Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Afghanistan’s population rises to 37.2 million
The figures show that Kabul remains the country’s most populous province, with around 6.4 million residents, including 3.3 million men and 3.1 million women. The post Afghanistan’s population rises to 37.2 million first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
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Sada Elbalad
· Jul 11, 2026
Egypt's Population Rises 250,000 to 109.25 Million
Egypt's population has increased by 250,000 people in just 63 days, bringing the country's total population to 109.25 million, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).
The Afghan Times
· Mar 29, 2026
Pakistani Military Attack on Asadabad, Kunar: 1 Killed, more than 15 Injured
Many of the injured are women and children, officials say The post Pakistani Military Attack on Asadabad, Kunar: 1 Killed, more than 15 Injured first appeared on The Afghan Times.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 7, 2026
Pahang paling ramai orang asli
PETALING JAYA: Pahang mencatatkan bilangan penduduk Orang Asli tertinggi iaitu 82,824 orang berdasarkan Laporan Khas Demografi Orang Asli yang diterbitkan oleh Jabatan Perangkaan (DOSM). Jumlah kedua tertinggi adalah Perak dengan 58,942 orang dan Selangor (21,312). Pada 2025, penduduk Orang Asli di negara ini dianggarkan berjumlah 227,900 orang iaitu meningkat daripada 213,461 orang pada 2020 dengan ... Read more The post Pahang paling ramai orang asli appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Ariana News
· Jul 10, 2026
Nearly 3,000 refugees returned home over past day
Hamdullah Fitrat, Deputy Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, says that in the past day, nearly 570 families comprising 2,940 people have returned to Afghanistan through the Torkham, Spin Boldak, Islam Qala and Bahramcha crossings. Fitrat said that services including transportation, cash assistance, health services and awareness programs have been provided to the returnees. He added [] The post Nearly 3,000 refugees returned home over past day first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 11, 2026
Number of injured in Kyiv rises to 12, another child hurt
The number of people injured in the Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of 10-11 July has risen to 12, including two children.
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Related coverage for "Afghanistan’s population rises to 37.2 million": Sada Elbalad — Egypt's Population Rises 250,000 to 109.25 Million. The Afghan Times — Pakistani Military Attack on Asadabad, Kunar: 1 Killed, more than 15 Injured. Utusan Malaysia — Pahang paling ramai orang asli. Ariana News — Nearly 3,000 refugees returned home over past day. Ukrainska Pravda — Number of injured in Kyiv rises to 12, another child hurt