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Gaza Nuseirat Strike Kills at Least 7 at Funeral
On July 18, 2026, an Israeli strike hit a funeral gathering in the Al-Balata market area of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing at least seven people and wounding around 22, per Al-Awda Hospital. It falls within a widening regional conflict and a deepening humanitarian catastrophe.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 18, 2026
US-Iran War: US Strikes Iran for Seventh Night as Tehran Hits Kuwait, Oil Prices Surge
As of July 18, 2026, US forces have struck Iran for a seventh straight night while Tehran retaliated against American allies, hitting Kuwait's power and water infrastructure and targeting Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar and Iraq. The Strait of Hormuz, gateway for roughly a fifth of the world's oil, sits at the centre of the crisis.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 18, 2026
India-UK Free Trade Agreement Comes Into Force
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement took effect on 15 July 2026, making close to 99% of Indian exports duty-free in Britain, opening services, and cutting India's duty on UK-built cars from 110% to 10% in phases.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 15, 2026
US-Iran Strikes Escalate; Tankers Hit in Hormuz
US strikes on Iran intensified in mid-July 2026 and Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Iranian missiles struck two UAE oil tankers, killing an Indian crew member and injuring eight, the UAE Defence Ministry said, prompting India to summon Tehran's envoy.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 15, 2026
US to Impose 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Imports
The United States will impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports from July 22 following a trade probe, Business Standard reported, exempting coffee, beef, oranges, orange juice, some energy products and aerospace components.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 15, 2026
India and EU Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi
India and the European Union have signed their Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement after seven years of talks, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods, creating a secure data corridor for India's IT sector and easing services mobility across all 27 member states.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 14, 2025
G20 Backs OECD Plan to Tax Big Tech in Market Countries
G20 leaders endorsed the OECD's Pillar One framework, which reallocates a share of the largest multinationals' profits to the countries where sales occur. India stands to gain up to USD 2.4 billion a year and will phase out its digital Equalization Levy.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 12, 2025
UN Climate Talks Agree $400 Billion Loss and Damage Fund
UN climate negotiations reached a binding Loss and Damage finance agreement, with developed nations committing USD 400 billion over ten years to a dedicated fund for climate-vulnerable countries. India helped broker the deal and will be eligible to access it.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 10, 2025
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Holds Into Third Week as Hostages Freed
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire entered its third week with a Qatar-mediated release of 14 more civilian hostages, bringing the total to 63 of about 220. Aid convoys reached previously cut-off areas of northern Gaza as talks on a second phase began.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 8, 2025
China Commissions Fujian, Its Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier
China commissioned the Fujian, its third and most advanced aircraft carrier, making it the second country after the United States to field an electromagnetic catapult launch system. The move sharpens naval competition across the Indo-Pacific.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 6, 2025
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