US strikes in southern Iran: US airstrikes reportedly hit a strategic bridge linking Bandar Abbas and Shiraz, along with Iranshahr Airport in southern Iran, according to IRGC-linked media. The attacks mark another escalation in the ongoing conflict, with key transport infrastructure now coming under direct fire.
Neet re-exam results out: The National Testing Agency has declared the Neet UG 2026 re-examination results. Over 11.21 lakh candidates qualified, while Aryan Gupta and Panshul Bansal topped with 715 marks. Scorecards are available on the official Neet website ahead of counselling.
Taylor Farms under scrutiny: Taylor Farms, a major California-based produce supplier, has emerged as the suspected source of shredded lettuce linked to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak associated with Taco Bell. Health authorities are investigating the supply chain as thousands of infections are examined.
$10 million bounty on Trump: An Iran-backed Iraqi armed group has announced a $10 million reward for anyone who kills US President Donald Trump, dramatically escalating tensions amid the expanding US-Iran conflict. The threat comes as both sides continue exchanging military strikes.
US tightens student visa rules: The Trump administration has introduced stricter visa rules for foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists. Instead of open-ended stays, visa holders will receive fixed-duration permits and must apply for extensions to remain in the United States.
Starship launch aborted: SpaceX aborted the 13th Starship test flight seconds before liftoff after detecting an engine issue. The delay postpones planned Starlink satellite deployment and testing critical for Nasa’s Artemis Moon programme, pending investigation and a revised launch schedule.
The big number: Netflix shares fell up to 8 per cent after second-quarter revenue missed expectations and the company forecast slower growth. Investors remain concerned about rising competition from YouTube and TikTok, despite higher profits and expanding content offerings, including short-form videos, podcasts and live entertainment.
Quote of the day: ‘Iran very much continues to talk to the United States of America and express that they want to make a deal with us because they are suffering devastating blows, on behalf of our United States military.’
– White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt
This day in history: On this day in 1955, Walt Disney’s $17 million dream became a reality when Disneyland officially opened to the public in Anaheim, California.
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