Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1967, Mark McGowan, Australian politician, 30th Premier of Western Australia was born. In 1971, MF Doom, English-American rapper (died 2020) was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. 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. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

AFP begins crackdown on Abu Sayyaf remnants, BIFF ahead of BARMM gun ban

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Security officials warn that remnants of the Abu Sayyaf in Basilan, as well as BIFF in central Mindanao, could be exploited by local political actors during the election period

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Intel Slava

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· Jul 7, 2026

🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 — BREAKING: A new airstrike has targeted Sirik, Iran.

— BREAKING: A new airstrike has targeted Sirik, Iran.

CounterVortex

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· Jun 26, 2026

US strikes Uyghur militants in Syria

A suspected US-led coalition strike on a site used by Uyghur militants in Syria's Idlib province has renewed debate over the future of foreign fighters under the country's post-Assad government. Sources told The New Arab on that an aircraft targeted a compound used by a faction formerly known as the Turkistan Islamic Party, in al-Zainiya area near Jisr al-Shughourin western Idlib. While no confirmed information has emerged regarding casualties from the strike, preliminary reports suggested that a leader of Hurras al-Din, a former al-Qaeda affiliate which formally dissolved in January, may have been killed. (Map: PCL)

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 24, 2026

Troops gun down three IPOB members recover bomb, other weapons

Troops of Sector 5, Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, in conjunction with sister services and other security agencies, have neutralized three suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, in Anambra State. The Nigerian Army Headquarters, in a statement on its official [] Troops gun down three IPOB members recover bomb, other weapons

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

US Strikes Rain Down As Middle East Skies Errupt

A massive wave of US military airstrikes hit dozens of Iranian military targets for a second consecutive night, extending deep inland as regional conflict spread to multiple borders on Monday. According to reports from Iranian state media, the latest American bombardments expanded well beyond the initial coastal zones bordering the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The [] US Strikes Rain Down As Middle East Skies Errupt

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 6, 2026

West Bank on edge as IDF warns seam line gaps could enable Oct. 7 style terrorist raids

As the IDF fights in Gaza and Lebanon, commanders warn that breached West Bank seam line defenses, drones, and raid plans could turn the area into Israel’s next major front.

Russia Today

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· Jul 1, 2026

Russia seizes mammoth cocaine haul hidden in frozen fish – FSB (VIDEO)

Russia’s FSB has disrupted a cocaine smuggling route from Latin America, seizing over half a ton of drugs hidden in frozen tuna Read Full Article at RT.com

JFeed

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· Jul 9, 2026

Fire in the Gulf: How a Clash Over the Strait of Hormuz Rewrote the Rules Between Trump and Iran

U.S. airstrikes inside Iran signal a volatile shift in the Middle East, moving the confrontation from nuclear disputes to a direct battle for control over the global trade routes of the Strait of Hormuz.

Jezebel

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· Jun 25, 2026

That Jonathan Majors-Daily Wire Movie Is Even More Propagandistic Than We Thought It'd Be

<I>Run Hide Fight: Infidels</I> goes after radical Islamic terrorists and college students alike.

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Somali Military Airstrikes Kill 30 Al-Shabaab Operatives in Southeastern Country

Mogadishu, June 27 (QNA) - The Somali military conducted a flurry of airstrikes in lockstep with its international partners that hit multiple towns in the Middle Shabelle region in southeastern Somalia.

BizNews

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· Jun 29, 2026

BN Daybreak: Strait of Hormuz showdown as US and Iran head back to Doha

BN Daybreak: Strait of Hormuz showdown as US and Iran head back to Doha

DualShockers

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· Jun 27, 2026

Gray Zone Warfare Update Fixes Its Biggest Gameplay Problem

Long-range sniper shots are back on the menu as Gray Zone Warfare reworks its PvP.

NDTV

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· Jul 13, 2026

Viral Video Captures Moment Russian Helicopter Gun Goes Out Of Control

In this particular video, the gun seems to have been bolted onto a truck bed to serve as a ground-based air-defence weapon to counter drones.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 26, 2026

As Iran strikes a ship, Gulf nations say peace deal must go beyond the Strait and nuclear weapons

ATTACK IN THE STRAIT: A Singaporean-flagged cargo ship was hit by an Iranian drone Thursday as it was navigating a designated “safe route” through the Strait of Hormuz along the coast of Oman, promoted by the U.N. International Maritime Organization, as part of an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian []

Law Enforcement Today

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· Jul 11, 2026

NSSF Fires Back After Appeals Court Upholds Illinois Gun Ban

A federal appeals court just handed gun rights advocates a major setback in the fight over America’s most popular rifle but the battle is far from over. NSSF says the next stop could be the Supreme Court.

ANTARA News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Papuan�separatists kill US pilot, burn plane in attack

affiliated armed group, officially designated as an armed criminal group (KKB). He said the attack occurred in ...

Malaysiakini

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· Jun 27, 2026

SNAPSHOT | Federal ties unaffected by BN, Harapan clashes in Johor - Azalina; Jais raids premises over alleged Shia teachings

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 10am, 2pm and 6pm.

National Geographic

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· Jun 13, 2026

Caribbean Cargo & Illegal Meds (Full Episode) | To Catch a Smuggler

In this episode of To Catch a Smuggler, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) pursues multiple cases of cocaine smuggled from the Caribbean via maritime vessels. Meanwhile, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercept and execute large-scale seizures of medications without a prescription. To Catch a Smuggler | S3 E12 #ToCatchASmuggler #FullEpisode #Airport Drug Boat Bust (Full Episode) | To Catch a Smuggler https://youtu.be/RpLov3Jo6Ds

World Israel News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Middle East on edge as US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases

The Middle East moved closer to a wider regional war overnight as the United States launched a second straight wave of strikes on Iran, hitting more than 90 military targets, while the Iran regime retaliated with missile and drone attacks against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. According to US Central Command, American forces targeted [] The post Middle East on edge as US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases appeared first on World Israel News.

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

NDLEA inducts AK-47 rifles, advanced pistols into operations

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has begun the formal induction of AK-47 rifles and advanced pistols into its operational architecture in a historic shift aimed at boosting its tactical capabilities against increasingly violent drug cartels. The NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen Buba Marwa disclosed this on Monday during the formal inauguration of a specialised The post NDLEA inducts AK-47 rifles, advanced pistols into operations appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 26, 2026

Israeli warplanes strike Lebanon despite Washington talks

Airstrikes hit outskirts of Nabatieh al-Fawqa as US-mediated negotiations between Lebanon and Israel continue in Washington

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 1, 2026

Turkish jets strike al-Shabab targets in Somalia: What to know

A Somali Defense Ministry statement initially said Turkish F-16s carried out strikes on Al-Shabab targets before a later version referred only to “international partners.”

BRICS News

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· Jun 28, 2026

[Video] JUST IN: 🇮🇶 Gunfire heard across Baghdad Green Zone as Iraqi forces raid and arrest hi [...]

JUST IN: Gunfire heard across Baghdad Green Zone as Iraqi forces raid and arrest high profile officials for corruption.@BRICSNews

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 13, 2026

Air raids target Sanaa airport in Yemen, Houthi warns to respond

ALBAWABA - A number of airstrikes target Sanaa International Airport, media affiliated with the Ansar Allah group (Houthis) reported Monday, accusing Saudi Arabia of targeting the Sanaa airport...

TRT World

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· Jun 29, 2026

Afghanistan says 36 civilians killed in strikes by Pakistan

Pakistan and Afghanistan are once again locked in a dangerous cycle of violence. A deadly militant attack in Karachi, claimed by a faction of the Pakistani Taliban, has triggered Pakistani cross-border strikes inside Afghanistan. While Kabul says 36 civilians were killed by Pakistan's attacks, Islamabad says it targeted militants. Kamran Yousaf has more from Islamabad.

Afghanistan Sun

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· Jun 29, 2026

Pakistani air strikes kill 36 civilians and injure 163 in Afghanistan, says Afghan Govt

Kabul [Afghanistan], June 29 (ANI): The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has stated that cross-border military strikes conducted by Pakistan in the eastern provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar have resulted in significant civilian casualties and widespread devastation.The Taliban's deputy spokesperson, Hamdullah Fitrat, detailed the civilian toll in a post on social media on Monday, stating, 'According t

NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

Investigation: U.S. Intelligence Gaps Led to Bombing of Iranian Girls School, Sources Say

(NaturalNews) A United States airstrike on the Shajarat al-Tayyiba Primary School in the Iranian coastal city of Minab on February 28 killed 155 people, including 7...

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 2, 2026

[Photo] IDF trrops located an underground shaft and a weapons-storage facility packed with roc [...]

IDF trrops located an underground shaft and a weapons-storage facility packed with rockets and mortars in the At-Tiri area, plus explosives and military equipment near Maroun al-Ras. Hezbollah won't disarm itself. We need to do it.

OpsLens

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· Jul 13, 2026

‘The IDF is lying. What happened was unprecedented’: Ro Khanna demands Israel prosecute people who allegedly detained him in West Bank

Source link U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) Democratic California Rep. Ro Khanna demanded prosecution of the armed settlers and soldiers who allegedly detained him in the West Bank. Settlers carrying

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 25, 2026

NDLEA Arrests Suspects, Secures 128 Convictions in Anambra

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intensified its crackdown on illicit drugs in the southeastern state of Anambra, arresting 559 suspects, securing 128 convictions, and seizing approximately 1.8 tonnes of illegal substances over the past 11 months. The Anambra State Commander of the NDLEA, Charles Onubogu, disclosed the figures on Wednesday [] The post NDLEA Arrests Suspects, Secures 128 Convictions in Anambra appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Drudge Report

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· Jun 27, 2026

Mideast Fighting Widens With Attacks on Bahrain, Hormuz Tanker...

Mideast Fighting Widens With Attacks on Bahrain, Hormuz Tanker... (First column, 2nd story, link)

Vanguard News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route

Although a ceasefire took effect in April, sporadic violence has continued in the Gulf region, with ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz often the spark. The post Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route appeared first on Vanguard News.

NPR News

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· Jun 23, 2026

A U.S.-Iran dispute over nuclear inspections clouds work to finalize a war-ending deal

As U.S.-Iran talks continued, a break in the shipping bottleneck through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to be in the works.

Nepal News

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· Jul 8, 2026

होर्मुजमा तनाव थप चर्कियो

काठमाडौं । स्ट्रेट अफ होर्मुजमा तीनवटा व्यावसायिक जहाजमाथि भएको आक्रमणको जवाफस्वरूप अमेरिकाले इरानका विभिन्न स्थानमा शक्तिशाली हवाई आक्रमण गरेको छ। उक्त आक्रमणमा धेरै व्यक्ति घाइते भएको बताइए पनि हालसम्म कुनै मानवीय क्षतिको आधिकारिक पुष्टि भएको छैन। अमेरिकी सेनाको केन्द्रीय कमान्ड (यूएस सेन्टकम) ले मंगलबार जारी गरेको विज्ञप्तिमा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय जलमार्गमा निर्दोष चालक दलसहितका व्यावसायिक जहाजलाई लक्षित []

Presstv

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· Jul 8, 2026

Qalibaf: Iran will not fold, era of US bullying over

Qalibaf slams the US for committing major violations of the Tehran-Washington MoU, stressing that the “era of bullying and extortion” is over.

Libyan News Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

Al-Menfi meets with members of the Joint Military Committee (5+5) for the western region

Al-Menfi / Meets / Members / Joint Military Committee (5+5) / Western Region

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 1, 2026

AKPS cadang perolehan senjata jenis Glock bagi kegunaan pasukan

PUTRAJAYA: Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan (AKPS) mencadangkan agar pihaknya dapat memperoleh senjata api jenis Glock bagi kegunaan pasukan itu berikutan spesifikasinya yang tahan lasak serta kos selenggara yang rendah. Ketua Pengarahnya, Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain berkata, secara dasarnya, kerajaan bersetuju untuk membekalkan AKPS dengan senjata api bagi memudahkan urusan serta memastikan aspek ... Read more The post AKPS cadang perolehan senjata jenis Glock bagi kegunaan pasukan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Independent Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Middle East on the brink as US and Iran unleash fresh strikes

Middle East on the brink as US and Iran unleash fresh strikes

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