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US Targets Iran In Retaliation For Troop Deaths, Israel Cautions Of Nearing Threats
The US carried out fresh airstrikes on Iran on Sunday following the deaths of American troops, while Iran launched missiles toward Jordan in a move that threatened to widen the conflict to include Israel. PBS The United States launched more airstrikes at Iran on Sunday in response to the killing of U.S. troops, and Iran fired…
Russia Pounds Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles In Escalating Air War
Overnight on Sunday, out of 25 Russian ballistic missiles, 17 were intercepted, the air force said — a rate suggesting Ukraine’s air defence situation might be improving. Russia fired two dozen ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 16, in an ever-escalating air war that is taking an increasing civilian…
A preliminary deal aimed at ending the war has collapsed as the foes fight to break the deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway key to the world’s oil supply.
This screen grab taken from UGC video footage posted on social media on July 18, 2026, shows a plume of black smoke and flames billowing over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City. The United States said airstrikes on Sunday aimed to “punish” Iran over the first US military deaths since renewed hostilities with…
US says retaliatory strikes launched after Iran attack kills troops
The United States said airstrikes on Sunday aimed to “punish” Iran over the first US military deaths since renewed hostilities with the Islamic republic. Iran rapidly announced its own retaliation, saying two US bases in Kuwait were targeted in response to more than a week of intensifying attacks — which Tehran said included strikes on…
Iran Threatens ‘Unforgettable Lessons’, As Two US Troops Killed
A month after the foes signed a now-abandoned preliminary deal aimed at ending their war, Tehran struck infrastructure around the Gulf in retaliation for a week of intensifying US attacks, which Iran said had hit an airport, a railway station, and bridges. AMIR HOSSEIN KHORGOOEI / ISNA / AFP Photo by AMIR HOSSEIN KHORGOOEI /…
Ukrainian Strikes On Russian Warehouses Kill Eight, Shroud Skies In Smoke
Kyiv has, in recent months, intensified its strikes on Russian territory, disrupting the lives of ordinary Russians — strikes it calls retribution for more than four years of bombardments against its territory. A firefighting helicopter attempts to extinguish a fire at the Russian e-commerce firm Wildberries’ logistics complexes in the town of Elektrostal outside Moscow…
Iran Hits Kuwait Second Power, Water Plants
The Iranian army earlier said it had targeted an air base in Bahrain used by the United States as retaliation for American strikes, according to Iran’s state broadcaster. This screen grab taken from UGC video footage posted on social media on July 18, 2026, shows a plume of black smoke billowing over the town of…
Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke pollution
US President Donald Trump (Photo by ALEX WONG / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday a tariff increase on Canada to cover the cost of smoke pollution from wildfires that have choked large parts of the United States. Dense wildfire smoke billowing down from Canada…
US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The region has endured days of back-and-forth attacks in a conflict increasingly focused on control of the strait. The collapse of an interim ceasefire leaves no clear end…
Indian activist moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike
Sonam Wangchuk. Credit: Getty Images Delhi police forcibly moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital on Saturday over health concerns after 20 days of his hunger strike to protest against India’s examination system. Wangchuk, 59, has been fasting since June 28 to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations…
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