West Asia war LIVE: Iran targets U.S. military bases in Kuwait
The Hindu – World · India
Iran’s supreme leader vowed to teach the U.S. “unforgettable lessons” on Saturday (July 18, 2026), as Washington reported its first military deaths since renew…
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The Hindu – World · India
Iran’s supreme leader vowed to teach the U.S. “unforgettable lessons” on Saturday (July 18, 2026), as Washington reported its first military deaths since renew…
Times of India – World · India
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The New York Times – World · US
The soldiers, killed in Jordan, were the first U.S. troops to die from hostile fire since an April truce. U.S. forces began retaliatory strikes early Sunday.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US strikes damaged bridges and a water desalination plant in Iran after a seventh straight night of attacks.
South China Morning Post – World · China
In Iran war news with major US political implications, two US soldiers were killed and several wounded by an Iranian drone, the Pentagon announced on Saturday.…
Times of India – World · India
Iran's Supreme Leader warned the United States of "unforgettable lessons" if attacks continued. He declared President Trump's signature "worthless and invalid"…
The Hindu – World · India
The restrictions on oil trade has affected the entire Cuban economy and has become a ‘collective punishment’ against the population, he said
The Hindu – World · India
The U.S. has violated its commitments under the deal that was signed about a month ago, and now Iran is “no longer implementing them,” Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran'…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Pressure is expected to build on the Iranian public, as well as global energy markets due to the US blockade.
The New York Times – World · US
Overnight strikes damaged a tunnel and three bridges in Hormozgan Province, the governor’s office said.
Indian Express – World · India
- Iran suspended its interim agreement with the US, blaming Washington for violating commitments and escalating regional tensions. - Mutual strikes hit milit…
BBC News – World · Europe
Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components".
NBC News – World · US
Critical water and power infrastructure sites have been damaged as the U.S. and Iran continue to trade strikes, while the parched Middle East reels from temper…
The Hindu – World · India
Mr. Zaidi, a businessman, came to power this year after U.S. President Donald Trump vetoed another candidate
South China Morning Post – World · China
In Abidjan, the commercial capital and economic engine of Ivory Coast, the extent of Chinese infrastructure development is a permanent feature of the transport…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their border dispute after meeting both countries’ leaders on the same day. The dispute…
Indian Express – World · India
- **Casualties and warnings**: 3 dead, 8 injured in Hormozgan after strikes; residents warned to avoid travel due to ongoing threats. - **Escalating conflict…
The Hindu – World · India
Iranian officials say recent U.S. strikes have killed dozens of people and wounded hundreds, with new casualties reported Friday, when the US military also ack…
Times of India – World · India
Europe is increasing defense spending to counter Russian aggression and enhance collective security. The United Kingdom is developing its Storm Fighter drone …
The Hindu – World · India
Iran accused U.S. forces of targeting civilian infrastructure, including an airport, a railway station and two bridges, and said it had struck U.S. assets acro…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Philippines protests China Daily videos depicting Filipinos as monkeys amid South China Sea tensions.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
At least 20 schools have now been completely destroyed in southern Lebanon, with 100 more damaged.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The US has broadened its military campaign in Iran, says Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna.
The New York Times – World · US
Overnight and into Friday, Iran reported U.S. strikes on infrastructure that can serve civilian purposes and has targeted similar sites in Gulf countries that …
The Hindu – World · India
The Guards said separately on Saturday (July 18) that they had "stopped" four ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz
BBC News – World · Europe
The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Fighting between the two sides rages as US attacks shift further into Iran’s interior
The New York Times – World · US
Videos and reports in Iranian state media showed damage to bridges, railways and other infrastructure. U.S. allies in the region reported retaliatory strikes b…
The New York Times – World · US
A new generation has been cutting red tape to speed weapons to the front. But the old guard pushed back, and now Ukraine’s young defense minister is out.
The Guardian – World · Europe
Central Command says attacks were designed to ‘continue degrading Iranian military capabilities’The US military said it had launched a seventh consecutive nigh…
The New York Times – World · US
The Israeli military said the attack targeted members of the second-biggest militant group in Gaza. It also said it was “aware of the claims that several uninv…
South China Morning Post – World · China
The US struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday, as the two sides risked further escalation b…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ramped up his criticism of the International Criminal Court in The Hague. His gloves-off approach could have far-reaching…
South China Morning Post – World · China
The Hong Kong government on Friday welcomed the Trump administration’s decision to allow a national emergency declaration concerning the city to expire, althou…
The New York Times – World · US
Members of the persecuted minority group from Myanmar set off in search of a better life weeks ago, but news of their boats sinking only emerged recently. More…
South China Morning Post – World · China
US President Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on China late on Thursday (Washington time), accusing Beijing of interfering in US elections in a move that h…
Times of India – World · India
- US intensifies bombing campaign against Iran, targeting bridges and an airport. - Tehran retaliates with attacks amid escalating tensions. - Renewed stri…
The New York Times – World · US
It lodged a diplomatic complaint with Beijing over an A.I.-generated video centered on territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
As voters head to the polls, Sao Tome and Principe is attracting international scrutiny. A military agreement with Russia has heightened interest in the strate…
Indian Express – World · India
- Iran urges Houthis to block Red Sea oil routes if US strikes Iranian infrastructure, per Reuters reports. - Houthis deployed missiles/drones near Bab el-Ma…
South China Morning Post – World · China
China lashed out on Friday at “discriminatory” new US visa regulations targeting students and journalists among other groups, warning that it reserved the righ…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has postponed resuming direct flights to the Middle East amid recent signs that the Iran crisis is rekindling. Th…
The New York Times – World · US
Chinese officials called the election-meddling accusation baseless, while analysts said Beijing was trying to preserve a fragile détente.
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Oil and gas producers in the Gulf are seeking alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz as traffic again comes under fire. But is Iran also turning its attention to…
NBC News – World · US
The United States attacked bridges and other key infrastructure in southern Iran overnight into Friday, capping nearly a week of strikes aimed at intensifying …
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