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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
No: 131, 12 July 2026, Regarding the Ferry Accident in Syria

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a ferry accident that occurred today (12 July) on the Euphrates River in Deir ez-Zor, Syria. We wish Allah's mercy...
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Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 6, 2026
Syria’s Jousieh crossing with Lebanon records 522,000 travelers in first half of 2026
Homs, July 6 (SANA) More than 522,000 travelers crossed through Syria’s Jousieh border crossing with Lebanon during the first half of 2026, including about 127,000 Syrian returnees under the voluntary return program, the General Authority for Borders and Customs said on Monday. The authority said 522,000 travelers used the crossing between January and June, including []
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· Jun 29, 2026
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World Israel News
· Jun 25, 2026
Iran attacks Singapore-flagged ship in Strait of Hormuz
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Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 28, 2026
Southern Lebanon Heritage Sites Damaged by Israel, Minister Says
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