Oil Prices Surge Amid US Strikes on Iran and Strait of Hormuz Shipping Incident
Oil prices rose sharply on July 20, 2026, following US military actions against Iran and a fire aboard a vessel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil prices rose sharply on July 20, 2026, following US military actions against Iran and a fire aboard a vessel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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A US service member died in Iraq during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone, marking the third US soldier killed since the ceasefire ended and prompting renewed US strikes on Iran.
France 24 English | Jul 20, 2026, 12:38 AMworld
A star-studded, Super Bowl-style half-time performance featuring global music icons and beloved characters marked a historic moment at the 2026 Fifa World Cup final.
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The inaugural halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, showcased a diverse lineup curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, drawing mixed reactions.
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Following the deaths of two U.S. service members in Jordan, Sen. Mark Warner criticized the ongoing conflict with Iran and highlighted the current toll on U.S. forces.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 5:53 PMworld
Germany will join a French-led nuclear exercise this year, marking a shift in European defence collaboration amid concerns over US security commitments.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 12:02 PMpolitics
Two American service members were killed and a third is missing after an Iranian strike on a US base in Jordan, prompting US airstrikes on Iran and comments from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:55 AMworld
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent diplomatic tour and strategic partnerships signal India’s growing role as a security provider in the Indo-Pacific region.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 7:08 AMpolitics
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on Iran on July 19, 2026, in response to Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan that killed two American service members.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 1:10 AMworld
As the United States and Iran exchange strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf Cooperation Council denounces Tehran’s attacks on civilian sites as war crimes.
France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 7:36 PMpolitics
A Washington Post-Ipsos survey reveals growing skepticism about the Supreme Court’s impartiality and performance, with many Americans perceiving political bias in recent rulings.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 4:26 PMpolitics
President Trump intensifies military actions targeting Iran’s key infrastructure as both nations edge closer to conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 10:21 AMworld
Investigations confirm candidates and examiners viewed the same questions during the July 15 GCE O-Level English oral examination.
CNA Latest News | Jul 18, 2026, 9:56 AMworld
Tensions escalate as US airstrikes target Iranian infrastructure and Tehran retaliates with attacks on US military sites in the Gulf.
France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 6:51 AMworld
The US military continues targeting Iranian military capabilities, while Tehran accuses Washington of hitting civilian infrastructure.
Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 11:14 PMpolitics
President Trump called China’s acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history," though experts note much of the data is publicly available in many states.
CBS Politics | Jul 17, 2026, 10:25 PMworld
U.S. investor Balaji Srinivasan calls for assurances after immigration checks at a Malaysian digital nomad community amid unfounded social media claims.
CNA Latest News | Jul 17, 2026, 6:45 AMus
President Donald Trump used his presidential platform and intelligence agencies to question the security of US elections, citing claims about foreign interference and noncitizen voters ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections.
Guardian US | Jul 17, 2026, 5:26 AMworld
Severe flooding in southwestern Texas has led to fatalities and a large-scale rescue operation in the Texas Hill Country region.
Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 5:25 AMworld
Despite broad public support for a female emperor, Japan's parliament approved changes to succession rules that preserve male-only inheritance and allow adoption of distant male relatives.
Euronews | Jul 17, 2026, 5:08 AMus
In a primetime speech from the White House, former President Donald Trump released declassified documents alleging election vulnerabilities and foreign interference, while calling for stricter voter ID laws.
Guardian US | Jul 17, 2026, 1:43 AMpolitics
The Seventh Circuit ruled on an AR-15 ban case shortly after the Supreme Court granted certiorari on a similar issue, while other circuits await the Court's guidance.
Reason | Jul 17, 2026, 12:26 AMpolitics
On July 16, 2026, U.S. military forces conducted a boarding operation on a sanctioned oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, underscoring ongoing enforcement of international sanctions.
The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 10:58 PMworld
The government’s new digital education plan aims to embed AI literacy across subjects, but a recent survey reveals uneven adoption among teachers.
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