Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. 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. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Oriire kidnap: Why FG rejected terrorists’ demands – Sunday Igboho
The pupils and teachers of Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele; LA Primary School; and Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, were abducted on 15 May 2026 and held captive for 56 days before they were rescued on Friday by a combined security team. The post Oriire kidnap: Why FG rejected terrorists’ demands – Sunday Igboho appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Libyan News Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
UN mission: Tetteh discusses with Al-Lafi the recent presidential decisions and the security situation in Zawiya
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Saudi Gazette
· Jul 9, 2026
Saudi, Canadian foreign ministers condemn Iranian attacks in Hormuz
JEDDAH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand condemned the recent Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz during talks held in Jeddah on Thursday.The two ministers reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in support of mutual interests and expand the partnership between Saudi Arabia and Canada.They also discussed regional developments, expressing their condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as well as attacks against several countries in the region.The two sides stressed the importance of de-escalation, returning to the negotiating table and prioritizing dialogue to reach a comprehensive agreement that promotes peace and security at both the regional and international levels.
Reuters
· Jul 6, 2026
She's so kind': Kyiv resident on friend missing after Russian strike
As rescue crews searched through the rubble of a Russian missile strike, 22-year-old resident Alyona watched from a nearby playground waiting to hear news about her 19-year-old friend Vika, who was missing after the attack. #News #Kyiv #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4eLKODp 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
DW News
· Jul 7, 2026
Why is the EU talking to the Taliban? | DW News
Despite fierce criticism, the EU recently hosted what it described as “technical talks” with Taliban officials in Brussels. One key topic of the closed-door meeting was the deportation of Afghan nationals to Afghanistan. Is the bloc helping to legitimize the rule of the hardline Islamists? And what exactly does the Taliban gain from such meetings? #geoboard #dwgeopolitics #EU #taliban For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
DawnNews English
· Jul 2, 2026
Pakistan Foreign Office Says Afghan Soil Used For Terror Attacks In Pakistan | Karachi
Pakistan’s Foreign Office says the Afghan chargé d’affaires was summoned after the Karachi terrorist attack, with Islamabad issuing a strong demarche over the alleged use of Afghan soil and Afghan nationals in attacks inside Pakistan. #Pakistan #Afghanistan #ForeignOffice #KarachiAttack #PakAfghanRelations #Terrorism #NationalSecurity #PakistanNews #AfghanEnvoy #BreakingNews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Ariana News
· Jun 30, 2026
Khalilzad urges Pakistan to heed UN call for dialogue with Afghanistan
His comments came after Guterres urged all parties to protect civilians and comply with international humanitarian law following Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's eastern provinces. The post Khalilzad urges Pakistan to heed UN call for dialogue with Afghanistan first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
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Related coverage for "Oriire kidnap: Why FG rejected terrorists’ demands – Sunday Igboho": Libyan News Agency — UN mission: Tetteh discusses with Al-Lafi the recent presidential decisions and the security situation in Zawiya. Saudi Gazette — Saudi, Canadian foreign ministers condemn Iranian attacks in Hormuz. Reuters — She's so kind': Kyiv resident on friend missing after Russian strike. DW News — Why is the EU talking to the Taliban? | DW News. DawnNews English — Pakistan Foreign Office Says Afghan Soil Used For Terror Attacks In Pakistan | Karachi. Ariana News — Khalilzad urges Pakistan to heed UN call for dialogue with Afghanistan