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• Women’s rights groups in South Korea are opposing a proposed revision to the Criminal Procedure Act. • The contested legal change aims to abolish the authority of prosecutors to conduct supplementary investigations.

• The Modi government plans to reintroduce legislation during the upcoming Monsoon Session to secure a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies. • The proposed constitutional amendment and Delimitation Bill aim to implement these quotas starting from the 2029 elections.

• The INDIA bloc intends to challenge the central government during the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament over several critical issues. • Key points of contention include the construction of the Ram temple, the NEET exam paper leak, and the protection of democratic rights.

• AIA Group Limited announced the winners of the fourth annual AIA Healthiest Schools Competition on July 13, 2026, in Hong Kong. • The competition is a key part of the AIA Healthiest Schools (AHS) programme, designed to empower students aged five to 16 to adopt healthy habits.

• The Taliban administration of Afghanistan expressed a desire to enhance agricultural cooperation with India, focusing on trade, irrigation, and infrastructure development. • The Ministry of External Affairs announced this diplomatic outreach on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

• Ten Indians were rescued and one remains missing following a vessel attack off the coast of Oman. • In Wayanad, the death toll from a tunnel construction site debris slip at Kalladi rose to eight after the body of project manager Bikram Singh Rana was recovered on July 12, 2026.

• Reform UK analysis suggests that a "surprise spending spree" by the government could increase pressure on the new Prime Minister to call an early general election. • The report focuses on the potential economic impact of increased public spending and how it may influence political stability and timing for future polls.

• The United States launched a new series of military strikes on Sunday targeting Iran's coastal energy infrastructure, with explosions reported in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. • In response, Tehran announced the closure of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz "until further notice" following the seizure of a cargo vessel and US accusations regarding an attack on a commercial ship near Oman.

• Kate Middleton attended the closing of Wimbledon 2026 on July 13, 2026. • The Princess of Wales wore an elegant sage green dress designed by Emilia Wickstead for the event.

• The Knesset is conducting final readings of a bill designed to freeze arrests of Haredi draft dodgers as part of a coalition agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. • A legal opinion paper suggests the legislation may face significant challenges and could be overturned during judicial review by the High Court of Justice.

• The U.S. launched a fresh round of military strikes on Sunday, continuing a cycle of retaliatory attacks linked to disputes over the Strait of Hormuz. • In response, Iran has targeted Gulf states and claimed that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is now closed.