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Iran and Oman Agree on New Shipping Route Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Tensions
Iran and Oman agreed on coordinates for a new Strait of Hormuz shipping route and are finalizing joint management amid US-Iran conflict.
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US State Department plans to close five foreign missions including consulates in Japan, Canada, Indonesia
The US State Department notified Congress of plans to close five foreign missions in Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Canada, and Cameroon.
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US and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq after drone attacks on Saudi targets
Saudi Arabia and the US carried out coordinated airstrikes on July 29 against Iran-backed militias in Iraq following drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities and Riyadh.
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US Walks Out of UN Security Council Meeting During France's Criticism of US Human Rights Record
The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on July 27 after France criticized the US human rights record and compared it to authoritarian states.
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Trump orders pause in US airstrikes on Iran after 13 consecutive nights of attacks
US President Donald Trump halted military strikes on Iran on July 24, ending 13 consecutive nights of air attacks to create space for diplomacy.
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Donald Trump pays $5.6 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll after legal battle
Donald Trump paid over $5.6 million to writer E. Jean Carroll after a 2023 jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
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US Congressman Ro Khanna Detained by Armed Israeli Settlers in West Bank on July 9
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna was held for about 90 minutes by armed Israeli settlers during a West Bank visit near Khirbet Zanuta on July 9, 2026.
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Trump Fires Last US Election Assistance Commission Members Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Donald Trump fired the final two Democratic-appointed members of the US Election Assistance Commission on July 9, 2026, leaving the bipartisan agency empty.
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Palm Beach International Airport Renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport
Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 9, 2026.
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Iran holds weeklong state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid high tensions
Iran conducted six days of funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from July 4 to July 9, 2026, amid heightened security and political tensions.
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Trump to ask Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case after 6-3 loss
Donald Trump announced plans to seek a rehearing from the US Supreme Court after it ruled 6-3 against his birthright citizenship executive order.
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Trump Cancels US, Israeli Strikes on Iran After Regional Threats and Diplomatic Talks
President Trump announced cancellation of planned US and Israeli strikes on Iran, conditional on a rapid deal amid escalating threats and regional tensions.
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Tibetan Activist Lobga Rangzen Dies After Self-Immolation Outside UN in New York
Lobga Rangzen, a 52-year-old Tibetan activist, died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on July 2, 2026.
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Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary in Narrow Upset
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed defeated moderate Haley Stevens to win Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, setting up a fall race against Republican Mike Rogers.
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Two deaths reported in Michigan amid largest US cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce
Two people died in Michigan as cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce grows to 15 states with over 11,000 cases in Michigan alone.
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Russia launches missile and drone attacks on Ukraine killing at least 13
Russia launched large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukraine from July 30-31 and August 1, killing at least 13 and damaging civilian infrastructure.
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UK PM Andy Burnham vows social care reform, defends independent stance on US ties
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged urgent social care reform and prioritized Britain’s national interests in relations with the US.
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House passes resolution to halt Iran war; Senate blocks similar effort
On July 23, 2026, the Republican-led US House voted 214-208 to direct President Trump to halt military action against Iran unless Congress approves it, while the Senate blocked a comparable measure.
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U.S. weighs selling F-35 jets to Turkey despite Israeli and congressional opposition
President Trump signaled readiness to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, sparking strong Israeli opposition over Middle East security concerns.
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Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire over amid military strikes and renewed hostilities
On July 8, 2026, President Trump declared the interim US-Iran ceasefire over amid fresh military clashes and halted talks.
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Democrat Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign amid sexual assault allegation
Graham Platner, Maine’s Democratic US Senate nominee, suspended his campaign following a sexual assault allegation from a former partner.
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Man arrested near Trump golf course with firearms before president’s visit
Jeanine John Taele was arrested near Trump National Golf Course on August 2 carrying loaded weapons ahead of President Trump’s visit.
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US and Iran exchange missile strikes in Middle East, escalating conflict
Iran launched ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East on July 28, prompting US and Saudi retaliatory strikes in Iraq.
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Zelensky and Trump Discuss Patriot Missile Production and Diplomacy in White House Meeting
Ukrainian President Zelensky met US President Trump on July 28, 2026, to discuss Patriot missile production licenses and reviving diplomatic efforts.