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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 858, Æthelwulf, King of Wessex passed away. In 1628, Robert Shirley, English soldier and diplomat (born 1581) passed away. In 1890, John C. Frémont, American general and politician, 5th Territorial Governor of Arizona (born 1813) passed away. In 1907, George Weller, American author, playwright, and journalist (died 2002) was born. In 1909, Souphanouvong, 1st President of Laos (died 1995) was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 2008, Bronisław Geremek, Polish historian and politician, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1932) passed away. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Iraqi prime minister set to visit Washington on Monday on his 1st foreign trip

Anadolu Agency

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July 12, 2026

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Oil, gas deals expected to be signed during visit, according to Iraqi government

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Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iraqi foreign minister visits Kuwait for talks on bilateral ties amid regional tensions

Iraq’s foreign minister says trip is first visit to Gulf states after formation of new Iraqi government in May

Investing.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expected

Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expected

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Iraq on Sunday: Foreign Ministry Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Iraq on Sunday: Foreign Ministry Spokesman

The Tribune

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· Jul 7, 2026

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Kuwait, thanks Deputy FM for warm welcome; looks forward to engagements

Jaishankar's visit to Kuwait is part of his multi-nation tour covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United States and Belgium.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

New Iraqi PM to visit Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – The Iraqi Prime Minister announced his visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran in the near future, media in the region said on Monday.

Al Bawaba

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iraqi FM arrives in Syria for the first time since the fall of the Assad regime

ALBAWABA - Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, arrives on a diplomatic visit to Syria - marking the first such visit since the fall of Assad in late 2024...

AzerNews

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· Jul 10, 2026

Baku, Washington expand cooperation across technology and AI

Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elnur Mammadov, paid a working visit to the U.S. states of Utah and California from July 7 to 9.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 4, 2026

EAM Jaishankar to embark on 6-nation tour from Sunday

Jaishankar’s visit to four Gulf nations from July 5 to 10 occurs amid shifting political dynamics following the US-Iran peace agreement

BRICS News

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· Jun 28, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇮🇶 Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi says "my visit to Iraq comes at a [...]

JUST IN: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi says my visit to Iraq comes at a critical moment. The Iraqi government has condemned the US attack on us.@BRICSNews

Sky News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Macron first major western leader to visit Syria since fall of Assad

Macron first major western leader to visit Syria since fall of Assad

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iraqi FM Makes First Visit to Syria Since al-Assad’s Fall

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein visits Syria for the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad and meets his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 5, 2026

French President Macron to visit Syria, Syrian presidency says

July 5 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, Syria's presidential media directorate said on Sunday.Macron, accompanied by a delegation of investors and representatives from French companies, will hold a roundtable session with President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Syrian delegations.The directorate gave no date for the visit. (Reporting by Tala Ramadan; Editing by Joe Bavier)

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 30, 2026

Syrian Interior Minister, Turkish counterpart, tour the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus

Syrian Interior Minister, Turkish counterpart, tour the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus

Presstv

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· Jun 22, 2026

President Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan for high-level talks

The Iranian president is scheduled to embark on an official visit to Pakistan for high-level talks.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iraq PM to Visit Washington as US-Iraq Oil, Gas and Security Talks Take Center Stage | Dawn News

Iraq's prime minister is set to visit Washington for high-level talks with U.S. officials, with energy cooperation, security, and economic ties expected to dominate the agenda. The discussions come as Iraq seeks to strengthen oil and gas partnerships while addressing regional security challenges and long-term economic development. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #Iraq #UnitedStates #Washington #Energy #OilAndGas #MiddleEast #WorldNews #DawnNewsEnglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

UrduPoint

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· Jul 6, 2026

Macron begins landmark visit to Syria as Al Sharaa announces reconstruction agreements

Macron begins landmark visit to Syria as Al Sharaa announces reconstruction agreements

Off The Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

Macron will visit Syria as the first Western leader since Assad’s ouster, Damascus says

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria soon, Syrian state media said Sunday, making him the first Western leader to arrive in the country since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in 2024. Macron hosted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the former Islamist leader who seized power in Damascus, in Paris in May 2025, and []...Click to read more

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria, where he meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, being the first leader of an EU country to visit since President Bashar al-Assad was deposed in 2024. Two bombs exploded near the Damascus hotel where Macron held meetings on July 7, Syrian state media said, but the French president's office said he did not hear the explosions. #france #macron #syria #damascus #alassad #alsharaa #EU #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

ABNA English

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· Jun 23, 2026

Official Visit of Iran's President to Pakistan

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announcing the official visit of Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to Islamabad upon the invitation of Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan's Prime Minister, emphasized that this visit reflects the two countries' shared commitment to deepening their historic and cultural ties and underscores their common aspiration for peace, stability, and sustainable progress in the region.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 5, 2026

Macron set for historic Syria visit, boosting post-Assad regime

French President Emmanuel Macron will soon visit Syria, making him the first Western leader to travel there since the 2024 collapse of the Bashar Al-Assad regime.

BOL News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iranian President Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on tomorrow

The visit aims to acknowledge Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating US-Iran mediation talks. The post Iranian President Pezeshkian to visit Pakistan on tomorrow appeared first on BOL News.

DutchNews.nl

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· Jun 25, 2026

Dutch ministers visit Syria to discuss refugee returns

Foreign affairs minister Tom Berendsen and asylum minister Bart van den Brink have travelled to Damascus to meet Syrian president...

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Trump Arrives in Ankara to Meet With NATO Allies

It marks the first visit to Turkey by a sitting U.S. president since President Barack Obama attended the G20 summit in Antalya in 2015.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

US Defense Secretary Hegseth cancels visit to Israel following Iran strikes, source tells 'Post'

Hegseth, who is in Ankara alongside US President Donald Trump for the NATO summit, was expected to make a brief visit against the backdrop of the American strikes against Iran.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 7, 2026

World : Macron Says Syria Visit Continues Despite Damascus Explosions

ISTANBUL, July 7 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that his official visit to Syria is continuing despite twin explosions in Damascus that injured 18 people earlier in the day, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran's Aragchi to 'discuss regional developments' with Iraqi officials

Iran's Aragchi to 'discuss regional developments' with Iraqi officials Iran's foreign minister Abbas Aragchi on Sunday morning left for Baghdad, where he will exchange views with senior Iraqi officials on bilateral relations and regional and international developments, IRNA reported. The official visit comes amid a fresh wave of US strikes on several Iranian installations and Tehran's retaliatory attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. FM @araghchi departed for Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, on Sunday morning for an official visit. During this trip, he will exchange views with senior Iraqi officials on bilateral relations and regional and international developments. pic.twitter.com/3GBCUT6REb — IRNA News Agency (@IrnaEnglish) June 28, 2026

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 23, 2026

Why Iran’s President Pezeshkian is heading to Pakistan after US-Iran talks

This is Pezeshkian's first overseas trip since Iran war began, and comes a day after the high-stakes Switzerland talks.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Emmanuel Macron becomes first EU leader to visit Syria since Assad’s fall

Emmanuel Macron is on a 2 day visit to Syria, making him the first European Union leader to visit the war-torn country since the fall of Assad regime in 2024.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

Macron makes first Western European head of state visit to Syria since al-Sharaa took power

Macron makes first Western European head of state visit to Syria since al-Sharaa took power

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 2, 2026

Syria’s Top Diplomat Visits Beirut Amid Trump Comments on Hezbollah

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani visited Beirut for talks with Lebanese leaders, marking the first visit by Syria’s top diplomat since President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s new government took power after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in 2024. The visit comes at a sensitive time for relations between the two neighbours, as both governments seek to redefine [] The post Syria’s Top Diplomat Visits Beirut Amid Trump Comments on Hezbollah appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

World Israel News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Macron heads to Syria in historic post-Assad visit

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to make a landmark visit to Syria, becoming the first Western European leader to travel to Damascus since the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the rise of President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The high-profile trip marks a dramatic shift in Western policy toward Syria’s new leadership after years of diplomatic isolation [] The post Macron heads to Syria in historic post-Assad visit appeared first on World Israel News.

Iran Herald

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· Jun 23, 2026

Update: Pakistani PM says he will visit Iran next week

ISLAMABAD, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said at a joint press conference with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday that he will visit Iran next week to pay respects to late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and reaffirm Pakistan's solidarity with Iran.The Iranian president arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for an official visit to discuss the ongoing diplomatic e

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