Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1391, Tokhtamysh-Timur war: Battle of the Kondurcha River: Timur defeats Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde in present-day southeast Russia. In 1757, Gervasio Antonio de Posadas, Argentine lawyer and politician 1st Supreme Director of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata (died 1833) was born. In 1799, Action of 18 June 1799: A frigate squadron under Rear-admiral Jean-Baptiste Perrée is captured by the British fleet under Lord Keith. In 1812, The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812. In 1940, Appeal of 18 June by Charles de Gaulle. In 1942, Richard Perry, American record producer (died 2024) was born. In 1945, William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1964, Uday Hussein, Iraqi commander (died 2003) was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

'Duplicitous' or neutral? How Oman incurred Trump's wrath

Al-Monitor

June 18, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

When US President Donald Trump first announced a deal with Iran, he named nearly half-a-dozen countries that approved the agreement, including all the Gulf states save one: former mediator Oman.The quiet sultanate that shares the key Strait of Hormuz with Iran was, for over a decade, the go-to broker for US-Iran talks and helped facilitate the 2015 nuclear deal that Trump exited eight years ago.

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Technique: Name Calling

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