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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Abu'l-Qasim, Kalbid emir of Sicily passed away. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1953, Gil Birmingham, American actor was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Somalia: Somali Army Says Airstrikes Kill 26 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Middle Shabelle

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July 13, 2026

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's army, backed by international partners, carried out airstrikes targeting Al-Shabaab positions in the Middle Shabelle region, killing 26 militants and destroying military equipment, the defence ministry said on Sunday.

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Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Somali Military Airstrikes Kill 30 Al-Shabaab Operatives in Southeastern Country

Mogadishu, June 27 (QNA) - The Somali military conducted a flurry of airstrikes in lockstep with its international partners that hit multiple towns in the Middle Shabelle region in southeastern Somalia.

AllAfrica

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· Jun 30, 2026

Somalia: Somalia Says Turkish F-16 Airstrike Kills 35 Al-Shabab Fighters

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's military, backed by Turkish forces, carried out airstrikes using F-16 fighter jets on Tuesday targeting al-Shabab positions in the Godey area of the Lower Shabelle region, the Ministry of Defence said.

Russia Today

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· Jun 29, 2026

More than 30 Al-Qaeda-linked militants killed in Somalia

Coordinated airstrikes have killed more than 30 Al-Shabaab militants and destroyed militant facilities, the Somali military said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Tribune

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· Jul 1, 2026

Afghan air force strikes ISIS targets inside Pakistan; warns “we’ll target every threat”

Afghanistan's air force carried out precision airstrikes against ISIS targets inside Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, warning, We will target every location that poses a threat to our security. The move follows India's strong condemnation of earlier Pakistani cross-border aggression as a blatant act of aggression.

Intel Slava

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· Jun 27, 2026

[Photo] 🇮🇱❌🇱🇧 — An Israeli airstrike carried out by a fighter jet just targeted Nabatieh al-F [...]

— An Israeli airstrike carried out by a fighter jet just targeted Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 29, 2026

Pakistan Kills 29 Militants in Border Operation, Kabul Reports Civilian Deaths

Pakistan’s security forces conducted operations along the Afghanistan border, reportedly killing at least 29 militants through ground and air strikes. Meanwhile, the Afghan Taliban claimed that airstrikes killed 38 civilians. These airstrikes were Pakistan’s second action targeting militant locations in Afghanistan, intensifying the existing conflict between the two nations. The strikes hit areas in the [] The post Pakistan Kills 29 Militants in Border Operation, Kabul Reports Civilian Deaths appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Ariana News

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· Jun 29, 2026

UNAMA confirms death of 28 civilians following Pakistani airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan

At least 28 civilians were killed and 49 others injured in Pakistani airstrikes on three eastern Afghan provinces late Sunday, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Monday, warning that the toll could rise as hospitals continue treating the wounded. In a statement, UNAMA said the strikes hit Paktia, Paktika and Kunar [] The post UNAMA confirms death of 28 civilians following Pakistani airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 21, 2026

Israel kills 27 in Lebanon in 2 days following Hezbollah truce

An Israeli airstrike in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley killed at least five people, including a child, on Sunday, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported. A separate attack nea...

Long War Journal

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· Jul 12, 2026

US refocuses air campaign in Somalia on Shabaab

The United States is on pace for another record year of military strikes in Somalia in 2026. At least 74 strikes have been carried out so far, the majority targeting Al Qaeda’s Shabaab—a clear shift from 2025, when the US set a record for strikes and focused most of them on the Islamic State’s local affiliate. The post US refocuses air campaign in Somalia on Shabaab appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Israeli shelling targets farmland in southern Syria

Artillery strike hits farmland near Jamlah village in western Daraa as reconnaissance drone flies overhead; no casualties reported

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 27, 2026

One killed, two injured in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanese town

BEIRUT, June 27 (YPA) – An Israeli airstrike struck the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least one person and wounding two others, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. The ministry stated that the strike adds to the rising casualties recorded since the onset of the escalation. According []

JFeed

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· Jun 21, 2026

Eliminated in a Precision Strike: Al Jazeera Photojournalist Exposed as Active Hamas Sniper in Central Gaza 

Military forces executed a precision air strike in the central Gaza Strip to eliminate Ahmed Samir Muhammad Washah, a lethal Hamas sniper who simultaneously operated as a registered photojournalist for the Qatari news channel Al Jazeera.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

Afghan air force strikes ISIS targets in Pakistan

Afghan air force strikes ISIS targets in Pakistan

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 13, 2026

Air raids target Sanaa airport in Yemen, Houthi warns to respond

ALBAWABA - A number of airstrikes target Sanaa International Airport, media affiliated with the Ansar Allah group (Houthis) reported Monday, accusing Saudi Arabia of targeting the Sanaa airport...

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 6, 2026

Iraqi air force strikes ISIS positions following fatal ground skirmish

Iraqi fighter jets execute three targeted airstrikes against Islamic State hideouts in northern Iraq after an armed clash leaves a counter-terrorism officer dead.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 10, 2026

Who hit Iran? Unclaimed strikes follow US attacks

A series of unclaimed airstrikes that hit Iran after the U.S. said it finished its attacks have again raised questions of who else may be targeting the Islamic Republic. The strikes Thursday, just as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hit areas across southern Iran. The country’s theocracy hasn’t directly [] The post Who hit Iran? Unclaimed strikes follow US attacks appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

Investigation: U.S. Intelligence Gaps Led to Bombing of Iranian Girls School, Sources Say

(NaturalNews) A United States airstrike on the Shajarat al-Tayyiba Primary School in the Iranian coastal city of Minab on February 28 killed 155 people, including 7...

TASS

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· Jul 7, 2026

US begins striking Iran — CENTCOM

According to the US military, the strikes were carried out in response to attacks by the Islamic Republic on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

teleSUR English

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· Jul 8, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran in Violation of 14-Point Memorandum

U.S. military forces carried out airstrikes on Tuesday against targets in the Iranian port city of Sirik, Qeshm Island, and Bandar Abbas, in response to attacks attributed to Iran against three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, including a Qatari-flagged gas carrier and a Saudi tanker, according to U.S. Central Command and Iranian media []

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 29, 2026

Pakistan Bombs Afghanistan Following Deadly Militant Attack

Pakistan carried out cross-border airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan overnight after a deadly militant attack killed three Pakistani security personnel, escalating tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban government as each side offered sharply different accounts of the operation. Pakistan’s information minister, Attaullah Tarar, said the military first conducted an “intelligence-based ground operation” before launching airstrikes along ...

Afghanistan Sun

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· Jun 29, 2026

(SpotNews) AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIA-PAKISTANI AIRSTRIKES

(260629) -- PAKTIA, June 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A damaged building is pictured after an airstrike in Paktia Province, Afghanistan, June 29, 2026. Afghan government officials said on Monday that Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 36 people and injured 163 others. Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson for the Afghan government, posted on the social media platform X that the strikes occurred

Reuters

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· Jun 29, 2026

'Everyone was asleep' during Pakistan airstrikes, says Afghan resident

Pakistan's security forces said it killed at least 29 militants in ground and air operations along the Afghanistan border, while the Afghan Taliban said at least 38 civilians were killed in airstrikes. #News #Pakistan #Afghanistan #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3QQdKAN 👉 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=en3

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 23, 2026

IDF strikes Hezbollah terror cell in Southern Lebanon

Tuesday's announcement marked the first reported airstrike in Lebanon in three days.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Pakistan lancar serangan udara di timur Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan mengesahkan melancarkan serangan udara di timur Afghanistan semalaman, dengan mendakwa operasi itu menyasarkan kumpulan militan yang dipersalahkan atas serangan maut di Karachi pada hujung minggu lalu. Menteri Penerangan Pakistan berkata, serangan itu mengorbankan 25 militan dan turut membabitkan operasi darat di kawasan sempadan yang menyasarkan kumpulan Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, iaitu serpihan kumpulan Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). ... Read more The post Pakistan lancar serangan udara di timur Afghanistan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Assahifa

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mystery airstrikes hit Iran after U.S. declares end to strike campaign

A series of unexplained airstrikes struck multiple locations across Iran on Thursday, shortly after the United States announced it had concluded its latest military campaign, raising fresh questions over who may still be targeting the Islamic Republic, according to the Associated Press. The strikes reportedly occurred as Iran prepared to hold funeral ceremonies for late ...

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 1, 2026

Turkish jets strike al-Shabab targets in Somalia: What to know

A Somali Defense Ministry statement initially said Turkish F-16s carried out strikes on Al-Shabab targets before a later version referred only to “international partners.”

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 6, 2026

Israeli enemy forces raid several villages, towns in Ramallah, Al-Bireh in WB, Jabal al-Mukaber, southeast of Al-Quds

Israeli enemy forces raid several villages, towns in Ramallah, Al-Bireh in WB, Jabal al-Mukaber, southeast of Al-Quds

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 29, 2026

Aftermath of Pakistani Strikes in Afghanistan

Aftermath footage shows people gathered near a house heavily damaged in Pakistani strikes on what Pakistan says were “militant targets” in three eastern provinces of Afghanistan. The Taliban government says the strikes killed 36 civilians and wounded 163 others. #Pakistan #Afghanistan

B92.net

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· Jul 1, 2026

"Retaliation": Attacks launched

The Afghan Taliban said today that they had launched airstrikes against Pakistan, while Islamabad stated that Pakistani forces intercepted and shot down four drones in the southern province of Balochistan, where two people were injured in the incident.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 28, 2026

ISWAP commanders clash, several fighters feared dead

Some Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters in the Timbuktu Triangle, have reportedly been killed after rival commanders turned their weapons on each other over a disagreement on a planned attack.A counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama disclosed this in a post on X. Zagazola said the clash occurred after a heated dispute between senior field [] ISWAP commanders clash, several fighters feared dead

CounterVortex

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· Jun 26, 2026

US strikes Uyghur militants in Syria

A suspected US-led coalition strike on a site used by Uyghur militants in Syria's Idlib province has renewed debate over the future of foreign fighters under the country's post-Assad government. Sources told The New Arab on that an aircraft targeted a compound used by a faction formerly known as the Turkistan Islamic Party, in al-Zainiya area near Jisr al-Shughourin western Idlib. While no confirmed information has emerged regarding casualties from the strike, preliminary reports suggested that a leader of Hurras al-Din, a former al-Qaeda affiliate which formally dissolved in January, may have been killed. (Map: PCL)

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 1, 2026

Pakistan says it intercepted four drones fired from Afghanistan

Afghan defence ministry says it carried out 'air strikes' in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 8, 2026

World : Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Ahead Of New Round Of Talks

BEIRUT/ISTANBUL, July 8 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, in the latest violation of a ceasefire agreement ahead of a new round of talks between Tel Aviv and Beirut in Rome, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing Lebanon news agency.

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