Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1067, John Komnenos, Byzantine general passed away. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1870, John A. Dahlgren, American admiral (born 1809) passed away. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. 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, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Mamdani Poised to Send Three Allies to Congress
Three candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani — Claire Valdez (NY-7), Brad Lander (NY-10) and Darializa Avila Chevalier...
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Iran Herald
· Jul 2, 2026
"Outsiders cannot even protect themselves": Iran's FM Araghchi lashes out as CENTCOM gathers 12 nations for security dialogue
Tehran [Iran], July 3 (ANI): US Central Command (CENTCOM) has convened a landmark regional security conference in Bahrain, bringing together military leaders from 12 nations, including unprecedented participation from Syria and Lebanon. The high-level summit, hosted by the Bahrain Defence Force, aimed to fortify the Middle East's unified air defence umbrella and secure vital maritime shipping lanes.Howeve
Libyan News Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
Al-Zoubi is in Washington to discuss security cooperation and unifying the military establishment with Boulos, the deputy commander of AFRICOM.
Al-Zoubi / Washington / Discuss / Security Cooperation / Unifying / Military Establishment / Boulos / Deputy Commander / AFRICOM
Afghanistan News
· Jul 1, 2026
"Talks are going well": JD Vance says technical negotiations with Iran underway in Doha
Virginia [US], July 2 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance said that negotiations with Iran in Doha, Qatar, are progressing positively, with technical-level discussions underway and talks on the nuclear issue set to begin soon, as per CNN. Speaking to CNN on Wednesday (local time) after remarks to US service members in Virginia, Vance said, 'It's still pretty early, but talks are going well.''Well, right now
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 2, 2026
US, Iran agree to continue discussions
US and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with “positive progress made,” and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said. The next meeting will be scheduled “at the earliest possible time” after the funeral of Iran’s previous supreme leader, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Majed al-Ansari, a spokesman for [] The post US, Iran agree to continue discussions appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Euronews
· Jul 2, 2026
US-Iran parallel talks in Qatar end with pledge to keep talking
Holding separate meetings in Qatar, the US and Iran made progress and agreed that the next meeting would be after Khamenei's funeral, host Qatar confirmed.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
Bahrain's king, CENTCOM chief discuss defense cooperation, regional developments
Meeting came after Admiral Brad Cooper took part in regional security dialogue hosted by Manama
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Related coverage for "Mamdani Poised to Send Three Allies to Congress": Iran Herald — "Outsiders cannot even protect themselves": Iran's FM Araghchi lashes out as CENTCOM gathers 12 nations for security dialogue . Libyan News Agency — Al-Zoubi is in Washington to discuss security cooperation and unifying the military establishment with Boulos, the deputy commander of AFRICOM.. Afghanistan News — "Talks are going well": JD Vance says technical negotiations with Iran underway in Doha . Egyptian Gazette — US, Iran agree to continue discussions. Euronews — US-Iran parallel talks in Qatar end with pledge to keep talking. Anadolu Agency — Bahrain's king, CENTCOM chief discuss defense cooperation, regional developments