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politics

Iran’s IRGC Reports Explosions of Two Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attributes the explosions to unsafe navigation and U.S. interference amid escalating regional tensions.

Jul 20, 2026, 2:43 PM The Hill

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investigations

Alaska’s Nearly Deserted Adak Island Pays Over $340,000 Annually to Keep Empty Buildings Wired for Slow Internet

Despite a largely abandoned Navy base and minimal internet use, subsidies continue to fund costly internet infrastructure on Adak Island, raising questions about government spending and broadband standards.

ProPublica | Jul 20, 2026, 12:20 PM

general

Trump Orders New U.S. Airstrikes on Iran Following Deadly Attack on American Troops in Jordan

After an Iranian missile and drone assault killed two U.S. service members at a base in Jordan, President Trump authorized further airstrikes targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces.

Washington Times News | Jul 19, 2026, 10:11 PM

business

Global Energy and Food Security at Risk Amid Hormuz Crisis, Experts Urge Resilience Measures

The recent crisis around the Strait of Hormuz highlights the urgent need for enhanced resilience in energy, food, infrastructure, logistics, and data systems to shield the world from future global shocks.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 19, 2026, 8:50 PM

world

China’s AI Weather Warning System Mazu Expands Across Global South

The AI-powered system is deployed in seven developing countries and tested by 40 others to improve disaster preparedness.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 1:24 PM

world

Guyana Ferry Capsizes with 116 Aboard; 53 Rescued as Search Continues

The MV Barima ferry capsized near Iron Punt while en route from Georgetown to Port Kaituma, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.

Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 1:01 PM

world

Somalia Races to Digitise Radio Mogadishu’s Historic Archive

A dedicated team works to preserve decades of Somali history stored on deteriorating reel-to-reel tapes at the country’s main public radio station.

Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 5:45 AM

world

US Launches Eighth Night of Strikes on Iran After Deaths of American Soldiers in Jordan

The US targets Iran’s Revolutionary Guard following missile attacks in Jordan, while Iran retaliates with drone strikes on US bases in Kuwait amid escalating regional tensions.

ABC Australia News | Jul 19, 2026, 5:31 AM

world

Russia Launches Largest Ballistic Missile Attack on Kyiv Since War Began

The missile barrage on Kyiv early Sunday killed one person and injured at least 15, exposing Ukraine’s vulnerability amid a shortage of Patriot air defence missiles.

Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 5:20 AM

world

Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Warehouses and Oil Sites, Killing Nine

Drone attacks by Ukraine targeted Russian logistics and energy infrastructure, resulting in multiple casualties and damage to key facilities.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 18, 2026, 8:22 PM

general

Mount Olympus, Mythical Home of Greek Gods, Seeks UNESCO World Heritage Status

Greece nominates Mount Olympus, famed for its mythological significance and natural beauty, for inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Washington Times News | Jul 18, 2026, 7:50 PM

world

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Kill Eight at Russian Wildberries Warehouses

Drone attacks targeted major Russian online retailer's warehouses in Tambov and Moscow regions, causing multiple casualties and damage.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 12:37 PM

politics

Iranian Attacks on Jordanian Bases Injure Several U.S. Troops Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

Iranian missile and drone strikes on military bases in Jordan this week reportedly injured multiple U.S. service members, as tensions rise following failed peace talks and renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.

The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 3:29 AM

world

Ukraine Faces Leadership Changes Amid Ongoing Conflict and Global Tensions

Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is ousted amid wartime protests, while President Zelensky reshuffles government during critical military operations. Meanwhile, global oil tensions persist following a contested Memorandum of Understanding.

France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 1:15 AM

world

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

world

Rare Sub-Antarctic Petrels Spotted Live Off NSW Coast for First Time

Two deepwater seabirds from the Southern Ocean, the Kerguelen petrel and grey petrel, were photographed off Port Macquarie, marking a rare event for New South Wales.

ABC Australia News | Jul 17, 2026, 8:49 PM

world

At Least 10 Killed in Strikes Across Ukraine and Russia on July 17, 2026

Russian and Ukrainian attacks on July 17 resulted in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure on both sides of the border, officials reported.

CNA Latest News | Jul 17, 2026, 8:44 PM

general

SpaceX Starship Launch Aborted Seconds Before Liftoff

SpaceX's largest rocket, Starship, aborted its 13th test flight on the pad due to engine startup failures, delaying a planned space-skimming mission.

Washington Times News | Jul 17, 2026, 2:06 AM

world

Vietnamese Activist Bao Ngoc Highlights Gaza’s Plight Amid Tight Protest Controls

Bao Ngoc, the first Vietnamese to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, draws rare national attention to Palestinian suffering despite Vietnam’s cautious stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 12:50 AM

world

Philippine Military Assures No Leadership Vacuum Amid Chief of Staff’s Retirement

As General Romeo Brawner Jnr retires, the Philippine armed forces emphasize leadership continuity during a sensitive period for President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 3:39 PM

global-institutions

Over 500 Feared Dead in Two Myanmar Shipwrecks Off Coast

Two boats carrying mostly Rohingya passengers capsized off Myanmar’s coast, raising concerns about hundreds of lives lost amid worsening regional weather and funding challenges.

UN News | Jul 16, 2026, 3:14 PM

world

Ambiguity in US-Iran MoU Sparks Renewed Conflict in Strait of Hormuz

A vague memorandum of understanding on safe passage has failed to clarify governance of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to escalating military tensions between the US and Iran.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 10:55 AM

business

Japan's Inpex Breaks Ground on $21 Billion LNG Project in Indonesia

The new liquefied natural gas facility in eastern Indonesia is set to become one of Asia's largest, enhancing energy security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 10:51 AM

world

More Than 500 Feared Dead After Boats Capsize Off Myanmar

Two boats carrying mostly Rohingya passengers departed from Rakhine State in late June, with over 500 feared dead following reports of capsizing.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 10:26 AM