THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 195 • Updated Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 02:09 AM UTC

US Launches Attacks on Iran After Tehran Retaliates Against UAE Tankers

The U.S. has announced a new round of strikes on Iran, hours after President Donald Trump said the United States is reinstating a blockade on Iran.

Sources: AP News


Yemen's Houthis Strike Saudi Airport in Sharp Escalation

Yemen’s Houthis strike Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport with missiles and drones in a sharp escalation.

Sources: AP News


Oil Prices Jump Amid Middle East Fighting, AI Stocks Sink

Oil prices jump following the latest fighting in the Middle East, while AI stocks sink.

Sources: AP News


Sen. Lindsey Graham Likely Died After Aorta Tear, Medical Examiner Says

Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, medical examiner says.

Sources: AP News


Darline Graham Nordone, Sister of Lindsey Graham, Chosen to Fulfill His Senate Term

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother Lindsey Graham’s temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate.

Sources: AP News


Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano' Actor, Dies at 78

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78.

Sources: AP News


Judge Says Trump IRS Lawsuit Was Filed for 'Improper Purpose,' Refers Lawyer for Discipline

A federal judge says President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose” as she referred one of his attorneys for possible disciplinary action.

Sources: AP News


12 States Challenge Paramount's Takeover of Warner, Citing Extinguished Competition

12 states challenge Paramount’s takeover of Warner, say merger would ‘extinguish competition’.

Sources: AP News


Fire Breaks Out at a Pub in Bangkok, Killing at Least 27 People

Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people.

Sources: AP News


Trump Reduces Size of 2 National Monuments in Utah as Republicans Reshape Land Management

Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management.

Sources: AP News