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US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Monday that American forces have launched targeted strikes against a submarine and ship maintenance facility inside Iran. The operation, which took place on Sunday, utilized multiple unmanned vessels to hit the strategic site, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing friction between Washington and Tehran.

URBN has launched the Atom Link in India, a compact 5-in-1 magnetic power bank designed to simplify charging for users carrying multiple devices. The new accessory combines a 10,000mAh battery, magnetic wireless charging, Apple Watch charging support and built-in charging cables into a single portable unit.

Ranveer Singh is basking in the success of the ₹3000 crore-grossing franchise Dhurandhar and is all set to commence on his next soon. The actor will be seen next in the zombie action movie, Pralay. Directed by Jai Mehta, the movie is also reported to star Lokah actress Kalyani Priyadarshani. While most details about the movie have been kept under wraps, a report suggests that the project will go on the floors next month.

Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Christopher Nolan arrived in Mumbai for the Indian premiere of The Odyssey. The team launched the film in Mumbai with a special media screening on July 10, followed by a red-carpet premiere on Saturday that was attended by several members of the Indian film industry. Several photos and videos from the Mumbai premiere of The Odyssey went viral online.

Hundreds of demonstrators filled the streets of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, on Sunday to protest the government's forced eviction of squatters. The public outcry stems from the lack of a proper resettlement plan, marking the first major public challenge for Prime Minister Balen Shah’s administration. What started as localized demonstrations against the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Police has rapidly intensified.

Since this morning, an old video of Nasseeruddin Shah calling Anupam Kher a ‘sycophantic clown’ over his political views has flooded social media. Netizens have been resharing the post and the Saaransh actor's reply to it in large numbers. This came after the 71-year-old actor's recent remarks about the Ram Mandir theft case courted controversy. Hours after the old video resurfaced and went viral again, Anupam Kher took to his social media to issue a clarification.

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been placed under house arrest by the intelligence wing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after Iranian authorities uncovered secret contacts between him and Israel. The incident was reported by a global media publication on Monday (July 13th, 2026).

British authorities announced on Monday that 12 people have been taken into custody following an investigation into what they characterized as "extreme right-wing terrorism-related" activity. The arrests are tied to an alleged threat aimed at a major Islamic gathering that took place over the weekend. While the situation has sparked concern, law enforcement officials emphasized that there is no broader danger to the general public.

Alia Bhatt has been occupied with the wedding festivities of her best friend, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor. The latter tied the knot in an intimate ceremony held at their residence in Mumbai on July 11. The ceremony was attended by family and close friends of the couple. Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor and Athiya Shetty were among the Bollywood celebrities who attended Akansha Ranjan's wedding with Sharan Sharma.

Jay Z performed live in concert at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sunday night. Photos and videos from his show have flooded social media. However, fans and attendees have also shared that they had to wait for nearly 4 hours before the singer arrived on stage. As per local media, the singer also addressed the long delay and apologised to concert attendees for the same. What caused the long delay at Jay Z's concert?