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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1919, The British airship R34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in 182 hours of flight. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1928, Al Rex, American musician (died 2020) was born. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. 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 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Tanker fires warning shots after approach by six boats south of Aden

Arab Times Online

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July 13, 2026

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Tanker fires warning shots after approach by six boats south of Aden

LONDON, Jul 13: A tanker transiting the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor was approached by six small boats about 50 nautical miles south of Aden, Yemen, on Monday, the...

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Intel Slava

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Video] 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — Footage from yesterday's U.S.

— Footage from yesterday's U.S. airstrikes on the Bandar Abbas fishing pier on Iran's southern coast.In addition to the fishing pier, military facilities were also targeted. So far, eight fatalities have been reported.@IntelSlava

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’

TEHERAN: Tiga kapal tangki minyak asing diarahkan berpatah balik ke Teluk selepas cuba melalui perairan Selat Hormuz tanpa kebenaran Iran, lapor penyiar rasmi negara itu, IRIB. Menurut laporan itu, kapal berkenaan cuba menggunakan laluan selatan selat tanpa berkoordinasi dengan pihak berkuasa Iran, sekali gus mencetuskan campur tangan Tentera Laut Pengawal Revolusi Islam (IRGC). Tentera laut ... Read more The post Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’ appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 1, 2026

Armed boats approach merchant ship off Yemen, prompting crew to take shelter

ALBAWABA- Several small boats carrying armed individuals approached a merchant vessel approximately 76 nautical miles south of Belhaf in southeastern Yemen, prompting the crew to retreat to the ship's citadel as a precaution, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Wednesday...

teleSUR English

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· Jul 8, 2026

U.S. Warships Are Patrolling the Middle East

CENTCOM’s announcement comes after Trump’s new threats against Iran. On Wednesday, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that more than 20 U.S. warships are patrolling waters throughout the Middle East. RELATED: Massive Turnout in Iraq for Funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Described as a measure to “promote regional security and stability,” the U.S. military presence []

Iran Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attack targeting Saudi's Wedyan tanker

ABU DHABI, 8th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack which targeted Saudi's Wedyan tanker while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed that the attack constitutes a grave threat to the safety and security of international navigation and represents a dangerous escalation which undermi

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 25, 2026

3 Tankers Turn Back After Iran’s IRGC Issues Warnings in Oman Waters

TEHRAN, Jun 25: Three commercial tankers attempting to sail through a US-declared maritime corridor in Omani waters turned back after receiving warnings from Iran’s Islamic Revolut...

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 9, 2026

[Video] This is what deterrence looks like.

This is what deterrence looks like. More than 20 U.S. Navy warships are now patrolling waters across the Middle East, while CENTCOM projects power near Iran.

TASS

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· Jul 8, 2026

IRGC announces strikes on 85 US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait

According to the statement, the targets were located in Salman Port, the US 5th Fleet area in Bahrain, and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait

Daily Finland

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· Jun 21, 2026

7 dead, 60 hospitalized after ammonia gas leak at seafood unit in India

At least seven people were killed and 67 others hospitalized Sunday following an ammonia gas leak at a seafood unit in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, reported Xinhua, quoting officials. According to officials, the ammonia leak originated from the seafood processing unit and spread across the premises. Workers present at the facility complained of breathing difficulties, while some suffered bleeding from the mouth and nose. Although the affected workers were rushed to nearby private hospitals for treatment, seven of them, all women, succumbed. Personnel from the police, disaster management, fire and emergency services, and health were immediately rushed to the spot to carry out rescue operations. A 30-member team equipped with gas detection devices and other specialized rescue gear has been pressed into service to fix the leak.

CNN

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· Jun 22, 2026

Fireworks stand goes up in flames

Firefighters in Oklahoma responded to a fireworks stand on fire, while fireworks were actively detonating.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Tanker catches fire after projectile strike off Oman, UK maritime agency says

London, July 7 (SANA) A tanker caught fire after being struck by an unidentified projectile while sailing off the coast of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday. The UKMTO said the incident occurred about 14.8 km (8 nautical miles) east of Lima in Oman’s Khasab district in Musandam Governorate. The []

The Tribune

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· Jul 7, 2026

Oil tanker catches fire after projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns Khamenei

A tanker travelling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said. The attack was the latest targeting a vessel moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which a fifth of all oil and natural gas []

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jul 11, 2026

DEADLY WARNING SIGNS? A decade of Flamingo Air incidents now under the microscope after Independence Day tragedy

NASSAU, BAHAMAS: The worst aviation disaster in recent Bahamian history has placed Flamingo Air under intense scrutiny as investigators examine whether a decade of mechanical incidents, operational failures and safety concerns exposed deeper vulnerabilities within the airline. The tragedy unfolded as The Bahamas celebrated its 53rd Independence anniversary, transforming what is traditionally a day of []

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 8, 2026

Damaged Qatari LNG tanker awaits salvage after strike near Hormuz

LONDON/DOHA, July 8 (Reuters) - Qatari LNG tanker Al Rekayyat is stationary near the Strait of Hormuz and awaiting salvage operations once a fire on board has been extinguished, according to ship tracking data and industry sources on Wednesday, a day after it was hit by a projectile.The tanker, loaded with liquefied natural gas, was hit on its port side overnight on Tuesday, one source said, while another briefed on the matter added that the vessel was at risk of exploding due to a fire in its engine room.

Nepal News

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· Jul 8, 2026

होर्मुजमा तनाव थप चर्कियो

काठमाडौं । स्ट्रेट अफ होर्मुजमा तीनवटा व्यावसायिक जहाजमाथि भएको आक्रमणको जवाफस्वरूप अमेरिकाले इरानका विभिन्न स्थानमा शक्तिशाली हवाई आक्रमण गरेको छ। उक्त आक्रमणमा धेरै व्यक्ति घाइते भएको बताइए पनि हालसम्म कुनै मानवीय क्षतिको आधिकारिक पुष्टि भएको छैन। अमेरिकी सेनाको केन्द्रीय कमान्ड (यूएस सेन्टकम) ले मंगलबार जारी गरेको विज्ञप्तिमा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय जलमार्गमा निर्दोष चालक दलसहितका व्यावसायिक जहाजलाई लक्षित []

BRICS News

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· Jun 25, 2026

JUST IN: Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman.

JUST IN: Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman.@BRICSNews

The Hill

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· Jul 1, 2026

Navy helicopter makes emergency landing in Arabian Sea, one crew missing

A Navy helicopter assigned to a U.S. aircraft carrier made an “emergency water landing” in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday morning and one of the four aircrewmen is missing, according to the U.S. military. An MH-60S Seahawk, a twin engine helicopter that can be utilized for search and rescue, special operations, combat support and other...

ArcaMax

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· Jun 28, 2026

Colorado wildfires: Fire evacuates residents near Ouray in western Colorado

Just north of Ouray, roughly 130 miles from where the 28,000-acre Snyder Mesa fire was burning near the Colorado-Utah border, firefighters battled another blaze that forced evacuations on Saturday. The Gold Mountain fire sparked Saturday evening ...

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jun 25, 2026

Oil tankers navigate the Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A series of oil tankers has navigated the Strait of Hormuz, using a new route close to Oman's shores that has been ...

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...

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 21, 2026

Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf

Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran and U.S. trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question

Iran targeted American military sites in the Gulf on Wednesday after the U.S. launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales. Washington said it was responding to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The crossfire raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, and U.S. [] The post Iran and U.S. trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 7, 2026

US Talks Tested as LNG Ship Struck in Hormuz Strait

A laden liquefied natural gas carrier was hit by a projectile near the Omani coast as it exited the Strait of Hormuz, heightening unease among shipowners and testing a US-Iran agreement intended to halt attacks in the waterway. Bloomberg's Stuart Livingstone-Wallace breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 2, 2026

Suspected ISWAP gunboat operator surrenders, quarantined, treated 

A suspected fighter of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) trained as a gunboat operator has surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army in Damasak, Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the [] Suspected ISWAP gunboat operator surrenders, quarantined, treated

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Three ships reverse course in Hormuz after IRGC warning

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Three oil tankers have reportedly altered their course and returned toward the Persian Gulf after receiving warnings from the naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Tanker set ablaze after hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz region

An “unknown projectile” struck and caused a fire on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, British maritime security agency UKMTO said. The incident occurred near one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes, despite a ceasefire between the United States and Iran and ongoing efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the incident took place about 8 nautical miles (15km) east of Limah,...

Off The Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

All 10 passengers killed in Bahamas plane crash

A horrific plane crash in the Bahamas killed all 10 passengers on board Friday, just hours after another aircraft shockingly burst into flames. Disturbing video on social media showed the wreckage of the Cessna 402C Flamingo Air flight strewn across a wooded area in North Andros, located in waters just west of Nassau, where celebrations []...Click to read more

DNyuz

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· Jun 29, 2026

Firefighters Mourn 3 Fallen Comrades as Blazes Ravage Utah and Colorado

Haggard and teary-eyed firefighters waited for the bodies to arrive on Sunday morning at Grand Junction Regional Airport in southwestern Colorado. They placed black stripes across their badges, symbolizing the loss of three firefighters from the blazes raging on the Utah-Colorado border. At around 9:30 a.m., a medevac helicopter landed in a stiff wind, and []

UrduPoint

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bahrain Interior Ministry: Sirens sounded, citizens urged to go to nearest safe place

Bahrain Interior Ministry: Sirens sounded, citizens urged to go to nearest safe place

South Africa Today

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· Jun 29, 2026

Colorado-Utah Border Wildfire Claims Three Lives as Snyder Fire Burnover Unfolds

MESA COUNTY, Colorado — A rapidly expanding Colorado-Utah border wildfire has resulted in the deaths of three firefighters and injuries to two others after they were trapped in a sudden burnover. The fatal incident occurred on Saturday while the crews were battling the Snyder Fire in Mesa County, forcing them to deploy emergency shelters in []

Libertarian Institute

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· Jul 7, 2026

Three Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Hit By Drones

Three ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz were hit by drones, causing some damage to the vessels. Iranian state media reported that one tanker traveling near the Omani coast was hit after it ignored a warning from the IRGC. The British military said that projectiles hit two other vessels. There were no reports []

RedState

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· Jul 11, 2026

Breaking: Swift Response From U.S. Military After IRGC Strikes Container Ship and Closes Strait of Hormuz

Breaking: Swift Response From U.S. Military After IRGC Strikes Container Ship and Closes Strait of Hormuz

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

20 US Warships Patrolling Mideast as Trump Warns of More Strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON: More than 20 US Navy warships are currently patrolling waters across the Middle East as President Donald Trump warned that the United States could launch another round of military strikes against Iran, signaling a sharp escalation in the already volatile regional conflict. The latest deployment was confirmed by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), which said American naval forces remain spread across key maritime corridors in the Middle East to maintain what it described as regional security and stability amid rising tensions. “Today, more than 20 U.S. Navy warships are patrolling waters across the Middle East as CENTCOM forces continue

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ships Sail Near Strait of Hormuz amid Renewed Tensions

Footage shows commercial vessels sailing near the Strait of Hormuz off the UAE's east coast. The strategic waterway remains under close watch after renewed fighting between the United States and Iran disrupted shipping and heightened concerns over regional security and global energy supplies.

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