Category: INTERNATIONAL

Complete PM Modi Awards List 2026 with every international award, top civilian honour, and national recognition given to Narendra Modi so far.

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PM Modi Awards List 2026 showing Narendra Modi receiving an international civilian honour from a foreign head of state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again added to his long record of global recognitions, and the PM Modi Awards List 2026 now shows him as the most internationally decorated Indian leader in history. With Indonesia’s highest civilian award added in July, Modi’s total international honours tally has climbed to 35, a number no other Indian Prime Minister has ever reached. This growing list of decorations has renewed attention on his diplomatic outreach and India’s expanding global standing. Quick Summary The updated Narendra Modi awards list includes more than two…

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US Court Blocks Trump’s Return to Kennedy Center Amid Ongoing Appeal

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Kennedy Center facade covered in tarp after court ruling on Trump name removal

A federal appeals court has once again ruled against President Donald Trump’s effort to restore his name to the Kennedy Center. This is one of the major Supreme Court decision today headlines drawing national attention, though technically it was decided by a lower appellate court. The ruling means Trump’s name will remain off the historic Washington performing arts venue while the broader legal appeal continues. This case has become part of the wider conversation around Supreme Court latest decisions and how the U.S. Court of Appeals system functions when disputes…

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American Politics News: Maine Senate Candidate Platner Suspends Campaign Amid Assault Claims

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American politics news graphic showing US Capitol building with Democrat and Republican party symbols representing the 2026 Senate race

In the biggest American politics news story of the week, Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner has suspended his campaign in Maine. The decision came after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. This single event has reshaped one of the most closely watched Senate races heading into the 2026 midterms. Platner announced his withdrawal in an eleven-minute video posted online on Wednesday. He denied the allegations completely but admitted that the political pressure had become impossible to overcome. His exit throws a race that many saw as central to…

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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Rehear Birthright Citizenship Case After Losing Landmark Ruling

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Birthright Citizenship Supreme Court building with demonstrators holding citizenship signs

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will formally request the Birthright Citizenship Supreme Court case be reheard. The move follows a 6-3 ruling last month that struck down his executive order limiting automatic citizenship. Legal experts call the rehearing bid a long shot given the court’s rare history of granting such requests. Background Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in office last year, seeking to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are not citizens or green-card holders.…

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US-Iran Conflict Update: Trump Declares Ceasefire “Over” After Fresh Strikes

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Trump speaks to reporters at NATO summit in Ankara during US-Iran conflict update 2026

President Donald Trump has delivered a sharp US-Iran conflict update, declaring that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) underpinning the fragile ceasefire with Tehran is “over.” Speaking from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkiye, Trump said continued engagement with Iran was “a waste of time.” His remarks followed fresh American strikes on Iranian territory after Tehran allegedly attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The renewed hostilities mark one of the most dangerous escalations in the ongoing Iran US conflict 2026, a conflict that has already reshaped alliances, oil…

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NATO Summit Ankara 2026: World Leaders Meet in Turkiye Amid Defence and Ukraine Talks

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NATO Summit Ankara 2026 world leaders gathered at Beştepe Presidential Complex in Turkiye

The NATO Summit Ankara 2026 brought together heads of state from all 32 member countries on July 7-8, 2026. The summit was held in Ankara, Turkey, at the Presidential Complex, marking the second time Turkey has hosted a NATO summit after the 2004 Istanbul gathering. Defence spending, industrial cooperation, and continued support for Ukraine dominated discussions. The Nato ankara summit agenda placed heavy emphasis on turning past commitments into real results. Background NATO summits are held periodically to bring alliance leaders together on pressing security matters. This year’s gathering, sometimes…

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Iran War News: Latest Updates on the US-Iran War as Truce Remains Fragile

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Iran war news today showing US-Iran war tensions and Israel Iran conflict map

The latest news Iran Israel today shows continued instability despite an existing truce. The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran’s southern provinces this week. Iran responded by firing on US interests in Bahrain and Kuwait. Both sides are blaming each other for violating their fragile understanding. Background: How the Iran War Started This conflict traces back to February 2026, when US-Israeli airstrikes killed several senior Iranian officials, including the country’s Supreme Leader. The strikes came in the middle of ongoing nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Iran retaliated almost…

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UN Approves Urgent Debate on Cuba Embargo 2026 as US Blockade Sparks Fresh Global Row

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UN General Assembly hall during urgent debate on Cuba embargo 2026

The United Nations General Assembly voted on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, to open an urgent debate on the long-running Cuba embargo 2026. Member states approved the session by 136 votes in favor, nine against, and 30 abstentions. The move marks the first time Cuba has used this extraordinary mechanism, separate from its usual annual vote each October. The vote does not end or ease the US embargo on Cuba effects, but it forced Washington and Havana into a heated exchange before the world body. Background The dispute over the US…

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Funeral Procession of Iran’s Supreme Leader: A Nation in Mourning

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Funeral Procession of the Great late Supreme Leader Ali  Khamenei (Syeda Fizza Shah from UK) The final journey of Iran’s leader spans across Tehran, Najaf, Karbala and Mashhad. In thewake of these tragic events, a nation mourns the loss of its leader with profound dignity. Accompanied by the healing solace of Islamic verses, this final passage to his resting placenear Imam Reza serves as a journey of spiritual healing for both his family and the country.The holy month of Muharram holds a deep, sacred significance in Islam, recalling the mosttragic…

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Gaza Executive Committee Set to Take Over as Hamas Dissolves Its Government

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Gaza executive committee members discuss the Gaza redevelopment plan following the Hamas government dissolution announcement

Hamas has announced the dissolution of its government in Gaza, a major development in the ongoing Gaza ceasefire resolution process. The Hamas-run Emergency Committee has resigned, and officials say power will now shift toward the Gaza executive committee, formally known as the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). The move is being described as a step toward implementing the wider Gaza peace plan UN officials and the United States have both backed. Hamas has not clarified whether it intends to disarm as part of this transition. Israeli officials…

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