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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
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota engulfs Midwest and Northeast US

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota engulfs Midwest and Northeast US

Hazardous air quality alerts have been triggered across the Midwest and Northeast as smoke from Canadian and Minnesotan wildfires turns city skies orange-brown.

Politics ·18 Jul 2026, 13:01 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
US forces strike Iranian infrastructure as Iran attacks regional allies

US forces strike Iranian infrastructure as Iran attacks regional allies

The United States has shifted military strikes toward critical Iranian infrastructure amid a wide-reaching Iranian retaliation targeting US allies in the Middle East.

Politics ·18 Jul 2026, 07:01 ·Marcus Hale 4 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 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
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
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
US to impose 25% tariff on Brazil imports starting July 22

US to impose 25% tariff on Brazil imports starting July 22

The United States is implementing new tariffs on Brazil following a Section 301 investigation into discriminatory trade practices and digital restrictions.

Politics ·16 Jul 2026, 08:03 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
US strikes continue on Iran; Malcolm Roberts criticised for antisemitic post

US strikes continue on Iran; Malcolm Roberts criticised for antisemitic post

The United States and Iran have engaged in escalating military exchanges over the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a dramatic decline in maritime traffic.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 02:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates

The U.S. and Iran reached an initial agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz following a weekend of heavy missile and drone strikes.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 12:04 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US and Iran trade missile strikes amid escalating Strait of Hormuz conflict

US and Iran trade missile strikes amid escalating Strait of Hormuz conflict

Hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified, with Iranian strikes impacting multiple nations and the U.S. conducting strikes on military targets. The conflict has jeopardized an interim ceasefire and led the U.S. to revoke a license for the sale of Iranian crude oil.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 21:00 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran launches retaliatory strikes across Gulf after heavy US military hits

Iran launches retaliatory strikes across Gulf after heavy US military hits

Following U.S. strikes on 140 Iranian military targets, Tehran launched retaliatory attacks across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman. The escalation threatens regional stability and disrupts maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 20:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran expands strikes across Gulf and declares Strait of Hormuz closed

Iran expands strikes across Gulf and declares Strait of Hormuz closed

Iranian forces launched coordinated strikes against U.S. military facilities in five nations, while Iranian authorities declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 17:00 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran again says strait of Hormuz is closed

US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran again says strait of Hormuz is closed

US forces have targeted Iranian military sites following IRGC attacks on commercial ships. The escalation risks collapsing a 60-day diplomatic window for a nuclear deal.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 04:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Mojtaba Khamenei pledges revenge for father Ali Khamenei's death

Mojtaba Khamenei pledges revenge for father Ali Khamenei's death

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged vengeance for his father's killing, sparking a fierce response from President Donald Trump.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 17:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US demands Iran guarantee open transit in Strait of Hormuz

US demands Iran guarantee open transit in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has declared an interim ceasefire over as the US pressures Iran to cease attacks on ships and guarantee open transit in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 04:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read