A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal early Sunday morning, according to the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services. Tremors were felt in several coastal areas of Visakhapatnam and nearby districts of Andhra Pradesh, including Gajuwaka, Mangalapalem, Sagar Nagar, Pedda Waltair, Arilova, MVP Colony, and Appughar. No casualties or damage have been reported so far.

The National Centre for Seismology stated that the quake occurred at 5:05:46 a.m. Indian time, with its epicenter located about 225 kilometers off the Kakinada coast at a depth of 10 kilometers. Mild shaking was also reported in parts of Anakapalli, Vizianagaram, Kakinada, and Konaseema districts.

Authorities have not issued any warnings, and there are no reports of significant impact following the tremor, which was relatively shallow and moderate in intensity.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks on US facilities across several Middle Eastern countries. In a statement, Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said the Iranian strikes threaten security and freedom of navigation. The ministry accused Iran of violating international law, the UN Charter, the charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and principles of good neighborliness through repeated attacks on commercial vessels. Although Saudi Arabia was not directly targeted, a Saudi oil tanker was damaged last week while crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

Kuwait’s foreign ministry also denounced the Iranian attacks, warning that the escalation poses serious risks to regional stability and peace. The statement said the strikes would heighten tensions, undermine diplomatic efforts for peaceful resolution, and threaten regional security. Kuwait affirmed its right to take necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and security under international law and the UN Charter.

According to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the attacks targeted Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman, while the United Arab Emirates claimed to have intercepted Iranian missiles and drones.

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit said the government will stand by people affected by disasters, ensuring continuous relief and assistance for those trapped by water. On Sunday, following heavy rainfall, he visited the flood-affected Chandgaon C&B and Mohra areas of Chattogram city to meet residents, distribute food and essential relief, and assess the situation.

During the visit, the minister stated that the government and local administration are working in coordination to reduce the suffering of affected people. He added that, under the Prime Minister’s directive, all relevant agencies are active in providing necessary support. Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain said the corporation is working with full sincerity to ensure food, shelter, and emergency aid for waterlogged residents, and that relief operations will continue until the situation normalizes.

Members of Parliament Ershad Ullah and Saeed Al Noman accompanied the minister, expressing solidarity with affected families and pledging continued cooperation in post-disaster rehabilitation efforts.

Harlan Ullman, chairman of the strategic consultancy The Kilwynn Group and a former U.S. naval officer, told Al Jazeera that Iran’s influence over the Strait of Hormuz has placed the United States in a difficult strategic position. He questioned the clarity of Washington’s objectives in the ongoing conflict, noting that despite its superior military power, the U.S. faces major challenges in converting that strength into strategic success.

According to Ullman, Iran’s ability to threaten closure of the Strait of Hormuz or attacks on neighboring Gulf states gives it a comparative advantage. He argued that the U.S. has few effective options beyond airstrikes, which have not produced favorable outcomes for either side.

Ullman warned that the conflict could escalate into a wider regional war and that the global economy is not prepared to absorb the shock. He emphasized that about 20 percent of the world’s energy supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and any prolonged disruption could have severe economic consequences worldwide.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired a meeting on two waste-to-energy projects for Dhaka North and South City Corporations. The meeting was held on Sunday morning at the Cabinet Division conference room in the Secretariat, according to Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Hossain Swadhin. The projects aim to convert city waste into electricity to support sustainable urban energy generation.

During the meeting, it was stated that China’s CMEC Group will invest in a waste-to-energy plant at Aminbazar under Dhaka North City Corporation. The facility will process about 3,000 tons of waste daily to produce 42.5 megawatts of electricity and is expected to begin supplying power to the national grid by August 2028, with a projected operational lifespan of 25 years. Meanwhile, South Korea’s B&F Company will implement a similar project at Matuail under Dhaka South City Corporation, generating around 15,000 tons of methane gas annually to produce approximately 81,000 megawatt-hours of electricity.

The projects will also produce solar power, fertilizer, animal feed, and eco-bricks, contributing to waste management improvement and climate change mitigation. The Prime Minister instructed relevant ministries to coordinate through an inter-ministerial meeting to ensure timely and environmentally sound implementation.

At least 16 people have died of hunger in Uganda’s northeastern Karamoja region in recent weeks, according to the government. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said her office will seek cabinet approval on Monday to secure additional food supplies for the affected areas. Once approved, more grain will be purchased and distributed urgently to communities in need.

Local farmers reported that since April, when the planting season usually begins, the region has received little to no rainfall. The lack of rain has dried up large fields of maize, sorghum, and soybeans, destroying hopes of a good harvest and worsening food shortages. Experts say recurring food crises in Karamoja are driven by climate change, erratic rainfall, deforestation, overgrazing, and crop diseases.

The government has already begun distributing emergency food aid. Specialists have urged investment in better weather forecasting, irrigation systems, and the development and expansion of drought-resistant crop varieties to reduce future risks.

US Congressman Ro Khanna reported that he and his delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers during a visit to the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred in the Palestinian village of Khirbet Zanuta, where residents had previously been displaced by settler violence. Khanna described the event as a stark example of the daily hardships faced by Palestinians under occupation, saying the settlers surrounded their vehicle and called Israeli forces, who sided with the settlers.

Khanna’s aide Cameron Kasky said the group was held for over an hour before Israeli police intervened. The Israeli military confirmed that settlers had blocked the convoy and said troops and police later cleared the way for the Americans. Neither Israeli police nor the US Embassy in Jerusalem commented immediately. Khirbet Zanuta has become a symbol of escalating settler violence in the West Bank, documented by human rights groups.

Khanna’s trip comes amid growing debate within the Democratic Party over US policy toward Israel and the occupied territories. He said the experience strengthened his consideration of a 2028 presidential run and underscored the moral importance of supporting Palestinian human rights.

A large tree fell on a university bus at Jagannath University (JNU) campus in Dhaka on Sunday morning, July 12, 2026, during continuous rainfall. The incident occurred at the Shanto Chattar area of the campus, damaging the bus but causing no injuries to students, drivers, or staff. Witnesses said the tree suddenly uprooted and crashed onto the parked bus, creating panic among those nearby. University authorities visited the site and began removing the fallen tree.

Transport Administrator Professor Md. Tariq Bin Atik stated that although no one was hurt, the bus sustained significant damage, estimated at around three to four lakh taka. He noted that several trees on campus are in risky condition and urged the administration to identify and address them to prevent future accidents.

An assessment of the total damage is underway, and officials emphasized the need for proactive measures to ensure campus safety during the monsoon season.

Police have arrested Selim Ahmed, the convener of the Swechchhasebak League in Meghna Upazila of Comilla. He was detained early Sunday from his residence by a special police team. According to Meghna police sources, the arrest is linked to a case filed over an attack on BNP activists during a program in the Mirjanagar Kadamtala area.

The case was recently lodged by Monir Hossain at Meghna Police Station, naming Selim Ahmed as one of the accused. Following his arrest, police said that all necessary legal procedures were completed before sending him to court. Meghna Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Shahidul Islam confirmed that the arrest was made based on secret information.

Authorities stated that Selim Ahmed has been presented before the court, and further legal proceedings are underway as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident.

A ten-year-old girl sleeping near a metro station in Delhi’s Mehrauli area was abducted by a taxi driver on June 22 and later found dead near the Gurugram-Faridabad border. Police have arrested the accused, who reportedly confessed to kidnapping, raping, and killing the child. The case has reignited concerns over the safety of homeless women and minors in India’s capital, where thousands live without shelter.

According to the group Shahri Adhikar Manch, around 300,000 people were homeless in Delhi in 2024, a large portion of them women. Many live on pavements, exposed to harassment, assault, and extreme weather. Social workers say sexual violence is rampant among street-dwelling women and girls, yet few cases are reported. Activists and residents describe nights spent half-awake out of fear, with parents keeping children close to prevent abductions.

Authorities say patrols have been increased and investigations are ongoing. Experts urge expanding shelter capacity, noting that Delhi has only 17 shelters for women out of about 200 total, far below the need.

India has reported a resurgence of COVID-19 infections in Andhra Pradesh’s YSR Kadapa district, where eight people have tested positive and two have died. One 52-year-old man from Rajampet died while under treatment at Christian Medical College in Vellore, and another 43-year-old man died in the district’s government general hospital after being admitted with complications. A 25-year-old medical student from Kadapa Medical College also tested positive and is currently in home isolation.

Following the new infections, the state health department has strengthened surveillance and deployed special teams in the affected areas. Around 40 samples have been collected, with 18 testing negative and the rest awaiting results. Samples have been sent to a Pune laboratory for genome sequencing to identify the virus strain and transmission pattern.

Andhra Pradesh’s district minister Savitha has directed officials to enforce COVID-19 health guidelines strictly, launch public awareness campaigns, and make mask-wearing mandatory in hospitals and crowded places to prevent further spread.

More than 1,000 victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia remain missing even after 31 years, according to a report published Friday by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency. The massacre, carried out by Serb forces during the Bosnian War from 1992 to 1995, is regarded as one of the darkest chapters in modern European history.

The genocide occurred when Serb troops led by convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic captured the UN-declared safe zone of Srebrenica on July 11, 1995. After separating men and boys from women, the forces executed them over 11 days, killing at least 8,372 Bosnian males. To conceal the crimes, victims’ bodies were buried in mass graves across multiple sites.

Since the war’s end, Bosnian authorities have recovered remains from 77 mass graves and 150 locations, using DNA and forensic testing for identification. As of this year, 6,782 victims have been buried at the Srebrenica memorial cemetery, with 250 others laid to rest in their hometowns. Despite ongoing efforts, more than 1,000 victims remain unaccounted for.

The results of the 2025 Primary Scholarship Examination have been officially released in Bangladesh. A total of 79,246 students received scholarships, with the announcement made at noon on Sunday. Students can now access their results through online platforms, SMS, and the official website of the Directorate of Primary Education.

To check results via SMS, candidates must type 'DPE' followed by a space and their roll number, then send it to 16222. For example, entering 'DPE 123456' will return the student’s name and result in a reply message. Alternatively, detailed results and mark sheets are available on the IPEMIS website of the Directorate of Primary Education by selecting the 'Primary Scholarship Examination' option and submitting roll number, district, and upazila information.

The publication of the results marks a key milestone for students completing the primary level, providing recognition and financial support for their continued education.

Police in Debidwar, Cumilla, have arrested an acting head teacher and his student for allegedly allowing the student to evaluate SSC 2026 exam scripts. The arrests followed the circulation of a video on social media showing the student marking general science papers instead of the assigned examiner. The Education Ministry took notice after the video spread widely and ordered immediate legal action.

According to an official statement, the accused teacher, Md. Bachchu Mia, is a senior teacher and acting head of Abdullahpur Haji Amir Ali High School in Debidwar. The student seen grading the papers was identified as Mehedi Hasan, a student of the same school. Following the minister’s directive, the Deputy Controller of Examinations of the Cumilla Board filed a case at Debidwar Police Station.

Police confirmed that both suspects were arrested on Saturday night and that legal proceedings are underway. Authorities stated that further action will be taken through the court process.

Argentina advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time. The quarterfinal match ended level in regular time before Argentina took control in the additional period to secure victory. Following the hard-fought win, captain Lionel Messi shared an emotional message on Instagram, praising his teammates and emphasizing the team’s unwavering belief. The defending champions have now reached the semifinals for the second consecutive World Cup.

Argentina will face England in the semifinals on July 15 at Atlanta Stadium. England booked their place in the last four by beating Norway 2-1, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice. Messi, who led Argentina to their third World Cup title in Qatar, now has the chance to make history again if his team wins back-to-back titles, a feat last achieved by Brazil in 1958 and 1962.

Messi also remains in contention for the Golden Boot and will aim to add more goals in the semifinal and potential final to further enhance his illustrious career.