A UN Women report reveals over a million women and girls have lost critical support due to a record decline in foreign aid. 84% of women's organizations report increased demand, with many facing closure, impacting survivors of sexual violence and displaced mothers.
A UN Women report reveals over a million women and girls lost critical support due to a record decline in foreign aid. 84% of women's organizations face increased demand, with many at risk of closure. US aid cuts are cited as a major driver of this "steepest annual decline" in global assistance.
Explosions were heard in multiple locations across Iran, including near the Bushehr nuclear plant. The US military denied involvement, while Israeli officials indicated ongoing tensions and readiness for further action against Iran.
Explosions reported across the Middle East as US-Iran tensions escalate. Iran claims to have hit US military targets in the Gulf following US strikes. Jordan intercepted Iranian missiles.
Explosions reported across the Middle East as Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is buried in Mashhad. Tensions escalate with US strikes and Iranian responses, including attacks on US bases and a nuclear facility perimeter.
Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread floods, waterlogging, and landslides across India, affecting Delhi, Mumbai, and Gujarat. Several deaths have been reported, with thousands evacuated in Gujarat. Authorities are assessing damage and providing assistance.
India's tax department found significant gaps in crypto tax reporting, with less than a quarter of individuals reporting transactions. Offshore exchanges and private wallets complicate tracking, adding a tax enforcement dimension to policy debates.
Explosions were reported on Iran's Qeshm and Kharg islands, following earlier reports of blasts in Sirik and Bandar Abbas. US Central Command stated it launched strikes in response to alleged Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Multiple explosions were reported near Iran's Qeshm Island, the port city of Sirik, and Bandar Abbas. This follows US CENTCOM's announcement of strikes against Iran in retaliation for alleged attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
A third commercial tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, escalating regional tensions. Qatar directly blamed Iran for an attack on its LNG vessel, calling it an "unacceptable" assault on maritime navigation. The incidents raise concerns over global energy security.
An extensive report on mother and baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries, and workhouses in Northern Ireland, detailing findings and recommendations, will be published Tuesday. Over 10,000 women and girls passed through these institutions from the 1920s to 1990s. A public inquiry and financial redress scheme are planned, with payments of £12,000 for survivors.
A UN report highlights AI's potential to widen global inequality, urging a shared framework for responsible development. It notes uneven adoption, with the global South lagging behind the North, and warns of "authoritarian capture" due to AI concentration in a few firms and countries.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rejected Donald Trump's claim of imminent US-Iran talks in Doha, stating no negotiations are scheduled. An Iranian expert delegation will visit Doha to follow up on a MoU regarding frozen assets, not for new talks, despite recent military de-escalation.
Tata Sons, the Tata Group's holding company, reported robust FY26 results with nearly ₹42,000 crore in operating income and an estimated ₹32,000 crore net profit. The company doubled its dividend payout to Tata Trusts to over ₹3,000 crore, showing a recovery from the previous year.
Israeli Air Force jets struck Beit Yahun and Nabatieh al-Fawka in southern Lebanon after a Hezbollah supporter attacked Israeli forces, wounding four soldiers. The strikes follow a declared ceasefire on June 19, which Lebanon's Health Ministry claims Israel has violated, resulting in seven deaths since June 23.
Reports indicate tension between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross regarding the government's response to advanced AI models, particularly Anthropic's 'Mythos'. The dispute centers on urgency and involvement levels, though the White House denies any division.
A UN report reveals a record 38,558 violations against children in conflict last year, with 24,174 affected. For the first time, government forces, not armed groups, were the main perpetrators, with Israeli forces topping the blacklist.
Reports suggest a US-Iran post-conflict deal may include a $300B reconstruction fund, with allies like Korea expected to finance it. The article questions this burden-sharing, arguing the US should contribute meaningfully if claiming credit for peace.
A reported Iran-US peace deal, set to be signed this week, may allow Tehran to immediately resume oil and fuel sales by waiving sanctions. The agreement also reportedly covers banking, transportation, and insurance services to facilitate these sales, offering a significant economic boost to Iran.
Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults with 70 missiles and 611 drones targeting Ukraine. Kyiv reported successful retaliatory strikes on a Yaroslavl oil facility and a Tula chemical plant deep inside Russia.
Reports detail a US-Israeli strike in Iran, potential US-Iran peace deals, ongoing Ukraine conflict updates from Russia, and other international tensions including UK detentions and secessionist movements.
Residents of Novosibirsk reported a fire and explosions near the "Ekran" plant. A large column of smoke was seen in the industrial zone, and some witnesses heard explosions and fire sirens. The regional Ministry of Emergency Situations is clarifying the information.
The US launched new airstrikes on Iran overnight Thursday in response to 'continued aggression,' hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran 'hard.' Iran reported explosions in multiple locations, and clashes occurred in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran also launched missiles at Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
US forces launched "defensive strikes" against Iran following "persistent aggression," with explosions reported near the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions escalate amid ongoing regional conflicts.
