The article highlights major international developments on July 8, 2026.US forces launched airstrikes on Iran following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.

Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar, linked to India's underworld, face charges for orchestrating the 2023 assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals by defeating Colombia on penalties, setting up a clash with Argentina.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated support for the two-state solution to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict during talks with Indonesia's leader.

A high-level inquiry was initiated into alleged financial irregularities at the Badrinath temple, while experts and locals blamed poor safety measures for a debris slip in Wayanad.Trump criticized NATO allies during a summit in Ankara, and Meta announced stricter policies to combat child exploitation content on its platforms.The piece underscores geopolitical tensions, legal actions, and global events shaping current affairs.