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A Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker with 28 Indian crew members was attacked in Iranian territorial waters; all crew are safe, according to India's embassy. Separately, one Indian national is missing after an attack on the GFS Galaxy off Oman, with 10 rescued.
SpaceX's Starship megarocket completed its 13th test flight on Friday, the first since the company went public in June. The rocket splashed down intact in the Indian Ocean, deployed 20 Starlink satellites, and marked a milestone for the program after previous tests ended in explosions or breakups.
Saudi-led coalition airstrikes hit Houthi military sites in Hodeidah, Yemen, in response to attacks on Saudi shipping. Houthi-affiliated media reported strikes on telecommunications facilities and Kamaran Island, while the Houthis claim civilian sites were hit. The conflict threatens to disrupt Red Sea shipping and worsen global economic fallout.
President Trump reiterated that the US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal requires Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords, despite the agreement being signed without that condition. Saudi Arabia has not yet responded, while officials and analysts debate uranium enrichment provisions and their implications for the region.
Canada marked the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, with a low-key, Canada-only celebration after trade tensions with the US led to the cancellation of a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony. The bridge, financed by Canada and jointly owned with Michigan, opened to traffic despite President Trump's threats of tariffs and earlier attempts to block its opening.
The International Criminal Court's member states voted on Friday to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 of 125 members supporting his dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan denies the allegations and plans to challenge the decision, which comes amid a renewed US campaign against the court.
The United States conducted strikes across Iran, reaching the Caspian Sea, as President Trump threatened major military punishment. Iran retaliated against US bases, while Tehran denied reports it rejected a ceasefire proposal. The conflict also draws in the Houthis' naval blockade and rising shipping costs.
Explosions and air defense activations were reported near the US consulate in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. Kurdish authorities said coalition forces downed five explosive-laden drones, while security sources indicated at least one drone was intercepted. No group has claimed responsibility, and the region remains a frequent target amid ongoing hostilities.
At least 72 people are confirmed dead after a state ferry capsized off Guyana's coast, with the government estimating the toll could reach 100. Three crew members face murder charges, and a commission has been formed to investigate, while opposition lawmakers demand resignations.
Tens of thousands have fled wildfires in southwest France and Spain, with Spanish authorities declaring a national emergency as blazes merged near Madrid. French officials ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, using boats to assist. The European Union has deployed aircraft and helicopters to support firefighting efforts.
A violent confrontation in the West Bank village of Tal has resulted in the deaths of at least four Palestinians and two Israelis, with conflicting accounts of how the violence unfolded. Reports describe Israeli settlers entering the village and clashing with residents, while Israeli forces say they responded to an attack on hikers.
Talks between the Indian government and leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) youth movement ended without a breakthrough on Friday, with the government requesting time until Saturday afternoon to respond to the demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The protests, sparked by exam paper leaks, have drawn tens of thousands of young people to Delhi and disrupted parliament.
A terrorist attack on a joint police checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Tank district killed 15 people, including 14 security personnel, with an explosive-laden vehicle rammed into the perimeter wall. Security forces eliminated a number of militants, though reports differ on the exact figure. The attack was claimed by local Taliban militants, who said four suicide bombers took part.
The US State Department has summoned Malaysia's ambassador to Washington to explain Kuala Lumpur's longstanding policy of not recognising Israel, following a diplomatic row triggered by Malaysia's entry ban on Israeli nationals. The dispute has drawn in US lawmakers and analysts suggest it is unlikely to force a major shift in Malaysia's foreign policy.
Local elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir are set for July 27 amid calls for boycott and ongoing unrest. The outlawed JAAC demands the abolition of 12 reserved seats for refugees, a move the region's Supreme Court has ruled constitutionally protected. Over 30 people have died since June in related violence.
US President Donald Trump will speak at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday, nearly three months after the original event was interrupted by a shooting. The dinner, moved to the Waldorf Astoria under heightened security, honors a Secret Service officer wounded in the attack, while press freedom groups have criticized the event as hypocritical.
Ukrainian drones hit a Wildberries warehouse in Saint Petersburg, sparking a large fire that sent smoke over the city. Three people were injured, and two of the retailer's warehouses suspended operations. President Zelensky alleges the facilities supplied sanctioned drone components, a claim Russia denies.
Iran says it has carried out drone strikes on US military facilities across the Middle East, while the US continues its campaign to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping. The US plan to use frozen Iranian assets for war damages has drawn a sharp response from Iran's foreign minister. Meanwhile, Israel is considering a total ban on drones amid fears of an Iranian attack.
A Tanzanian-flagged tanker, the MT Astana, hijacked in the Gulf of Aden last week is now held by Somali pirates, according to residents and officials. The ship had 20 crew members, including eight Germans and 10 Filipinos, and was boarded 65 nautical miles off Yemen.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations begins July 26 in Morocco, with 16 teams competing for the continental title, a record $2 million prize, and World Cup qualification slots. Nigeria defends its title, while Morocco, Ghana, and Zambia are among the favorites.