Fresh attacks hit Iran, Kuwait as Tehran and US square off over Hormuz
Kuwait, where Tehran has repeatedly targeted US installations, said border posts and an offshore oil platform had been attacked. Read More
Israel’s election will be held on October 27, coalition head says
JERUSALEM, July 12 – Israel is set to hold a national election on October 27, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, its first since Hamas’ 2023 attack and the…
Israel to hold Oct 27 elections in vote seen as referendum on Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu, 76, who’s already Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, has declared his intention to run again. Read More
France powers down nuclear reactors over heatwave
The shutdowns are the second time in recent weeks due to heat, after a record heatwave in June. Read More
Lindsey Graham, US Republican senator and Trump ally, dies at 71
July 12 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies after Trump became president, has…
Lindsey Graham, US Republican senator and Trump ally, dies at 71
July 12 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies after Trump became president, has…
Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine, source says
LONDON, July 12 – Germany is funding 50,000 attack drones for Ukraine, a source familiar with the matter said, in an order that marks one of the biggest known purchases…
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says he will replace Prime Minister Svyrydenko
KYIV, July 12 – Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he had proposed replacing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. Read More
Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expected
BAGHDAD, July 12 – Iraq’s prime minister will visit Washington on Monday to deepen strategic ties with the United States, with oil and gas deals expected to be signed as…
Iran newspaper lists Trump, European leaders as revenge targets
There was no suggestion that the newspaper’s list was officially endorsed. Read More