World News Today highlights on July 17, 2026 : Mexico earthquake: Here's where it was felt and where tsunami alerts are in place

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Published17 Jul 2026, 01:00:49 AM IST

Latest news on July 17, 2026: According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck off the coast of Chiapas, near Puerto Madero and Aquiles Serdan, at a shallow depth of about 10-18 kilometres. (Representative file photo)**(via REUTERS)**

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17 Jul 2026, 10:14:23 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Mexico earthquake: Here's where it was felt and where tsunami alerts are in place

While authorities reported no immediate deaths or major damage, residents in several cities evacuated buildings as the shallow quake caused prolonged shaking.

17 Jul 2026, 10:04:27 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Sir Garry Sobers, West Indies cricket legend, dies at 89

Sir Garry Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, has died aged 89. The West Indies legend, whose career spanned two decades, leaves behind an unmatched legacy in international cricket.

17 Jul 2026, 08:52:34 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Earthquake today:7.4-magnitude quake jolts Mexican Coast, tsunami warning issued

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Mexico's southern coast near Chiapas on Friday, triggering a tsunami threat and sending tremors across Guatemala and El Salvador, according to the USGS.

17 Jul 2026, 07:41:16 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Pakistan, Kuwait hold defence talks as Gulf seeks stronger security amid US-Iran crisis — Report

Any defence deal with Kuwait, which has come under heavy attacks from Iran this year, would also raise questions about Pakistan's role in future mediation between the US and Iran, as per the report.

17 Jul 2026, 07:26:02 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Prince Harry and Prince William share rare common ground after England's FIFA World Cup exit

Prince Harry and Prince William may remain estranged, but England's heartbreaking FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final defeat to Argentina gave the royal brothers one rare point of agreement. Here's what each of them had to say after the loss.

17 Jul 2026, 06:31:38 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Zelensky calls for army ‘unity’ after defence minister’s dismissal sparks protests

Zelensky acknowledged the growing dispute between ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, saying the conflict had put him in an impossible position.

17 Jul 2026, 05:10:36 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Andy Burnham elected as new labour leader, to become UK PM on Monday

Andy Burnham elected as new labour leader, to become UK PM on Monday

17 Jul 2026, 04:18:38 PM IST

World News Live Updates: What's behind Zelensky's surprise government reshuffle, and why has it sparked protests in Ukraine?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise government reshuffle, including the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, sparks rare nationwide protests. The move exposes tensions within the military leadership despite recent gains against Russian forces.

17 Jul 2026, 03:24:09 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Pete Hegseth shares image of Chabahar port tower collapse as US-Iran conflict intensifies: Why it matters for India

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared an image reportedly showing the Chabahar port tower collapse after fresh US strikes on Iran. Chabahar is strategically important for India as a gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia via Iran.

17 Jul 2026, 01:46:30 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Over 60 US senators back Russia sanctions bill that could hit India with 100% tariffs

More than 60 US senators back a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports from countries buying Russian oil, including India and China. The proposal exempts most European gas importers and still requires congressional approval.

17 Jul 2026, 12:13:41 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Who is Christopher Porter? The US intelligence analyst at the centre of Trump's newly declassified China election files

Trump's declassified China election files have revived interest in Christopher Porter, the intelligence analyst whose dissent challenged the US assessment on Beijing's 2020 role. Here's who he is, why his analysis differed, and what the newly released documents reveal.

17 Jul 2026, 11:21:07 AM IST

World News Live Updates: US cites Brazil's tariff concessions to India, Mexico as reason for 25% import duty

The US says Brazil's preferential tariff deals with India and Mexico disadvantage American exporters, citing them as one reason for imposing a 25 per cent tariff on certain Brazilian imports from July 22. Washington seeks tariff treatment similar to that offered to India and Mexico.

17 Jul 2026, 09:21:22 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Trump claims China interfered in 2020 US election: What are the key allegations?

US President Donald Trump accuses China of illegally acquiring 220 million US voter files and covering up election security vulnerabilities by intelligence agencies. Beijing denies the allegations, while a 2021 US intelligence assessment finds no evidence China altered the 2020 election outcome.

17 Jul 2026, 08:19:12 AM IST

World News Live Updates: US' new visa restrictions target ‘Far-Left Terrorists’: Who will it impact?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Thursday (local time) that the State Department “is imposing new visa restrictions to bar Far-Left Terrorists from entering our country.”

17 Jul 2026, 03:03:54 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Iran asks Houthis to prepare Red Sea blockade if US targets power infra: Report

Members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) already present in Yemen would reportedly oversee the timing of any move to shut the Red Sea.

17 Jul 2026, 01:00:49 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Ukraine's Zelensky names Yevhenii Khmara acting defence minister after Fedorov's dismissal

Announcing the decision on Telegram, Zelensky said he would ask parliament to approve Khmara's appointment, describing the security official's experience in coordinating long-range operations against Russia as a key qualification for the role.

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