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Near East

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Iran Warns of Wider Middle East War Amid Ongoing U.S. Strikes

Iran threatens expanded military operations if U.S. attacks continue, following a week of strikes targeting key Iranian infrastructure.

Jul 18, 2026, 3:48 PM The Hill

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Eight Killed, Over 60 Wounded in Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Warehouses

Ukrainian drones targeted major logistical facilities in Russia's Moscow and Tambov regions, hitting warehouses and an oil depot, resulting in multiple casualties and fires.

ABC Australia News | Jul 18, 2026, 1:59 PM

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US and Iran Target Infrastructure Amid Rising Tensions in Middle East

The US and Iran expanded their conflict by attacking critical infrastructure, raising fears of further escalation and potential return to all-out war.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 17, 2026, 8:55 PM

politics

Iran Urges Yemen’s Houthis to Block Red Sea if U.S. Strikes Tehran’s Energy Sites

Iran reportedly requested Yemen’s Houthis to disrupt Red Sea shipping routes in response to potential U.S. attacks on its energy infrastructure, escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 3:55 PM

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Fire at Algerian Orphanage in Mohammadia Kills 11, Injures 19 Amid Heatwave

A deadly fire at a foster care facility near Algiers has claimed 11 lives, including children, and injured 19 others as Algeria battles an intense heatwave and widespread fires.

Africanews | Jul 16, 2026, 7:54 AM

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Human Rights Watch and ACLU Report Abuses at Texas Immigrant Detention Center

Camp East Montana, the nation's largest immigration detention center, faces allegations of beatings, medical neglect, and inhumane conditions according to a joint report by civil rights groups.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 5:14 AM

world

Uber Nears €12.5 Billion Deal to Acquire Delivery Hero, Expanding Global Food Delivery Network

Uber is in advanced talks to acquire German food delivery company Delivery Hero for about €12.5 billion, potentially announcing the deal soon amid regulatory scrutiny concerns.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 7:40 PM

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Special Police Team Investigates Killing of Anti-Migrant Leader in South Africa

Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, leader of the anti-migrant group March and March in Gauteng, died after being shot outside his home near Johannesburg.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 5:26 PM

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across US from Great Lakes to New England

Over 830 wildfires in Canada and additional fires near the US border are causing hazardous air quality across the upper Midwest and Northeast, with smoke expected to reach major East Coast cities by mid-July 15, 2026.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 11:54 AM

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US Launches New Strikes on Iran as IRGC Reports Attacks on US Military Sites in Gulf

The United States conducted a seven-hour military operation targeting Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed naval blockades and rising oil prices, while Iran claimed retaliatory strikes on US facilities.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:09 AM

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Inflation Drops More Than Expected in June as Gas Prices Ease Amid U.S.-Iran Talks

June inflation in the U.S. fell to its lowest level since March, aided by a decline in gas prices following negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 1:18 PM