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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1959, Tupou VI, King of Tonga was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Tasu’a; Day of loyalty, resistance in Shia history

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Tasu'a is known as the day of loyalty and resistance, which was devoted to Abbas Ibn Ali, Imam Hussein's half-brother, in deference to his sacrifices in the battle of Karbala.
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· Jul 4, 2026
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Related coverage for "Tasu’a; Day of loyalty, resistance in Shia history": Haaretz — Iran's Supreme Leader says revenge 'must certainly' take place for slain father. Yemen Press Agency — Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for his father: “We have the killers’ list, retribution is coming”. UrduPoint — Azma Bukhari stresses brotherhood, peace during Muharram. Mehr News Agency — IRGC Navy chief vows divine revenge on US, Israel. Malaysiakini — Iran’s supreme leader calls on 'free people' worldwide to avenge father’s death. Issues & Insights — The Taqiyya Communists