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Flooded village in Afghanistan representing the Nuristan province disaster that killed at least 23 people

Flash Floods Kill 23 in Afghanistan’s Nuristan, Over 100 Missing

Flash floods tore through Afghanistan's Nuristan province on July 20-21, killing at least 23 people and leaving more than 100 missing as rescuers raced to reach cut-off communities amid warnings of further

July 22, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Protesters rallying in solidarity with Palestinians and Gaza civilians during Israeli military campaign

Israeli Airstrike Kills Family of Six in Gaza City as Ceasefire Death Toll Climbs

An Israeli airstrike killed six members of a Palestinian family in Gaza City, the Gaza Health Ministry confirmed. The deaths pushed the toll since October's ceasefire to 1,144 as Israeli operations across

July 22, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Satellite image showing Israel's earthen barrier cutting through central Gaza along the Yellow Line ceasefire boundary

Israel Builds 23-Kilometer Earthen Barrier Through Gaza, Dividing Territory

Israel has built a 23-kilometer earthen barrier through central Gaza along the October ceasefire line, Planet Labs satellite imagery confirms. With Hamas refusing to demilitarize and talks stalled, the berm near Maghazi

July 21, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Chinese and Philippine maritime forces near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea after the confrontation

China Summons Philippine Ambassador After Second Thomas Shoal Clash at Sea

China summoned the Philippine ambassador in Beijing on Tuesday after a confrontation near the BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal, accusing Manila of initiating the clash and distorting the facts. The

July 21, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Rescue boats approach burning oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as the US carried out its tenth night of strikes on Iran

US Strikes Iran for 10th Straight Night as Burning Tankers Block Hormuz

The United States carried out its tenth consecutive night of air strikes on Iranian military targets on Tuesday, as two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz and rescue teams

July 21, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Netanyahu cabinet meeting 2013, when Israel began systematic tracking of international NGOs over BDS support

Leaked Israeli Spreadsheet Reveals Systematic Surveillance of Over 150 Global NGOs Over BDS Support

An Israeli government spreadsheet from 2013, obtained by Al Jazeera, lists over 150 international charities including Oxfam and World Vision flagged for suspected BDS support. The document predates Israel's formal ban on

July 21, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian and Chinese warships conduct joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan during Naval Interaction 2026

China and Russia Fire Inside Japan’s Economic Zone for First Time, Tokyo Protests

Joint Chinese and Russian naval forces conducted live-fire drills inside Japan's exclusive economic zone Tuesday in what defense analysts called an unprecedented escalation, prompting a formal Tokyo protest and forcing Japan to

July 21, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Oil tanker Marlin Luanda burning in the Gulf of Aden after Houthi missile attack

Houthis Declare Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia, Threatening Red Sea Shipping

Yemen's Houthi movement declared an immediate naval blockade on Saudi Arabia on Monday, citing retaliation for a Saudi strike on Sanaa's international airport, in a move that threatens Red Sea shipping at

July 21, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Aftermath of Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports and vessels in the Black Sea, July 2026

Russian Strike on Corn Ship Off Odesa Kills 10, Including Four Indian Sailors

A Russian missile strike hit a Turkish-owned civilian corn ship departing Odesa on Monday, killing 10 crew members including four Indian nationals, adding to the rising toll of civilian maritime workers lost

July 21, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing

Bangladesh Elevates Chinese to Third Language After Tarique Rahman’s Beijing Summit

Bangladesh signed an MoU recognizing Chinese as its third language after PM Tarique Rahman's summit with Xi Jinping. Sixty-three army teachers are now selected for Mandarin training, the first step in introducing

July 21, 2026

Education·Government and Politics·News

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Flash Floods Kill 23 in Afghanistan’s Nuristan, Over 100 Missing

Israeli Airstrike Kills Family of Six in Gaza City as Ceasefire Death Toll Climbs

Israel Builds 23-Kilometer Earthen Barrier Through Gaza, Dividing Territory

China Summons Philippine Ambassador After Second Thomas Shoal Clash at Sea

US Strikes Iran for 10th Straight Night as Burning Tankers Block Hormuz

Leaked Israeli Spreadsheet Reveals Systematic Surveillance of Over 150 Global NGOs Over BDS Support

China and Russia Fire Inside Japan’s Economic Zone for First Time, Tokyo Protests

Houthis Declare Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia, Threatening Red Sea Shipping

Russian Strike on Corn Ship Off Odesa Kills 10, Including Four Indian Sailors

Bangladesh Elevates Chinese to Third Language After Tarique Rahman’s Beijing Summit

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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