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Jul 18, 2026
New York [US], July 18: The United States struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday, as the two sides risked further escalation by expanding their targets to include infrastructure.
Apple, US officials discuss settlement in antitrust case
Ukraine and Russia exchange the remains of more fallen soldiers
Jul 17, 2026
NATO's Rutte expects 'continuity' from Kiev under new defence minister
Italy blocking return of asylum seekers from Germany, other states: EU report
Israeli attacks kill five Palestinians in Gaza Strip despite 'ceasefire'
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Younger sister of late Lindsey Graham, Darline sworn in as US senator
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Washington DC [US], July 16: Darline Graham Nordone, the younger sister of late US senator Lindsey Graham, was sworn in on Tuesday to fill his...
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Istanbul [Turkey], July 16: Turkiye marked the 10th anniversary of the failed 2016 coup attempt on Wednesday with nationwide commemorations, including exhibitions, public memorial events...
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Washington DC [US], July 16: A parasite that causes severe diarrhoea has now infected thousands of people across 34 US states, a federal health authority...
Wadephul hails Finland as model for defence
Helsinki [Finland], July 16: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday hailed Finland as a model for Europe's defence against Russia, praising its resilience and...
Starmer offers 'wholehearted support' to Burnham
London [UK], July 16: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to give his "wholehearted support" to prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham, as he made his...
U.S. launches additional round of strikes on Iran
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Washington DC [US], July 15: The United States on Tuesday carried out an additional round of strikes against Iranian targets, the U.S. Central Command said...
U.S. military resumes naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Washington DC [US], July 15: The U.S. military on Tuesday announced the resumption of the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
5.3-magnitude quake hits 101 km southeast of False Pass, Alaska - USGS
Beijing [China], July 15: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 jolted 101 km southeast of False Pass, Alaska at 1851 GMT on Tuesday, the...
U.S. imposes new sanctions against Iran
New York [US], July 15: The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Tuesday issued General License Z and imposed new Iran-related sanctions.
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Trump threatens strikes on Iran's power plants, bridges next week without a deal
Gaza death toll rises to 73,221
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Six killed in latest Gaza Strip attacks
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9 dead as Russia and Ukraine trade drone and missile salvos
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Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed
