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Volume 2 • Issue No. 188 • Updated Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 07:34 AM UTC

Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei Mourned as Tanker Set Ablaze in Strait of Hormuz

A tanker was struck by a projectile and set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran mourns the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Sources: AP News


Hamas Dissolves Government in Gaza

Hamas announced the dissolution of its government in Gaza, a significant shift in Palestinian governance.

Sources: AP News


Macron Becomes First Major Western Leader to Visit Syria Since Assad's Ouster

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria, marking the first such visit by a major Western leader after the fall of Bashar Assad.

Sources: AP News


NATO to Unveil Billions in Arms Deals to Prove Firepower to Trump

NATO plans to showcase new military projects worth billions to convince President Trump of allied defense spending increases.

Sources: AP News


Russia's Attacks on Ukraine Kill at Least 22

Russian strikes in Ukraine resulted in at least 22 deaths, escalating the conflict.

Sources: AP News


FIFA Lifts US Star Balogun's Red Card Suspension After Trump Call

FIFA overturned the red card suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun following a call from President Trump, sparking controversy.

Sources: AP News


Mourners Throng Funeral Procession in Tehran for Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei

Large crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Sources: AP News


Marine Le Pen's 2027 Presidential Bid at Stake in Paris Court Ruling

A Paris court ruling could jeopardize Marine Le Pen's candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election.

Sources: AP News


Trump's Pardons for Jan. 6 Rioters Don't Apply to DC Pipe Bomb Suspect, Judge Rules

A judge ruled that Trump's pardons for January 6 rioters do not cover the suspect in the DC pipe bomb case.

Sources: AP News


US Knocked Out of World Cup by Belgium

The US men's national team was eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Belgium.

Sources: AP News