Today in News History

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 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1970, Sheng Shicai, Chinese warlord (born 1895) passed away. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. 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, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

UAE-backed network in Libya fuels Sudan war

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July 9, 2026

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A new Lighthouse Reports investigation has brought to light new evidence of the United Arab Emirates' role in sustaining Sudan's civil war by backing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) through a covert logistics and training network based in eastern Libya. The report draws on social media analysis, geolocation data, satellite imagery, and witness interviews to trace alleged RSF-linked camps, convoy routes, and transfers of weapons and fuel between Libya and Sudan. The investigation identified four previously unknown RSF staging areas in Libya, including one near Benghazi. RSF defectors described training alongside Libyan National Army soldiers and UAE-contracted Colombian mercenaries before being sent back to Sudan. (Photo of RSF forces in Darfur via Sudan Tribune)

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Libyan News Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Al-Zadma and the Qatari ambassador discuss supporting development projects and enhancing stability in southern Libya

Al-Zadma / Qatari Ambassador / Discuss / Supporting / Development Projects / Enhancing Stability / Southern Libya

Middle East News 247

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· Jul 6, 2026

ADNOC launches integrated global LNG trading platform

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Abu Dhabi National Oil Company announced the launch of an international platform for marketing and trading liquefied natural gas, based in Abu Dhabi Global Market. According to the Emirates News Agency, the platform brings together the marketing operations of ADNOC Gas and XRG with the trading [] The post ADNOC launches integrated global LNG trading platform appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Iran Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

UAE strongly condemns renewed hostile attacks by Iran on Bahrain, Kuwait

ABU DHABI, 28th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile missile and drone attacks by Iran that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, and a thr

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran widens attacks on US bases in Gulf, Hormuz tensions lift oil prices

By Elwely Elwelly, Eman Abouhassira and Tala RamadanDUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks over the weekend and into Monday, with Tehran striking U.S. facilities across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher.Iran's Revolutionary Guardssaid on Monday they had targeted U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, destroyed radar systems in Oman, and hit fuel tanks and ammunition depots at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan in response to U.S. strikes.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iranian drones target Bahrain after US offensive, straining ceasefire

Bahrain said it had been targeted by Iranian drones and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was struck on Saturday, adding fresh tension to the detente established in the wake of an interim US-Iran peace deal signed earlier this month. Bahrain’s foreign ministry said a number of Iranian drones targeted the country, home to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, early on Saturday morning, state-run BNA reported. Tehran has repeatedly targeted it and other Gulf states that host American military bases and thousands...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 4, 2026

Trak bantuan PBB diserang dron, 50 tan bekalan musnah

NEW YORK: Sebuah trak yang disewa oleh Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) di Sudan diserang dron, menyebabkan lebih 50 tan bekalan bantuan kemanusiaan untuk mangsa perang musnah. Jurucakap PBB, Stephane Dujarric berkata, serangan itu berlaku pada Rabu di negeri Darfur Barat, menurut maklumat yang diterima daripada Suruhanjaya Tinggi Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu bagi Pelarian (UNHCR). “Pemandu trak ... Read more The post Trak bantuan PBB diserang dron, 50 tan bekalan musnah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

BRICS News

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· Jun 28, 2026

JUST IN: 🇦🇪🇮🇷 UAE says it "strongly condemns"

JUST IN: UAE says it strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.@BRICSNews

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran launches drone assault on Bahrain and a ship is hit in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire frays

Bahrain said that Iran launched a drone attack against the Gulf country and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, after the United States carried out retaliatory attacks targeting Tehran for violating a 60-day ceasefire. The development signals further challenges for the memorandum of understanding that Washington and Tehran signed last week. The []

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 27, 2026

GCC, Qatar, UAE, Egypt and Jordan Condemn Iranian Drone Attack on Bahrain

ABU DHABI, Jun 27: Gulf and Arab countries have strongly condemned an Iranian drone attack targeting Bahrain, describing it as a violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty and a threat...

ArcaMax

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· Jun 27, 2026

US-Iran truce tested by attacks on Bahrain, hit on Hormuz tanker

Bahrain said it had been targeted by Iranian drones and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was struck on Saturday, adding fresh tension to the detente established in the wake of an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal signed earlier this month. Bahrain’s ...

HESPRESS English

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· Jun 21, 2026

Drone hub, cyber defense and Gibraltar: Inside the new US-Morocco security vision

The United States and Morocco are preparing to deepen defense cooperation over the next decade under a 2026–2036 roadmap that outlines expanded collaboration in drones, cybersecurity, military infrastructure and advanced command systems, while strengthening Morocco’s role in regional security dynamics. A central element of the proposed framework is the creation of a drone center in [] The post Drone hub, cyber defense and Gibraltar: Inside the new US-Morocco security vision appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

JFeed

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· Jul 13, 2026

Breaking: 5 Small Houthi Boats Attack Oil Tanker Off Yemen’s Coast

This is a developing story.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Video] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — WATCH: The US Fifth Fleet base in Juffair, Bahrain, is reportedly under direc [...]

— WATCH: The US Fifth Fleet base in Juffair, Bahrain, is reportedly under direct attack by missiles and drones.@IntelSlava

Libertarian Institute

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· Jun 24, 2026

Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran

The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []

NDTV

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· Jul 12, 2026

3 Border Posts, Offshore Oil Platform Attacked In Kuwait, 1 Injured

The origin of the assault was not verified by Kuwaiti authorities.

BOL News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran strikes US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain after second day of US attacks

DUBAI: Iran struck U.S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain on Thursday, hours after the U.S. military launched a second wave of overnight strikes on Iran that officials said were aimed at keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping. The retaliatory attacks came after President Donald Trump declared that an interim agreement aimed at ... Read more The post Iran strikes US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain after second day of US attacks appeared first on BOL News.

Libya Review

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· Jun 22, 2026

Libya’s NOC Discusses Return of UK Oil Firms and Energy Investment Expansion

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has discussed with the United Kingdom ways to strengthen cooperation in the oil and gas sector, including the possible return of British energy companies to Libya, according to a statement by NOC Chairman Masoud Suleiman. Suleiman said he held talks with the British ambassador to Libya, Martin Reynolds, focusing on [] The post Libya’s NOC Discusses Return of UK Oil Firms and Energy Investment Expansion appeared first on LibyaReview.

The Washington Post

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran says it launched further attacks as clashes test fragile ceasefire

Bahrain said it was targeted by an Iranian drone attack, while a ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime monitoring agency said.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 27, 2026

Arab states condemn Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain

Regional Capitals, June 27 (SANA) Arab countries on Saturday condemned Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain, expressing solidarity with the Gulf kingdom and warning that the incident threatens regional security and ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions. In separate statements, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Jordan denounced the attacks as a violation []

Irish News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iranian drones attack Bahrain and ship struck in Strait of Hormuz

Bahrain is home to the US Navy’s 5th fleet.

The Hill

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Bahrain after latest US attacks

Iran launched a drone attack against Bahrain early Saturday, hours after the U.S. military carried out strikes on Iranian military sites. Bahrain, which hosts the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, said it was attacked by a number of Iranian drones and condemned the latest strikes as a blatant violation of its sovereignty. It accused Tehran of...

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 6, 2026

Yemen’s Houthis kill 16 government troops and a cargo ship attacked in Red Sea

A cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said, the latest maritime attack off the conflict-torn Arab country. Also this weekend, Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed 16 troops in an attack on government-aligned forces, in some of the most violent fighting seen between the sides in years. []

UPI

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran targets U.S. sites in Bahrain, Kuwait

Iran targets U.S. sites in Bahrain, Kuwait

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iranian Drones Strike US Terrorist Military Bases in Bahrain

Iranian Drones Strike US Terrorist Military Bases in Bahrain

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran drones hit Bahrain, ship

Dubai, June 28: Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came und...

Korea Times News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iranian drones attack Bahrain; ship is struck in strait after US airstrikes on Iran

Iranian drones attack Bahrain; ship is struck in strait after US airstrikes on Iran

Malaysiakini

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· Jul 8, 2026

Air raid sirens sound in Bahrain, following US strikes on targets in Iran

US officials reportedly said Iran's military launched drones toward Bahrain.

DNyuz

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after U.S. airstrikes

DUBAI — Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack Saturday, in what is probably Tehran’s response to overnight airstrikes by the United States. The attacks in the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control after Iran and the []

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Breaking: GCC Threats, UAE issues warning, explosions in Qatar and Bahrain

Breaking: GCC Threats, UAE issues warning, explosions in Qatar and Bahrain Missile alerts sound across Qatar, Bahrain and the UAE as regional tensions escalate following Iranian threats. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #newsfeed #news #aljazera #latestnews #BreakingNews #news

Hot Air

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· Jun 28, 2026

Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval

Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval

TASS

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· Jul 10, 2026

Turkey sells Russian-made S-400 systems to Gulf nation — newspaper

According to the report, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have been mentioned in this regard, but it is better to wait for an official announcement

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

UAE Strongly Condemns Renewed Iranian Attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait

Abu Dhabi, June 28 (QNA) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned in the strongest terms Iran's renewed missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait.

Daily News Egypt

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· Jun 27, 2026

Egypt, Gulf states condemn Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain

Regional tensions escalated on Saturday after Bahrain accused Iran of launching drone attacks against its territory, prompting widespread condemnation from Gulf states and raising fresh concerns over the implementation of the recently brokered US-Iran ceasefire and the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain’s foreign ministry denounced what it described as Iranian drone attacks, calling [] The post Egypt, Gulf states condemn Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Egypt Oil & Gas

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· Jul 1, 2026

UAE’s AIQ in Talks to Launch AI Platform for Egypt’s Petroleum Sector

The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) is considering establishing a joint venture with UAE’s AIQ, an Abu Dhabi-based AI champion, to act as a specialized platform for artificial intelligence (AI) applications across the petroleum sector. The proposed venture, to be named AIQ Egypt, would combine data from the Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG) with [] The post UAE’s AIQ in Talks to Launch AI Platform for Egypt’s Petroleum Sector first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

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