Today in News History
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 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. 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, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) passed away. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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
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Arab Times Online
· Jul 7, 2026
UAE and Saudi Arabia Condemn Iran Over Attacks on Qatari and Saudi Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
ABU DHABI/RIYADH, Jul 7: The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have strongly condemned what they described as Iranian attacks on commercial oil tankers transiting the Strait of...
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 8, 2026
UAE Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
UAE Condemns Iranian Attack on Saudi Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Qatar News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
GCC Countries Strongly Condemn Iran's Attacks in Strait of Hormuz, on GCC States
Riyadh, July 09 (QNA) - The member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed their strongest condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks targeting the Saudi tanker Wadiyan and the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which endangered the lives of their crews.
Saudi Gazette
· Jul 8, 2026
Saudi Arabia condemns deadly attacks on security forces in Pakistan
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the armed attacks targeting police and military personnel in Pakistan's Balochistan province that left several people dead.In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Kingdom's firm rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism and reaffirmed its support for Pakistan and its efforts to safeguard the country's security and territorial integrity.The Kingdom also expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Pakistan.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan condemn Iranian attacks on tankers in Hormuz
Capitals, July 7 (SANA) Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Jordan on Tuesday condemned Iranian attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and a threat to the safety and security of maritime navigation, according to statements carried by their respective state []
Iran Herald
· Jul 7, 2026
UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attack targeting Qatar's Al Rakeyyat vessel
ABU DHABI, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack which targeted Qatar's Al Rakeyyat vessel while transiting near 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 whi
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