Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1969, Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. In 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2003, Wyatt Oleff, American actor was born. 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, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Exclusive interview with Polleak Ok Serei, UNODC Representative for Afghanistan

Ariana News

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June 26, 2026

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Ariana News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Tahawol: Appointment of new UN envoy for Afghanistan discussed

The post Tahawol: Appointment of new UN envoy for Afghanistan discussed first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

MS NOW

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· Jun 30, 2026

Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.30.26: Poll shows Talarico and Paxton tied in Texas

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.30.26: Poll shows Talarico and Paxton tied in Texas appeared first on MS NOW.

Townhall

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· Jun 23, 2026

This New Poll Is Great News for Texas Republicans

This New Poll Is Great News for Texas Republicans

Malay Mail

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· Jul 8, 2026

Paloh Pakatan candidate Ruban hospitalised after slipped disc flares up during campaign

KLUANG, July 8 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Paloh state assembly seat, Dr. A. Ruban,...

Attack the System

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· Jul 5, 2026

Is Blue Texas HERE?

David Griscom on Texas’ Populist Left Tradition Krystal Kyle Friends Jul 03, 2026 Paid For Episode 285 of Krystal Kyle Friends, we took this opportunity, a watershed moment in American politics with recent and forthcoming elections for progressive candidates, to talk to David Griscom. He’s [] The post Is Blue Texas HERE? first appeared on Attack the System.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 1, 2026

2027: PDP, APC, NDC members back APGA Reps candidate in Anambra

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) House of Representatives candidate for the Dunukofia/Njikoka/Anaocha Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Chief Chukwudi Oli, has received a boost following the endorsement of his candidacy by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and [] The post 2027: PDP, APC, NDC members back APGA Reps candidate in Anambra appeared first on Vanguard News.

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 11, 2026

To the GOP, he’s a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful

PETERSBURG, Alaska (AP) — On Independence Day, as second-term Republican Dan Sullivan and his chief rival in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race Democrat Mary Peltola headlined parades, the other Dan Sullivan seeking the seat was happily on the sidelines of festivities in this small fishing community he long has called home. He blended in as well [] The post To the GOP, he’s a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 10, 2026

DAP tampil calon baharu di DUN Seremban Jaya

SEREMBAN: Penolong Setiausaha Organisasi DAP Negeri Sembilan, S. Mugunthan, 40, diumumkan sebagai calon Pakatan Harapan (PH) bagi kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Seremban Jaya dalam Pilihan Raya Negeri (PN) Negeri Sembilan. Setiausaha Agung DAP, Anthony Loke Siew Fook berkata, Mugunthan dicalon bagj menggantikan penyandang, Datuk P. Gunasekaran yang telah berkhidmat selama empat penggal sejak 2008. ... Read more The post DAP tampil calon baharu di DUN Seremban Jaya appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 12, 2026

Fourth-Time Candidate Eugene Danquah Ofori-Appiah wins Atwima Nwabiagya South NPP Chairmanship

A fourth-time contender, Dr Eugene Danquah Ofori-Appiah, has been elected Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency of the Ashanti Region after defeating the incumbent in a closely contested election. The poll, held on Saturday, 11 July 2026, was supervised by the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipal Electoral Commission []

San Antonio Current

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· Jul 8, 2026

Independent Bexar County DA candidate Jason Wolff will be on the November ballot

San Antonio criminal defense attorney Jason Wolff has collected enough verified signatures to appear on the November ballot as an independent candidate for Bexar County District Attorney. “I got word from the Texas Secretary of State that it is official,” Wolff said in an Independence Day TikTok post. “God bless America.” Wolff last week told [] The post Independent Bexar County DA candidate Jason Wolff will be on the November ballot appeared first on San Antonio Current.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 22, 2026

Imran Nadeem elected as Speaker, Malik Kifayat ur Rehman asa Deputy Speaker of GB Assembly unopposed

Imran Nadeem elected as Speaker, Malik Kifayat ur Rehman asa Deputy Speaker of GB Assembly unopposed

Off The Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

Texas Senate race between Paxton, Talarico a toss-up, survey shows

The Texas Senate race appears to be a toss-up between Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) and state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to a new survey. The New York Times/Siena poll, released Monday, found the two candidates virtually tied at 47 percent support among likely voters in the Lone Star State. The numbers []...Click to read more

Korea Times News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Opinion polls

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Guineematin.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mamadou Malifa Diallo porté à la tête de la mairie de Koubia : « J’invite chacun à une bonne collaboration »

Un exécutif communal de quatre membres a été élu ce jeudi, 2 juillet 2026, à la tête de la mairie de Koubia. Mamadou Malifa Diallo, tête de liste de la GMD au scrutin communal du 31 mai dernier, a bénéficié de la confiance de ses camarades conseillers pour occuper le poste de maire. Trois autres [] The post Mamadou Malifa Diallo porté à la tête de la mairie de Koubia : « J’invite chacun à une bonne collaboration » first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Guinee news

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· Jun 25, 2026

Future Assemblée nationale : quel profil de président souhaite voir Dr Faya Millimouno ? (Interview exclusive)

Élu député à l’issue des élections législatives dont les résultats définitifs ont été proclamés par la Cour suprême le 19 juin dernier, le président d’honneur du Bloc Libéral (BL), Dr Faya Lansana Millimouno, sera l’unique représentant de son parti à la prochaine Assemblée nationale. Dans cette interview accordée à Guinéenews, il revient sur le rejet []

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

S. Korea, U.S., Japan reaffirm N.K. denuclearization commitment, vow to boost economic security ties

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States an...

The Hill

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· Jun 30, 2026

Texas Senate race a toss-up: Survey

The Texas Senate race appears to be a toss-up between Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) and state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to a new survey. The New York Times/Siena poll, released Monday, found the two candidates virtually tied at 47 percent support among likely voters in the Lone Star State. The numbers...

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 2, 2026

Sharafadeen Alli receives INEC form as APC Oyo guber candidate

Sharafadeen Alli on Thursday formally received the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, nomination form as the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate for the 2027 general election in Oyo State. At the event, the senator also unveiled Michael Adedeji as his running mate for the election. Adedeji, 46, is an Economics graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University and [] Sharafadeen Alli receives INEC form as APC Oyo guber candidate

BERNAMA

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· Jul 6, 2026

Politics : Johor Polls: PH's Saiful Nizam Campaigns On 'Endau's Voice To Putrajaya' Mission

MERSING, July 6 (Bernama) -- Ensuring that the voices of the Endau community are better heard by the federal government is among the key pillars of Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Saiful Nizam Samat’s campaign, as he promotes his ‘Suara Endau ke Putrajaya‘ (Endau’s Voice to Putrajaya) mission in the upcoming Johor polls.

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 30, 2026

Bombshell Poll Delivers Dire Warning for Trump

Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty ImagesDonald Trump’s scandal-ridden endorsed candidate in the Texas Senate race could lose the crucial midterm election, according to a new poll.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is tied at 47 percent with his Democratic rival for the Texas Senate seat, James Talarico, according to a New York Times/Siena poll of 656 likely Texas voters.However, The New York Times noted there are “several signs of weakness” for Paxton elsewhere in the poll, suggesting Talarico has a good chance of becoming the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate race in Texas since 1988 this November.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Mother Jones

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· Jun 30, 2026

Ken Paxton Is in the Fight of His Life

The Texas Senate race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and James Talarico looks to be in a tie, according to several voter polls published in the past month. A Tuesday survey by the New York Times and Siena University has the two candidates both locked at 47 percent of likely voters. A win for Talarico, []

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 1, 2026

Anambra: Coalition Endorses APGA House of Reps Candidate

A Cross-Party Coalition, comprising members of different political parties in Anambra State, has endorsed the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the Dunukofia/Njikoka/Anaocha Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Chief Chukwudi Oli. The endorsement was announced during a consultative meeting between the coalition and the APGA House of Representatives campaign organisation in Abagana, [] The post Anambra: Coalition Endorses APGA House of Reps Candidate appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Electoral-vote.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Wed, Jul. 08 Electoral Vote Predictor

Election 2026 News

Associated Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

LIVE: Press conference on ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas

Watch live as Rep. Sylvia Garcia, a Democrat from Texas, holds a news conference with Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare and Hugo Baldera-Ibarra, the lawyer for the passengers who were in the vehicle with Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. An ICE agent shot and killed Salgado Araujo, a Mexican man living in the U.S., in Houston.

Drudge Retort

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· Jun 28, 2026

James Talarico Accepts US Senate Nomination

State Rep. James Talarico offered his vision of a friendlier Texas as he spoke to Democrats at the party's state convention ...

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