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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. 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 2012, Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Breaking: GCC Threats, UAE issues warning, explosions in Qatar and Bahrain
Breaking: GCC Threats, UAE issues warning, explosions in Qatar and Bahrain Missile alerts sound across Qatar, Bahrain and the UAE as regional tensions escalate following Iranian threats. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #newsfeed #news #aljazera #latestnews #BreakingNews #news
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Intel Slava
· Jul 8, 2026
🇮🇷❌🇧🇭🇺🇸 — Explosions reported at the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.
— Explosions reported at the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 21, 2026
Breaking | Qatari Ministry of Interior: Internal explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area; no injuries or leaks reported.
Breaking | Qatari Ministry of Interior: Internal explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area; no injuries or leaks reported.
Iran Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
GCC condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain , Kuwait, Jordan
RIYADH, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), expressed his condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the treacherous Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, emphasising that the continuation of these attacks reflects an unacceptable escalatory approach, constituting a f
Vision Times
· Jun 23, 2026
Qatar Ras Laffan LNG Hub Explosion Kills 13, Injures 66
According to Reuters, an explosion occured on the evening of June 21 at the Barzan gas facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone, a major hub for natural gas operations. Qatari authorities reported 13 fatalities and 66 injuries. Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi described the cause as a []
Times of India
· Jul 7, 2026
Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Qatar blames Iran, raising fears over global energy route
Commercial tankers faced escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz recently. Qatar blamed Iran for an unacceptable assault on its liquefied natural gas vessel. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported three tanker incidents within 24 hours. These attacks threaten regional stability and global energy security significantly. Diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
TRT World
· Jun 23, 2026
At least 13 people killed in explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas hub
A large explosion rocked Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on June 21, at a gas supply facility during the start-up of operations. Qatar's Energy Minister said the explosion killed at least 13 people who "hold Indian and Pakistani nationalities", and injured 66 others, but emphasised that the blast was "an accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature". Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
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Related coverage for "Breaking: GCC Threats, UAE issues warning, explosions in Qatar and Bahrain": Intel Slava — 🇮🇷❌🇧🇭🇺🇸 — Explosions reported at the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.. Yemen Press Agency — Breaking | Qatari Ministry of Interior: Internal explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area; no injuries or leaks reported.. Iran Herald — GCC condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain , Kuwait, Jordan . Vision Times — Qatar Ras Laffan LNG Hub Explosion Kills 13, Injures 66. Times of India — Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Qatar blames Iran, raising fears over global energy route. TRT World — At least 13 people killed in explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas hub