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Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia: What to know 

20 July 2026

Houthi leaders in Yemen have declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, effective immediately. The announcement on ...

Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US 

20 July 2026

Tehran, Iran – Iran has said it has been approached via mediators to end a new bout of fighting with the United States...

Lebanon’s military starts ‘pilot zone’ takeover in south 

20 July 2026

The Lebanese army is set to take charge of security in three “pilot zone” villages in southern Lebanon, according to...

At least 25 killed as floods and landslides hit northern India 

20 July 2026

News|Floods At least 25 people have been killed as floods and landslides have hit across north and northeastern India, l...

Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada sentenced to life in US prison 

20 July 2026

News|Crime Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El ⁠Mayo” Zambada has been sentenced to life in prison in the United State...

‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament 

20 July 2026

After two days of preparations, 18-year-old Anshuka Ruth Das set out early on Monday with a mission: To reach the Jantar...

Trump vows Iran will ‘pay’ for killing US soldiers 

20 July 2026

News|Donald Trump US President Donald Trump says Iran will “pay” for killing United States soldiers after multiple s...

Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief? 

20 July 2026

Palestinian group Hamas has announced the election of Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau. Al-Hayya�...

Burnham’s move to scrap UK’s digital ID plans earns cheers and criticism 

20 July 2026

London, United Kingdom — Shortly after King Charles III formally invites Andy Burnham to form a government on Monday, ...

Why is Iran bombing Gulf states while avoiding US naval assets and Israel? 

20 July 2026

As the United States escalates its strikes on Iran, Tehran is hitting back, targeting military and civilian infrastructu...