Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. 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. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Stocks drop worldwide; Oil spikes, Telstra hit by fresh faults

Sydney Morning Herald

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July 8, 2026

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Stocks drop worldwide; Oil spikes, Telstra hit by fresh faults

Escalating strikes in the war with Iran and a spike in oil prices is expected to further rattle Australia’s sharemarket.

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DNyuz

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘It’s Unnerving’: Markets Recoil in Global Sell-Off Driven by Tech Stocks

Global stock markets shuddered on Tuesday, recording steep declines driven by tech companies. The firms at the forefront of artificial intelligence and chip making had previously pushed markets to record highs, giving them an outsized impact on market indexes. A sell-off in these shares that started in the United States on Monday reverberated around the []

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump’s Iran rupture rattles markets as stocks slide, oil jumps more than 5.5% and bond yields surge

Renewed Middle East tensions, US strikes on Iran and Trump’s trade threat against Spain trigger a sharp sell-off across global markets The post Trump’s Iran rupture rattles markets as stocks slide, oil jumps more than 5.5 and bond yields surge appeared first on ProtoThema English.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 8, 2026

S&P/TSX composite down more than 600 points after Trump says Iran ceasefire over

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was down more than 600 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also fell after President Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was over because of Iranian attacks on commercial shipping. Oil prices also moved higher as Trump said on the sidelines of a NATO summit in [] The post SP/TSX composite down more than 600 points after Trump says Iran ceasefire over appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Investing.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

South Korea leveraged ETF crisis sparks global chip selloff

South Korea leveraged ETF crisis sparks global chip selloff

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jul 12, 2026

Inventory Replenishment Could Fuel The Next Major CrudeOil Bull Market

The global oil market may be entering a new phase where the primary price driver is not supply disruption, but the urgent need to rebuild depleted strategic and commercial inventories. Governments, refiners, and traders around the world face mounting pressure to replenish oil stocks that were drawn down during a period of sustained emergency releases [] The post Inventory Replenishment Could Fuel The Next Major CrudeOil Bull Market appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Bloomberg

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· Jun 21, 2026

Stocks Fall as SpaceX’s Rout Offsets US-Iran Hopes: Markets Wrap

Wall Street traders drove stocks down from the brink of record highs as a slide in several tech giants overshadowed optimism about progress in peace talks between the US and Iran. Oil dropped.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 26, 2026

Why fuel prices haven’t fallen yet despite falling global oil prices

Fuel prices in Ghana are once again caught between global oil swings and the structure of domestic pricing. Crude markets have eased, but pump prices have not yet caught up. Earlier in the year, before tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States escalated, Ghanaian consumers were briefly seeing relief. Petrol was selling at about []

Western Standard

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· Jun 25, 2026

Oil prices drop back to pre-Iran conflict levels, but Canadians won't see relief at the pumps yet

Global oil prices have dropped back to levels seen before the start of the Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but Canadians won’t be seeing gasoline prices fall significantly at the pumps anytime soon.

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

FRSC’s strategic push to curb tanker and trailer crashes in Nigeria

In Nigeria’s road transport ecosystem, Tanker and Trailer operations remain one of the most critical yet high-risk segments. From devastating fuel explosions to multi-vehicle collisions, the consequences of articulated vehicle crashes have historically been severe, claiming lives, destroying property, and disrupting economic activity. Between 2020 and early 2025 alone, Tanker-related incidents accounted for at least The post FRSC’s strategic push to curb tanker and trailer crashes in Nigeria appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

BOL News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Oil prices surge 4%, as U.S.-Iran tensions raise supply concerns

The growing Middle East tensions also affected global financial markets. The post Oil prices surge 4, as U.S.-Iran tensions raise supply concerns appeared first on BOL News.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Stock Market Today: Sensex Crashes 1,600 Points After Donald Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Is ‘Over’

Equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, with the BSE Sensex plunging more than 1,600 points and the NSE Nifty falling over 2, after renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia rattled global investor sentiment. The decline followed US President Donald Trump's statement that the ceasefire with Iran was over, triggering a surge in crude oil prices across international markets

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 27, 2026

What’s going on with petrol prices, and will they fall fast enough to turn the economy around? – Liam Dann

What’s going on with petrol prices, and will they fall fast enough to turn the economy around? – Liam Dann

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 22, 2026

Oil prices fall as markets respond to progress in US-Iran talks

Oil prices fall as markets respond to progress in US-Iran talks Oil prices declined on Tuesday as financial markets reacted to signs of progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on Iran. Brent crude fell 2.8 percent to 78.29 a barrel, moving closer to the roughly 70 level seen before the war, while US benchmark crude dropped 2.3 percent to 74.14 a barrel. US Vice President JD Vance said talks held over the weekend had created a good foundation for a successful final deal, helping ease concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies. On Wall Street, the SP 500 slipped 0.3 percent, remaining 1.7 percent below the record high it reached earlier this month. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1 percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 131 points, or 0.3 percent.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

Oil prices decline after OPEC+ agrees to increase output

London, July 6 (SANA) Oil prices fell in global trading on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to a further increase in production targets starting in August, while exports through the Strait of Hormuz continued to recover, paving the way for increased supplies to the global market. Reuters reported that Brent crude futures fell 24 cents, or []

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 6, 2026

Global shares are mixed and oil slips after OPEC+ plans August output hike

European shares have advanced after a retreat in Asian markets.

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· Jul 7, 2026

Chips Slip Again as Caterpillar Bites the Dow: Stock Market Today

Chips Slip Again as Caterpillar Bites the Dow: Stock Market Today

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 13, 2026

Global Stocks Slide as Gulf Conflict Sends Oil Prices Higher

Global markets fell sharply on Monday as escalating conflict in the Gulf and Iran’s claim that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz fueled a surge in oil prices, reviving concerns over inflation and the outlook for interest rates. Asian equities led the decline while investors shifted toward the U.S. dollar and government bonds amid [] The post Global Stocks Slide as Gulf Conflict Sends Oil Prices Higher appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 24, 2026

Tech drags down world stocks, oil dips

Tech drags down world stocks, oil dips

Economic Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

Equity mutual funds fell upto 6% last week. Check top 5 laggards

Equity mutual funds experienced a downturn last week, with some correcting up to 6. International funds were particularly hard hit, with the DSP World Mining Overseas Equity Omni FoF leading the decline at nearly 5.81.

AzerNews

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· Jun 22, 2026

Global oil prices decline

Global oil prices recorded a decline on major commodity exchanges, reflecting ongoing market fluctuations and investor concerns over demand prospects.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 27, 2026

Oil Sinks Sharply as Tanker Traffic Through Hormuz Rises, Brent Posts 11% Weekly Loss

Global oil prices fell sharply at the end of the week as concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East eased, with increased tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz signaling stable flows despite recent regional tensions.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 26, 2026

National grid glitch triggers power disruption across Lagos

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has confirmed a major disruption in electricity supply affecting the Lagos power network following a voltage instability on the national grid on Thursday morning. According to the company, the incident occurred at about 8:19 a.m. when a sudden voltage fluctuation developed within the national grid system and quickly spread across the [] National grid glitch triggers power disruption across Lagos

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 9, 2026

Markets Appear To Be Shaking Off Mideast Conflict

Markets Appear To Be Shaking Off Mideast Conflict

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 11, 2026

If a Stock Market Crash Is Brewing, History Says Investors Who Do This 1 Thing Will Win Out

Stock pullbacks are unnerving, but missing out on the best days of the market could prove costly.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Stock market rebounds as investors gain N9.3trn in 5 days

By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market recorded a strong rebound closing bullish last week’s trading with investors gaining N9.342 trillion. The Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, had recorded a loss of over N1.8 trillion previous week following a wave of selloffs that had hit the market since last week of June, 2026. Breakdown of trading last [] The post Stock market rebounds as investors gain N9.3trn in 5 days appeared first on Vanguard News.

Globes English

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· Jul 9, 2026

Thu: Banks lead steep falls

The main indices were weighed down by the banks today, but there were rises in technology stocks, encouraged by a revival in the sector on Wall Street yesterday.

NDTV

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· Jul 1, 2026

Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On July 1

Stocks in the news, big brokerage calls of the day, complete trade setup and much more!

Off The Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

Tech rout intensifies as selloff grips global stocks

Global stocks sold off on Tuesday, led by deep losses for tech stocks following a losing session for the sector on Wall Street. Shares in Asia were broadly lower by the end of the day’s trading session, with South Korea’s tech-heavy Kospi index closing 10 lower. The index was dragged down by chipmaker SK Hynix []...Click to read more

Middle East News 247

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· Jun 29, 2026

COT update: Crowded positioning across assets raises the risk of countertrends- Saxo Bank

Our weekly Commitment of Traders update, based on data published by the CFTC and ICE Europe, highlights hedge fund and other speculative futures positioning across commodities, foreign exchange, and rates during the week ending Tuesday, 23 June. The latest report shows investors becoming increasingly committed to one dominant macro narrative. Inflation concerns, speculation over higher [] The post COT update: Crowded positioning across assets raises the risk of countertrends- Saxo Bank appeared first on Middle East News 247.

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