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US and Iran exchange strikes in Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic talks stall

US and Iran exchange strikes in Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic talks stall

Military confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz has intensified as US strikes on Iranian targets meet retaliatory fire, threatening global oil supplies.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 14:32 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after Gulf and Strait of Hormuz …

US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after Gulf and Strait of Hormuz …

The United States has initiated a multi-domain assault on Iranian military installations following Tehran's attempts to block navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The military escalation has triggered a significant spike in global oil prices and prompted regional security warnings.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 08:33 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US and Iran exchange fire as regional conflict over Strait of Hormuz esc…

US and Iran exchange fire as regional conflict over Strait of Hormuz esc…

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have reached a breaking point as US forces conduct widespread strikes against Iranian military infrastructure. Both nations remain locked in a dangerous dispute over waterway control and maritime security agreements.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 04:33 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people and injures dozens

Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people and injures dozens

A devastating blaze at a Bangkok nightlife venue has left 27 dead and dozens injured, sparking urgent investigations into safety protocols and building exits.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 03:32 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as regional conflict escalates

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as regional conflict escalates

The US has launched a major wave of airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure after a maritime assault on a container ship. This conflict threatens the stability of the vital Strait of Hormuz and the future of regional diplomatic agreements.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 01:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US and Iran exchange airstrikes as military confirms Strait of Hormuz open

US and Iran exchange airstrikes as military confirms Strait of Hormuz open

US Central Command has confirmed the Strait of Hormuz remains open for transit following a series of retaliatory airstrikes between US and Iranian forces. The military confrontation follows Iran's alleged attack on a container ship and the collapse of a regional memorandum of understanding.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 23:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Lindsey Graham, US senator and longtime Trump ally, dies at 71

Lindsey Graham, US senator and longtime Trump ally, dies at 71

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, a pivotal foreign policy voice and close Trump ally, has passed away at age 71. Leaders worldwide are mourning the longtime legislator's death following a brief, sudden illness.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 14:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Lindsey Graham, South Carolina senator and defense hawk, dies at 71

Lindsey Graham, South Carolina senator and defense hawk, dies at 71

South Carolina's longtime Republican senator, a prominent defense hawk and Trump ally, passed away at age 71 after a sudden illness. His death leaves a significant void in Senate leadership and reshapes the landscape for upcoming legislative priorities.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 11:32 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, known as the 'Father Amir,' has passed away at age 74, marking the end of an influential 18-year reign that reshaped Qatar.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 10:33 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after sudden illness

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after sudden illness

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away at 71 after a sudden illness, leaving behind a complex legacy in American foreign and domestic policy.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 10:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Russia launches massive drone and missile barrage across Ukraine killing 8

Russia launches massive drone and missile barrage across Ukraine killing 8

Russian aerial strikes across Ukraine, including Kharkiv and Kyiv, resulted in at least eight deaths and significant infrastructure damage. President Zelenskyy urged international allies to expedite the delivery of promised air defense systems.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 09:30 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump DOJ subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One report

Trump DOJ subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One report

Federal prosecutors have issued grand jury subpoenas to New York Times reporters following articles about security concerns regarding a presidential aircraft. The move has sparked criticism from media advocacy organizations.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 07:30 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after hitting ship, triggering US strikes

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after hitting ship, triggering US strikes

Tensions have surged in the Middle East as Iran blocks the critical Strait of Hormuz, triggering a forceful U.S. military response and a collapsing ceasefire.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 03:32 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China as more than 1.7 million evacuate

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China as more than 1.7 million evacuate

Over 1.7 million residents have been evacuated across eastern China following the landfall of Typhoon Bavi, which has brought severe winds and flooding to the region. The storm continues to impact East Asia, complicating recovery efforts from previous extreme weather events.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 00:33 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father's killing

Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father's killing

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has declared a mission of retribution following his father's killing, further straining a fragile Middle East ceasefire. His statement comes as hostilities persist over control of the critical Strait of Hormuz.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 00:31 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Rep. Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers detained him in West Bank

Rep. Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers detained him in West Bank

California Representative Ro Khanna says he was held for over an hour by armed settlers in the West Bank, an incident he claims underscores the need for a new U.S. foreign policy direction.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 23:33 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US demands Iran pledge to halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

US demands Iran pledge to halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Washington has issued an ultimatum to Tehran, requiring a public commitment to secure the Strait of Hormuz as a prerequisite for ongoing diplomatic negotiations.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 22:33 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Trump administration subpoenas NYT reporters over Air Force One leak probe

Trump administration subpoenas NYT reporters over Air Force One leak probe

Federal agents have subpoenaed New York Times journalists as part of a probe into leaked information regarding the security of the new Air Force One aircraft. The move has sparked a heated legal battle over press freedom and government transparency.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 19:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei pledges revenge for father as tensions escalate

Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei pledges revenge for father as tensions escalate

Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first public statement since becoming Supreme Leader, vowing to avenge his father following a lethal US-Israeli airstrike. The declaration comes as President Donald Trump threatens military retaliation amid ongoing instability in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 18:30 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran's supreme leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor

Iran's supreme leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a formal vow of retribution following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in an airstrike. The statement arrives as diplomatic efforts falter and regional conflict intensifies.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 16:32 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read