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Monkey Troopers, the Ahmedabad-based lifestyle and carry accessories brand, is entering a new phase of growth as it prepares to expand into Europe while strengthening its presence across India and the UAE. Built on the philosophy of combining functionality with contemporary street culture, the company is now looking to scale its international footprint through a strategic Series A fundraise, an asset-light operating model and a growing portfolio of utility-driven lifestyle products. Founded by S

The four answers to today's Quordle #1638 (July 20, 2026) are ICING, SLICK, GAILY, and RISEN. Here are hints for each word if you want to try solving it yourself first.

Russia launched its largest recorded ballistic missile barrage against Kyiv overnight, striking twenty locations across five city districts and killing at least sixteen people across Ukraine, as the country's air defenses registered their worst penetration rate against hypersonic weapons since the Russian operation began.

Two oil tankers erupted in flames in the Strait of Hormuz as the Iran-US war entered its ninth day, with Tehran claiming mines and Washington dismissing the charge, as Iran launched a fresh wave of drone attacks on Gulf shipping and crude oil crossed ninety dollars a barrel.

New Delhi: As travel increasingly becomes a priority for families, professionals and leisure seekers, the demand for hassle-free holiday planning continues to grow. From selecting destinations and accommodations to coordinating travel logistics, planning a vacation can often become overwhelming. Addressing these challenges, Delta Smart World is positioning itself as a travel membership and holiday management company focused on simplifying the vacation experience through curated travel solutions

Hyderabad | July 2026 India celebrates a proud moment as a Telangana womenM.A. Farhahas been honoured with the prestigious World Changemaker Award at the Global Youth Congress 2026, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 24 July 2026. The international honour recognizes her exceptional contributions to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through her dedicated work in women empowerment, education, youth leadership, environmental sustainability, and community development. Representing Indi

Citadel Securities has put $400 million into Crypto.com at a $20 billion valuation, the exchange's first institutional raise in ten years and Citadel's second crypto exchange stake after its November 2025 investment in Kraken, signaling a structural shift in how traditional market makers view digital asset infrastructure.

The first World Cup Final halftime show ran 11 minutes at MetLife Stadium, featuring Madonna in a dune buggy with Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, BTS in red motorcycle looks, Shakira and Burna Boy performing the official anthem, and Justin Bieber alone on the pitch with an acoustic guitar.

Lewis Hamilton was penalized five seconds after a first-lap collision with Mercedes teammate George Russell at Turn 6, ending Russell's race at Spa-Francorchamps. Kimi Antonelli survived the chaos, a VSC, and a late charge from Charles Leclerc to win the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix for his sixth victory of the season.

Boeing's defense chief Steve Parker confirmed the VC-25B presidential aircraft will be delivered mid-2028, while warning of additional cost growth on the fixed-price contract that has already saddled the company with $2.8 billion in charges. Engineering is complete; final assembly is underway.

Trump arrived at the World Cup final by presidential helicopter and left calling the tournament an American victory. The security lines, the overturned referee call, the barred Somali official, and Spain's refusal to host US Iran strikes tell a different story.

The Trump administration filed the first-ever petition to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court on July 16, activating a 1996 tribunal dormant for 30 years. Chief Judge Joan Ericksen ordered the DOJ to provide additional documentation before the court can proceed.

Papua New Guinea's foreign minister ordered Taiwan's representative office in Port Moresby closed without notice to Taipei, citing 'one China' policy. Washington condemned the move as Beijing's intimidation campaign; Taiwan threatened to reassess bilateral projects after 36 years of informal ties.

The MV Barima, a passenger ferry carrying 116 people, capsized late Saturday night during a routine crossing from Georgetown to Port Kaituma, with 53 survivors rescued by coastguard and private vessels. Sixty-three passengers and crew remained unaccounted for as the search continued at daylight on Sunday.

Jay Clayton, Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, declined to state directly that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election at his Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Sunday, saying only that Biden was certified as winner. Senator Mark Warner said he will not vote to confirm Clayton as a result.

Home sales climbed in 17 of 20 European countries in 2025, with Slovenia's 29.9% jump leading the recovery as lower borrowing costs lifted demand across the continent. France hit one million transactions while Croatia fell for the fourth consecutive year despite rising prices.

Two major wildfires in Guadalajara and Zaragoza provinces have burned 28,400 hectares combined as Spain evacuates 16 villages and deploys 450 firefighters. The country's 2026 wildfire total has reached approximately 70,000 hectares, nearly triple the same period in 2025.

Nigel Farage will face a record 34 candidates in the Clacton by-election after resigning his seat over an undeclared 5 million gift. Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, and the Greens declined to stand, calling it a political stunt that will cost taxpayers 275,000.

Jens Spahn resigned Friday as CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader after announcing fatherhood through a US surrogate, exposing a direct conflict with the anti-surrogacy position his party codified months earlier. Chancellor Merz called the resignation unavoidable.

About 6,000 Italian military and police marched through central Rome on Saturday in an unprecedented joint protest, demanding Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni address pay raises and pension reform. The demonstration covered all five defense services and roughly 430,000 uniformed personnel.

Germany's AfD leads Chancellor Merz's CDU/CSU by eight percentage points in a fresh Insa poll for Bild, placing the AfD at 29 percent nationally against CDU's 21 percent, as 85 percent of Germans report disapproval of the chancellor ahead of three state elections in September.

Zinedine Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as France head coach from September 1, French sports daily L'Equipe reported Saturday. The FFF is expected to formally confirm before the end of July, with Zidane's assistant David Bettoni already in preparation.

Current AI has secured $400 million to build open AI infrastructure spanning 22 Indian languages and community datasets in Kenya, Lebanon, and Brazil. The Geneva nonprofit, backed by France and the Ford Foundation, offers a public alternative to corporate AI platforms.

An Indeed survey found 54 percent of Germany's highest earners, those taking home more than 6,000 euros monthly, actively explored job opportunities abroad in the past year. Germany already posts a net annual loss of nearly 97,000 residents, its worst emigration figure since 2017.

Russia's Deputy FM Rudenko warned Sunday that South Korea deploying American Typhon missile systems would be treated as a security threat requiring a proportionate response, even as he confirmed Moscow had no confirmed information Seoul intended to proceed.

Sixty-three passengers remain unaccounted after Guyana's MV Barima ferry capsized near Iron Punt carrying 116 people on the overnight Georgetown-Port Kaituma route. Coast guard vessels and private boats continued the search Sunday as authorities confirmed 53 survivors.

WNBA suspended Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello for one game after she called Angel Reese a 'protected species.' The phrase, Australian sports slang, carries racial dehumanization connotations in the US. Brondello posted a direct apology to Reese.

Nigeria's fuel prices nearly doubled after Iran's Hormuz closure, stripping families of income and pushing children who had recovered from malnutrition back into hospitals. UNICEF now estimates 23.4 million additional children globally could fall into poverty from the conflict's economic shock waves.

China produced 40,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, matching its entire 2025 output, and is on track to hit 100,000 units by year-end. Industry leaders at the World AI Conference in Shanghai said only China and the United States can compete at this scale.

Bethesda confirmed Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters are in development on Creation Engine 3, alongside a new Fallout project from Obsidian Entertainment. No release dates were announced, but the roadmap also confirms Fallout 5 and Elder Scrolls VI remain in preproduction.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey earned $120 million domestically and $257.8 million globally in its opening weekend, the director's biggest worldwide launch, surpassing The Dark Knight Rises. Universal's all-time R-rated debut record and an A CinemaScore confirm the film as 2026's biggest live-action opening.

Russian scientists say a blood test algorithm distinguishes tuberculosis from sarcoidosis at 90% accuracy without a biopsy. The method targets immune cell ratios in blood samples, offering a faster non-invasive path for the 10.7 million people diagnosed with TB each year.

Tadej Pogaar won Stage 14 of the Tour de France solo at Le Markstein, attacking 1.6km from the finish on the Col du Haag to extend his lead to 4:30 over Vingegaard. Isaac del Toro took second for UAE Team Emirates while 19-year-old Paul Seixas held the white jersey in fourth overall.

Rory McIlroy tore into Bryson DeChambeau on Saturday at Royal Birkdale, accusing the LIV Golf star of 'holding The Open hostage' after DeChambeau's 80-minute post-round penalty protest delayed third-round tee times until nearly 11pm. McIlroy, who agreed the two-shot penalty was justified, said he was 'not particularly fond' of DeChambeau and called his reaction 'performative.'

New Delhi | July 2026 :Moongipa Capital Finance Ltd. (MCFL), a BSE Mainboard-listed and RBI-registered Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC-ICC), today announced a major strategic expansion of its business with the launch of Electric Vehicle (EV) Financing and the strengthening of its digital lending infrastructure, reinforcing its vision of becoming a modern, technology-driven financial institution for Indias next phase of economic growth. Established in 1987, Moongipa Capital has evolved over

Lucknow / Mumbai, July 6, 2026: In a landmark political development set to reshape Uttar Pradeshs electoral landscape and reinvigorate the national Ambedkarite movement, the Republican Party of India (Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar) has formally announced an unconditional alliance with the Samajwadi Party ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Bhimrao Yashwant Ambedkar, National President of the Republican Party of India (Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar) and leader of the National Bahujan Alliance, pers

In Indias fast-evolving digital communications landscape, few entrepreneurs have positioned themselves across both public relations and media infrastructure as strategically as Mozammil Mumtaz. Known for his work in digital marketing, celebrity PR, and brand communications, Mumtaz has been associated with the growth of Indian PR360 while also appearing in corporate records as a director of LUMEDIA WAVE PRIVATE LIMITED. Together, these ventures reflect an ambitious push toward integrated media se

NATIONAL, 7th July 2026:Havells India is set to take its cultural initiative,Havells mYOUsic, toDumka, Jharkhand, marking the platforms first chapter in the state. Scheduled for12th July 2026 at theConvention Centre, Dumka, the auditions will provide aspiring singers, lyricists, composers, music producers, rappers and singer-songwriters with an opportunity to showcase their original work, receive guidance from industry professionals and become part of a growing independent music community. Follo

Srinagar, Jammu & KashmirHair of Kashmir has established itself as one of the leading destinations for advanced hair, skin, laser hair reduction, and aesthetic treatments in the Kashmir Valley. Founded by renowned Aesthetic Physician, Cosmetologist, and Trichologist Dr. Mir Waleed Mansoor; the clinic combines over 10 years of clinical experience, advanced technology, and patient-centered care to deliver safe, effective, and personalized treatment solutions. Conveniently located in Lal Nagar, Ch

The proprietary trading industry continues to evolve, and customer experience has become one of the biggest factors in choosing a reliable prop firm.Funding Pulze is steadily moving towards its next milestone by offering trader-focused features, responsive customer support, and a seamless platform experience that appeals to both new and experienced traders. One of the key highlights of the platform is its modern and user-friendly dashboard. Designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind, the da

Dubai, UAE: In a remarkable milestone for cross-border innovation and entrepreneurship, KAARV IT Consultancy FZ-LLC, a healthcare technology company incorporated in the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), UAE, unveiledKAARV Milestone 1.0 at the exclusive ICIE (International Council for Innovators & Entrepreneurs) Deal Room held in Dubai. The event brought together international investors, representatives from the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), Emirati business leaders, entrepreneurs, i

Online Vaidya Ji, Indias emerging digital AYUSH healthcare platform, is proud to have Dr. Prince Kumar, BHMS, MD (Homoeopathy) as its Senior Homoeopathic Consultant. An internationally recognized homoeopathic physician with over 9 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kumar is widely known for his expertise in managing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Speech Delay, Learning Disabilities, and Child Behavioral Disorders through individualized and holistic homoeopathic care. A graduate of Nehru Ho

Eastern India is on the cusp of a tourism renaissance, and at the helm of this transformation is one of the hospitality industrys most respected leaders Dr Souvagya Mohapatra. With over 33 years of distinguished experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, Dr Mohapatra has built an exceptional and consistent record of success in developing and managing luxury hotels, strengthening brand positioning, enhancing guest experiences, driving revenue growth, improving operational performance, a

No one has time for a forty-hour campaign anymore. The gaming industry spent a decade obsessed with a maximalist formula with infinitely massive maps, convoluted talent trees, and hours of tedious inventory sorting. But real life doesnt pause for virtual chores. As free time shrinks, the entire digital entertainment ecosystem is forcing a hard pivot toward high-velocity, low-friction experiences that dump you straight into the action without demanding a massive down payment on your time. The Fri

Millions packed Tehran on Monday for Khamenei's funeral procession, where mourners hung a Trump effigy and carried '#Kill Trump' placards, as the flag-draped coffins of the slain supreme leader and four family members began a four-day journey ending in Mashhad.

Tadej Pogacar attacked on the final Les Angles wall to win Tour de France Stage 3, with Jonas Vingegaard surviving to retain yellow by the smallest of margins. The Dane acknowledged he was 'less explosive' than his best, as the GC gap shrinks to near nothing with 18 stages remaining.

Microsoft cut 4,800 jobs on Monday and began divesting four Xbox game studios, as CEO Asha Sharma declared the gaming division 'not healthy' after years of declining margins. The restructure eliminates roughly one in five Xbox positions through fiscal 2027 and marks the largest upheaval in the division's 25-year history.

TwelveLabs raised $100M Series B co-led by NEA and NAVER Ventures, with Amazon investing directly and signing a multiyear AWS preferred-cloud deal on Trainium chips. The funding positions the video-native AI platform to challenge Google in enterprise video search and understanding.

Leflunomide and teriflunomide, FDA-approved for arthritis and MS, can kill small cell neuroendocrine cancers of the lung, prostate, and ovary in lab models, UCLA reports in PNAS. A genome-wide CRISPR screen exposed a hidden molecular dependency in these long-untreatable tumors that existing drugs already target.

Russian ballistic missiles and Zircon hypersonics struck Kyiv's residential districts in three waves early Monday, killing 19 people hours before NATO leaders convened in Ankara. It was Moscow's second mass attack in four days, deploying weapons Ukraine cannot intercept as alliance leaders prepared to discuss Ukraine's air defense crisis.