.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly transferred to a hospital by Delhi Police following an indefinite hunger strike demanding reforms to the exam system. His removal has intensified the protest movement, with supporters continuing their demonstration at Jantar Mantar.

Tehran's drone and missile campaign targeted multiple military assets across the Gulf in retaliation for recent US strikes on Iranian territory. The conflict has triggered regional security alerts and raised concerns regarding potential further military expansion.

Arsenal are pursuing a deal for Ezri Konsa as they seek to reinforce their defense after William Saliba sustained a back injury. Negotiations are ongoing, with the two clubs currently holding different views on the player's valuation.

The Iskandar Puteri City Council issued a stop-business notice after inspections found the site was used for classrooms without the necessary permits.

JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman has publicly demanded that Field Marshal Asim Munir renounce his uniform if he wishes to engage in national politics. This confrontation highlights growing tensions over military influence and government policy in Pakistan.

Following a week of intense air strikes, the US military has targeted Iranian infrastructure, triggering retaliatory attacks across the Gulf.