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Iran missile and drone strikes kill two US troops, one missing
Iran has carried out missile and drone strikes on a US airbase in Jordan, killing two American service members and leaving a third missing, in a sharp escalation of the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The Trump administration has vowed to “punish” Iran with a fresh barrage of strikes in response, raising the prospect of…
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BTS’ ‘NORMAL’ Music Video Sets Spotify Single-Day Streaming Record
BTS’ music video for their single “NORMAL” has become the most-streamed K-pop music video in a single day in Spotify’s history, the streaming platform announced on 17 July. The milestone extends the South Korean group’s already extensive list of Spotify records and comes amid a busy promotional period for their fifth studio album, ARIRANG. The…
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U.S. And Iran Trade Strikes Over Strait Of Hormuz, Kuwait Suffers Infrastructure Damage
The most significant damage on Saturday occurred in Kuwait after Iran struck a water desalination plant and an oil facility.
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Iran ‘targets US combat aircraft at Bahrain air base’ as Trump’s forces launch seventh night of strikes against Tehran regime
Iran reportedly targeted US combat aircraft at an air base in Bahrain as American forces carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes against the regime in Tehran. The exchange marks an escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Iran, raising concerns about the safety of US military assets and personnel stationed across the…
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US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran’s armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.
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New York Times raises eyebrows by referring to AIPAC as ‘hard-right’ pro-Israel group
The New York Times has drawn criticism from conservative commentators after an article described the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) as a “hard-right” pro-Israel lobbying group. Critics argue the characterisation is inaccurate and misleading, given AIPAC’s history as a bipartisan organisation that has traditionally worked with both Democrats and Republicans in Congress to support…
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Tehran unveils sinister banner of Trump family as US airstrikes hit dozens of Iranian targets in sixth night of new attacks
Tehran has displayed a menacing banner depicting the Trump family in the Iranian capital as US airstrikes continued for a sixth consecutive night, targeting dozens of sites across Iran. The renewed wave of attacks marks a significant escalation in hostilities between Washington and Tehran, with the propaganda display suggesting Iranian authorities are seeking to rally…
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Saudi Arabia’s EA Takeover Reportedly Set To Clear EU Hurdle
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund-led acquisition of Electronic Arts was reportedly expected to receive EU approval under foreign-subsidy rules, removing a significant regulatory obstacle to the deal. The decision mattered because it would bring the proposed $55 billion takeover closer to completion and deepen Saudi Arabia’s investment in the global games industry. The investor group…
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Trump’s 60-day Iran deal reaches halfway mark as ceasefire collapses into escalating war
Thirty days into a 60-day negotiating window that President Trump set for a final peace deal between the United States and Iran, the earlier ceasefire has broken down and the two countries are engaged in escalating military exchanges rather than diplomacy. Trump has warned he could “just finish it off,” suggesting further heavy strikes remain…