Today in News History

On June 16, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1407, Ming-Hồ War: Retired King Hồ Quý Ly and his son King Hồ Hán Thương of Hồ dynasty are captured by the Ming armies. In 1745, War of the Austrian Succession: New England colonial troops under the command of William Pepperrell capture the Fortress of Louisbourg in Louisbourg, New France (Old Style date). In 1746, War of the Austrian Succession: Austria and Sardinia defeat a Franco-Spanish army at the Battle of Piacenza. In 1755, French and Indian War: The French surrender Fort Beauséjour to the British, leading to the expulsion of the Acadians. In 1779, American Revolutionary War: Spain declares war on the Kingdom of Great Britain, and the Great Siege of Gibraltar begins. In 1940, World War II: Marshal Henri Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of State of Vichy France (Chef de l'État Français). In 1980, Brandon Armstrong, American basketball player was born. In 2000, The Secretary-General of the UN reports that Israel has complied with United Nations Security Council Resolution 425, 22 years after its issuance, and completely withdrew from Lebanon. The Resolution does not encompass the Shebaa farms, which is claimed by Israel, Syria and Lebanon. In 2010, Marc Bazin, Haitian lawyer and politician, 49th President of Haiti (born 1932) passed away. In 2015, American businessman Donald Trump announces his campaign to run for President of the United States in the upcoming election. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Costs to Lebanon of latest Israel-Hezbollah war

Hindustan Times

June 16, 2026

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IRAN-CRISIS-LEBANON-ISRAEL-COSTS:Costs to Lebanon of latest Israel-Hezbollah war

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