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Iran supreme leader warns of unforgettable lessons if US attacks continue

Iran supreme leader warns of unforgettable lessons if US attacks continue

Iran’s leadership has formally abandoned its peace agreement with the US following an escalation in hostilities that resulted in American troop deaths. The conflict has increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure and regional sites, further destabilizing the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 22:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran says MoU suspended as US strikes kill 50 and disrupt infrastructure

Iran says MoU suspended as US strikes kill 50 and disrupt infrastructure

Iran has formally abandoned its interim peace agreement with the United States following an escalation in infrastructure strikes across the Middle East. The collapse of the diplomatic framework has led to intensified military action and mounting humanitarian concerns in the region.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 21:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran Supreme Leader warns of unforgettable lessons if US attacks continue

Iran Supreme Leader warns of unforgettable lessons if US attacks continue

The conflict has entered a volatile phase as Iran formally withdrew from a diplomatic agreement following the deaths of two American service members in Jordan. Military officials from both sides are now signaling a move toward more aggressive, full-scale offensive operations.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 21:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
India achieves milestone with launch of first private-sector orbital rocket

India achieves milestone with launch of first private-sector orbital rocket

Skyroot Aerospace successfully completed the first orbital mission by an Indian private company with its Vikram-1 rocket. This milestone marks a significant shift in the nation's aerospace industry and commercial satellite deployment capabilities.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Two US troops killed and one missing following Iranian attack in Jordan

Two US troops killed and one missing following Iranian attack in Jordan

Two U.S. service members were killed and a third remains missing following an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on a base in Jordan on July 17, 2026.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 20:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US reimposes naval blockade on Iran amid escalating military conflict

US reimposes naval blockade on Iran amid escalating military conflict

The US has reinforced a naval blockade on Iran following a series of strikes on military and civilian infrastructure, effectively ending a June interim deal. This escalation has disrupted transit in the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant volatility in global oil markets.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 19:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran escalates Gulf missile attacks and declares Strait of Hormuz closed

Iran escalates Gulf missile attacks and declares Strait of Hormuz closed

Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, signaling the collapse of a de-escalation agreement amid ongoing missile and drone exchanges. The conflict has impacted regional infrastructure and raised global oil prices.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 19:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US and Iran exchange infrastructure strikes as conflict hits Kuwait facilities

US and Iran exchange infrastructure strikes as conflict hits Kuwait facilities

The U.S. and Iran have exchanged infrastructure strikes, targeting critical sites such as Kuwaiti oil and desalination plants, following the collapse of a ceasefire agreement.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 17:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read

Iran displays anti-US billboards as military strikes intensify

Tehran is using city-wide billboards to threaten American leadership while U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure leave civilians facing urgent energy restrictions.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 14:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
MV Matthew leaves Cork after costing state millions in seizure fees

MV Matthew leaves Cork after costing state millions in seizure fees

The bulk carrier involved in Ireland's largest drug seizure has left Cork Harbour, triggering political calls for a review of seized asset policies.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 13:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran escalates regional conflict with missile strikes on Gulf infrastructure

Iran escalates regional conflict with missile strikes on Gulf infrastructure

Hostilities in the Persian Gulf have intensified as Iran targets U.S. military bases and critical infrastructure across multiple nations, ending the ceasefire.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 12:37 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Israel approves 19 new illegal settlement outposts in West Bank

Israel approves 19 new illegal settlement outposts in West Bank

The Israeli security cabinet approved 19 new settlement outposts in the occupied West Bank, bringing the total approved by the current government to 69. Officials state this expansion aims to prevent the formation of a viable Palestinian state.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 11:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Ukrainian drone strikes kill seven in attacks on Russian oil and logistics sites

Ukrainian drone strikes kill seven in attacks on Russian oil and logistics sites

Ukrainian drone strikes hit multiple logistics and energy facilities across Russia, including a fatal attack on a Wildberries warehouse in Tambov. The operation also targeted an oil depot in the Moscow region and prompted emergency evacuations.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 10:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised by Delhi police after 20-day hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised by Delhi police after 20-day hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly transferred to a hospital by Delhi Police following an indefinite hunger strike demanding reforms to the exam system. His removal has intensified the protest movement, with supporters continuing their demonstration at Jantar Mantar.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 10:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran launches drone strikes on US military assets across Gulf states

Iran launches drone strikes on US military assets across Gulf states

Tehran's drone and missile campaign targeted multiple military assets across the Gulf in retaliation for recent US strikes on Iranian territory. The conflict has triggered regional security alerts and raised concerns regarding potential further military expansion.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 08:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Johor orders closure of Network School in Forest City over licence breaches

Johor orders closure of Network School in Forest City over licence breaches

The Iskandar Puteri City Council issued a stop-business notice after inspections found the site was used for classrooms without the necessary permits.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 06:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Maulana Fazlur Rehman challenges Pakistan army chief to contest election

Maulana Fazlur Rehman challenges Pakistan army chief to contest election

JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman has publicly demanded that Field Marshal Asim Munir renounce his uniform if he wishes to engage in national politics. This confrontation highlights growing tensions over military influence and government policy in Pakistan.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 05:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US-Iran War Live Updates: US ends seventh consecutive night of Iran strikes

US-Iran War Live Updates: US ends seventh consecutive night of Iran strikes

Following a week of intense air strikes, the US military has targeted Iranian infrastructure, triggering retaliatory attacks across the Gulf.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 05:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfire smoke in US cities

Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfire smoke in US cities

President Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian exports, citing 'willful negligence' regarding wildfire smoke affecting US air quality. Canadian officials rejected the accusations, noting the shared nature of the climate crisis and highlighting Canada's history of disaster aid.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 03:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US and Iran trade strikes on infrastructure as regional tensions escalate

US and Iran trade strikes on infrastructure as regional tensions escalate

Tensions between the US and Iran have surged as both nations launch military strikes against infrastructure, raising concerns about regional stability.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 02:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read