Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1798, The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1950, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani physicist and academic was born. In 1957, Prince Karim Husseini Aga Khan IV inherits the office of Imamat as the 49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismai'li worldwide, after the death of Sir Sultan Mahommed Shah Aga Khan III. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2003, Zahra Kazemi, Iranian-Canadian freelance photographer (born 1948) passed away. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Afghanistan ranks last in 2026 Global Passport Index

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July 3, 2026

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Somalia, South Sudan, Yemen, and Syria also feature among the weakest passports worldwide. The post Afghanistan ranks last in 2026 Global Passport Index first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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Metro

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· Jul 2, 2026

These are the world’s most powerful passports in 2026

Europe led the rankings.

Ariana News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Afghanistan ranks last in KidsRights Index 2026

Afghanistan has been ranked last among 194 countries in the KidsRights Index 2026, a global assessment that measures how well countries protect and promote children’s rights. The annual index, published by the KidsRights Foundation in cooperation with Erasmus University Rotterdam, evaluates countries across key areas including the right to life, healthcare, education, protection, and the [] The post Afghanistan ranks last in KidsRights Index 2026 first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Afghanistan ranked last in global children’s rights index; IEA rejects report

The Netherlands-based KidsRights Foundation has ranked Afghanistan last in the global Children’s Rights Index 2026, while the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has rejected the report as baseless, saying it has taken necessary measures to protect children’s rights.

The Economic Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

New Aadhaar app: What’ll happen to your old records?

New Aadhaar app: What’ll happen to your old records?

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

Indian Passport Drops to 125th Out of 197 Countries in Global Rankings

NEW DELHI, July 8: India's passport has slipped one place to 125th in the Global Passport Index 2026, underscoring the continued travel restrictions faced by Indian citizens compar...

Latestly.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

India's Passport Drops to 125th in Global Passport Index 2026, Remains Outside Top 100

India’s passport ranking has dropped to 125th place in the Global Passport Index 2026, failing to secure a spot within the top 100. Despite showing a slight improvement in mobility the previous year, the Indian passport lost ground in the latest assessment and now grants its holders visa-free access to only 26 destinations worldwide.

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Related coverage for "Afghanistan ranks last in 2026 Global Passport Index": Metro — These are the world’s most powerful passports in 2026. Ariana News — Afghanistan ranks last in KidsRights Index 2026. Pajhwok Afghan News — Afghanistan ranked last in global children’s rights index; IEA rejects report. The Economic Times — New Aadhaar app: What’ll happen to your old records? . Arab Times Online — Indian Passport Drops to 125th Out of 197 Countries in Global Rankings. Latestly.com — India's Passport Drops to 125th in Global Passport Index 2026, Remains Outside Top 100