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A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet over West Asia (File Photo/X@CENTCOM)

US forces continue "round of strikes" against Iran for seventh consecutive night

Jul 17, 2026

US forces on Friday (local time) launched another round of military strikes against Iran, marking the seventh consecutive night of operations, as Washington said the campaign is aimed at further degrading Iran's military capabilities.

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Iran targets US Navy vessels with cruise missiles, attacks military assets across Gulf in retaliatory strikes

Jul 17, 2026

Following US strikes targeting civilian infrastructure across Iran, the Islamic Republic on Friday (local time) launched a series of retaliatory military operations targeting US naval and military assets across the Gulf region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman and Syria, with the country's armed forces and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) separately announcing strikes under Tehran's ongoing military campaigns.
Destroyed the surveillance tower at Iran's Shahid Kalantari Port in Chabahar (Photo/X@PeteHegseth)

US CENTCOM confirms destruction of Chabahar Port surveillance tower in Iran

Jul 17, 2026
Former Indian Ambassador to Canada, Sanjay Verma (Photo/ANI)

Crackdown will bring "Crime-Free Canada", benefit all Canadians: Former Envoy Sanjay Verma

Jul 17, 2026

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Former Indian Ambassador to Canada Sanjay Verma (Photo/ANI)

India-Canada need "Advance Warning System" to prevent future diplomatic rows: Ex-envoy Sanjay Verma

Jul 17, 2026

While speaking to ANI, the former envoy said dialogue remains the key to ensuring that isolated incidents do...
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/ANI)

"Closely following": MEA on US bill seeking 100% tariff on India, others due to Russian oil purchase

Jul 17, 2026

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said New Delhi is "closely following" developments related to a...
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez (Photo/Reuters)

Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez to visit India from July 19 to 23: MEA

Jul 17, 2026

The visit will conclude with the delegation's departure from India on July 23.
Visual after the earthquake hit the southern coast of Mexico (Photo/Reuters)

Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 hits southern coast of Mexico, President says no damage reported

Jul 17, 2026
Nepal's Central Zoo (Photo/ANI)

Zoo-ming back: Nepal's Central Zoo welcomes visitors after 27 days of Bird Flu closure

Jul 17, 2026
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/ANI)

MEA says former Japan Minister's remarks "at variance with facts", India-Japan discussions on high-speed train project progressing well

Jul 17, 2026
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/ANI)

"Request is under examination": MEA on extradition of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka

Jul 17, 2026
Rear Admiral Khondkar Misbah-ul-Azim (Photo/ISPR)

Rear Admiral Khandkar Misbah-Ul-Azim appointed as 18th Chief of Naval Staff of Bangladesh

Jul 17, 2026
Journalist Fareed Zakaria (Photo/ANI)

India-US ties lacking effective "trusted" channel: Journalist Fareed Zakaria

Jul 17, 2026
United Nations logo (Photo: X/@UN)

UN slams Pakistan over crackdown in PoJK, urges calm ahead of July 27 polls

Jul 17, 2026
MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George (Photo/ANI)

Eastern Europe "natural transit corridor" for Indian businesses: MEA ahead of President's 3-nation visit

Jul 17, 2026
MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George (Photo/ANI)

Eastern Europe "natural transit corridor" for Indian businesses: MEA ahead of President's 3-nation visit

Jul 17, 2026
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China's ethnic unity law draws criticism as Tibetans rally in Taiwan

Jul 17, 2026
Newly elected Labour Party leader Andy Burnham (Photo/Youtube/Labour Party)

Andy Burnham announced as Labour Party leader, set to succeed Keir Starmer as UK PM

Jul 17, 2026
MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George (Photo/ANI)

President Murmu's historic three-nation visit to Eastern Europe to "elevate bilateral ties to broad-based partnership": MEA

Jul 17, 2026