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The United States carried out strikes against 140 targets in Iran, according to U.S. Central Command, as tensions escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted U.S. military facilities across the Middle East. According to Democracy...

A fire swept through a Bangkok bar on July 13, 2026, killing at least 27 people who were trapped inside as flames and smoke spread through the venue. Many victims attempted to flee toward the back of the building, suggesting possible exits were blocked or...

Israel has destroyed more than 20,000 homes in southern Lebanon, according to Israeli military statements reported by Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr on the ground. The destruction continues despite an active ceasefire agreement between the two parties, raising questions about the terms and enforcement of the...

A fire at a Bangkok entertainment venue killed more than 24 people on July 13, 2026, according to DW News. Witnesses interviewed by DW News described dense smoke, panic, and confusion as people searched for exits. Officials are examining reports, cited by DW News, that...

Rescue teams search through a fire-damaged pub in Bangkok, Thailand, following a blaze that killed 27 people and injured dozens. Authorities are investigating potential causes including possible negligence and obstructed emergency exits.

France's Tiger combat helicopters will fly over Paris on July 14 during the annual Bastille Day military parade, with four of the aircraft recently returning from Middle East operations where they destroyed Iranian Shahed drones targeting Gulf states. France 2 journalists accompanied pilots during training...

Israel will hold national elections on October 27, 2026, the legally mandated deadline for the vote. This is the first ballot since Hamas's October 7, 2024 attacks and the subsequent military campaigns in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. Surveys indicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition is...

Democracy Now! interviews leaders from the Democratic Socialists of America and Justice Democrats about their role in supporting progressive and democratic socialist candidates winning Democratic primary races. The segment examines these organizations' electoral strategy and influence within the Democratic Party.

The United States conducted military strikes against Iran, according to statements from Trump, while Israeli airstrikes killed at least five people in Gaza on July 12, 2026. One Indian crew member went missing after Iran attacked a commercial vessel in regional waters. Kuwait reported responding...

According to Africanews, Nigeria's Orimedu coastline is experiencing severe land degradation that is destroying homes and eliminating fishing-based livelihoods for local communities. Africanews reports that residents have been forced to abandon properties and seek alternative sources of income as the erosion continues.

According to Al Jazeera English, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has died, prompting millions of Iranians to attend his funeral. Hundreds of foreign reporters and social media influencers were granted rare access to Iran to cover the event, a move Al Jazeera English describes as...

The United States launched strikes against Iran after Tehran attacked a commercial container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, setting it ablaze and forcing the crew to evacuate. Iran responded by declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed and attacking US military facilities in the Gulf...

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it targeted U.S. military bases and assets linked to an American aircraft carrier, according to WION. The claim follows a series of strikes and counterstrikes involving Iran and the United States, with damage assessments not yet independently verified.

Fox News correspondent Madeleine Rivera reports on escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, detailing U.S. military movements and President Donald Trump's warnings against Iranian threats. According to Fox News, 'Fox & Friends Weekend' co-hosts also weighed in on the situation, which involves the...

Over a month of sustained protests in Albania, dubbed the "Flamingo Revolution," have targeted a luxury megaproject in an ecologically sensitive coastal area backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, according to Democracy Now! Thousands of Albanians have taken to the streets opposing the development,...

On July 4, 2026, the White House published a 162-page report titled 'Saving America's Story' directly criticizing the Smithsonian Institution for what it characterizes as 'anti-white activism,' 'illegal alien activism,' and 'transgender activism.' The report follows a Trump executive order from spring 2026 called 'Restoring...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated on July 11, 2026, that the United States will continue diplomatic talks with Iran while warning of severe consequences if Tehran attempts to assassinate him. The warning comes as Iran concludes a six-day funeral procession for its late Supreme...

A geopolitical analysis examines the diplomatic situation facing twelve countries that currently recognize Taiwan's government rather than the People's Republic of China. Since 1949, most nations have shifted recognition toward Beijing, but these twelve states remain aligned with Taipei. The source frames this as a...

Raw Farm, formerly Organic Pastures, is the largest unpasteurized milk producer in the United States. ProPublica and partners document that the farm has been connected to at least 233 illnesses across eight outbreaks since 2006, with at least 40 people hospitalized, per regulatory agencies and...

Arirang News compiled major Korean headlines for the week of July 11, 2026. According to Arirang News, coverage includes diplomatic summits and South Korea's participation in the RIMPAC naval exercise, Samsung Electronics' latest earnings results, infrastructure developments at Incheon International Airport, and severe monsoon rainfall...