Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1608, Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor (died 1657) was born. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1970, Sheng Shicai, Chinese warlord (born 1895) passed away. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

3 Border Posts, Offshore Oil Platform Attacked In Kuwait, 1 Injured

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July 12, 2026

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3 Border Posts, Offshore Oil Platform Attacked In Kuwait, 1 Injured

The origin of the assault was not verified by Kuwaiti authorities.

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Investing.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil climbs, bonds slide on Mideast hostilities

Oil climbs, bonds slide on Mideast hostilities

BRICS News

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· Jun 30, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇶 Iraqi Prime Minister says there is "no evidence"

JUST IN: Iraqi Prime Minister says there is no evidence recent attacks on Gulf nations came from Iraq.@BRICSNews

Splash247

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· Jun 24, 2026

Norway offshore labour conflict escalates with lockout threat

Offshore employers on the Norwegian continental shelf are preparing a large-scale lockout as a growing strike by members of the Norwegian Union of Energy Workers (SAFE) begins to disrupt drilling and well operations. SAFE launched industrial action among offshore maintenance and well service workers on Monday, 15 June, after talks over a collective wage agreement

Bloomberg

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· Jun 22, 2026

Oil Edges Lower as Iran Waiver Signals Peace Talks Progress

Oil edged lower as traders gauged signs of progress toward an agreement to end the Iran war, which included a US waiver allowing some sales of crude and fuels from the Islamic Republic.

AzerNews

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· Jul 12, 2026

Kuwait says strikes hit border posts, oil drilling platform

Kuwait's military reported on Sunday that three border posts were struck amid recent attacks, as well as an oil drilling platform owned by Kuwait Oil Company, AzerNEWS reports.

Canada's National Observer

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· Jun 26, 2026

'Natural leak' of oil detected in the St. Lawrence

Scientists observed oil rising from the seabed in the heart of the Gulf.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 29, 2026

Commodities: Oil Market Shrugs Off Persian Gulf Escalation

Commodities: Oil Market Shrugs Off Persian Gulf Escalation

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 28, 2026

Baghdad Green Zone Under Tight Security Following Reported Arrest Operations

BAGHDAD, Jun 28: Iraqi special security forces deployed across Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone early Sunday as authorities reportedly carried out a series of arrests linked...

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 22, 2026

Two killed in ‘lethal kinetic strike’ in Caribbean Sea

The United States military conducted its latest Operation Southern Spear strike in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, Southern Command announced. Two people were killed in the “lethal kinetic strike,” and six people reportedly survived the military operation in the Caribbean Sea. It was the third “lethal kinetic strike” in the last week and the fourth []

Intel Slava

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· Jun 29, 2026

🇵🇰🇦🇫⚡️ — Pakistani security forces conducted a ground operation on the Pakistani-Afghan borde [...]

— Pakistani security forces conducted a ground operation on the Pakistani-Afghan border, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced on the social network X.Precise strikes were carried out on militant hideouts and shelters. According to authorities, 29 people were killed. The operation was launched in response to numerous attacks across the country, the minister said. The Afghan authorities have not yet commented on the incident.@Intelslava

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iraqi Forces Carry Out Massive Overnight Arrests

Footage shows Iraqi security forces in Baghdad’s Green Zone during a large-scale overnight operation in which several senior officials and politicians were detained as part of an anti-corruption campaign led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. #Iraq

The West Australian

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· Jul 13, 2026

Shares slip in Asia as oil jumps on Gulf attacks

Oil is climbing as the US and Iran trade attacks in the Gulf, choking the Strait of Hormuz and rekindling inflation risks, while share markets slide in Asia.

EL PAÍS

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· Jun 24, 2026

Sailors cling to hope that their ordeal in Hormuz is coming to an end, despite lingering doubts

With nearly 70 victims among civilian seafarers, the war against Iran has been one of the deadliest conflicts for the merchant navy. More than 20,000 workers found themselves trapped in the Persian Gulf

Off The Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

US military kills 2 alleged narcotics traffickers in Caribbean

The United States military conducted its latest Operation Southern Spear strike in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, Southern Command announced. Two people were killed in the “lethal kinetic strike,” and six people reportedly survived the military operation in the Caribbean Sea. It was the third “lethal kinetic strike” in the last week and the fourth []...Click to read more

The Economic Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

The likely loser of Gulf's post-war oil battle

The likely loser of Gulf's post-war oil battle

Hot Air

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· Jun 23, 2026

Oil Is Flowing Out of the Gulf. Everything Else Is Up in the Air

Oil Is Flowing Out of the Gulf. Everything Else Is Up in the Air

TASS

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· Jun 25, 2026

US builds naval presence in Asia-Pacific region to deter China — State Department

According to Assistant Secretary of the United States for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre, two US Coast Guard patrol ships were sent to the Subic Bay military base in the Philippines

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 30, 2026

Petronas temui dua lagi telaga minyak di Suriname

PETALING JAYA: Petronas mencapai dua penemuan baharu serta kejayaan aktiviti penilaian di Blok 52 luar pesisir Suriname, menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan pencapaiannya di negara itu kepada lapan telaga yang berjaya dan secara kolektif membuka sumber boleh diperoleh melebihi satu bilion tong setara minyak. Penemuan tersebut dicapai menerusi anak syarikat milik penuhnya, Petronas Suriname EP B.V. (PSEPBV), ... Read more The post Petronas temui dua lagi telaga minyak di Suriname appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Capital Ethiopia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Why this energy shock is different

The Gulf ceasefire lasted barely three weeks. After Iranian attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States struck more than 80 targets, revoked Iran’s oil-sanctions waiver, and declared the memorandum of understanding “over.” Yet the market response was telling: Brent crude rose to around 79 per barrel—a meaningful jump, but []

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iraq’s 14 million barrels of trapped oil travels through Strait of Hormuz

Iraqi oil stranded by the Middle East conflict has escaped the Persian Gulf over the past ten days as transit via the Strait of Hormuz eased during an uneasy US-Iran ceasefire. Vessels carrying about 14 million barrels of Iraqi oil exited the Gulf in the latter part of June and are now carrying crude to buyers in Asia, Europe and the US, according to tanker tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. That is the equivalent of about 1.4 million barrels a day over the 10-day period. All cargoes loaded...

WMAL – 105.9 FM – Washington DC

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· Jun 22, 2026

Military Strike on Caribbean Vessel Leaves 2 Dead, 6 Survivors Rescued

A U.S. military operation in the Caribbean resulted in the deaths of two people after forces targeted a vessel that officials said was connected to dr...

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Kuwait says it intercepted 2 'hostile' ballistic missiles

Attacks did not result in damage or casualties, says Kuwaiti Army after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted US military sites in Kuwait, Bahrain

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

Oil Rises After Weekend of Back-and-Forth Strikes by U.S. and Iran

The continued cycle of attacks between Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf posed fresh risks to ships seeking to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, testing markets on Sunday. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, opened about 3.5 percent higher on Sunday, to nearly 79 a barrel. That is up nearly 9 percent []

Wall Street Journal

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· Jun 27, 2026

We Investigated Damage From Iran to a U.S. Naval Base. Here’s What We Found.

Satellite imagery, social-media footage and Defense Department records revealed the extent of damage to the U.S. Navy’s Mideast headquarters in Bahrain.

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Pakistan 'carries out' operation on Afghan border

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani security forces Sunday carried out a ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, followed by “calibrated strikes” against militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, officials said. In a post on X, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the operation was launched in response to multiple militant attacks across the country. There was no immediate response from Afghanistan. Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militant attacks targeting police and

Reuters

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil surges as Trump declares Iran deal 'over'

Oil surged and global stocks and bond prices tumbled as investors fled risk assets after US President Donald Trump said the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the Gulf conflict was "over". #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #oilprices #donaldtrump #markets Read the story here: https://reut.rs/44WHLCl 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The Media Line

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iraq’s Green Zone Raids Test al-Zaidi’s Anti-Corruption Push

Iraqi security forces arrested politicians and senior officials [] The post Iraq’s Green Zone Raids Test al-Zaidi’s Anti-Corruption Push appeared first on The Media Line.

JFeed

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· Jul 13, 2026

Breaking: 5 Small Houthi Boats Attack Oil Tanker Off Yemen’s Coast

This is a developing story.

NDTV

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· Jun 26, 2026

Taiwan Ship Hit By Unknown Object Near Oman Before Crossing Hormuz Strait

After an initial inspection by the crew, damage was found around the bridge windows. But the crew, vessel and cargo are all safe.

BOL News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Security forces killed 29 militants in IBO along Afghan border

Strikes carried out in aftermath of recent multiple terrorist incidents. The post Security forces killed 29 militants in IBO along Afghan border appeared first on BOL News.

Independent Online

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· Jun 29, 2026

Oil rises, Asian stocks mixed as US, Iran call end to latest attacks

Oil rises, Asian stocks mixed as US, Iran call end to latest attacks

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