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'Haunted' Annabelle doll missing from US hotel room where paranormal investigator Dan died

  • The supposedly haunted Annabelle doll with which paranormal investigator Dan Rivera was touring when he was found dead in a hotel is now missing from the room. Police statements said that "nothing unusual or suspicious" was found at the death scene, however, conspiracy theorists have linked the paranormal investigator's death to the doll.
    • -Hindustan Times

US woman sues Bath & Body Works after candle explodes in her face

  • Bath & Body Works is facing a lawsuit after a scented candle exploded in a woman's face in US, leaving her with severe burns, the New York Post reported. The woman said the explosion left her skin "sizzling", burned off her eyebrows, melted her eyelashes, and left her with serious scars. "Lawsuit isn't just about compensation, it's...about accountability," she said.
    • -News18

Death toll in Syria's sectarian clashes crosses 900: Rights group

  • The death toll from sectarian violence in Syria's Sweida between Druze and Bedouin communities, which later saw Israel's intervention, crossed 900, war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The toll rose as clashes continued till Saturday despite the announcement of a ceasefire. Fighting in Sweida halted on Sunday after Druze fighters recaptured the city, the Syrian government said.
    • -Times Now

It's ethnic cleansing: Syria's Druze as sectarian clashes escalate

  • Amid escalating violence with Sunni Bedouin tribes, members of Syria's Druze said an "ethnic cleansing campaign" is taking place against their minority community. "They are humiliating our elderly, killing our women and children. This is a campaign to wipe us out," a 21-year-old Druze man told NDTV. Over 940 people died in sectarian clashes in Sweida province in a week.
    • -NDTV

PM Modi to be 'Guest of Honour' at Maldives' I-Day celebrations

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to be 'Guest of Honour' at the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Maldives' independence on July 26. PM Modi's visit to the country would mark the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Maldives. Notably, this would be his first visit since last year's diplomatic row between the countries.
    • -Maldivian government

Who was the 'Sleeping Prince' of Saudi Arabia who died after 20 years in coma?

  • Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, popularly known as Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince', has passed away after spending two decades in a coma. Belonging to the House of Saud, he was the great-grandson of King Abdulaziz, founder of modern Saudi Arabia, and grandson of Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz. The current monarch, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, is his great-uncle.
    • -Indian Express

PM Modi to visit UK and Maldives between July 23 and 26

  • PM Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom from July 23 to 24 and the Maldives from July 25 to 26, an official release from the Ministry of External Affairs said. In the UK, he will hold discussions with their PM, Keir Starmer. Additionally, PM Modi is the Guest of Honour at the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Maldives' independence.
    • -MEA

Kapil Sharma's cafe in Canada reopens after attack

  • Comedian Kapil Sharma's cafe in Canada reopened on Sunday, eleven days after it was attacked by Khalistani terrorists on the night of July 9. "Opening Tomorrow, the lights are on, the coffee’s warm, and our hearts are full," the cafe posted on Instagram. Kapil Sharma shared the post on his Instagram story, stating, "Proud of you team...love and best wishes."
    • -Hindustan Times

Indonesia, Ethiopia, Libya keen to host Palestinians: Mossad to US

  • During his US visit, Israeli spy agency Mossad's chief David Barnea told US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff that Indonesia, Ethiopia and Libya had shown eagerness to shelter Palestinians. Barnea said US should offer these countries some incentives to agree to relocation, Axios reported. Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump said he intended to take over Gaza after war ended.
    • -Hindustan Times

Tsunami alert issued after 7 powerful earthquakes hit Russia

  • A tsunami warning has been issued after seven strong earthquakes were recorded off the Pacific coast of Russia, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquakes were of magnitudes 7.4, 6.7, 6.7, 6.6, 5.7, 5.2 and 5.0, as per USGS. There have been no reports yet of any major destruction from the earthquakes.
    • -USGS

Trump backs Tulsi's push to prosecute Obama for 2016 poll claim

  • US President Donald Trump supported Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's call to seek prosecution of ex-President Barack Obama, his officials after accusing them of conspiring to undermine Trump's 2016 election victory by claiming Russian interference. Trump referred to the officials of Obama administration as "thugs". Gabbard had released emails and memos on the matter as 'evidence'.
    • -Moneycontrol.com

Man eats chicken inside ISKCON's pure-veg restaurant in London, video sparks outrage

  • A video of a man deliberately eating chicken inside ISKCON's pure-veg Govinda restaurant in London has sparked an outrage. He could be seen offering the chicken to others, including staff and patrons, even after they asked him to leave the restaurant. "The intentional violation of cultural and religious norms...is a clear demonstration of intolerance," a social media user reacted.
    • -Free Press Journal

3 people killed in shooting incident in US' Washington

  • A shooting in Renton in US' Washington on Saturday (local time) left at least three people dead, according to local authorities. No suspects have been arrested yet and the motive behind the attack remains unclear as police said it continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities had also cautioned locals to avoid going to the area.
    • -News18

Fighting halted in Sweida as Druze fighters recaptured it: Syria

  • Fighting in Syria's Sweida "halted" on Sunday, Syrian government said, after the southern city was recaptured by Druze fighters and state forces were redeployed to the region. Druze fighters had pushed out rival armed factions from the city on Saturday after the government ordered a ceasefire to avert further Israeli military intervention. Clashes had erupted between Druze and Bedouin communities.
    • -Hindustan Times

Death toll from Vietnam tourist boat capsize reaches 38

  • The death toll from a tourist boat capsizing at Vietnam's Ha Long Bay on Saturday rose to 38, with several others still missing, Reuters reported. The boat was carrying 53 people on a sightseeing tour of Ha Long Bay, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Vietnam's most popular tourist sites. Eleven people were rescued by authorities.
    • -Reuters

Microsoft stops using Chinese engineers for Pentagon tech support

  • Microsoft said it will stop using China-based engineers to provide technical assistance to the Pentagon. This follows investigative journalism outlet ProPublica's report on Defence Department's dependence on Microsoft software engineers in China. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will initiate two-week review to ensure China-based engineers are not working on any cloud services contracts.
    • -Reuters

Hong Kong issues highest storm warning as typhoon Wipha approaches

  • Hong Kong issued its highest storm warning 'T10' on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha approached, packing winds of over 167 kilometres/hour, bringing heavy rain and wind across the territory and forcing cancellation of over 200 flights, Reuters reported. Wipha has reportedly resulted in two reported injuries, and 72 reports of uprooted trees, while 221 people have sought refuge in government shelters.
    • -ANI

New satellite pic suggests India's missile hit Pakistan's nuclear-linked Kirana Hills in May

  • A new satellite image has surfaced, suggesting Indian missile strike at Pakistan's Kirana Hills, believed to house Pakistan's nuclear facilities, during the conflict in May. Sharing the picture, geo-intelligence expert Damien Symon wrote, "Imagery...captured in June 2025, shows...impact location of India's strike on Kirana Hills in May." However, Indian forces had denied targeting the location.
    • -News18

Amid Trump's claims, Vice President Dhankhar says 'No power on Earth can dictate to India'

  • Amid repeated claims from US President Donald Trump that he had brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has said, "There is no power on the planet to dictate India how to handle its affairs." He added, "Don't be guided by narratives outside. All decisions in this country...are taken by its leadership."
    • -Indian Express

Strike a big, beautiful deal to rescue hostages: Israelis to Trump

  • Massive crowds in Israel urged US President Donald Trump to strike a "big, beautiful" deal to end war and secure return of all living and dead hostages held in Gaza, as per news reports. Earlier, Trump stated that 10 hostages held in Gaza are expected to be released "very shortly". Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks commenced in Qatar earlier this month.
    • -Republic World

US races to build migrant tent camps after $45 bn funding boost

  • US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is racing to build migrant tent camps after receiving $45 billion in new funding, The Wall Street Journal reported. ICE aims to expand detention capacity from 40,000 to 1 lakh beds by year-end. It's prioritising tent facilities at military bases, jails, including 5,000-bed site in Texas and others in Colorado, Indiana and New Jersey.
    • -Indian Express

Indian-origin doctor charged with fraud, seeking sexual favours in exchange for prescriptions in US

  • An Indian-origin doctor in the US has been charged with medical fraud, illegal distribution of opioids and soliciting sexual favours from patients in exchange for prescriptions. The doctor, identified as 51-year-old Ritesh Kalra, was placed under home incarceration after a US court hearing. He allegedly prescribed powerful opioids such as oxycodone without medical justification.
    • -Hindustan Times

Ukraine proposes new round of peace talks with Russia

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine has proposed a new round of peace talks with Russia next week after negotiations on ceasefire collapsed last month. "The dynamics of the negotiations must improve. We need to do everything possible to achieve a ceasefire," Zelenskyy said. Russia hasn't yet responded to the offer, reports stated.
    • -Moneycontrol.com

Pakistani army major killed in blast, video shows moving bike attaching bomb to his car

  • Pakistani army's Major Anwar Kakar was killed in a blast in Quetta, following which Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack. A video of the incident has surfaced online, purportedly showing a moving motorbike attaching a bomb to Kakar's car on a busy road and driving away moments before the blast.
    • -Republic

Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince' dies after 20 years in coma

  • Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, known as Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince', passed away aged 36 after spending nearly 20 years in a coma. Prince Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, his father, confirmed the news of his death. Prince Alwaleed had been in a coma since 2005, following a car accident while studying in London.
    • -Hindustan Times

Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 plane's engine catches fire just after take-off in US

  • A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 plane from Los Angeles to Atlanta was forced to make an emergency landing after its left engine caught fire just after take-off. The aircraft climbed to a maximum altitude of 3,000 feet before making the emergency landing. A video showing flames on the engine surfaced on social media.
    • -News18

Ministers during Hasina rule bought 100s of UK properties: Report

  • Several former ministers of ousted ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's cabinet laundered hundreds of crores of taka through property acquisitions in Britain, according to an investigation by The Guardian and Transparency International. UK's National Crime Agency froze nearly £260 million in assets belonging to the leaders. Ex-land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury reportedly bought 300 homes in UK.
    • -The Indian Express

36 Palestinians killed by Israel on way to food distribution sites: Gaza authorities

  • At least 36 people were shot dead after Israeli troops opened fire on crowds of Palestinians seeking food from aid distribution sites in southern Gaza, said Gaza Health Ministry. Israeli military said firing involved only "warning shots" after a group allegedly approached soldiers despite being warned to stay away. The site was run by US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
    • -The Indian Express

'What's the truth, Modiji?' says Rahul on Trump's '5 jets shot down' claim; BJP responds

  • After US President Donald Trump claimed "five jets were shot down" during India-Pakistan conflict, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, "Modi ji, what's the truth...? The country has the right to know!" BJP's Amit Malviya responded to Rahul's post, saying Trump didn't specify if the jets were Indian. "Rahul...should make it clear- is he an Indian or...spokesperson of Pakistan?" said Malviya.
    • -NDTV

China begins construction of world's largest dam over Brahmaputra river near India

  • China has officially started the construction of a massive hydropower dam over the Brahmaputra river near the border of Arunachal Pradesh, PTI reported, citing Chinese state media. The dam, regarded as the world's largest hydropower project, has raised concerns for downstream countries like India and Bangladesh. The project is estimated to be worth around $167.8 billion (₹14.46 lakh crore).
    • -News18

Will bring Pak to heel: Tharoor on US' terror outfit tag on TRF

  • Reacting to US' move to designate The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), Congress' Shashi Tharoor said it'll bring Pakistan to heel. Tharoor stated the move will "add pressure" on Pakistan to curb its activities. TRF is a Pakistan-backed proxy of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) which claimed responsibility for Pahalgam attack.
    • -The Financial Express

27 killed, many missing as tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam

  • At least 27 people, including 8 children, were killed after a tourist boat capsized due to stormy weather in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay on Saturday, Reuters reported, citing state media. The boat was carrying at least 53 people and it tipped over at around 2 pm local time, reports said. At least 23 people are reportedly missing.
    • -Indian Express

Japan tells its firms in Taiwan 'you're on your own' if China invades: Report

  • Japan is telling its companies that "you are on your own" if they needed to evacuate staff from Taiwan in case of a Chinese invasion, reported Financial Times. FDI by Japanese companies, traditionally Taiwan's third-largest source, fell 27% in 2024. Earlier, US reportedly sought clarity from Japan and Australia over roles in case of a clash with China over Taiwan.
    • -Moneycontrol

Pak freezes parrot sellers' bank accounts over sale to critic journalist

  • Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has frozen the bank accounts of several bird sellers who sold parrots to independent journalist Asad Ali Toor, who's a critic of government. FIA has also blocked accounts of Toor. "I sell birds to all sorts of people...I'd no idea that selling parrots to a journalist could lead to this," a seller told media.
    • -Moneycontrol

How EU's sanctions on Russian oil may affect Reliance Industries?

  • Recent EU sanctions on fuel made from Russian oil may pose a setback to Reliance Industries as it will now have to choose between long-term crude oil agreement with Russian state-owned Rosneft and European market, reports said. This will likely affect its refining margins. Europe has historically been one of Reliance's most lucrative markets, as per reports.
    • -NewsBytes

B'deshi man Abdul found living in India as trans person 'Neha', to be deported

  • A Bangladeshi national named Abdul Kalam has been detained in MP's Bhopal for living as transgender person 'Neha', police officials said. Kalam, who had been in Bhopal for eight years after entering India as a minor, will reportedly be deported soon. He had acquired forged Indian documents like Aadhaar card and voter ID to hide his Bangladeshi citizenship, police said.
    • -News18

Pak Deputy PM Dar supports TRF after US declares it terror outfit over Pahalgam attack

  • Pakistan Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar supported LeT proxy The Resistance Front (TRF) in Pakistan Parliament, after US declared it a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist. "We don't consider TRF illegal," said Dar, seeking "proof" of its involvement in Pahalgam attack. Notably, TRF itself had claimed responsibility for the attack that killed 26 people.
    • -Financial Express

Pakistani journalist gets swept away while reporting on floods, video emerges

  • A journalist was swept away by strong currents during a live broadcast near Chahan Dam in Rawalpindi, as floodwaters continue to wreak havoc across parts of Pakistan. The incident has gone viral on social media. Since late June, 159 people lost their lives in Pakistan with 63 people dying in a single day in the country's Punjab province.
    • -The Indian Express

Barack & Michelle Obama play couple challenge amid divorce rumours

  • Barack and Michelle Obama participated in a playful "couple challenge" on social media, responding to questions like "Who's most romantic?" and "Who apologises first?" This video followed the couple's candid dismissal of divorce rumours. The couple, who have been married since 1992, share daughters Malia and Sasha.
    • -Free Press Journal