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Two US soldiers killed, another missing after Iran missile, drone attacks on Jordan

Two US soldiers killed, another missing after Iran missile, drone attacks on Jordan

The US military confirmed two service members were killed and one is missing following Iranian attacks on a base in Jordan. The strikes occurred as tensions escalated across Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 23:02 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

Two U.S. service members were killed and another went missing following Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks on a base in Jordan.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 21:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Tensions escalate as Iran and U.S. continue to exchange strikes

Tensions escalate as Iran and U.S. continue to exchange strikes

The United States and Iran have engaged in a series of military strikes across the Middle East, jeopardizing a fragile peace deal and targeting critical infrastructure.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 19:04 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US and Iran exchange strikes over Strait of Hormuz as Kuwait is hit

US and Iran exchange strikes over Strait of Hormuz as Kuwait is hit

Military conflict intensifies in West Asia as the US and Iran trade strikes, leading to critical infrastructure damage in Kuwait and soaring global oil prices.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Indian police forcibly hospitalise activist Sonam Wangchuk after hunger strike

Indian police forcibly hospitalise activist Sonam Wangchuk after hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from his protest site in New Delhi following a High Court order over his deteriorating health. His hunger strike supported the Cockroach Janta Party's demands for an overhaul of the national examination system.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 17:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Ukrainian drone attacks kill 8 and hit oil depot in Russia

Ukrainian drone attacks kill 8 and hit oil depot in Russia

A series of long-range Ukrainian drone attacks across multiple Russian regions resulted in eight deaths and damage to energy and logistics infrastructure.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 13:01 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
7.3 earthquake hits Mexico

7.3 earthquake hits Mexico

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast, triggering tsunami alerts and evacuations in several regions.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 09:03 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates

US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates

The US has expanded its air campaign against Iranian military and energy infrastructure as tensions escalate over control of the strait of Hormuz.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 06:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night as oil prices rise

US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night as oil prices rise

A week of US airstrikes against Iranian military and logistics hubs has triggered a spike in global energy prices and disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 05:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US strikes Iran for seventh night in row after bridges and tower destroyed

US strikes Iran for seventh night in row after bridges and tower destroyed

The United States has expanded its airstrikes against Iranian military and energy infrastructure, leading to retaliatory missile attacks across several regional nations.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 04:03 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Tehran billboard targets Donald Trump with threats after Lindsey Graham death

Tehran billboard targets Donald Trump with threats after Lindsey Graham death

Iranian authorities have deployed massive billboards in Tehran threatening Donald Trump following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 19:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Gulf states come under Iranian fire as US strikes intensify

Gulf states come under Iranian fire as US strikes intensify

Tehran has targeted US facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan in response to a sustained US military campaign against Iranian infrastructure.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 15:04 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US strikes Iranian bridges and port tower as Hormuz conflict intensifies

US strikes Iranian bridges and port tower as Hormuz conflict intensifies

United States forces expanded their aerial campaign against Iran, hitting critical transport infrastructure in an effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 09:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Developing countries call for review of WIPO Development Agenda

Developing countries call for review of WIPO Development Agenda

Developing countries led by the African Group are pushing for a comprehensive assessment of WIPO's development mandate as it nears its 20th anniversary.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 07:02 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Trump accuses China of election interference in national address

Trump accuses China of election interference in national address

Donald Trump alleges a massive Chinese data breach of U.S. election infrastructure to push for the SAVE America Act, despite contradictions from intelligence agencies.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 05:03 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets

White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets

A presidential teleprompter operator has been placed on unpaid leave after allegedly using inside information to win nearly $100,000 on a prediction market.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 04:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump administration tightens visa limits for foreign students and journalists

Trump administration tightens visa limits for foreign students and journalists

The Department of Homeland Security is replacing 'duration of status' with strict time limits for international students and foreign media members.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 22:08 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
UK urges FIFA investigation of Argentina over Falklands banner

UK urges FIFA investigation of Argentina over Falklands banner

British officials have urged FIFA to investigate the Argentina national team for violating political neutrality rules after World Cup semifinal celebrations.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 20:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran urges Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network

Iran urges Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network

Iran has instructed the Houthi movement to prepare to close the Red Sea oil route if the United States carries out strikes against Iranian power infrastructure.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
More than 500 feared dead after reports of two shipwrecks off Myanmar, UN says

More than 500 feared dead after reports of two shipwrecks off Myanmar, UN says

More than 500 feared dead after reports of two shipwrecks off Myanmar, UN says

World ·16 Jul 2026, 16:02 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read