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Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stepped down following weeks of youth-led protests over major exam paper leaks that impacted millions of students.

The U.S. launched strikes against military and commercial sites in Iran following Houthi attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The escalation has pushed Brent crude oil prices above $100 per barrel for the first time since May.

President Trump has threatened to target Iranian bridges and power plants following attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has caused crude oil prices to exceed $93 per barrel and resulted in significant casualties.

French lawmakers approved a bill requiring social media companies to verify user ages and restrict access for minors. The measure aims to protect young people from the psychological risks of unregulated digital content.

Military tensions have escalated as the US targets Iranian military infrastructure, prompting Tehran to strike tankers and U.S. bases in the region.

Following recent U.S. casualties, President Donald Trump has pledged retribution against Iran as regional tensions intensify and ceasefire efforts stall.

The attack involved 41 ballistic missiles and 125 drones, damaging residential and industrial sites while prompting urgent pleas for air defense systems.

A U.S. service member was killed in northern Iraq on July 18 during a controlled detonation of an unexploded Iranian drone. The incident occurred amid ongoing U.S. airstrikes against Iranian targets following a strike in Jordan.

The military operation follows a deadly attack on a U.S. base in Jordan, signaling a major escalation in regional tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

A deadly Iranian strike on a base in Jordan has left two U.S. troops dead and one missing, marking a significant escalation in the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.

Education reformer Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly moved to a New Delhi hospital following a 20-day hunger strike protesting alleged leaks in India’s exam system.

Iranian forces launched renewed attacks on Gulf states, targeting military and civilian infrastructure in response to a seventh night of U.S. strikes. The escalation follows the collapse of a ceasefire, leading to significant damage and fears of a broader regional conflict.

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the new Labour Party leader and will become the UK's next prime minister on July 21.

Authorities are investigating allegations of blocked exits and regulatory negligence following the deadliest fire in Bangkok in 17 years. Families are mourning victims as officials launch a city-wide safety survey of similar venues.

President Trump has ordered a naval blockade and proposed a 20% shipping toll in the Strait of Hormuz following three days of U.S. military strikes. The escalation follows the collapse of a June ceasefire and has resulted in a surge in global oil prices.

A virulent wildfire near Paris has forced evacuations and significant transport disruptions as extreme heat affects the Fontainebleau forest region.

Iranian forces launched a wave of retaliatory strikes across the Gulf following U.S. military operations, further destabilizing the critical Strait of Hormuz.