World News Today highlights on July 19, 2026 : US vs Iran war: How Strait of Hormuz crisis triggered 8 days of strikes | Full timeline

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Published19 Jul 2026, 06:42:10 AM IST

Latest news on July 19, 2026: Iranians walk past a banner showing an image of Iran's slain supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at Valiasr Square in Tehran on July 19, 2026. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) / **(AFP)**

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19 Jul 2026, 11:38:23 PM IST

World News Live Updates: US vs Iran war: How Strait of Hormuz crisis triggered 8 days of strikes | Full timeline

The escalation was triggered after Washington accused Tehran of threatening commercial shipping and violating commitments under the truce, while Iran rejected the allegations and warned against foreign control of the strategic waterway.

19 Jul 2026, 08:21:33 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine war: 1 killed, 16 wounded as major overnight Moscow's ballistic missile attack hits Kyiv

Russia's attack triggered a series of heavy explosions across the city, with Ukraine’s air force stating that 41 missiles of different types were used in the strike. Several areas were damaged, with fires breaking out across multiple locations.

19 Jul 2026, 08:08:29 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Earthquake today: 5.5 magnitude quake hits Peru's Andes region, killing at least 5 people

The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9:24 pm local time, with its epicentre located 2 kilometres west-southwest of the city of Sicaya, in Huancayo province.

19 Jul 2026, 06:50:15 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi says security breach behind bombing of Ali Khamenei’s residence ‘may still exist’

Araghchi said the February 28 strike was made possible because attackers had precise knowledge of Khamenei's schedule and the high-level meetings taking place at the compound.

19 Jul 2026, 04:01:02 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Planning a UAE trip? Check these flight cancellations from Emirates, Etihad, others amid US-Iran conflict

Several airlines have cancelled selected services, adjusted schedules, and continue to monitor the situation as tensions in the Gulf persist.

19 Jul 2026, 03:34:11 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Did White House insiders cash in on ₹5.22 crore US-Iran ceasefire bets? Teleprompter aide's ₹87 lakh wager raises alarm

White House lawyers probe anonymous ₹5.22 crore Polymarket bets on the US-Iran ceasefire amid growing insider-trading fears.

19 Jul 2026, 11:42:56 AM IST

World News Live Updates: As war with US escalates, hardliners accuse top leadership of planning a ‘coup’ against Khamenei

Iran is reportedly facing growing internal divisions as hardliners accuse senior officials of plotting a ‘coup’ after negotiating a ceasefire with the US. The political rift comes as the truce has collapsed and fighting with the US and Israel has resumed

19 Jul 2026, 06:42:11 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Tate brothers arrested, UK authorities seek extradition on rape, sex trafficking charges

The UK Crown Prosecution Service said in a statement that the Tates, who face charges in Britain, were arrested by US marshals.

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