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Bollywood stars support CJP student protesters, Khans still mum

Bollywood stars back CJP protesters, Khans remain silent.

July 22, 2026 / News, Career, Celebrity, Celebrity News, Current Affairs, Education, Entertainment, Events, Indian Politics, Local News / / Leave a Comment

Bollywood stars back CJP protesters, Khans remain silent. Actors urged people to hear students’ voices, encourage dialogue, and address their concerns with dignity, empathy and meaningful action. Bollywood has now joined the Delhi protest wave, and the response has added fresh emotional weight to a movement already charged by anger, fear and frustration. Several actors, […]

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US completes 11th night of Iran strikes, talks overshadowed

US completes eleventh night of strikes against Iran.

July 22, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

US completes eleventh night of strikes against Iran. Latest US strikes followed Trump’s rejection of Iran talks, as diplomatic efforts to restore the collapsed ceasefire showed little progress. Dubai: The US military said it completed its 11th straight night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday, even as diplomatic efforts in Pakistan tried to pull a

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Trump Approves Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia in Big Win for Kingdom

Trump approves landmark Saudi nuclear deal, boosting kingdom.

July 22, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations, Politics / / Leave a Comment

Trump approves landmark Saudi nuclear deal, boosting kingdom. US President Donald Trump approved a landmark nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, marking a major strategic and diplomatic victory for the kingdom. The deal could bring major profits for US companies but also raise concerns over nuclear proliferation and regional security in the Middle East. President Donald

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Khalil al-Hayya takes over as Hamas political bureau chief

Khalil al-Hayya becomes Hamas political bureau chief.

July 21, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Khalil al-Hayya becomes Hamas political bureau chief. Veteran negotiator Khalil al-Hayya was elected Hamas chief after a closely contested leadership vote, the group announced. Khalil al-Hayya has emerged as Hamas’ new political chief at a moment of deep pressure, both inside Gaza and across the wider region. His narrow win over Khaled Meshaal gives the

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Trump hits Canada with 50 per cent tariffs

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports.

July 21, 2026 / News, Business, Business and Finance, Business and Leadership, Current Affairs, Economics, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. The White House said Canada’s policies unfairly disadvantaged American exporters while favouring other international trading partners. The move, framed by the White House as a response to Canada’s “discriminatory treatment” of American exports, is set to hit a wide range of goods and revive fears of a broader

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Second ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz off UAE coast

Second ship attacked near UAE in Strait of Hormuz.

July 21, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Second ship attacked near UAE in Strait of Hormuz. Fresh attacks, Strait of Hormuz warnings and diplomatic mediation efforts continue to dominate the rapidly escalating regional crisis. Tension in the Strait of Hormuz escalated further on Monday evening, July 20, when Britain’s UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a second commercial vessel had been attacked

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Indian group urges US Congress to halt student visa restrictions

Indian group urges US Congress to stop student visa curbs.

July 20, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Education, Education News, Education Policy, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Indian group urges US Congress to stop student visa curbs. FIIDS urged the administration to delay the policy, protect international students, and safeguard America’s research, innovation, and academic competitiveness. An Indian diaspora advocacy group has stepped into the debate over the United States’ new student visa rules, warning that the policy could hurt not only

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US strikes Iran again following service member’s death

US strikes Iran again after American service member killed.

July 20, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

US strikes Iran again after American service member killed. The US said the service member died in Iraq during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone on July 18. The latest round of US strikes on Iran has pushed an already dangerous regional conflict into even more uncertain territory. The military action followed the

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India reviews Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina

India reviews Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina to face justice.

July 18, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Indian Politics, international news, International Relations, Local News, Politics / / Leave a Comment

India reviews Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina to face justice. Dhaka urges India to extradite Sheikh Hasina to face justice. India said on Friday, July 17, that it is still examining a formal extradition request from Dhaka for Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, even as reports say Hasina is preparing to return to

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‘Sheer recklessness of Indian side…’: Japan ex-minister blames New Delhi for bullet-train delay

Japan ex-minister blames India for bullet-train project delay.

July 18, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Indian Politics, Infrastructure, international news, Investing, Local News / / Leave a Comment

Japan ex-minister blames India for bullet-train project delay. Hideki Makihara claimed Japan’s bullet-train project failed despite high-level talks, alleging India excluded Japan from the crucial signalling system. Former Japanese justice minister Hideki Makihara has publicly blamed India for the delays and changes in the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project, arguing that New Delhi’s negotiating stance and

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