U.S. strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks, Tehran threatens responseU.S. forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that has already shaken efforts to end the West Asia war.U.S. charges Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar for Nijjar’s killing in Canada in 2023The U.S. has charged Lawrence Bishnoi, a gangster imprisoned in India, and his aide Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar for ordering the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada in November 2023. According to a federal indictment unsealed in Los Angeles on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), Bishnoi ordered the killing of Nijjar, mentioned as 'H.S.N.' in court documents, outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18 three years ago.Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw stretched through 120 minutes on ​Tuesday, reaching the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954 and ‌setting up a meeting with holders Argentina.FIFA World Cup | Messi-inspired Argentina pulls off a wild escape against EgyptFor close to 80 minutes, Argentina’s World Cup was slipping away, inch by inch. Lionel Messi had missed a penalty, Egypt had defended with poise and countered with menace, and the defending champion was two goals down inside a stadium that had spent the whole morning singing its captain’s name.India supports two-state solution for solving Israel-Palestine conflict, says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) said that India and Indonesia are going to deepen cooperation on global issues and reiterated the importance of the two-state solution to end the Israel-Palestine conflict. Mr. Modi made the remark while delivering a statement before the press in Jakarta where he and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presided over the signing of multiple agreements including the ones that will allow India to deliver BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system and Astra Mk-1 beyond the visual-range air-to-air missiles to Indonesia.High-level probe ordered into alleged irregularities with donations at Badrinath shrineAmid complaints of alleged irregularities in the handling of donations and offerings at the Badrinath temple, the Uttarakhand government on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) constituted a three-member high-level committee to investigate the matter.Staff stole cash, security protocols not enforced: Ram Temple SIT reportThe Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Uttar Pradesh government to probe the Ram Temple Trust embezzlement case has found prima facie proof of theft and pilferage during the counting of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.Ahead of Delhi protest, NC leaders meet civil society, pass resolution on Statehood for J&KAhead of the ruling National Conference’s (NC) upcoming protest in Delhi over Statehood and constitutional guarantees, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) held a meeting with members of civil society. Wayanad debris slip: experts, residents blame poor safeguardsAccording to experts and residents of the area, following heavy downpour, the mildly concrete-reinforced slope on the left side of the tunnel and the underlying soil gave way. The sliding mass also carried soil from the forested area above, while excavated earth and construction debris dumped below intensified the impact.Trump berates NATO, praises Turkey’s Erdogan as summit startsU.S. President Donald Trump praised his “chemistry” with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), while hitting out at European allies for their response to his war in Iran.Child exploitation horrific crime, don’t want such content on our apps: MetaMeta on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) published a detailed blog outlining its efforts to combat child sexual abuse material across its apps, citing AI-powered detection, ad review systems and large-scale enforcement actions, days after the government issued a notice to the social media giant over reports of Instagram advertisements promoting such content.