Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1067, John Komnenos, Byzantine general passed away. In 1489, Bahlul Lodi, sultan of Delhi passed away. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1996, Moussa Dembélé, French footballer was born. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2010, Paulo Moura, Brazilian clarinetist and saxophonist (born 1932) passed away. In 2014, Emil Bobu, Romanian politician (born 1927) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
There’s something about the MOU
There’s something happening in the Strait of Hormuz. What it is ain’t exactly the Jews. I have expressed my doubts about the the Memorandum of Understanding that was to open the Strait. Complications have arisen. Vice President Vance’s negotiating partners do not appear to be operating in good faith’ I read the news today, oh boy: US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are in Doha
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National Review
· Jun 26, 2026
The Week: The Art of the MOU
Plus: New York’s socialist revolution.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 22, 2026
Baghaei: Implementation mechanisms to monitor MoU, continued expert talks to enhance implementation of agreement
Baghaei: Implementation mechanisms to monitor MoU, continued expert talks to enhance implementation of agreement
China Global Television Network
· Jun 18, 2026
Read the full text of the 14-point MoU between US and Iran
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran has been electronically signed by the leaders of both countries and has entered into force with immediate effect. Here is the full text of the 14-point MoU.
Independent Online
· Jul 5, 2026
Mkhwanazi's explosive claims: A year of turmoil in South Africa's police force
Mkhwanazi's explosive claims: A year of turmoil in South Africa's police force
Yonhap News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Watchdog chief expresses concerns over overheated single-stock leveraged ETF trading
SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's financial watchdog said Mo...
Tehran Times
· Jun 21, 2026
Axis of Resistance wins historic victory, US humiliated:ILPS
The International League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS) has hailed the recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States as a monumental victory for the Axis of Resistance, signaling a decisive shift in the balance of power against imperialism.
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Related coverage for "There’s something about the MOU": National Review — The Week: The Art of the MOU. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Baghaei: Implementation mechanisms to monitor MoU, continued expert talks to enhance implementation of agreement. China Global Television Network — Read the full text of the 14-point MoU between US and Iran. Independent Online — Mkhwanazi's explosive claims: A year of turmoil in South Africa's police force. Yonhap News Agency — Watchdog chief expresses concerns over overheated single-stock leveraged ETF trading. Tehran Times — Axis of Resistance wins historic victory, US humiliated:ILPS