Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, Margaret Murray, British archaeologist, anthropologist, historian, and folklorist (died 1963) was born. In 1936, Kojo Tovalou Houénou, Beninese lawyer and politician (born 1887) passed away. In 1941, Robert Forster, American actor and producer (died 2019) was born. In 1944, Eric Freeman, Australian cricketer (died 2020) was born. In 1950, George Nelson, American astronomer and astronaut was born. In 1954, Ray Bright, Australian cricketer was born. In 1959, Fuziah Salleh, Malaysian politician was born. In 1960, Ian Hislop, Welsh-English journalist and screenwriter was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 2010, Manohari Singh, Indian saxophonist and composer (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Who Is Anil Menon? NASA's Indian-Origin Astronaut To Embark On Maiden ISS Mission

Physician-astronaut Anil Menon will lift off aboard Soyuz MS-29 on July 14 for his first mission to the International Space Station, where he will spend about eight months conducting cutting-edge...
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Daily Sabah
· Jul 3, 2026
Anish Kapoor continues to play with perception in London
Anish Kapoor has been a household name in the art world for the last few decades. I had been hearing his name for a while when his work came to Istanbul in 2013, with his signature...
Times of India
· Jun 29, 2026
Who is Amanda Nguyen: Meet the rape survivor who became the first Vietnamese woman in space on Blue Origin's historic mission
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The Next Web
· Jun 27, 2026
OpenAI poaches Uber India’s chief to run its biggest market outside the United States
OpenAI has appointed Prabhjeet Singh, the outgoing president of Uber India and South Asia, as its first managing director for India. Singh will join in September and report to Kiran Mani, the company’s managing director for Asia Pacific, OpenAI told TechCrunch. He will oversee consumer growth, enterprise adoption, partnerships, regulatory engagement, and operations in what [] This story continues at The Next Web
India TV News
· Jul 10, 2026
Who is Pooja Kumari Jha? IFS officer who objected to incorrect India map at Dhaka seminar
An Indian diplomat has come to the spotlight after she raised her objections over an incorrect map of India during an event in Bangladesh. The diplomat was Pooja Kumari Jha, who is an Indian Foreign Service (ISF) officer of the 2022 batch, and she is posted as the Second Secretary at the Indian High Commission in the capital city of Dhaka.
NASA
· Jul 13, 2026
NASA Astronaut Anil Menon
NASA astronaut Anil Menon poses in a spacesuit for a portrait at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas on Jan. 8, 2026. Menon will launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft to the International Space Station on Tuesday, July 14, accompanied by cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, where they will join the Expedition []
India Today
· Jul 10, 2026
J&K is part of India: Indian diplomat corrects map at Bangladesh seminar
JK is part of India: Indian diplomat corrects map at Bangladesh seminar
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 21, 2026
Bersyukur diberi peluang – Sathiya bintangi filem animasi
“SAYA always happy.” Demikian kata pelakon dan pelawak, Sathiya apabila ditanya tentang keadaannya yang terkini setelah berkerusi roda dan terpaksa beradaptasi dengan rutin baru selepas menjalani pembedahan kaki kiri untuk kali kedua kerana penyakit kencing manis yang kronik. Sathiya atau nama penuhnya Sathia Periasamy, 62, yang kini menetap di Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, menanggung seorang isteri, ... Read more The post Bersyukur diberi peluang – Sathiya bintangi filem animasi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
“Excited to be visiting India!”: Japan thanks India for warm reception upon PM Takaichi’s arrival
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The Rising Nepal
· Jul 8, 2026
Rural women taste economic benefits of 'gundruk'
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BERNAMA
· Jun 22, 2026
General : Bangladesh PM's Wife Takes In Putrajaya's Scenery On Lake Cruise
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· Jun 24, 2026
Don’t Look Away
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· Jun 23, 2026
From Vietnam to Quebec: Zoonie Nguyen’s journey
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BellaNaija
· Jul 1, 2026
From Odunlade Adekola to Mercy Aigbe: Here’s Who’s Playing Who in The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives
The doors to Baba Segi’s infamous Ibadan compound are officially open. From Odunlade Adekola as the vulnerable patriarch to sparring co-wives Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Ademoye, and Omowunmi Dada, here is the full cast lineup stepping into these definitive literary roles for EbonyLife’s upcoming adaptation. The post From Odunlade Adekola to Mercy Aigbe: Here’s Who’s Playing Who in The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.
Libya Review
· Jul 12, 2026
16 Migrants Deported from Libya’s Benghazi
Libya’s Anti-Illegal Immigration authority announced on Saturday the deportation of 16 irregular migrants through Benina International Airport as part of ongoing measures to regulate the status of foreign nationals and curb irregular migration. The deported group included ten Bangladeshi nationals, four Yemenis and two Pakistanis, according to the authority. It said the deportation procedures were [] The post 16 Migrants Deported from Libya’s Benghazi appeared first on LibyaReview.
Malay Mail
· Jul 1, 2026
Pakatan’s Sharon Teo rejects ‘parachute candidate’ label, cites years under Salahuddin’s mentorship
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· Jun 28, 2026
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ZNS Bahamas
· Jun 24, 2026
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Variety
· Jul 7, 2026
Ncuti Gatwa to Executive Produce ‘Doctor Who’ Actor Niamh Marie Smith’s Short Film ‘Passing Through’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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TASS
· Jul 7, 2026
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Afghanistan Sun
· Jul 7, 2026
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Ghanaian Times
· Jul 9, 2026
Kwaw Ansah unveils films to reclaim Africa’s narrative
Veteran Ghanaian filmmaker, Kwaw Ansah, has unveiled a new documentary and animated film aimed at sparking conversations on Africa’s identity, history and future, while urging filmmakers to use cinema as a tool to reclaim the continent’s narrative. The productions were unveiled at a private industry screening in Accra on Wednesday under the theme: ‘Why Are The post Kwaw Ansah unveils films to reclaim Africa’s narrative appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
TechCabal
· Jun 30, 2026
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NDTV
· Jul 5, 2026
Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj Wins Approval From Jaswant Singh Khalra's Wife
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Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 10, 2026
Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina Says She Will Return to Surrender in December
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she plans to return from exile in India around December alongside senior members of her banned Awami League party to surrender to authorities, despite facing a death sentence and the possibility of arrest or assassination. Speaking to Reuters in her first interview since fleeing Bangladesh in 2024, Hasina [] The post Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina Says She Will Return to Surrender in December appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 8, 2026
Sacha Baron Cohen Secretly Revives Iconic Character
Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesSacha Baron Cohen has quietly wrapped production on a new Ali G movie, reviving one of his most iconic characters. The 54-year-old actor has completed another installment of the Ali G universe, after filming in Oxfordshire, U.K., and the U.S., according to The Insneider. The publication reported that Baron Cohen was spotted in character in July and September last year. The upcoming film is untitled and has no release date yet. Read more at The Daily Beast.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 3, 2026
India-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concerns
India’s decision to resume tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals marks the clearest sign yet of a thaw in strained ties, but analysts say the deeper test will be whether trade links can be rebuilt while Dhaka courts Chinese investment near India’s sensitive eastern flank. India began accepting tourist visa applications from Bangladeshis on Sunday, nearly two years after services were suspended in the fallout from violent protests that forced former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina from...
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