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India Creates History with it’s First Private Space Launch India has entered a new chapter in its space journey after Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket. The launch marked the first time an Indian private company placed payloads into orbit, underscoring the rapid growth of the nation’s … Read more
Trump may impose Tariffs on Canada for Polluting America President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional levies on Canadian goods, arguing that smoke from Canada’s widespread wildfires has repeatedly crossed the border and left millions of Americans breathing what he described as “invaded by filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air”. The remarks have opened a … Read more
PM Modi Flags Off India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train from Jind railway station in Haryana on July 17, marking India’s entry into the small group of nations developing hydrogen-powered rail technology. The train will operate on the 89-km Jind–Sonipat route. The launch also places India … Read more
Trump Media to Sell Early Access to Truth Social Posts Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has unveiled Truth API, a new paid service that will give financial institutions faster access to public posts on Truth Social. The company announced the product on July 16, 2026, and plans to launch it on August 1, 2026. … Read more
Pentagon Lays Groundwork for Potential Cuba Invasion The Pentagon has spent months positioning troops, naval assets, and military equipment that could support a potential operation against Cuba, according to reports. The reported military options range from precision air strikes to operations targeting Cuba’s leadership. Some analysts have compared those scenarios with the earlier U.S. operation … Read more
Trump Fires Seattle’s Court-Appointed Prosecutor Within an Hour President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff, the newly appointed U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington, less than an hour after federal judges unanimously selected and swore him into office on Wednesday. Rogoff, a former federal prosecutor and Washington state judge, had served for only 54 … Read more
Trump and al-Zaidi Seek to Deepen US-Iraq Economic Partnership President Donald Trump said the United States plans to pursue major commercial deals with Iraq following his meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House. Speaking to reporters, Trump described Iraq as a country with “tremendous potential” because of its vast oil reserves. … Read more
Spain Reaches World Cup Final After Dominant Win Over France Spain stormed into the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a commanding 2-0 victory over France at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. The reigning European champions controlled possession, dictated the tempo, and never allowed France’s celebrated attack to impose itself. Mikel Oyarzabal opened … Read more
UAE Condemns Iran Tanker Attack as US Strikes Continue The United Arab Emirates has condemned Iran’s reported missile attack on two of its national oil tankers after the United States carried out a third consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets. According to the UAE Ministry of Defence, two Iranian cruise missiles struck the … Read more
Argentina Court Declares Two Goldfish Sentient Beings With Legal Rights An Argentine court has declared two goldfish, Fede and Magui, to be sentient beings with legal rights, marking a landmark moment for animal welfare in the country. The ruling followed a case involving the pair, who had lived in a 40-liter glass display tank outside … Read more