Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. 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 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.

Sirens sound in Kuwait after air defenses intercept incoming fire

Associated Press

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July 8, 2026

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Sirens sounded in Kuwait on Wednesday as the country's air defenses engaged to intercept incoming fire after the United States launched airstrikes targeting Iran. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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Intel Slava

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· Jun 28, 2026

🇮🇷🇺🇸🇰🇼⚡️ — Air raid sirens are now sounding across Kuwait.

— Air raid sirens are now sounding across Kuwait.@IntelSlava

Associated Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Sirens sound in Kuwait, Gulf countries after US strikes on Iran

Sirens sounded in Kuwait and alerts were activated in Qatar and Bahrain due to retaliatory Iranian fire over the Gulf countries after the United States launched new airstrikes hitting Iran early Thursday. #kuwait #qatar #bahrain Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

The Hill

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· Jun 23, 2026

Guinness crowns the world's loudest person at 122.4 decibels

That is in the noise range of a chain saw, a jet aircraft taking off and an ambulance siren at close range.

Emirates 24/7

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· Jun 28, 2026

Kuwait air defences intercept missiles and drones

Kuwait: Kuwait’s armed forces confirmed that its air defence systems are actively responding to missile attacks and hostile drones.In a statement, the General Staff of the Army said that any sounds of explosions heard were the result of air defence systems intercepting incoming threats.The military called on the public to remain calm and adhere to all safety guidelines issued by the relevant authorities, stressing the importance of following official instructions during the incident.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran war live: US bombs Iranian port cities as IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz

Explosions heard in the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Chabahar, Bandar-e Deyr and Asaluyeh as US attacks continue.

Irish News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russian attacks kill four in Ukraine as Kyiv hit for second consecutive night

Several explosions were heard shortly after midnight before authorities issued an air raid alert.

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Related coverage for "Sirens sound in Kuwait after air defenses intercept incoming fire": Intel Slava — 🇮🇷🇺🇸🇰🇼⚡️ — Air raid sirens are now sounding across Kuwait.. Associated Press — Sirens sound in Kuwait, Gulf countries after US strikes on Iran. The Hill — Guinness crowns the world's loudest person at 122.4 decibels. Emirates 24/7 — Kuwait air defences intercept missiles and drones. Al Jazeera — Iran war live: US bombs Iranian port cities as IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz. Irish News — Russian attacks kill four in Ukraine as Kyiv hit for second consecutive night