How Modi’s refusal to sack India’s education minister fits a pattern
Protesters want Dharmendra Pradhan to be sacked over serial exam leaks. But that’s not how Modi works.
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Twin earthquakes strike Peru killing at least five
Peruvian authorities say the magnitude 5.1 and 3.7 quakes were in the mountainous Junin region east of Lima.
From: Inside Story
The UK gets its seventh prime minister in 10 years
Incoming PM Andy Burnham will immediately face foreign policy challenges, including the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
Published On 19 Jul 2026
‘Sacred unity’: Iran’s supreme leader calls for calm amid political divides
Decree comes after hardline backers of the Iranian government accused officials of treason for signing an MoU with US.
Iranians suffer from power blackouts during war and heatwave
Collapsing grid, battered by military strikes and chronic underinvestment, leaves Iranians sweltering in the dark.
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From: NewsFeed
US bombs Iran for eighth-straight night
The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran after two American soldiers were killed by Iranian strikes in Jordan.
Published On 19 Jul 2026
Top German conservative quits after surrogacy sparks backlash within party
Jens Spahn steps down after party criticism over surrogacy, highlighting tensions in Germany’s conservative coalition.
Trump Media reportedly mulling fee for first access to social media posts
US president has frequently been accused of trading government influence for improper financial gain.
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin reiterates Trump threats about elections
Mullin pledged to make Trump’s election security demands ‘mandatory’ and implement a ‘maximum pressure’ campaign.
Trump threatens Canada with steeper tariff costs over wildfire smoke
US president has frequently pushed false claims blaming the mismanagement of rival politicians for large wildfires.
Top IRS lawyer to resign post amid disagreements with Trump administration
Reports indicate a controversial settlement deal and disputes over tax audits may have prompted Ken Kies to step down.
