Two U.S. service members were killed in action in Jordan on July 17 and one is missing, U.S. Central Command said, as American and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Four others were treated at Jordanian hospitals and discharged. Identities are being withheld pending family notification.

Ukrainian drones hit two Wildberries warehouses deep inside Russia overnight, and officials say seven workers died with dozens more hurt. Zelenskyy confirmed the strikes, saying the hubs supplied sanctioned components for Russia’s drone program. An oil depot and naval targets were also struck.

Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for the United States and Israel to be prosecuted in domestic and international courts over alleged crimes against Iranians during the 2025 and 2026 wars, including the killing of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei. The allegations have not been independently verified.

FIFA has no plans to relocate Sunday’s Argentina–Spain World Cup final at MetLife Stadium despite Canadian wildfire smoke, Bloomberg reported. Jersey City’s air quality index climbed to 186 — “Unhealthy” — Saturday, with PM2.5 at 106.1 µg/m³. Forecasts still show conditions improving before the 3 p.m. kickoff.

A Russian missile and drone barrage killed 14 people in the Kyiv area hours before President Trump departs for the NATO summit in Ankara. Tehran held the largest procession yet in Khamenei’s six-day funeral, and England beat co-host Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.

Singer Durgesh Thapa and actress Priyanka Karki have pulled their controversial promotional song “Masterni” from YouTube and social media after complaints it insulted teachers. Both issued public apologies Friday evening, with Karki stressing the song was never part of the film and pledging more responsible content ahead.

Two U.S. service members were killed in action in Jordan on July 17 and one is missing, U.S. Central Command said, as American and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Four others were treated at Jordanian hospitals and discharged. Identities are being withheld pending family notification.

Outgoing intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard released declassified documents she says show Anthony Fauci funded Wuhan coronavirus research, steered COVID-origin intelligence and lied to Congress. The claims are unverified, and Fauci has denied wrongdoing as U.S. agencies remain split on the virus’s origin.

Palm Beach International Airport officially became President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 9, 2026. The FAA changed its aviation identifier from PBI to DJT the same day, while the passenger-facing IATA booking code stays PBI until Aug. 18. Officials say the roughly $5.5 million rebrand affects branding only, not ownership or operations.

Tihar, Nepal’s five-day festival of lights, blends diyos, rangoli, Lakshmi worship, and unique rituals honoring crows, dogs, and cows, culminating in Bhai Tika. It’s distinct from Diwali while sharing the spirit of light, gratitude, and family.

Alibaba Group sued the U.S. Department of Defense on Tuesday, seeking removal from the Pentagon’s Section 1260H list of “Chinese military companies.” The company calls the designation a mistake, denies any military ties, and says it violates due process. The Defense Department declined to comment on the pending case.

Dad Gang says it started with three best friends, $250 each and a garage too small for a car. The apparel brand now says it reaches more than 1 million dads worldwide, built on quality hats and a mission to show fatherhood beyond the jokes.